With timeless hits like “Mujhse Mohabbat Ka Izhaar Karta…” and “Chori Chori Dil Tera Churaenge…”, Kumar Sanu has ruled the Bollywood music scene for decades.
Over his illustrious career, he has recorded more than 21,000 songs, including a world record of 28 songs in a single day in 1993.
Despite his professional success, Sanu’s personal life has often attracted media attention. Recently, old rumours resurfaced when Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunika Sadanand mentioned her past live-in relationship with Kumar Sanu on the show.
What was the buzz about Minakshi Seshadri?
In the 1990s, reports linking Kumar Sanu with Bollywood actress Minakshi Seshadri created a stir in the industry. It was said that the duo first met at the premiere of Mahesh Bhatt’s film Jurm, with even Sanu’s secretary confirming the reports to the media.
At that time, Sanu’s secretary had reportedly said, “Kumar has several girlfriends. Currently, he is dating the famous actress Minakshi. But after some time, Minakshi married investment banker Harish Mesoor.”
What did Kumar Sanu say about these rumours?
Towards the end of 2023, during an interview with host Siddharth Kannan, Kumar Sanu finally addressed these long-standing rumours. He clarified, “I have never even met Minakshi. I am surprised to hear such rumours. Minakshi must be laughing to hear that her name is being linked to someone she doesn’t even know.”
Sanu also clarified that his first marriage ended due to personal reasons and had nothing to do with Minakshi Seshadri.
How did Kumar Sanu respond to being called a ‘womaniser’?
Over the years, Sanu’s alleged links with Minakshi and others led to him being labelled a womaniser. However, the singer addressed this head-on, citing his marriage to his wife, Saloni Bhattachary, as proof of his loyalty.
“I have heard many times that I am a womaniser. Understand this, it has been 23 years since my marriage to Saloni, and during all these years, why has there never been news of another woman? These were all just rumours. The media turned speculation into facts,” he said.
Why is this back in the spotlight now?
The topic gained renewed attention after Kunika Sadanand discussed her failed relationship with Kumar Sanu on Bigg Boss 19. Her revelations brought old stories and rumours back into public discussion, trending once again across social media.
Despite years of speculation, Kumar Sanu’s candid responses show that much of the gossip surrounding his personal life has no basis, emphasising that his long-standing marriage has remained strong.
Highlights:
- Kumar Sanu dismisses rumours of a past link with Minakshi Seshadri.
- Singer addresses being called a ‘womaniser’ and cites 23 years of marriage to Saloni Bhattacharya.
- Kunika Sadanand’s Bigg Boss 19 confession brings old stories back into trending conversations.