Kumar Sanu explains why he hasn't won a National Award: 'Without adept flattery skills...']

The National Award is a highly esteemed accolade in the entertainment industry. The recent winners include Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon for Best Actress. Kumar Sanu, a renowned singer known for his contributions to Bollywood since the 90s, has shared his sentiments about never receiving a National Award. He has candidly admitted to feeling hurt by the omission from this prestigious recognition.

Kumar Sanu is hurt about not winning a National Award

In a candid interview with Aaj Tak, Kumar Sanu expressed his belief that he deserved a National Award and even a Padma Bhushan for his contributions to music but acknowledged that the selection process might involve factors like approach and networking. He admitted to feeling hurt but has come to terms with it.

Sanu further acknowledges that he now realizes the importance of engaging in such strategies to secure these awards. He believes that the general public also comprehends these dynamics. According to Kumar Sanu, receiving awards through conventional means has become challenging in contemporary times. He remains unfazed by his own lack of lobbying skills and maintains a laid-back attitude. Sanu expresses his willingness to accept an award from the government when they deem him deserving, even if it means not actively pursuing it. He emphasizes that there's nothing he can do if he isn't bestowed with one.

Kumar Sanu filmography

Kumar Sanu boasts an extensive repertoire of songs sung for numerous Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, Rahul Roy, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, and many others. Besides his contributions to Hindi cinema, Sanu has lent his melodious voice to songs in various regional languages such as Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Odiya, Telugu, and Kannada. His remarkable success in the music industry during the 90s era is undeniable. Kumar Sanu frequently collaborated with renowned music composers like Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya, Rajesh Roshan, Anand-Milind, and many more.