Mumbai, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has revealed that humour has been his trusted way of dealing with fear and easing the atmosphere before recording songs, a practice he has followed for more than four decades.
The singer, who has lent his voice to the song ‘Suniyo Zara’, spoke about his approach during a conversation with IANS at his residence in Mumbai’s Andheri West area as part of the song’s promotional activities.
Sanu said he often jokes with people around him to make them comfortable, whether they are familiar friends or people he has just met. He added that his sense of humour helps create a relaxed environment before he begins singing.
“I joke a lot. People tell me, ‘Your sense of humour is very good and you joke a lot and you do good comedy’. So I took care of that,” he said.
The singer explained that recording sessions brought different kinds of pressure and uncertainty, but he relied on the same method to overcome them: lighten the mood with a joke and then sing.
Sanu also spoke about the late music mogul Gulshan Kumar and how his assassination affected the Hindi music industry. Describing the period during Kumar’s presence as a golden era for Hindi film music, he praised his understanding of music, business and the ability to take songs to audiences across the world.
“He was not just a music lover or a businessman but much more than that,” Sanu said, adding that Kumar had an exceptional ability to anticipate which music would connect with listeners.
Calling Kumar his godfather, the singer said the industry changed significantly after his death.
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