Veteran singer Kumar Sanu has opened up about one of Bollywood's darkest phases, recalling the alleged underworld influence that loomed over the Hindi film industry in the 1990s. In a recent podcast, he admitted he was scared during that period and shared how he navigated the situation.

Kumar Sanu on underworld influence in Bollywood

Speaking on Subhojit Ghosh's podcast, Sanu recalled how organised crime allegedly had a strong influence over the Hindi film industry. Reflecting on that time, he said, "I was scared because, at that time, something was going on. There was such a system."