LIST OF FEMALE DUETS/MULTI-SINGER SONGS IN HINDI FILMS

 

LIST OF FEMALE DUETS/MULTI-SINGER SONGS

IN HINDI FILMS

Shrikant G. Talageri

 

This article is intended to provide fairly exhaustive lists of the all-female duets and multi-singer songs (two singers, three-singers and four-singers) in Hindi films, arranged alphabetically and with an index of the singers at the end. Of course, the stock of Hindi film music is so vast that it is possible there may be many songs missing, especially in the very old and very new categories. And I hope there is a minimum of errors in the list.

Hindi film music (the golden age of which is now long over) is a vast ocean, and the number of singers and music directors who contributed to it is very large, and the record is often lost. This article lists only the songs sung exclusively by female singers, and that too only by two-or-more female singers together, so it is a limited list. People in general only know or remember the most prominent singers, but the list is a long one; and each singer (even those with only one or two songs in this list) has contributed countless solos and has featured in countless male+female group songs.

There are also many many other prolific singers who have sung only solos and featured in male+female group songs but have not featured in all-female songs, and therefore will not be found in this list. Listing all those songs would be a daunting task.    

While all the songs on the lists are all-female songs (and an article listing all-male songs will hopefully be my next to follow) male voices may feature in the choruses in many of the songs. And sometimes rarely a prominent male voice does feature in a short chorus-like situation at the beginning or end of the song, but does not alter the all-female nature of the song. For example, the extremely short appearance of the voice of Mohd. Rafi in the following Asha-Bhosle-Suraiya duet (no. 40 in the 2-singers list, at 1.16 to 1.23 seconds):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w16kwQd2yhg

Likewise, one song (no. 60 in the 2-singers list) has a male tatkar .

The article however will only list the songs and not give youtube URLs of the songs, except for some of the few songs in Appendix 1.

The main article will have the following lists:

No. Of Singers	No. of Groups 308	No. of Songs 775
FOUR	7	7
THREE	47	53
TWO	254	715

These will be followed by an Index of the singers in these lists, preceded by an addendum for new additions to the lists. There will be two incidental Appendices:

Appendix 1: A Few Classical and Marathi Songs.

Appendix 2: Musings as a Chitrapur Saraswat    

 

 

A. FOUR-SINGERS

 

1. AMIRBAI, KALYANI, RAJKUMARI, ZOHRABAI

Village Girl (1936)- Tune Dekha Ek Nazar

 

2. ASHA BHOSLE, CHANDBALA, KAMAL BAROT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Sharda (1957)- Ye Subah Subah Kya Karte Ho

 

3. ASHA BHOSLE, MEENA MANGESHKAR,  MUBARAK BEGUM, USHA MANGESHKAR (1)

Gateway of India (1957)- Ankhonki Sharat Ho Gayi

 

4. ASHA BHOSLE, NUTAN, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Zindagi Ya Toofan (1958)- Bana Denge Ik Din Mujhe Bhi Sharabi

 

5. DEVIKA RANI, LALITA, MEERA, VIMLA

Vachan (1938)- Naval Naveli Naari Ham Kunwari

 

6. GEETA DUTT, MUNAWAR SULTANA, NASEEM AKHTAR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Bairam khan (1946)- Jab Chand Jawan Hoga

 

7. KAMAL BAROT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, USHA KHANNA, USHA TIMOTHY

Nateeja (1969)- Mere Sapnon Ke Raja Milne Aja

 

 

B. THREE-SINGERS

 

1. AMIRBAI, KALYANI, ZOHRABAI

Zeenat (1944)- Sakhi Aya Sawan Aya

 

2. AMIRBAI, KAUSHALYA, RAJKUMARI

Station Master (1942)- Banni Tera Jhoola Hai Anmol

 

3. AMIRBAI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SURAIYA

Sanam (1951)- Bolo Bolo Re Bhagwan

 

4. ANNETTE PINTO, ASHA BHOSLE, DILRAJ KAUR

Satte Pe Satta (1982)- Mausam Mastana Rasta Anjana

 

5. ASHA BHOSLE, CHAND BALA, ZOHRABAI

Nausherwan e Adil (1957)- Mere Dard e Jigar Ki Har Dhadkan

 

6. ASHA BHOSLE, GEETA DUTT, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Ab Dilli Door Nahin (1957)- Le Lo Har Cheez Le Lo

