Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family.
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In 2024 she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss.
In 2024 she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss.
In 2024 she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss.
In 2024 she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss.
Yagnik is recognised as one of the most versatile female playback singers in India
Yagnik is recognised as one of the most versatile female playback singers in India. She became the most-streamed Indian artist-mom on Spotify in 2019. Publications such as Rolling Stone, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and Mid-Day have cited her voice and versatility, and Filmfare has recognised her as one of India's celebrated playback singers. NDTV mentioned Alka as 'Voice of 90s Heroines' and 'Queen of Solos and Duets'. Contemporary singers Lata Mangeshkar, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Ila Arun, Kumar Sanu and Akriti Kakkar and composers such as A.R. Rahman, Lalit Pandit, Vani Jairam, and M.M. Keeravani have praised her vocal ability, versatility, and contribution to Indian music.
Yagnik is recognised as one of the most versatile female playback singers in India
Yagnik is recognised as one of the most versatile female playback singers in India. She became the most-streamed Indian artist-mom on Spotify in 2019. Publications such as Rolling Stone, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and Mid-Day have cited her voice and versatility, and Filmfare has recognised her as one of India's celebrated playback singers. NDTV mentioned Alka as 'Voice of 90s Heroines' and 'Queen of Solos and Duets'. Contemporary singers Lata Mangeshkar, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Ila Arun, Kumar Sanu and Akriti Kakkar and composers such as A.R. Rahman, Lalit Pandit, Vani Jairam, and M.M. Keeravani have praised her vocal ability, versatility, and contribution to Indian music.
Yagnik has won several accolades including two National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ghoon
Yagnik has won several accolades including two National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ghoongat Ki Aad Se" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). She has won a record seven Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ek Do Teen" from Tezaab (1988), "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" from Khalnayak (1993), "Zara Tasveer Se Tu" from Pardes (1998), "Taal Se Taal" from Taal (2000), "Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se" from Dhadkan (2001), "O Re Chhori" from Lagaan (2002) and "Hum Tum" from Hum Tum (2005) from a record thirty-six nominations. Additionally she has won two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. For her contribution in the field of music, Yagnik was bestowed with the Lata Mangeshkar Award in 2013. She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2026.
Yagnik has won several accolades including two National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ghoon
Yagnik has won several accolades including two National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ghoongat Ki Aad Se" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). She has won a record seven Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her songs: "Ek Do Teen" from Tezaab (1988), "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" from Khalnayak (1993), "Zara Tasveer Se Tu" from Pardes (1998), "Taal Se Taal" from Taal (2000), "Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se" from Dhadkan (2001), "O Re Chhori" from Lagaan (2002) and "Hum Tum" from Hum Tum (2005) from a record thirty-six nominations. Additionally she has won two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. For her contribution in the field of music, Yagnik was bestowed with the Lata Mangeshkar Award in 2013. She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2026.
Yagnik married Shillong-based businessman Neeraj Kapoor in 1989, with whom she has a daughter named Syesha.
Yagnik married Shillong-based businessman Neeraj Kapoor in 1989, with whom she has a daughter named Syesha.
Yagnik married Shillong-based businessman Neeraj Kapoor in 1989, with whom she has a daughter named Syesha.
Yagnik married Shillong-based businessman Neeraj Kapoor in 1989, with whom she has a daughter named Syesha.
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family. Her father's name is Dharmendra Shankar. Her mother Shubha was a singer of Indian classical music. In 1972 at age six, she started singing for Akashvani (All India Radio), Calcutta. At age 10, her mother brought her to Mumbai as a child singer. She was advised to wait until her voice matured, but her mother remained determined. On a subsequent visit, Yagnik got a letter of recommendation to Raj Kapoor from his Kolkata distributor. Kapoor heard the girl and sent her with a letter to noted music director Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar. Impressed, Laxmikant gave her two alternatives – an immediate start as a dubbing artist or a later break as a singer; Shubha chose the latter for her daughter. Yagnik mentioned that she was a bright student but didn't like studies.
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family. Her father's name is Dharmendra Shankar. Her mother Shubha was a singer of Indian classical music. In 1972 at age six, she started singing for Akashvani (All India Radio), Calcutta. At age 10, her mother brought her to Mumbai as a child singer. She was advised to wait until her voice matured, but her mother remained determined. On a subsequent visit, Yagnik got a letter of recommendation to Raj Kapoor from his Kolkata distributor. Kapoor heard the girl and sent her with a letter to noted music director Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar. Impressed, Laxmikant gave her two alternatives – an immediate start as a dubbing artist or a later break as a singer; Shubha chose the latter for her daughter. Yagnik mentioned that she was a bright student but didn't like studies.
About Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik
Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family. Her father's name is Dharmendra Shankar. Her mother Shubha was a singer of Indian classical music. In 1972 at age six, she started singing for Akashvani (All India Radio), Calcutta. At age 10, her mother brought her to Mumbai as a child singer. She was advised to wait until her voice matured, but her mother remained determined. On a subsequent visit, Yagnik got a letter of recommendation to Raj Kapoor from his Kolkata distributor. Kapoor heard the girl and sent her with a letter to noted music director Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar. Impressed, Laxmikant gave her two alternatives – an immediate start as a dubbing artist or a later break as a singer; Shubha chose the latter for her daughter.
West Bengal, India
1980–present
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Yagnik was born in Kolkata on 20 March 1966 to a Gujarati family.
Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik is from West Bengal, India.
Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik has been active during 1980–present.
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