Some of them have sung many songs and they have also lent their voices to many movies. They are all popular singers because they are very talented.
These Famous Bollywood singers are best known for their melodious voices and beautiful singing style. They are associated with Indian movies, which are considered to be the most popular movies in the world.
Top 10 Bollywood Singers
1. Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar was the most popular and respected Bollywood singer in Indian cinema and also famous playback singer. She was born on 28 Sept 1929 in Indore. Her father’s name is Dinanath Mangeshkar and her mother’s name is Shivti Mangeshkar, Her first guru was Her father.
It was her mentor Ustad Ghulam Haider who recognized Lata Ji as a playback singer.
Lata’s first song that was never released – “Nachu Ya Gade, Khelu sari mani haus bhaari”
She sang his first release song in Marathi – Which title was (Kitna hasoge) film “Kirti Hasal”
Lata Mangeshkar got her biggest breakthrough from the film “Mahal”.
Lata Ji has sung songs in 20 languages, the total number of her songs is more than 3000, and she has been given Bharat Ratan in 2001. Lata Mangeshkar comes first in Top 10 Bollywood Singers because singing in Bollywood means Lata Mangeshkar.
Awards
National Film Awards
BFJA Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer
Filmfare Special Awards
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award(2009)
Mirchi Sangeet Award in 2009
Honours
Padma Bhushan (1969)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989)
Maharashtra Bhushan (1997)
Padma Vibhushan (1999)
Bharat Ratna (2001)
Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (2006)
Received Filmfare Special Jury Award for (Didi Tera Didi Tera Devar Deewana) in 1995. His work period of 6 tenths is full of achievements(She sang for more than 60 years for actresses, starting with Nargis and ending with Preity Zinta).
Lata Ji passed away on 6th Feb 2022.
2. Mohammed Rafi
Mohammed Rafi was one of the famous playback singers of Hindi cinema, he is called Shahenshah-e-Taranum because of his singing, he was born on 24 December 1924 in Kotla Sultan Sindh(Punjab), his father’s name was Haji Ali Mohammed, his mother’s name was Allah Rakhi Bai.
At that time Lahore also used to be the “mark of the film industry”, a film of the same industry was “Gulwa Loch” in which Rafi Sahab got a chance to sing, this was a Punjabi film whose song “Soni Hiriye Teri Yaad Ne Bahut Tadpaya” was sung by Rafi Sahab, which was his first song.
He sang more than 26000 songs in his career, Mohammed Rafi nickname was “Fiko”, and he received Padma Shri in 1967 and Filmfare Award in 1969, 1978.
Best Male Playback Singer for (Kya Hua Tera Vaada). National Film Award in 1978 (Hum Kisi Se Kaam Nahin), Star Dust Award – Best Singer of the Million in 2001, Filmfare Award for Baharon Phool Barsao in 1966
Mohammed Rafi passed away on 31 July 1980 in Mumbai.
Note – In 1959, the category of Best Playback Singer was created. Previously, male and female singers compete for one award.
Awards
National Film Awards
Song – “Kya Hua Tera Wada” (1977)
Filmfare Awards
He has won this award 6 times.
“Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho” (1960)
“Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko” (1961)
“Chahunga Main Tujhe” (1964)
“Baharo Phool Barsao” (1966)
“Dil Ke Jharoke Mein” (1968)
“Kya Hua Tera Wada” (1977)
Honours
1948 – “Silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the 15 August 1947
1967 – “Padma Shri”
2001 – “Best Singer of the Millennium” by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine.
2013 – Rafi won the CNN-IBN poll for the Greatest Voice in Hindi Cinema.
3. Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar is one of the best famous playback singers in Indian cinema. He is on a list of The top 10 bollywood singers. Without him, the list of 2022’s most popular Bollywood singers for all time would not be complete.
Kishore Ji is also known as a good actor. He was born on 4 August 1929 in Khandwa(Madhya Pradesh, India).
Kishore Ji’s mother’s name was Gouri Devi and his father’s name was Kunjilal Ganguly. He was four wives and their names are Ruma Ghosh, Madhubala, Yogeeta Bali, and Leena Chandavarkar.
Kishore Ji made his debut as an actor in the film “Shikari” (1946).
He got the opportunity to sing for the first time in the 1948 film Ziddi, in which he sang for Devanand.
Kishore Ji has sung more than 574 songs in his career between 1940 and 1980.
Kishore Ji died on 13 October 1987 due to a heart attack.
Awards
Filmfare Awards
He was first given the Filmfare Award in 1969 for the song “Roop Tera Mastana” from the film Aradhana. He got 8 Filmfare Awards.