 

7. ASHA BHOSLE, HEMLATA, USHA MANGESHKAR

Jeene Ki Raah (1969)- Chanda Ko Dhoondhne Sabhi

 

8. ASHA BHOSLE, INDIRA MANCHANDA, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Sapna (1952)- Karishme Mohabbat Ke Dikhla Rahe Hain

 

9. ASHA BHOSLE, KAMAL BAROT, USHA MANGESHKAR

Aaj Aur Kal (1963)- Lut Ja Yehi Din Hain

 

10. ASHA BHOSLE, KANCHAN, USHA TIMOTHY

Atithi (1978)- Tu Hi Tu Hai He Prabhu

 

11. ASHA BHOSLE, LATA MANGESHKAR, RAJKUMARI

Bazar (1949)- Zara Sun Lo Ham Apne Pyar Ka Afsana Kehte Hain

 

12. ASHA BHOSLE, LATA MANGESHKAR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Chandni Chowk (1954)- Har Baat Poochhiye Ye Haqeeqat Na Poochhiye

 

13. ASHA BHOSLE, LATA MANGESHKAR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Benazir (1964)- Mubarak Hai

Grihasthi (1963)- Khile Hain Sakhi Aaj

Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)- Hamre Angan Bagiyan

 

14. ASHA BHOSLE, MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, USHA MANGESHKAR

Sindbad Alibaba Alladin (1965)- Lai Lai Maula Lai Lai

 

15. ASHA BHOSLE, MUBARAK BEGUM, USHA MANGESHKAR

Gateway of India (1957)- Jalwa Jo Tera Dekha Hamne

 

16. ASHA BHOSLE, PREMLATA, SURINDER KAUR

Sabak (1950)- Ambuva Ke Ped Suhane

 

17. ASHA BHOSLE, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, USHA MANGESHKAR

Parde Ke Peechhe (1971)- Teen Kanwariyan

 

18. ASHA BHOSLE, USHA KHANNA, USHA MANGESHKAR

Sagaai (1966)- Khak Mein Mila To Kya Phool Phir Bhi Phool Hai

 

19. ASHIMA BANERJI, CHANDBALA, PREMLATA

Dhobi Doctor (1954)- Ek Do Teen Char Akkad Bakkad Bombay Bo

 

20. BINAPANI MUKHERJI, LALITA DEOOLKAR, MANGALA TIPNIS

Eight Days (1946)- Dheere Dheere Hame Gori Ki Nagar Le Jana

 

21. BINAPANI MUKHERJI, MEENA KAPOOR, MOHANTARA AJINKYA

Shehnai (1947)- Chhuk Chhuk Chhaiya Chhaiyan

 

22. DILSHAD BEGUM, MUNAWAR SULTANA, ZEENAT BEGUM

Pagdandi (1947)- Ishq Mein Ham Mar Jayenge

 

23. GEETA BALI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, UMADEVI

Rangeen Raaten (1956)- Main Ek Gola Aag Baboola

 

24. GEETA DUTT, LATA MANGESHKAR, SITA AGARWAL

Dekh Kabira Roya (1957)- Ham Panchhi Mastane

 

25. GEETA DUTT, LATA MANGESHKAR, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Jwala (1970)- Haule Haule Ek Bhi Na Ghungroo Bole

 

26. GEETA DUTT, P. LEELA, V. SARLA

Sansar (1951)- Hamhi Ne Mohabbat Ki Duniya Basai

 

27. GEETA DUTT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SHANTI VERMA

Hamara Ghar (1950)- Dekho Ji Dil Hi Dil Mein Jalte Hain Jalnewale

 

28. GEETA DUTT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SULOCHANA KADAM

Sunehre Din (1949)- Umangonke Din Beet Jaaye

 

29. GEETA DUTT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SURINDER KAUR

Meherbani (1950)- Ayi Basant Rutu Odhe Chunariya

 

30. HAMIDA BANO, NASEEM AKHTAR, ZEENAT BEGUM

Nek Parween (1946)- Aao Saheliyon Banno Ko Mehndi Lagao

 

31. HAMIDA BANO, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SHANTI SHARMA

Rimjhim (1949)- Aye Hain Din Sawan Ke

 

32. KALYANI, NOORJAHAN, ZOHRABAI

Zeenat (1944)- Aahen Na Bhari Shikwe Na Kiye

 

