I don’t know why this topic was not added in MS so long. I could not resist so I added it. Playback singing, today, is one of the professions where there is a tough competition. Still, there are some, who have made an impact. The real success is when your mind does not allow you to change the channel when the singer is singing. I myself learn music and I know how difficult it is to make people listen to you. Now, I am going to list some female playback singers, who I think have a voice that manages to express the emotions the lyrics of a song wants to convey.
An, the winners are:-
1.Asha Bhonsle – My favorite .I seriously respect her. She can sing any type of song you want her to .Right from aayiye meherbaan [Howrah Bridge} to aage bhi jaane na do [Waqt] to khallas, kambakht ishq and the recent maherbaan from tehzeeb. A perfect example of versatility. I don’t think anybody will disagree with me.
MUST LISTEN:-
a. Aage Bhi Jaane Naa Do [Waqt]
b. Piya tu [Carvaan]
c. Aao na, gale lagao na [?]
d. In Aankhon ki Masti [Umrao Jaan]
e. Dil Cheez Kya [Umrao Jaan]
f. Chura Liya Hai Tumne [ Yaadon ki Baraat]
g. Jaanejaan, Doondhta [Jawani Diwani]
h. Raat Akeli Hai [Jewel Thief ]
i. Dum Maro Dum [Hare Rama Hare Krishna]
j. Mere Dil Ka [Kabhie na Kabhie]
k. Radha Kaise Na Jale [Lagaan]
l. Yaai re [Rangeela]
m. Kambakht Ishq [Pyar Tune Kya Kiya]
n. Meherbaan [Tehzeeb]
o. Aaiye Meherbaan [Howrah Bridge]
- Kavita Krishnamurthy – I don’t think she has achieved what she deserves.I find her a wonderful singer with a deep voice. Again a very very versatile singer. When she sings, her voice is full of expressions and emotions. She has all that a good singer needs.
[ except good luck]
MUST LISTEN:-
a. YEH DIL SUN RAHA HAI[ Khamoshi] – this is a MUST LISTEN. The variations in the
pitch of her voice is just excellent!
b. Pyar Hua Chupke Se [1942- a love story]
c. Hawa Hawaii [Mr. India]
d. Mera Piya Ghar Aaya [Yaraana]
e. Ched na Mujhko [Rahul]
f. Kay Sara Sara [Pukar]
g. Ishq bina western [Taal]
h. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam[hddcs]
i. Albela Sajan [hddcs]
j. Kucchi Kucchi Rakkamma [Bombay]
k. Tu Hi Re [Bombay]
l. Who Ladki Hai Kahan [Dil Chahta Hai]
m. Ek Shararat [Duplicate]
n. Kaali Nagin Ke Jaisi [Mann]
o. Dheeme Dheeme [Zubiedaa]
p. O Yaara Dil Lagaana [Agnisakshi]
q. Meri Duniya Hai [Vaastav]
r. Meri Jaane Jaana [Mohobbat]
s. Eli re Eli [Yaadein]
t. Ek Ladki Thi [Love You Hamesha]
u. Nazron Ke Milne Se [Vishwavidhata]
v. I love My India [Pardes]
w. Kaatre en Vaasal [Rhythm]
x. Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast [Mohra]
y. ALL songs of Devdas
z. Aaj Main Upar [Khamoshi]
3. Lata Mangeshkar - Here is the nightingale of India – a real legend. The sweetness in her voice can make anybody laugh, or cry or even fall in love. All that she lacks is versatility. There are too many good songs of her to list
4. Alka Yagnik – She has one of the sweetest voice I have ever heard.But she has the ability to sing songs only which are melodious. The other type of songs, she makes a disaster.That is why she is at #4.
MUST LISTEN:-
a. Ek do Teen [Tezaab]
b. Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali [Zubiedaa]
c. Taal Se Taal Mila [Taal]
d. Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi [Raja Hindustani]
e. O Ri Chori [Lagaan]
f. Baahon ke Darmiyaan [Khamoshi]
g. Raja ko Rani Se [Akele Hum Akele Tum]
h. Jaane Kyon [Dil Chahta Hai]
i. Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam [Duplicate]
j. Meri Mehbooba [Pardes]
k. Aate Aate [Chori Chori-new]
l. Aa Kahin Door Chale [Laawaris]
m.Humko sirf Tumse Pyar [Barsaat]
n. Ghoonghat ki Aad Se [hhrpk]
o. Jaadu Hai [Ghulam]
p. Mil gayi Who Manzilein [Kabhie na Kabhie]
q. ALL songs of Refugee
5. Sadhna Sargam – One of the most underrated singers. She as such a sweet voice.I am sure she has a very very bright future.
MUST LISTEN:-
a. Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye [Jurm]
b. Pehla Nasha [JJWS]
c. Dil Mera ek Taara [16 December]
d. En Vaanil [Rhythm]
e. Kunjom Mailnakkale [Kandukondain 2]
f. ALL songs of Saathiya
I would like to give a special mention to SHREYA GHOSHAL, SANJIVANI, SUNIDHI CHAUHAN [at times] MAHALAXMI IYER, CHITRA, SOUMYA RAO, SUJATHA and BOMBAY JAISHREE.
This is my personal opinion. All your comments are welcome.
Preferably, PLEASE COMMENT!