“Roop Tera Mastana”(1970)
“Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera”(1976 )
“Khaike Paan Banaras Wala”(1979)
“Hazaar Raahen Mudke Dekheen”(1981)
“Pag Ghungroo Baandh”(1983)
“Agar Tum Na Hote”(1984 )
“Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain”(1985 )
“Saagar Kinaare”(1986)
4. Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle is a famous playback singer in Hindi films, she is the younger sister of Lata Ji. How can we list best Bollywood Singers without including Asha Bhosle in our list?
He was born on 8 September 1933 in Sangli(Maharashtra, India).
Asha Bhosle had to struggle very hard at the beginning of her career.
She did playback singing for B and C-grade films in her early career.
Asha Ji sang her first song (Sawan Aaya) in the year 1948 in the film “Chunariya”.
He has spread the magic of his voice in every field of classical music, ghazal, and pop music.
Asha Ji has sung 16000 songs in film and non film till now in her life.
The fans of his voice are spread all over the world.
Awards
Filmfare awards
Asha Bhosle won 7 Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards
“Garibon ki Suno” (1968)
“Parde Mein Rehne Do” (1969)
“Piya Tu Ab To Aaja” (1972)
“Dum Maro Dum” (1973)
“Hone Lagi Hai Raat” (1974)
“Chain Se Humko Kabhi” (P1975)
“Yeh Mera Dil” (Don, 1979)
See more: Top 10 Most Popular Youtubers in India
Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2001
National Film Awards
Asha has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer two times:
“Dil Cheez Kya Hai” (1981)
“Mera Kuch Samaan” (1986)
IIFA Awards
IIFA Award for Best Female Playback
“Radha Kaisa Na Jale” (2002)
Grammys
Bhosle is among the few Indian artists to have been nominated for the Grammy Awards.
39th Grammy Awards 1997
Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album – Ali Akbar Khan’s Legacy (nominated).
48th Grammy Awards 2006
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album – You’ve Stolen My Heart (nominated)
Honours
Asha was the first Indian singer nominated for the Grammy Award in 1997
In 2000, she was awarded the “Dadasaheb Phalke award”
Asha Ji has received Padma Bhusan in 2008
5. Udit Narayan is prime in Top 10 Bollywood Singers
Udit Narayan Jha is a famous Indian playback singer, he is known as an eminent singer in India and Nepal.
He was born on 18 December 1955 in Sapaul(Bihar), his father’s name was Hare Krishna Jha (farmer), and his mother Bhuneshwari Devi (singer).
His wife’s name is Ranjana Narayan Jha and his son’s name is Aditya Narayan Jha.
Udit Ji started his career with the Nepali film “Sindoor”.
Later moved to Mumbai in 1978, Udit Narayan got his first break in Hindi cinema in Rajesh Rosan’s film (उन्नीस बीस) but his biggest success was through the songs of the superhit film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”.
Till now he has sung 15000 songs in 30 languages. His latest song in 2021 is “Tip Tip Barsa Pani” from the film Sooryavanshi.
He has received Padma Bhushan in 2016, Padma Shri in 2009, IIFA Award in 2000, Zee Cine Awards (कहो न प्यार है) in 1998, International Viewer’s Choice Award (Dil To Pagal Hai) in 2000,
Bollywood Film Award in 1999 Received for “Kuch Kuch Hota hai”
He has made his own identity in India as well as abroad due to his singing.
Awards
National Film Awards
Narayan has won four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards
Mitwa (2001)
Jaane Kyon Log (2001)
Chote Chote Sapne Ho (2002)
Yeh Taara Woh Taara (2004)
Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar(Producer)(2005)
Filmfare Awards
Papa Kahte Hai (1989)
Mehandi Lagake Rakhna (1996)
Pardesi Pardesi (1997)
Chand Chupa Badal Mein (2000)
Mitwa (2002)
Star Screen Awards
Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Me (1997)
Woh Chand Jaisi Ladki (2003)
Zee Cine Awards
Chand Chupa Badal Mein (2000)
Radha (2013)
Jury member of awards
Global Indian Music Academy Awards (2012)
Mirchi Music Awards (2015)
IIFA Awards
Chand Chupa Badal Mein (2000)
Honours
Padma Bhushan (2016)
Padma Shri (2009)
First Mohammed Rafi award, 2010
6. Kumar Sanu 
Kumar Sanu is a famous singer in Hindi films, he started his career in 1989. Kumar Sanu is one of the top 10 Bollywood singers in India.