33. KAMAL BAROT, LATA MANGESHKAR, NILIMA CHATTERJI

Majhli Didi (1966)- Main Lal Lal Muchkun

 

34. KAMAL BAROT, LATA MANGESHKAR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Sati Savitri (1964)- Itni Jaldi Kya Hai Gori

 

35. KAMAL BAROT, MUBARAK BEGUM, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Rustome Baghdad (1963)- Lut Gaye Ham Mashaalah

 

36. KAMLA SRIVASTAV, SABITA BANERJI, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Darwaza (1954)- ABCDEF Bhi Jane Na Ham

Darwaza (1954)- O Dekho Re Chandwa Nukla Pyara Pyara

 

37. KRISHNA BOSE, MUBARAK BEGUM, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Juari (1968)- Neend Ud Jaye Teri Chain Se Sonewale

 

38. LATA MANGESHKAR, MEENA MANGESHKAR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Mother India (1957)- Duniya Mein Hum Aaye

Pattarani (1956)- Are Koi Jao Ji Piya Ko Bulao Ji

 

39. LATA MANGESHKAR, MOHANTARA AJINKYA, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Khidki (1948)- Khushiyan Manaye Kyon Na Ham

 

40. LATA MANGESHKAR, MUBARAK BEGUM, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Mughale Azam (1960)- Husn Ki Barat Chali

 

41. LATA MANGESHKAR, SUDHA MALHOTRA, USHA MANGESHKAR

Madam XYZ (1959)- Chali Chali Matwali Hawa

 

42. MUBARAK BEGUM, MUNNIBAI, NARGIS

Dolti Naiya (1950)- Mathe Pe Bindiya, Kanon Mein Jhumke

 

43. NOORJAHAN, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, ZOHRABAI

Mirza Sahiban (1947)- Haye Re Ud Ud Jaaye Re

Mirza Sahiban (1947)- Rutu Rangeeli Ayi Chandni Chhayi

 

44. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, UMADEVI, ZOHRABAI

Jannat (1949)- Mubarak Mubarak Ye Shadi Ki Ghadiyan

 

45. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, ZEENAT BEGUM, ZOHRABAI

Mehndi (1947)- Dulhan Ban Ke Sajan Ke Dwar Chalo

 

46. UNKNOWN

Sikandar (1941)- Zindagi Hai Pyaar Se

 

 

C. TWO-SINGERS

 

1. AMIRBAI, ASHA BHOSLE

Mahatma Kabir (1954)- Kase Kahun Man Ki Vipatiyan

 

2. AMIRBAI, GEETA DUTT

Veer Babhruwan (1950)- Jab Nain Se Nain Mile Tarangen Jaag Uthe

 

3. AMIRBAI, HAMIDA BANO

Chor (1950)- Dil Mein Hamare Rehto Ho

Pujari (1946)- Sanwariya Se Milaye Ayi

 

4. AMIRBAI, LATA MANGESHKAR

Sagai (1951)- O Babu Kaise Karen Kabu

Samadhi (1950)- Gore Gore O Banke Chhore

 

5. AMIRBAI, MEERA

Darshan (1941)- Shyam Kahan Soya Tu

 

6. AMIRBAI, MUMTAZ BEGUM

Najma (1943)- Sajan Ke Naina Jadoo Baan

 

7. AMIRBAI, RAJKUMARI

Bhakta Dhruv (1947)- Milan Ki Rut Aayi Sakhi Ri

Maa Baap (1944)- Dekho Duniya Ka Rang

 

8. AMIRBAI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Shehnai (1947)- Hamare Angana Aaj Baje Shehnai

Rajmukt (1950)- Dil Hai Lagane Ke Liye Ise Laga Lo

 

9. AMIRBAI, ZOHRABAI

Chhamiya (1945)- Piya Ki Bansuriya

Ham Ek Hain (1946)- Meri Ayi Teen Bahuraniyan

 

10. ANIMA DASGUPTA KALYANI DASGUPTA

Rani (1943)- Zindagi Ek Mai

 

11. ANIMA DASGUPTA, KANAN DEVI

Jawab (1942)- Ye Mujhse Kaha Dil Ne

 

12. ARTI ANKLIKAR, SHUBHA JOSHI

Sardari Begum (1996)- Raah Mein Bichhi Hain Palken Aao

 

