Alka Yagnik is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. One of the most prominent singers of 90s era Bollywood, she has received several accolades, including two National Film Awards, two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer from a record of thirty-six nominations.
Yagnik in 2023
Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer
The Filmfare Best Female Playback Award is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female playback singer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song.
The 2024 recipient: Shilpa Rao
Lata Mangeshkar was the first winner in this category for her rendition of "Aaja Re Pardesi" from Madhumati (1958).
Asha Bhosle received this award seven times from twenty nominations. She is the only female vocalist to have won four times consecutively.
Vani Jairam won for her contribution to the song "Mere To Giridhar Gopal" from Meera (1979).