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Kumar Sanu says he faced underworld threats at his career peak and handled them smartly
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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The veteran singer Kumar Sanu disclosed that he was threatened by underworld elements during the height of his fame and that he managed the situation strategically.
Renowned playback singer Kumar Sanu, whose voice defined Bollywood music in the 1990s, opened up about a darker chapter of his career. He revealed that at the height of his popularity, he became a target of underworld intimidation.
Sanu said the threats were serious enough to cause concern, but he chose to confront the situation with caution and intelligence. "I tackled them smartly," he asserted, indicating that he employed discreet measures to neutralise the risk without public confrontation.
The Times of India reported the singer's comments, noting that no further details about the nature of the threats or the actions taken were disclosed. The revelation adds a personal dimension to the often-glamorised narrative of India's music industry.
Sanu said the threats were serious enough to cause concern, but he chose to confront the situation with caution and intelligence. "I tackled them smartly," he asserted, indicating that he employed discreet measures to neutralise the risk without public confrontation.
The Times of India reported the singer's comments, noting that no further details about the nature of the threats or the actions taken were disclosed. The revelation adds a personal dimension to the often-glamorised narrative of India's music industry.