13. ARTI MUKERJI, ASHA BHOSLE

Talaq (1959)- Dukhiyon Pe Kuchh Rehem Karo

 

14. ARTI MUKHERJI, HEMLATA

Rahgir (1969)- Do Do Pankh Laga Ke Panchhi Banenge

 

15. ARTI MUKHERJI, LATA MANGESHKAR

Sahara (1958)- Billi Bajaye Baja Gaye Chidiyonka Raja

 

16. ASHA BHOSLE, CHANDBALA

Mehndi (1958)- Jhoolo Lalna Jhoolo Jhoolo Lalna

 

17. ASHA BHOSLE, GEETA DUTT

Aangan (1959)- Sitamgarh Dekh Le Nazar Bhar Dekh Le

Ab Dilli Door Nahin (1957)- Hamri Manorath

Ab Dilli Door Nahin (1957)- Yeh Chaman Hamaara Apna Hai

Adalat (1958)- Dupatta Mera Malmal Ka

Alladin Ka Beta (1955)- Bada Rangeen Fasana Hai

Batwara (1961)- Meri Gal Sun Kajrewaliye

Biwi (1950)- Mausam Hai Namkeen Sanwariya

Doctor Vidya (1962)- Ehe Dilruba Tujhko Kya Pata

Dulhan (1958)- I Love You Oh Madam

Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)- Janu Janu Ri Kahe

Johny Walker (1957)- Thandi Thandi Hawa

Johny Walker (1957)- Jhuki Jhuki Pyar Ki Nazar

Karwat (1949)- O Badal Ghir Aye

Lal Kunwar (1952)- Bachke Hamse Bhala Sarkar Kahan Jaoge

Mahlon ke Khwab (1960)- Is Duniya Mein Sabse Acchi Cheez Kya Hai Paisa

Mister Cartoon M.A. (1958)- Dil Tera Diwana O Mastani Bulbul

Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh (1960)- Dulha Bikta Beech Bazar

Mujrim (1958)- Heeriye Goriye Sun Sun Madras Ki Chhori

Nau Do Gyarah (1957)- Kya Ho Jo

Neelam Pari (1952)- Sapnon mein Anewala Baalam

Ragini (1958)- Is Duniya Se Nirala

Rikshawala (1960)- Neeli Saadi Sunehra Jumper

Raziya Sultana (1961)- Allah Kasam Aap Se Ham Door Nahin

Sangdil (1952)- Dharti Se Door

Savdhan (1954)- Raat Muskurati Hai

Shiv Parvati (1962)- Dire Na Tana Dire Dire Na

Sujata (1959)- Bachpan Ke Din

Wafa (1950)- Gehri Gehri Nindiya Mein Khoye Matwale

 

18. ASHA BHOSLE, HAMIDA BANO

Majboori (1954)- Tere Poojan Ko Bhagwan Bana Man mandir

 

19. ASHA BHOSLE, HEMLATA

Ashirwad (1969)- Saaf Karo Insaaf Karo Bhool Bhulaiya Maaf Karo

Jawab (1970)- Kis Tarha Bhoolega Dil Pehli Mohabbat

Kali Ghata (1979)- Mohabbat Ek Wada Hai Ye Wada Tod Mat Jana

Raj Mahal (1982)- Tere Dil Se Teri Mehfil Se

 

20. ASHA BHOSLE, JAGJIT KAUR

Lori (1985)- Gudiya Chidiya Chand Chakori

Raziya Sultan (1983)- Hariyala Banna Aya Hai

 

