Music is one of the most beautiful forms of art that humans have ever created. Music has the power to move hearts, music has the strength to knit otherwise different souls into a beautiful fabric of humanity. Music connects people; it makes us laugh; it makes us cry; it is our companion when we have no companion. So let’s take some time to appreciate the 10 most influential singers of Bollywood till date. The list is in no particular order and based upon my personal opinions. So there’s no need to be upset if your favorite singer isn’t on the list.
You cannot call yourself an Indian if you haven’t heard a Mohammed Rafi song in your life. With his sweet tenor voice, pitch-perfect singing, Mohammed Rafi became the undisputable singing maestro. Immortalized in songs like Kya Hua Tera Wada, and Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, his voice still continues to echo in the ears of millions of Indians all over the world.
Kishore Kumar began his journey as an actor but soon after he tried his hand at singing. In spite of having no professional training whatsoever, Kishore Kumar became a household name and people are still humming his songs to this date. With hits like Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai, and Mere Mehboob, which are part of every retro playlist, Kishore Kumar still continues to rule the music arena.
Born to parents who were professional singers, Sonu Nigam displayed great potential ever since he was a little child. Blessed with a sweet tenor voice, Sonu Nigam gained popularity by making covers of Mohammed Rafi’s songs. Soon the music directors identified his talent and he became a hit. With party songs like Bijuriya, romantic hits like Ye Dil and sad songs like Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, Sonu Nigam has come to be known as one of the most versatile singers in the country has ever produced.
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With immortal hits like Chaiya Chaiya and Tumse Meri Lagan Lagi, Sukhwinder Singh once ruled the Bollywood music industry. His unique style of singing and his orgasmic high notes make him one of the most loved singers of Bollywood.
You cannot make a list of best Bollywood singers without including Lata Mangeshkar. Every song she ever sang has been a hit, and given the sheer number of songs she has sung, seasons would change if we started naming all her hits, and we still wouldn’t be done. Having been blessed with one of the most unique and most amazing voices in the world, Lata Mangeshkar has remained the undisputed queen of singing ever since she sang the first note.
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While the elder sister Lata Mangeshkar was blessed with an innocent voice, Asha Bhosle’s voice had some innate naughtiness to it. This made her and her songs stand out to the public and she became one of the most celebrated singers of Bollywood. Having given souls to classics like Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko, and Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar, Asha Bhosle became a household name. She also holds the record for most songs sung by a singer.
While it is an undeniable fact that Bollywood has sometimes led to the deterioration of the music industry, it has also brought some of the obscured gems into the limelight – Mohit Chauhan is one of them. Mohit Chauhan gained popularity after the movie Rockstar was released and his songs like Nadan Parindey and Sadda Haq became the favorite choice for band covers. Hailing from Himachal, Mohit Chauhan has got the voice of a real rock star, one that will forever be remembered.
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Contemporary to Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar, Mukesh is a name that isn’t often talked about. That, however in no way diminishes the contributions he made to the music industry with his sweet, innocent, angelic voice. Some of the best classics like Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai, Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan, Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye and Dost Dost Na Raha are forever immortalized in his voice.
Krishna Kumar or KK as he likes to be called has to be one of the most iconic voices of Bollywood. Dominating the music industry ever since the beginning of the 21st century with his beautifully rendered romantic songs like Zara Si, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, and Jannat Jahan, KK has become a household name.
Who can forget the maestro who popularized the art of ghazal singing in Bollywood movies? With timeless classics like Honthon Se Choo Lo Tum and Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho, Jagjit Singh definitely deserves a place in the music hall of fame and in this list. He might not be with us anymore, but his songs will be heard over and over again as long as people keep loving music.