He was born on 20 October 1957 in Kolkata. His father’s name was Pasupati Bhattacharya. Kumar Sanu used to play the Tabla in his early days.
Kumar Sanu sang his first song which was sung by Kishore Ji “Vada Tera Vaada Tha”. For which Sanu Ji was praised a lot.
Sanu Ji has sung more than 20000 songs Sanu Ji recorded his name in Guinness World Records by recording 28 songs in a day.
For his singing, he got the first Filmfare Award for the film “Aashiqui”.
Kumar Sanu is the first singer who has received the Filmfare Award for 5 consecutive years and even today his songs are super hit.
Awards
Filmfare awards — 1991–1995
“Ab Tere Bin” (1990)
“Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai” (1991)
“Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar” (1992)
“Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen” (1993)
“Ek Ladki Ko Dekha” (1994)
Screen award for Best Male Playback
Honured
Padma Shri (2009)
7. Sonu Nigam
Without Sonu Nigam the checklist of popular Bollywood singers for all time. Sonu Nigam is a famous singer of Hindi films. He was born on 30 July 1973 in Faridabad (Haryana). His father’s name is Agam Kumar Nigam and mother’s name is Sobha Nigam. sonu nigam wife name is Madhurima Nigam.
Sonu Nigam’s first song “Achcha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar Ka” which was released in 1993 started his career by hosting the 1995 singing competition show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” and the show made him a household name.
He is among the fashionable versatile Indian playback singers. He has sung many songs in multiple languages, including Punjabi, Marathi, Telugu, Nepali, Manipuri and Gharwali, Oriya and Assamese.
Sonu Ji judged Indian Idol “Season 1,2,3,4, and 7”
Sonu Nigam has sung more than 2000 songs in 10 languages. Apart from Padma Shri, Sonu Nigam has also received the National Film Award for the title song of the film “Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003).
Best Male Playback Singer Award for the song “Saathiya” from the film “Saathiya” (2002). Sonu Nigam is always conscious of his health.
Awards
One National Award
Two Filmfare Awards in Hindi
Two Filmfare Awards South.
Honours
Padma Shri “India’s fourth highest civilian award”(march 2022)
8. Alka Yagnik
If we, Bollywood Singers list, how can we make our list without mentioning the name Alka Yagnik? Alka Yagnik is 5th singer to record a maximum number of songs in Hindi cinema. She has always maintained her name in the top 10 Bollywood singers
She was born on 20 March 1966 in Kolkata. Alka Ji came to Mumbai at the age of 10 and met producer-director Raj Kapoor Ji in Mumbai, who was impressed by her voice and advised her to meet composer Laxmikant Pyarelal. Her husband name is Neeraj Kapoor.
Alka Ji started her Bollywood career by singing only a few lines in Rai Shree’s song “Payal Ki Jhankar”.
Alka Ji has sung more than 2000 songs in 16 languages, she has received many awards for her singing like National Film Award in 1994 (Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke) and 2000(Kuch Kuch Hota Hai), Mirchi Music Award in 2016(Agar For Tum Saath Ho), Guild Award 2004(Odhni), FIFA Award 2000 (Taal Se Taal Mila), 2001(for Kaho Na Pyaar Hai), Bollywood Film Award 2002(Sun Sann), 2007(Kabhi Alvida Na) to say) have met.
Awards
Filmfare Awards
“Ek Do Teen” (1988)
“Choli Ke Peeche” (1992)
“Meri Mehbooba” (1998)
“Taal Se Taal” (2000)
“Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se” (2001)
“O Re Chhori” (2002)
“Hum Tum” (2005)
See more: Top 10 Cartoons in India
National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer
“Ghoongat Ki Aad Se” (1993)
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998)
Lata Mangeshkar Award
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Music (2013)
9. Arijit Singh
Arijit Singh is an Indian singer and musician. He was born in Murshidabad(West Bengal, India). He is at no.9 place on this checklist of top 10 Bollywood singers in 2022
He started his career in 2005 with a real program “Fame Gurukul”. Arijit Singh wife’s name is Koel Singh.
Arijit Singh’s first song in Bollywood was from the movie “Murder 2” (Phir Mohabbat Karne Chala Hai Tu) in 2011, this song made Arijit Singh an overnight star.
Then in 2013, he sang the song (Kyoki Tum Hi Ho- “It became the most well-known song of the year“) from the film “Aashiqui-2”. Arijit Singh has become a well-known name today and he has got his name added to best Bollywood Singers.