21. ASHA BHOSLE, KAMAL BAROT

Awara Badal (1964)- Aamna Saamna Tose Jab Hui Gava

Balram Shrikrishna (1968)- Kar Lo Balma Pyr Mausam Badhiya Hai

Balram Shrikrishna (1968)- Mathura Mein Janme Gokul Mein Khele

Do Dushman (1967)- Chhammak Chhallo Jiyo Vallah

Gharana (1961)- Daadi Amma Daadi Amma

Golden Eyes (1968)- Ulfat Ki Nishani Leke Chale

Humjoli (1970)- Gaon Ki Main Gori

Jahan Sati Wahan Bhagwan (1965)- Din Beete Ladakpan Ke

Jantar Mantar (1964)- Ik Diwana Ayega

Maharani Padmini (1964)- Unse Kehdo In Ankhiyon Se Na Dekhe Hamko

Maya Jaal (1962)- Sambhal Sambhal Ke Chalna

Sab Ka Saathi (1972)- Dil To Dil Hai Sheesha To Nahin

Sab Ka Ustad (1967)- Raja Aana Hamare Bangle Pe

Shankar Sita Anusuya (1965)- Ayodhya Maaon Zara Aaj Ro Lo

Shankar Sita Anusuya (1965)- Meri Rang Rangeeli Jawani

Sher Khan (1962)- Yaiya Tha Tha Thaiya Jug Jug Jiye Mera Bhaiya

Shrimanji (1968)- Gori Sharmao Na Hamse Keh Do Zara

Shrimanji (1968)- Jhoothe Balma Ka Babuji Pyar Jhootha

The Killers (1969)- Ye Jo Dil Mangte Hain

Watan Se Door (1969)- Main To Nachun Main To Gaun

Yaari Zindabad (1976)- Chadh Gayi Re Chadh Gayi Brandy

 

22. ASHA BHOSLE, KAMLA SHRIVASTAV

Sharda (1957)- Aju Re Baju Naju

 

23. ASHA BHOSLE, KRISHNA KALLE

Das Lakh (1966)- Baaje Mori Payal Chham Chham

 

24. ASHA BHOSLE, LATA MANGESHKAR

Adalat (1958)- Ja Ja Re Ja Saajana

Aye Din Bahar Ke (1966)- Ai Kash Kisi Diwane Ko

Baazi (1968)- Mai Haseena Nazneena

Bahu Begum (1967)-Pad Gaye Jhoole

Basant Bahar (1956)- Kar Gaya Re

Bharosa (1963)- Dhadka O Dil Dhadka

Biwi Aur Makan (1966)- Dabe Labonse Kabhi Jo Koi

Chori Chori (1956)- Man Bhavan Ke Ghar Jaaye Gori

Daaman (1951)- Ye Ruki Ruki Hawaen

Dekh Kabira Roya (1957)- Meri Veena Tum Bin Roye

Do Dushman (1967)- Chhammak Chhallo Jiyo Allah

Do Phool (1958)- Bachpan Ka Tora Mora Pyar

Do Phool (1958)- Roothi Jaye Re Guzariya

Dooj Ka Chand (1964)-Sajan Salona

Halaku (1956)- Aji Chale Aao

Jahan Ara (1964)- Jab Jab Tumhe Bhulaya

Janwar (1965)- Ankhon Ankhon Mein Kisi Se Baat Hui

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1961)- Kya Hua Ye Mujhe Kya Hua

Mayurpankh (1953)- Ye Barkha Bahar Sautanyon Ke Dwar

Mere Mehboob (1963)- Janeman Ik Nazar Dekh Le

Mere Mehboob (1963)- Mere Mehboob Mein Kya Nahi

Miss Mary (1957)-Sakhiri Sun Bole Papiha Us Paar

Padosan (1968)- Main Chali Main Chali

Professor (1962)- Hamre Gaon Koi Ayega

Rajkumar (1964)- Naach Re Man Badkama

Sampoorna Ramayan (1961)- Bharat Ki Sitaonke Dukhde Jab Tak

Senapati (1961)- Dil Dai Dai O Na Lai Lai

Sharda (1957)- O Chand Jahan Wo Jaye

Sher Khan (1962)- Ye Baat Bade Hi Raaz Ki Hai

Shikaar (1969)- Jab Se Laagi Tose Nazariya

Stage (1951)- Jagmagati Diwali Ki Raat Aa Gayi

Utsav (1984)- Man Kyon Behka

Vaasna (1968)- Mulk Mein Bacchon Ki Gar Sarkar Ho

Zindagi (1964)- Chhune Na Dungi Main Haath Re

 

25. ASHA BHOSLE, MADHUBALA ZAVERI

Darbar (1955)- Kyon Dil Pe Rakkha Haath Hai

 

26. ASHA BHOSLE, MEENA KAPOOR

Angulimaal (1960)- Mere Chanchal Naina Madhuras Ke Bhare

Raja Beta (1956)- Main To Dil Aise Ko Doon

 

27. ASHA BHOSLE, MINAL WAGH

Wafa (1952)- Ayi Mehekti Raat Dulhaniya

 

