Top 10 Most Loved Indian Playback Singers

1. Arijit Singh

This master is a trained Indian classical singer who comes from a Bengali family based in Calcutta, west Bengal. He first appeared on national television in 2005 on the Indian singing reality show "Fame Gurukul". And then there was no stopping him. He became a huge success at the age of 25. His other chart-toppers are : Soch Na Sake (Airlift); Sanam Re (Sanam Re); Ye Fitoor Mera (Fitoor); Gerua (Dilwale); Janam Janam (Dilwale); Sooraj Dooba Hain (Roy); Teri Meri Kahani (Gabbar Is Back); Tum Saath Ho (Tamasha); Humdard (Ek Villian); Bolna (Kapoor & Sons); Tera Chehra (Sanam Teri Kasam); Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi (Airlift).

2. Atif Aslam

This Pakistani superstar is known to be the biggest underdog of Bollywood playback singing. Atif’s big break to Bollywood was when director Mahesh Bhatt asked him to sing “Woh Lamhe” for his movie ‘Zeher’. And then there was no stopping the singer. He is one of the most sought after singers in Bollywood these days. “Doorie”,“Pehili Nazar Mein” and “Bakhuda” are some of his best songs. The others in the list are: Kuch Iss Tarah; Tu Jaane Na; Hona Tha Pyaar; Tera Hone Laga Hu; Tere Bin Mein Kaise Jiya; O Mere Khuda ; Tere Liye ; Aa Bhi Ja Sanam ; Jeene Laga Hoon.

3. KK

This rock star hails from the capital and has been rocking the Bollywood music industry with his vocals for the last two decades. He is a diverse singer, singing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. He had been lending his voice to numerous jingles before Bollywood. His first break into Bollywood was by singing the heart-tugging ‘Tadap Tadap’ from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999. He has won the national award for the song ‘Tu Ashiqui Hai’ from the movie Jhankar Beats in 2004. KK has lent his voice to the following hits : Tune Maari Entriyaan(Gundaay); Tu Jo Mila(Bajrangi Bhaijaan); Dil Ibadat(Tum Mile); Zindagi Do Pal Ki(Kites); Abhi Abhi(Jism 2).

4. Shreya Ghosal

She has been everyone’s favorite for over a decade. She first appeared on the famous children’s music Show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. She single-handedly catapulted Bengal in the race for producing talented singers in Bollywood. She won the competition along with the nation’s heart. She was soon selected to sing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie Devdas. She has even traveled out of the country to perform for her fans in the states. Some of the tracks featuring her angelic voice : Saans; Sun Raha Hai Na Tu – Female; Bairi Piya; Barso Re; Dola Re; Chikni Chameli; Don’t Say Alvida; Dagabaaz Re; Teri Meri Kahani; Go Go Govinda.

5. Mohit Chauhan

Hailing from the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Mohit is undoubtedly the most listened to singer among the youth. This multitalented singer is now known nation-wide for his lively vocals. His most hit song “Dooba Dooba Rehta Hu” gave him a permanent spot in Bollywood music industry. The hits sung by this rock star: Jo Bhi Main; Pee Loon; Pehli Baar Mohabbat; Tujhe Bhoola Diya; Ye Dooriyaan; Tune Jo Kaha; Ala Barfi; Masakali; Yun Hi.

6. Yo Yo Honey Singh

No need to introduce this singer who has been dropping hits and party anthem ever since he came in the industry. He has made an everlasting impact in Bollywood music industry with his amazing talent. With his rap music, he has changed Bollywood. He has sung numerous hit songs for movies like Cocktail, Khiladi 786, Race 2 and much more. Our favorites will be a long list of hits like: Breakup Party; High Heels; Angrezi Beat; Brown Rang; Blue Eyes; Dope Shope; Main Sharabi; Chaar Shanivaar Ft. Badshah; Dheere Dheere; Ishq Khudai; Aao Raja; One Bottle Down; Yo Yo Birthday Bash; Dilliwaali Zaalim Girlfriend.

7. Divya Kumar

This quite unheard of singer gave Bollywood four back to back hit songs in 2014 and 2015. Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Amit Trivedi, and Sachin–Jigar are all on his collegue list. The thundering powerhouse of a voice behind ‘Hawan Karengey' from the movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" made an everlasting impact. The other tracks that we love of his are: Shubhaarambh; Manohari (Baahubali); Aafton Ke Parindey (Ishaqzaade); Maston Ka Jhund (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag); Shake Your Bootiya (Finding Fanny); Jee Karda (Badlapur); Sunn Saathiya (ABCD 2); Vande Mataram (ABCD 2); Raita Phail Gaya (Shaandaar).

8. Neha Kakkar

She is the newest craze among youngsters for her latest upbeat party songs. She had first performed on “Indian Idol” and had secured 10th place in the show. She launched her first album titled – NEHA-THE ROCK STAR, composed by the Meet Brothers. She has collaborated till now with well-known rappers and produced hit party songs. Our favourites are : Manali Trance; Johny Ho Dafaa (Ft. Tony Kakkar); Akhiyan Nu Rehn De; I’m a rockstar; Pyaar Te Jaguar; Tu Isaq Mera; Mainu Ishq Lagaa; Humne Pee Rakhi Hai; Akhiyaan; Wedding Da Season Hai; Aao Raja.

9. Ankit Tiwari

With a musical blockbuster like “Aashiqui 2” on his resume, it is with no doubt we can say that he did justice to his music. Hailing from a musical family, he does his family name proud. There had been incidents in his life that had ruined his name, but his music is one that no one can ever look down upon. His list of superhits include : Alfazon Ki Tarah (Rocky Handsome) ; Tere Liye (Sanam Re) ; Sanam Teri Kasam (Sanam Teri Kasam) ; Mat Ja Re (Tanu Weds Manu Returns) ; Sheeshe Ka Samundar (The Xposé) ; Tu Hai Ki Nahi (Roy) ; Sunn Raha Hai (Aashiqui 2) ; Katra Katra (Alone) ; Galliyaan ; Awaara (Alone).

10. Kanika Kapoor

She was an early learner of the art and is now considered as one of India's rising music sensation now. She was born in Lucknow but spent her teenage in London. In a short time, she has delivered hits after hits with her mesmerizing voice. Her most famous song “Baby Doll” featuring Sunny Leone is still a favorite. Other songs she has sung are - Lovely (Happy New Year); Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Roy); Jugni Ji; Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela); Nachan Farrate (All Is Well).