# Kumar Sanu says pressure cost him work for avoiding vulgar songs 2026-08-15T03:55:49+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Singer Kumar Sanu says he largely avoided vulgar songs in the 1990s despite pressure from the Hindi film industry. In an interview with Zoom, he admitted that he gave in on one or two occasions, including a song he identified as “Raj gaya tabla tabele mein”. He said he suffered financially or professionally because of his stand, but does not regret it. Sanu said he was able to hold his ground after building a strong position through successive hits. Known for romantic songs in films including Aashiqui, Saajan and Baazigar, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for five consecutive years from 1991 to 1995, according to Hindustan Times. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Bollywood, Kumar Sanu, Tabla Tabele Mein, Zoom Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kumar-sanu-says-vulgar-songs-cost-him-work/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kumar-sanu-says-vulgar-songs-cost-him-work/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.