Indian subcontinent is home to some of the best
talents in every field, be it music, singing, painting, acting, and so
on. These famous personalities have made the country proud at not only
the national, but also international level. They have taken the rich art
and culture of India beyond geographical boundaries. Special mention
needs to be given in case of Indian singers, who have made Indian music
famous throughout the world. Their soothing voice and poignant
performance has stirred many hearts. This section gives a list of
popular singers of India.
Alka Yagnik
Alka Yagnik is one of the leading singers of the Hindi film industry
who has made an indelible mark for herself. In an industry where big and
already established names were ruling, it was not easy for anyone to
even get noticed.
Asha Bhosle
With versatility as her middle name, the famous Asha Bhosle still sings
the way she used to during her prime. Though she is over 70 years of
age, she still continues to give stiff competition to singers who are
half her age.
Begum Akhtar
Begum Akhtar was born on 7th October, 1914 in Faizabad town of Uttar
Pradesh. Her name was Akhtaribai Faizabadi though she was much popular
as Begum Akhtar.
Jagjit Singh
Jagjit Singh is one of the most famous Ghazal singers of the modern
times. In an era where the current generation is headed towards rock and
hip hop music, it is refreshing to see them cherish Jagjit Singh ghazals
as well.
Kishore Kumar
Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly on 4th August, 1929, this great singer
known as Kishore Kumar, affectionately called Kishore Da, was one of
those very few singers who took risks and experimented with different
styles of music.
K.L Saigal
The very name K.L Saigal conjures up an image of a superstar who ruled
the screens long before people heard of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh
Khanna. Not many are aware of the achievements of this great persona and
his contributions to the Hindi film industry.
Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu is one of the most popular playback singers of Bollywood. He
holds the Guinness Book world record for recording the maximum number of
songs in a day, which are 28.
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar is one of the best singers of the Hindi film industry.
She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded
artist in the world
Manna Dey
Manna Dey is undoubtedly one of the best singers that India has. This
versatile singer has sung numerous songs and shared the limelight with
some legends like Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar,
etc.
Mukesh
Mukesh was nicknamed as The Man with the Golden Voice and his songs are
true examples of his inimitable voice. Mukesh was born as Zoraver Chand
Mathur in Delhi on July 22nd, 1923.
Mohammed Rafi
One of the greatest playback singers of India, Mohammed Rafi is
considered no less than a genius when it comes to varied styles of
music. Born on December 24th, 1924, this great soul had the perfect
blend of melody, emotions and energy, which reflected greatly in his
songs.
Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam is one of the most popular singers of Bollywood. He is a
teen idol who has inspired thousands of young singers across the
country. This talented singer was born in Faridabad district of Haryana
on July 30th, 1973.
Udit Narayan
Udit Narayan is one of the most popular singers of the Hindi film
industry. This multi talented playback singer has sung in numerous films
and in many different languages.
