# Kumar Sanu recalls singing for Dawood Ibrahim, defying police order

2026-08-12T21:42:52+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Singer Kumar Sanu has revealed that he performed for gangster Dawood Ibrahim at a birthday party in Dubai, unaware of the host's identity until photos appeared in newspapers. He also sang at an event linked to Abu Salem despite police warnings. In an interview, Sanu said music director Nadeem took him to Dubai for what he thought was a simple birthday. He later learned Dawood Ibrahim was present. For the Abu Salem show, police advised against going, but Sanu insisted on security and went anyway, returning safely. He noted that many films were financed by the underworld.

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