Jaan Kumar Sanu, is a young singer and the son of the legendary Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu. This was his first instinct on television and he did pretty well for himself. During a candid conversation with the team of TOI he shared that he finds it really funny when people think of him as a product of nepotism. When he was asked to comment on why his father, Kumar Sanu hasn’t kept in touch with him for the past 27 years, he said, “We are three brothers and have been single-handedly brought up by my mother, Rita Bhattacharya. My father has never been a part of my life. I have no idea why he never supported or promoted me as a singer – you can ask him why.
He further added, ” There are so many celebs in the industry, who have got divorced and remarried. They may not talk to their ex-wife, but they have never shied away from supporting their children from their first marriage. They have always taken responsibility for their children. But, in my case, my father Kumar Sanu refused to keep in touch with us. Initially, he had uploaded a video on social media regarding my upbringing and then there was another one supporting my work, so, I believe he has mixed feelings for me. I have not seen these videos.”
He then shared, “I don’t think anyone has the right to raise questions on my upbringing because everyone has seen me in the show and appreciated my upbringing. And I feel I am am not answerable to anyone on this. Also, it is not right for a father to continue having resentment towards his children for such a long time. You might have differences with your partner, but most couples have seen to it that the children do not suffer. That’s why I find it quite silly when people say I am a product of nepotism. I have created my own path and will continue to do so in the future.”
Jaan Kumar Sanu does have mixed emotions for his father, but we are sure that the love that this father son duo share for each other in unparalleled. However, we wish Jaan very well for his future endeavors.