28. ASHA BHOSLE, MINOO PURUSHOTTAM

CID 909 (1967)- Dhadka O Dil Dhadka

Do Chattane (1974)- O Mud Yaar Mera Ghar Aya

Do Chehre (1977)- Chali Thi Thumka Deke Thaske

Do Dushman (1967)- Bura Haal Hai Char Mahine Se

Jalan (1978)- Mere Hothon Ka Jaam

Kismat (1966)- Huzoorewala  Jo Ho Ijazat

Ranga Khush (1975)- Gud Dud Bole Hookah Mere Yaar Ka

 

29. ASHA BHOSLE, MUBARAK BEGUM

Aan Baan (1956)- Aji Is Faani Duniya Mein Mohabbat Ke Siwa

Arzoo (1965)- Jab Ishq Kahin Ho Jata Hai

Benazir (1964)- Ham Unko Dekhte Hain 5

Hatimtai (1956)- Dil Kis Pe Aa Gaya Hai Tumhara

Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966)- Saqiya Ek Jaan Wo Bhi To De

Patal Pari (1957)- Kya Kya Khel Dikhaye Qayamat

Punarmilan (1964)- Chaah Karni Thi

Rukhsana (1955) - Dil Ko Laga Ke Huzoor

Sakhi Lutera (1955)- Balam Ki Chaal Mein Aa Gayi Main

Shahi Chor (1955)- Mukhda Khola Yaar Ne

Ye Dil Kisko Dun (1963)- Hame Dam Daike

 

30. ASHA BHOSLE, PARWEEN SULTANA

Parwana (1971)- Piya Ki Gali Laage Bhali

 

31. ASHA BHOSLE, RAJKUMARI

Bawre Nain (1950)- Ghir Ghir Ke Aasman Par

Bindiya (1955)- Ho Tumko Mubarak Ab Teri Taqdeer Badalnewali Hai

Neki Aur Badi (1949)- Ram Duhai Haye Ram Duhai

 

32. ASHA BHOSLE, RANU MUKHERJI
Saazish (1975)- How Sweet Dadaji Aise Na Bano

 

33. ASHA BHOSLE, SABITA BANERJI

Lutera (1955)- Mera Ammi Se Pyar Rahe

 

34. ASHA BHOSLE, SARLA KAPOOR

Ek Thi Reeta (1971)- Wah Wah Re Lacchhi Tera Pallo Latke

 

35. ASHA BHOSLE, SHAILA GULWADI

Pavitra Papi (1970)- Poochho Na Kaise Pehli Raat Guzari

 

36. ASHA BHOSLE, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

24 Ghante (1958)- Wai Jawani Jala

Akalmand (1966)- Jab Do Dil Ho Bechain

Alladin And The Wonderful Lamp (1952)- Sharmake Zara Ae Mast Ada

Anand Bhavan (1953)- Nanhe Munne Raja Ki Salgirah Ayi Re

Anjam (1952)- Baalam Ho To Aisa

Bahurani (1950)- Ye Keh Do Unse Jinko Ashiqe Dil Kehte Hain

Bankelal (1972)- Ham Kisse Kahe Kya Shikwa Kare

Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)- Sharmake Ye Kyon Sab Pardanashin

Danka (1954)- Dekho Dekho Wo Chali

Dara Singh (1964)- Gazab Ho Gaya Haye Re

Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)- Kuchh Kuchh Hone Laga Mera Dil Khone Laga

Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)- Tum Tana Derena Dirna Kadar Meri Jane Na

Duniya Na Mane (1959)- Aingan Baingan Tali Talengan

Gharana (1961)- Mere Banne Ki Baat Na Poochho

Jaali Note (1960)- Idhar Dekh Mera Dil Tera Diwana Hai 

Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (1963)- Allah Kare Main Bhi Dulhan Ban Jaoon

Kismat (1968)- Kajra Mohabbatwala

Laila (1954)- Main Naukar Chaukidar Ka

Naya Daur (1957)- Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jali Ka

Nightclub (1958)- Nigahon Ka Ishara Hai

Pyar Ka Sagar (1961)- Tana Dere Na Tani Tum

Zindagi Ya Toofan (1958)- Angdai Bhi Wo Lene Na Paye

Zindagi Ya Toofan (1958)- Badi Mushqil Se Ham Samjhe Hame Wo Kya

 

