Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Kumar Sanu Recalls Fearful Dubai Performance for Underworld Don
Kumar Sanu, a famous singer from the 90s, recently talked about a scary time when he had to sing at a party for a powerful underworld figure in Dubai.
He said he was afraid for his life but had no choice but to perform.
He also mentioned how the underworld had a lot of control over the Hindi film industry back then.
Later, he went to court to protect his name, voice, and other rights as an artist.
Kumar Sanu is known for many popular songs like 'Ek Sanam Chahiye' and 'Tujhe Dekha To'.
Kumar Sanu performed at an underworld don's party in Dubai during the 1990s.
He feared for his life due to the underworld's control over the Hindi film industry.
Sanu mentioned that he had to perform despite his fears.
He later sought legal protection for his personality and publicity rights in the Delhi High Court.
Kumar Sanu is known for iconic songs from the 90s.
- Who
- Kumar Sanu, a renowned 90s superhit singer
- What
- Recalled performing at an underworld don's party in Dubai and his fear for life
- When
- During the 1990s when the underworld had control over the Hindi film industry
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- Due to the influence and control of the underworld over the Hindi film industry
Underworld Influence
Artist's Autonomy
Performance Under Duress
Underworld Influence
Artists were forced to perform at events controlled by underworld figures.
Artist's Autonomy
Artists should have the right to refuse performances under threatening circumstances.
- Artist
- Kumar Sanu
- Event Location
- Dubai
- Time Period
- 1990s
- Legal Action
- Delhi High Court plea for protection of personality and publicity rights
- Notable Songs
- Ek Sanam Chahiye, Dil Ka Aalam, Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Mein Aana, Chura Ke Dil Mera, Tujhe Dekha To