The Saga of Alka Yagnik
Category
Singers & Music Icons
Era / Tenure
Born 20 March 1966
Leaderboard Rank
#335 in Singers & Music Icons
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28,965 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Alka Yagnik (born 20 March 1966) is an Indian playback singer who worked predominantly in Hindi cinema from 1980s to mid 2010s.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
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.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
She was honoured with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for her contribution to Indian music and playback singing in 2026.