37. ASHA BHOSLE, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Amar Singh Rathod (1957)- Ho Dilwalon Baitho Sambhal Ke

Chalti Ka Naan Gaadi (1958)- Ham Tumhare Hain Zara Ghar Se

CID Girl (1959)- Darde Dil Zara Zara Deta Hai Ji BadaMaza

Ek Ladki Saat Ladke (1961)- Agar Tum Na Hanste To Ham Bhi Na Phaste

Isika Naam Duniya Hai (1962)- Aane Aane Do Do Aane Lelo Khilone

Kalpana (1960)- Assalam Aleykum

Kamini/Ramman (1954)- Gori Ho Gayi Aaj Parayi

Kinare Kinare (1963)- Daman Mein Lipatkar Diwane

Main Suhagan Hoon (1964)- Ham Bhi The Anjaan Se

Miss Chalbaaz (1961)- O Bambaiwali Chhokri

Parvarish (1958)- Jane Kaisa Jadoo Kiya Re

Picnic (1966)- Nainwa Na Pher Pher Ke Chalo

Raj Tilak (1958)- Aja Tu Raja Aja Mausame Bahar Hai

Sacche Moti (1962)- Sacche Ka Hai Bolbala Suno Re Bhai

Sunehra Kadam (1966)- Ye Jawani Badi Badnaam Hai

Tipu Sultan (1959)- Aaj Diwane Chale Aag Se Takrane Ko

Ustad (1957)- Bedardi Beimaan Natkhat Sanwariya

Zameen Ke Tare (1960)- Chunnu Patang Ko Kehta Hai Kite

Zameen Ke Tare (1960)- Deep Gagan Ke Tum Ho

Zindagi Ya Toofan (1958)- Dil Hai Bada Beimaan Bedarda

 

38. ASHA BHOSLE, SULOCHANA KADAM

Aag Ka Dariya (1953)- Rutu Barkha Ki Ayi

Jeevan Tara (1951)- O Mehlo mein Rehnewale Baalma

 

39. ASHA BHOSLE, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Alam Ara Ki Beti (1960)- Main Hoon To Ujala Hai Ye Maan Lijiye

Anchal (1960)- Nache Re Radha Nache

Cobra Girl (1963)- Jadugar Dekho Kaisa Ye Jadoo Kiye Jaye

Hameer Hath (1964)- Kabhi Palken Jhukati Ho

Ham Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957)- Aika Ho Dada Mi Ho Maratha

Ma Ke Ansoo (1959)- Kisi Se Ankh Ladi

Mohabbat Isko Kehte Hain (1965)- Mehfil Mein Aaap Aye

Paigam (1959)- Ham Rang Rangile

Pyar Ki Dastan (1961)- Pyar Aisa Hamara Tumhara

Superman (1960)- Ki Ik Tera Gora Mukhda Tere Sar Pe Chunariya Kali

 

40. ASHA BHOSLE, SURAIYA

Shama Parwana (1954)- Jake Lage Naina (+Rafi alap)

 

41. ASHA BHOSLE, USHA KHANNA

Awara Badal (1964)- Parwane Teri Shama Jal Uthi

Behroopiya (1971)- Ui Ma Ui Mai Koi Bachaye

Ek Raat (1967)- Aaj Ki Haseen Raat Kar Le Guzaar Kaun Jane Ayegi Na Ayegi

Jai Kaali (1991)- Chudi Baaje Payal Baaje

Kab Kyon Aur Kahan (1970)- Ye Ankhen Jhuki Jhuki Si

Mata Vaishno Devi (1971)- Chand Ne Aisa Jadoo Dala

Lohe Ke Haath (1990)- Hamne Suna Hai Tu Hai Daku

Murder In Circus (1971)- Banke Behroopiya Jiya Mera Le Liya

Pavitra Papi (1970)- O Munni Ke Lala

Sawan Bhadon (1970)- Ik Dard Utha Ik Bedardi Ke Gaon Mein

Shabnam (1964)- Anadi Hai Shikari Dekho Dillagi

 

