Alka Yagnik
Indian playback singer · 1966–
Alka Yagnik is an Indian playback singer who worked predominantly in Hindi cinema from the 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 the 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 has been referred to as the 'Melody Queen' of Indian cinema. Yagnik has sung the most female solo songs in Bollywood, behind only Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Several of her soundtracks were included in the BBC "Top 40 Bollywood soundtracks of all time".
Songs
16 recordings in this catalogue.
Daata (1989)
- Rona Dhona Chor — sang
- Babul Ka Ghar — sang
Damini (1993)
- <a href="/AHRX/CRL">Gawah Hai Chand Tare</a> — sang
- Kaga To Ud Gaya — sang
- Sachha Ashiq Hai To — sang
Izzatdaar (1990)
- Ek Rasgulla Kahi Fat Gaya — sang
- Yaad Rakhiyo Yeh Chaar Akshar Pyaar Ke — sang
- Tumko Dekh Ke Jhum Gaya, Mai Tumpe Lattu Ho Gaya — sang
- Kis Kis Ko Mai Kiss Karu — sang
Jaadugar (1989)
- Naach Meri Radha — sang
Karan Arjun (1995)
- Jaati Hoon Main — sang
- Yeh Bandhan To 1 — sang
- Jai Maa Kaali — sang
- Gup Chup Gup Chup — sang
Nastik (1983)
- Sagre Jagat Ka Ek Rakhwala — sang
Toofan (1989)
- Aao Raas Rache Garba Raat Hai — sang
Films
Other known for
- Aati Kya Khandala (1998) no copy found
- Abhi Saans Lene Ki Fursat Nahin Hai (1996) no copy found
- Bolo Ji, Kaisi Kahi (1983) no copy found
- Chamma Chamma (1998) no copy found
- Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai (1993) no copy found
- Chori Chori (2005) no copy found
- Dillagi (1999) no copy found
- Ek Do Teen (1988) no copy found
- Ek Haseen Ladki Se (1995) no copy found
- Haathi Raja (1989) no copy found
- Kaga Sab Tan Khaiyo (1997) no copy found
- Khalnayak (1993) no copy found
- Khat Likna Humne (1994) no copy found
- Khwabon Ki Malika Ho Ya (1996) no copy found
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) no copy found
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai no copy found
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai no copy found
- Mera Dil Kho Gaya (1995) no copy found
- Mere Kaleje Se (1996) no copy found
- Oye Naukar Sarkari (1989) no copy found
- Uttar Dakshin (1997) no copy found