Alka YagnikMusic (Kolkota, India) 2011
ALKA YAGNIK, a name synonymous with musical excellence and versatility. Her voice, like honey and pepper, can be both sweet and spicy, adapting flawlessly to the demands of any song. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a stalwart in Indian cinema, captivating audiences with her incredible talent.
Alka Yagnik holds the prestigious record for the most wins at the Filmfare Awards, having secured victory seven times out of an impressive 36 nominations. Her prowess as a singer is further underscored by her two-time receipt of the National Film Award, cementing her status as a musical powerhouse.
Her repertoire spans a multitude of languages, including Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Avadhi, Odia, Assamese, Meitei, Rajasthani, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, English, and Malayalam, among others. This linguistic dexterity showcases her exceptional versatility and adaptability as a singer.
In the realm of Hindi cinema alone, Alka Yagnik has lent her melodious voice to an astonishing 2,486 songs across 1,114 films, making her the fifth most prolific Bollywood singer of all time. She is truly the darling of Saraswati, the goddess of music and knowledge, with her voice being a cherished gift to the world of music.