Alka Yagnik

Modern

One of the most prolific and beloved female playback voices of the 1990s and 2000s, Alka Yagnik defined the melodious romantic era alongside Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan. Her sweet, expressive voice powered scores of chart-toppers. She holds a record number of Filmfare wins for Best Female Playback.

Honours: Two National Film Awards; a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback.

Famous Songs

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Ek Do Teen

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Taal Se Taal

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Agar Tum Saath Ho

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Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

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Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se

Did You Know?

The item number — a standalone song-and-dance showpiece — is a uniquely Bollywood commercial tradition.
Mughal-e-Azam (1960) was so lavish that its climactic “Sheesh Mahal” set alone took years and a fortune to build.
Sridevi is widely regarded as Hindi cinema’s first female superstar to open films on her name alone.

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