Few superhit songs of Arijit Singh
1. Suno Na Sangemarmar, 2. Kabhi Jo Badal Barse,
3. Aj Phir, 4. Khamoshian,
5. Sanson Ko, 6. Sooraj Dooba,
7. Janam Janam, 8. Gerua,
9. Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga, 10. Nashe Si Chadhgyi,
11. Zaalima, 12. Sanam Re, 13. Soch Na Sake, 14. Enna Sona,
His voice is a powerful and romantic one. He was one of the most popular singers in a very short time and won the hearts of the audience.
Arijit Singh has received Mirchi Music Awards 2017 (Soch Na Sake), 2016 (If Tum Saath Ho), 2015 (You are the reason for smiling)
National Film Award 2019 for the film “Padmavat”, and Zee Seene Award 2020 (Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas), 2017 (A Dil Hai Mushkil), 2016 for “Roy”
Award
National Film Award
“Binte Dil” (2018)
Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards
“Tum Hi Ho” (2013)
“Gerua” (2015)
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer
“Tum Hi Ho” (2014)
“Sooraj Dooba Hain” (2016)
“Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” (2016)
“Roke Na Ruke Naina” (2018)
“Ae Watan” (2019)
“Kalank” (2020)
GiMA Award
“Tum Hi Ho” (2014)
“Muskurane”(2015)
“Samjhawan” (2015)
“Soch Na Sake” (2016)
Other Awards list
Filmfare Awards(6 Time)
Filmfare Awards East(1 Time)
IIFA Awards(4 Time)
Guild Awards(2 Time)
GiMA Awards(5 Time)
Mirchi Music Awards(20 Time)
RMIM Puraskaar(22 Time)
Screen Awards(4 Time)
Zee Cine Awards(4 Time)
Stardust Awards(1 Time)
10. Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal is a famous playback singer in India. She was born on 12 March 1984 in Berhampur, her father’s name is Vishwa Jeet Ghoshal and her mother’s name is Sarmistha Ghoshal. Shreya Ghoshal is the most well-liked Indian feminine in the top 10 Bollywood singers now in 2022
Shreya sung first career song for movie Piku and Laafze Bayaan. Shreya Ghoshal sang the first Bollywood song of her career in the film Devdas Ka (Beri Piya) which was picturized by Sharukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai.
Shreya Ghoshal has sung more than 4000 songs till now. Shreya’s song “Manwa Laage” is the awesome hit of 2014, and other best songs are Sunn Raha Hai, Kaise Mujhe, Jeene Laga Hoon, Saans
National Film Awards (Female Playback Singer)
2002: Barry Piya (Devdas)
2006: Burning Slow (puzzle)
2007: Yeh Ishq Hai (Jab We Met)
Filmfare Awards
2003: Filmfare R.D. Burman Award for New Music Talent
2003: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy) – Dola Re (Devdas)
2004: Magic Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
2008: Barso Re (Guru)
2009: Teri Ore (Singh Is King)
2016: Deewani Mastani (Bajirao Mastani)
See more: Top 10 Highest Followers on Instagram in India
IIFA Awards
2003: IIFA Best Female Playback Award (Shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy) – Dola Re (Devdas)
2004: Magic Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
2008: Barso Re (Guru)
2009: Teri Ore (Singh Is King)
Zee Cine Awards(Female Playback Singer)
2003, 2006,2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 – Sun Raha Hai Na (Aashiqui 2), 2016- Mohe Rang Do Lal (Bajirao Mastani).
Question
What was the first movie in India?
The movie is “Raja Harishchandra “ was created in 1913 by Dadasaheb Phalke
the first talkie released in India?
What is the first Bollywood silent movie?
The movie is “Raja Harishchandra “ was created in 1913 by Dadasaheb Phalke
What was the First Indian talkie film?
Alam Ara was released on 14 march 1931 is the first Indian talkie film
Who is the Best Bollywood singer of all time?
Lata Mangeshkar
Who are some famous Indian singers born in India?
Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar
Top Richest Female Singer in Bollywood?
Shreya Goshal
Top Hottest Female Singer in Bollywood
Sunidhi Chauhan
Best Male Singer in Bollywood in 2022?
Arijit Singh
Top Highest Paid Female Bollywood Singer?
Shreya Goshal
Top Highest Paid male Bollywood Singer?
Arijit Singh
Top Indian Pop Singer in Bollywood?
Honey Singh
Top Most Handsome Bollywood Singer In 2022?
Sonu Nigam
Top 10 Evergreen Singers in Bollywood?
Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Mohammad Rafi
Who is the most famous female singer in India?
Shreya Ghoshal
😊 👉Thanks for reading, please share our website with your friend, colleague, and family member and also share on your Social media platform
