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Kumar Sanu says singers today have no individuality: ‘They all sing in the same way because…’

In a chat with indianexpress.com, Kumar Sanu reflects on the lows in his life and shares that he chooses to remember the good times. The singer will soon be seen as a judge on Indian Idol.

kumar sanuKumar Sanu has sung over 22,000 songs. (Photo: YRF/YouTube)
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You look up to your icons not just to be inspired by their success but also to learn from their failures. And yesteryear’s rockstar Kumar Sanu had a very interesting take on how to deal with low phases in life. The singer shared that you only face lows when you have seen the highs, and after achieving so much one shouldn’t complain about failures.

“Everyone sees success and downfalls and then comebacks. I personally do not feel that I have seen a drastic fall. Even when I get a few songs today, I switch on the radio, and I get to hear my songs. Har jagah mera gaana sunai delta hai (I hear my songs everywhere I go). I think every industry sees a change every decade and that will keep happening. One has to adapt to changing times and go with the flow,” he shared in an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com.

The popular singer added that he tells everyone to have gratitude for their good times rather than crib about the bad moments. Kumar Sanu said, “When you have sung so many songs, itna achieve kiya hai, you cannot complain. I think I am a very positive person. Bhayankar positivity bhara hai mere andar (I have a lot of positivity). I never for a minute go through self-doubt or feel dejected. I live my life with a smile.”

 

 

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Talking about his 40-year career, Kumar Sanu thanked his fans for giving him so much love. He shared he’s what he is because of them. “But I must add that I also did a lot of hard work and created my own niche. And today, because of those songs, people still remember me.”

When asked about the changes that he’s seen in the music industry over the years, the singer shared that technology has evolved a lot. “Even the compositions have changed. Today, there is more focus on adaptations than the original. However, I must add that whatever little that is being created is remarkable. But very few.”

There’s often criticism that a couple of singers have monopolised the industry as they are singing majority of the songs. While newcomers hardly get a chance now, even the veterans are heard less. Commenting on the same, Kumar Sanu said, “There are quite a lot of singers today but sadly they all sing in the same way. You cannot blame them as those composition, genre and style is working. This is why listeners feel only one singer is singing all the songs. They are all talented, no doubt, but sadly have no individuality.”

Kumar Sanu will soon be seen as a judge on Indian Idol, along with Vishal Dadlani and Shreya Ghoshal.

Sana Farzeen is an assistant editor at Indian Express Online and covers Entertainment across platforms. Apart from writing articles, features and opinions, she enjoys interviewing celebrities on video. An alumna of Calcutta University, Sana has previously worked with the Times Group and Tellychakkar. You can contact her at sana.farzeen@indianexpress.com. ... Read More

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