Did you know that Alka Yagnik started her singing career at the age of six for Akashvani Kolkata? She comes from a family of artists, where her mother was a singer of Indian classical music.
In her career of over 40 years, she has recorded more than 8000 songs, which is impeccable. There are very few songs, especially in the 90s, where Alka Yagnik is not a part of the playback music in a film or a TV show.
Recently, Alka Yagnik has been recognized as the MOST STREAMED ARTIST in the WORLD by the Guinness Book of World Records, and that is a phenomenal victory for Indian musicians.
Here's ZorSpeaker's list of the top 10 most Iconic Songs by Alka Yagnik:
Aisi Deewangi
This is a slightly older song for Gen Z, but totally worth it. The beats of the song, merged with the lyrics, are a must-add to your evening after-work-hours playlist. Combine the song with a couple of pelvic-thrusting-dance moves and you're good to go for a good 4 minutes.
Movie: Deewana (1992)
Song: Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahi Kahi
Starcast: Shahrukh Khan & Divya Bharti
Singer: Alka Yagnik, Vinod Rathod
Music Director: Nadeem–Shravan
Lyrics: Sameer
Tip Tip Barsa Pani
Again, definitely, a 90s kids song. You've probably heard of this song because of the Katrina-Akshay remix.
Well, do not miss the OG Raveena Tandon version! groove to the very romantic beat, and the soft, sultry voice of Alka Yagnik!
Movie: Mohra
Song : Tip Tip Barsa Paani
Singers : Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan
Music : Viju Shah
Lyrics : Anand Bakshi
Agar tum Sath Ho
This song has been the primary mourning song of everyone who went through heartbreak of any kind between the years 2015-2020. This song says a lot, with Irshad Kamil's words and AR Rahman's music, Deepika and Ranbir's acting, and Imtiaz Ali's direction. But, the cherry on top of the icing is Alka Yagnik's voice which is indispensable. Can you imagine anyone else's voice singing this song? Honestly, don't want to. Especially this bit:
"Behti rehti nahar, nadiya si
Teri duniya mein
Meri duniya hai teri chahton mein
Main dhal jaati hu teri adaton mein
Agar tum saath ho"
SONG: AGAR TUM SAATH HO
SINGER: ALKA YAGNIK, ARIJIT SINGH
MUSIC: A.R. RAHMAN
LYRICS: IRSHAD KAMIL
MUSIC LABEL: T-SERIES
Choli ke Peechhe kya hai
It was one of the most popular songs of the year 1993 because of the scandalous lyrics that it has.. "Choli ke peechhe kya hai".
However, the song isn't inappropriate, despite the sexual innuendo of the song's title. The fine line that separates 'naughty' and 'indecent' in Bollywood has been maintained well, the credit for which goes to Saroj Khan's choreography & Madhuri Dixit's performance.
The song was popular for a reason - the use of Ila Arun's voice and beats that could make a stone pillar groove. Add it to your party playlist for the weekend and you'll see how 90s kids jump to the dance floor!
Song: Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai
Movie: Khal Nayak (1993)
Singer: Alka Yagnik & Ila Arun
Composer: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Ek Do Teen
Yep, another iconic dance number by Alka Yagnik! With a versatile voice, Alka Yagnik has been able to step into all genres with grace, and come out victoriously. Ek Do Teen from Tezaab was the song that gave her her big break - and she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Fun Fact: Chamma Chamma is also recorded by the legendary singer Alka Yagnik for the film China Gate!
Movie: Tezaab (1988)
Director: N Chandra
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Singer: Alka Yagnik
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Choreographer: Saroj Khan
There's a remix that features Jacqueline Fernandes and has been recorded by Sheya Ghoshal.
Which song would you have added to this list? Let us know in the comments section below!
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