Birthday Special: 10 Iconic Songs of Alka Yagnik

Alka Yagnik, who is 57 today, is hailed as the “Queen of Playback Singing.” The renowned playback singer has sung over 8,000 songs for movies and albums. Throughout her four-decade career, she sang a wide range of songs for Hindi films and also songs in other Indian languages. Whether it’s a sensuous tune, a romance or a dance song, the two-time National Film Award-winning vocalist has captivated audiences with her euphonious voice.

She is one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, and she was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most streamed vocalist in 2022. She defeated prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyonce, and even BTS to win the crown. Her songs received an estimated 15.3 billion streams, with an average of 42 million streams each day on YouTube, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Celebrating her birthday today, we have curated a list of 10 iconic songs rendered by the noted singer.

Tip Tip Barsa Paani – Mohra

Tip Tip Barsa Pani is one of the most popular rain songs in Hindi cinema. The album still holds its crown as an iconic song performed by Alka Yagnik alongside Udit Narayan.  The song made Raveena Tandon’s dance in the rain, her yellow saree and seduction to Akshay Kumar’s character an icon. The song was remade as Tip Tip for the 2021 film Sooryavanshi.

Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai – Saajan

Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai from the film Saajan is one of the most popular romantic songs sung by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu. The song features the film’s cast and perfectly showcases the love triangle between Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt.

Agar Tum Saath Ho – Tamasha

The epic heartbreak song was performed by the ’90s queen Alka Yagnik and Arijit Singh with an amazing heart beating composition by A.R. Rahman. The song is featured in the film Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

Bole Chudiyan – Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

Bole Chudiyan is that iconic song that makes us want to be traditional and dance like ‘Poo’ or Kareena Kapoor Khan from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. The song is an all-time favourite dance song for wedding festivities and festivals.

Chura Ke Dil Mera – Main Khiladi Tu Anari

The upbeat romantic track Chura Ke Dil Mera from the film Main Khiladi Tu Anari picturises Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty dancing and romancing on the beach.

Aye Mere Humsafar – Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Ae Mere Humsafar dominated the radio stations and quickly became the love anthem of the year. The song is from the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, and it stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla.

Ek Do Teen – Tezaab

The song Ek Do Teen from Tezaab proved to be Alka Yagnik’s first true smash hit, Madhuri Dixit became a household figure, and the melody had every child in the nation humming along. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Jane Kyun Log Pyar Karte Hain – Dil Chahta Hai 

Dil Chahta Hai (2001) will always be remembered as the film that defined a generation, and this song shows evidence. In the duet, which also stars Preity Zinta and Aamir Khan, Alka Yagnik sings about the importance of love as Udit Narayan ponders whether or not romance is truly necessary for life. The two defining attitudes that Gen Y held on love were essentially summed up in the vocals.

Hum Tum – Hum Tum

Sung by Alka Yagnik and Babul Supriyo, the romantic track is melodies and transports us to the dreamy location of the song. The song perfectly encapsulates the romantic feelings that Rhea (Rani Mukerji) feels for Karan (Saif Ali Khan) with her imagining them as a couple on a dreamy rainy night.

Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai – Khal Nayak

The iconic track from 1993’s Khal Nayak showcased Madhuri Dixit in a never-before-seen persona. It became a song that fans have always loved because of the actresses’ performance. For this song, Alka won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

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