Biography
Alka Yagnik is an Indian playback singer who worked predominantly in Hindi cinema from 1980s to mid 2010s. One of the most prominent singers of 1990s era Bollywood, she has received several accolades including two National Film Awards, two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer from thirty-seven nominations. She was honoured with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for her contribution to Indian music and playback singing in 2026. Alka is cited as 'Voice Of A Generation' and is known as 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema. Yagnik has sung maximum female solo songs in her Bollywood career along with Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Several of her soundtracks were included in the BBC "Top 40 Bollywood soundtracks of all time".
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Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards
Filmography50+ titles
Shapath
Kaalia
Mera Lahoo
The Roshans
Vidhaata
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Banjaran
Gola Barood
Baghban
Salaakhen
Anjaam
Darr
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Baazigar
Deewana
Taal
Chaahat
Khalnayak
Yuva
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Koyla
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
In Your Name
Chamatkar
Saajan
Bombay Talkies
Mission Kashmir
Straight from the Heart
Jeet
Raja Hindustani
Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke
Auzaar
Baabul
Aitraaz
Ishq Vishk
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Hum Saath-Saath Hain
Biwi Ho To Aisi
No Entry
Biwi No. 1
Andaaz
Raaz
When One Falls in Love
36 China Town
Dil Hai Tumhara