Over the past 100 years of Hindi film music, we have had a string of female performers who have touched our souls and made us groove to their incredible vocal instruments.
From the iconic voices of the golden era of Hindi music like Geeta Dutt and Lata Mangeshkar, to the modern era voices of Shreya Ghoshal and Shubha Mudgal, who have had their own flavour and style to offer – the long string of classics that have been curated by these incredibly gifted vocalists have helped shape our music as we know it.
Today we look back at some of the most phenomenal songs sung by female singers, during the past many decades.
Standards in popular music – that aren’t only iconic in their stature, but also reek of a genius in their composition – that makes them inimitable.
Here are the 10 best songs from female singers of all time:
10) Kajra Mohabbat Wala – Shamshaad Begum
9) Tu Jahan Chalega (Mera Saaya) – Lata Mangeshkar
8) Mann Ke Manjeere – Shubha Mudgal
7) Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam – Geeta Dutt
6) Chupke Se – Sadhna Sargam
5) Hum Tere Pyaar Mein Sara Aalam – Lata Mangeshkar
4) In Ankhon Ki Masti Mein – Asha Bhosle
3) Lag Jaa Gale – Lata Mangeshkar
2) Mera Kuch Samaan Tumhare Paas Pada Hai – Asha Bhosle
1) Na Jaao Saiyyan – Geeta Dutt
Indian music scene has truly been blessed to have such fine songbirds through the years.
Also an honourable mention to some other great female voices from different eras, like – Noor Jehan, Shreya Ghoshal, Kavita Krishnamurthi, Chitra, Alka Yagnik, Kavita to name