SONU NIGAM
Recipient of the Padma Shri, Sonu Nigam is one of India’s most celebrated playback singers. With a National Film Award, multiple Filmfare Awards, Filmfare South, and IIFA Awards, his versatile voice has graced thousands of songs across more than 10 languages. Honoured worldwide, he has also been ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Uncharted Artists list.
KAILASH KHER
Recipient of the Padma Shri, Kailash Kher is celebrated for his soulful Sufi and folk-inspired voice. Honoured with the Yash Bharti Award, multiple Filmfare Awards, Star Screen Award, Nandi Award, GiMA, Indian Television Academy Award, Indian Telly Award, and SIIMA, he has created an unmatched legacy in both Bollywood and regional music.
JAVED AKHTAR
Honoured with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, Javed Akhtar is one of India’s most celebrated lyricists and screenwriters. With multiple National Film Awards, the Sahitya Akademi Award, and other prestigious honours to his name, he stands as a literary and cinematic icon.
USTAD GHULAM ALI KHAN
Maestro of the Patiala Gharana and one of the most revered ghazal singers of his era. His renditions, such as “Chupke Chupke Raat Din” and “Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi,” have captivated audiences worldwide. Honored with Pakistan’s Pride of Performance Award in 1979 and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 2013, he has also been recognized with the Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Award in 2013 and the Swaralaya Global Legend Award in 2016. His timeless voice continues to resonate across generations.
HARIHARAN
Recipient of Padma Shri, Hariharan is one of India’s most acclaimed playback and ghazal singers. He has won two National Film Awards and numerous Filmfare Awards for his soulful voice. With over 15,000 songs in multiple languages, he is also a pioneer of Indian fusion music and has collaborated with legendary composers like A.R. Rahman.
MIKA SINGH
Mika Singh is a leading Bollywood playback singer known for his energetic voice and chart-topping hits. He has received multiple Filmfare Awards nominations and Zee Cine Awards for his performances. With over two decades in the industry, Mika has delivered numerous blockbuster songs and remains one of India’s most popular and versatile entertainers.
VINOD RATHOD
Vinod Rathod is a renowned Indian playback singer and the son of classical musician Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod. A two-time Filmfare Award nominee for “Aisi Deewangi” (Deewana) and “Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main” (Khalnayak), he has recorded over 3,500 songs in more than a dozen languages. His superhit Bollywood tracks include Aisi Deewangi, Romeo Naam Mera, Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main, Dholi Taro Dhol Baje, Chalak Chalak, and M Bole To, making him one of the most versatile voices of Indian cinema.
TULSI KUMAR
Tulsi Kumar is an award-winning Indian playback singer and performer. She is the daughter of late music mogul Gulshan Kumar, founder of T-Series, and is the sister of producer Bhushan Kumar. Over the years, she has lent her voice to more than 200 Bollywood songs, with chartbusters like Soch Na Sake, Tum Jo Aaye, Tera Ban Jaunga, Paniyon Sa, and O Saki Saki. She has been honored with prestigious awards including the IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer and Mirchi Music Awards, making her one of the most celebrated voices in the Indian music industry.
RICHA SHARMA
Richa Sharma is a celebrated Bollywood playback singer renowned for her powerful and versatile voice. She has lent her talent to numerous hit songs across Hindi cinema and devotional music. Recognized for her soulful renditions, she continues to be a prominent and respected voice in the Indian music industry.
ANUP JALOTA
Anup Jalota, known as the “Bhajan Samrat,” is a celebrated singer of bhajans and ghazals. He has received the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian music and has performed extensively worldwide, enchanting audiences with his devotional and soulful renditions.
WADALI BROTHERS
The Wadali Brothers, Puranchand and Pyarelal Wadali, are legendary Sufi singers from Punjab known for their soulful renditions of qawwalis and Punjabi folk music. Honored with the Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, they have performed at prestigious stages worldwide, preserving and popularizing traditional Sufi music for generations.
LAKHWINDER WADALI
Lakhwinder Wadali, son of the legendary Wadali Brothers, is a celebrated Sufi and Punjabi singer known for his soulful voice. He has performed globally, carrying forward his family’s rich musical legacy, and is acclaimed for blending classical Sufi traditions with contemporary music.
NEERAJ SHRIDHAR
Neeraj Shridhar is a prominent playback singer and composer, best known as the voice behind hit Bollywood songs like “Tumhi Ho Bandhu” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” tracks. He has also founded the popular band Bombay Vikings, blending Indian and Western music styles, and remains a celebrated name in contemporary Indian music.
ROOP KUMAR RATHOD
Roop Kumar Rathod is a versatile playback singer and music composer known for his soulful voice in Bollywood and classical music. He has delivered numerous hit songs, collaborated with leading music directors, and is widely respected for his mastery over ghazals, bhajans, and romantic tracks.
SANTOSH ANAND
Santosh Anand is a renowned lyricist in Bollywood, known for penning timeless songs like “Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin” and “Chandni”. His work has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition for crafting some of the most memorable romantic and soulful lyrics in Indian cinema.
JYOTI NOORAN
Jyoti Nooran, one half of the Nooran Sisters duo, is a celebrated Sufi singer known for her powerful and soulful voice. She has delivered hit songs in Bollywood like “Patakha Guddi” and has performed at prestigious music festivals worldwide, bringing Sufi music to a global audience.
GEETA BEN RABARI
Geeta Ben Rabari is a popular folk singer from Gujarat, known for her vibrant renditions of traditional Gujarati songs. She has won widespread acclaim for her performances and continues to bring regional folk music to national and international audiences.
HANS RAJ HANS
Hans Raj Hans is a legendary Punjabi singer renowned for his Sufi and folk music. Honored with the Padma Shri, he has delivered numerous hit songs, performed globally, and is celebrated for preserving and popularizing Punjabi musical traditions.
SHAILESH LODHA
Shailesh Lodha is a versatile actor, poet, and television personality, widely recognized for his role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. An accomplished poet and writer, he has also authored books and performed extensively in literary and stage shows across India.
JASPINDER NARULA
Jaspinder Narula is a celebrated playback singer known for her powerful and soulful voice in Bollywood and Punjabi music. She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and delivered numerous hit songs, earning recognition for her versatility and emotive singing.
ARVINDER SINGH
Arvinder Singh is an accomplished playback singer and composer, renowned for his contributions to both Bollywood and Punjabi cinema. He has lent his voice to over 1,000 songs across more than 35 films, including hits like “Tun Tun Ho Yara” from Dada, “Ma Ambe” from Mela, and “Eid Mubarak” from Tumko Na Bhool Payenge.
AVIKA GOR
Avika Gor is a popular television and film actress, best known for her roles in Balika Vadhu and Sasural Simar Ka. She has received multiple awards for her performances, including Indian Television Academy Awards, and continues to be celebrated for her versatile acting skills across TV and regional cinema.