42. ASHA BHOSLE, USHA MANGESHKAR

Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1966)- Jab Aap Salamat Hain

Ankhen (1968)- Lut Ja Yehi Din Hai

Awara Abdullah (1963)- Dil Hai Zalim Nigahon Ka Maara

Baaghi (1964)- Saqiya Mera Ek Kaam Kar De

Baharonke Sapne (1967)- Do Pal Jo Teri Ankhonse

Beti (1969)- Lehnga Mangaa De Mere Babu

Biwi Aur Makan (1966)- Aise Danton mein Ungli Dabao Nahin

Char Darvesh (1964)- Tadpa Le Jitna

Chhoti Bahu (1971)- Dulhaniya Bata De Ri Ghunghata Hata Ke

Chitralekha (1964)- Kahe Tarsaye

Das Lakh (1966)- Agre Ka Lala Angrezi Dulhan Laya Re

Devar (1966)- Main Mar Gayi Mushqil mein Pad Gayi Jaan

Devdas (1955)- O Albele Panchhi

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1966)- Hamaar Kaha Mano Rajaji

Ek Hi Rasta (1956)- Kaisi Lagi Jaye To Jaye Jiya

Gul e Bakawali (1963)- Jawani Jis Pe Ayi

Gumnaam (1965)- Peeke Ham Tum Jo Aye Hain Is Mehfil Mein

Gunahon Ke Raaste (1970)- Chori Chori Jaise Mori Bindiya

Hamara Adhikar (1970)- Mere Ghungharu Hain Jaduwale

Harishchandra Taramati (1963)- Ye Jawani Phir Na Aani

Holiday in Bombay (1963)- Chhaliya Chala pakad Ke Haath

Jeevan Jyoti (1976)- Suno Sunate Hain Tumko Ik Dukh Bhari Kahani

Julie (1975)- Sancha Naam Tera Tu Shyam Mera

Khandan (1965)- Meri Mitti Mein Mil Gayi Jawani

Khufiya Mahal (1962)- Mere Dil Mein Bhara Hai

Lav Kush (1967)- Sarayu ke Neere Teere Awadh Nagariya

Mehndi (1958)- Meri Dulhan Bareli Se Ayi Re

Mere Arman Mere Sapne (1963)- Ek Ladki To Kya Meri Jaisi To Kya

Mr Murder (1968)- Sakhiri mujhe Duniya Se Dar Laage

Nagmani (1957)- Janewali Dulhan Khushi Khushi Jana

Naujawan (1966)- Wo Ik Nazar Mein Intni Nazdik Aa Gaye

Naunihal (1967)- Roop Ke Pujaryon Husn Ke Bhikhariyon

Pavitra Papi (1970)- Shadaa Shadak Dil Kare Dhak Dhak

Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)- Dekho Bijli Dole

Pyar Mohabbat (1966)- Aaj Aaye Re Banke More Saiyan

Qaidi (1957)- Bedardi Preet Nahin Jaani

Saat Samundar Paar (1965)- Bairi Balma Mora Jiya Liye Jaye

Saat Samundar Paar (1965)- Chori Chori Aap Pe Dil Aya

Sadhu Aur Shaitan (1968)- Nandlal Gopal Daya Kar De

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)- Payal Chham Chham Bole

Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)- Khuda Huzoor o Meri Bhi Zindagi Dede

Shikari (1963)- Maangi Hain Duwaen Hamne Sanam

Shiv Parvati (1962)- Kyon Baghon Mein Kooke Koyaliya

Shri Ram Bharat Milan (1965)- Yahin Raho Ramji Mat Jao Vanvas

Sikandar e Azam (1965)- O Mere Gore Badan Pe

Sindbad Alibaba Alladin (1965)- Layi Bhar Ke Mohabbat Ke Jaam

Teen Sardar (1965)- Ham Rukh Se Utha De To Naqab Aur Zyada

Thief Of Bagdad (1968)- Kisika Agar Tumko Dil Lutna Hai

Veer Amar Singh Rathod (1970)- Ankhiyan Mila ke Ankhiyan

Zimbo Finds A Son (1966)- Meri Jaan Yoon Hi Raho

 

43. ASHA BHOSLE, USHA TIMOTHY

Aja Sanam (1975)- Ai Mere Chanchal Chanda So Ja

Apna Khoon Apna Dushman (1969)- Chhappan Chhuri Hai mera Naam

Do Thug (1975)- Lo Aaj Maine Chehre Se Parda Hata Diya

Ek Din Adhi Raat (1971)- Chhedo Chhedo Na Saiyan Ki Baaten Sakhi

Har Har Gange (1968)- Ho Rajaji Dekho To Tumhare Darbar Mein

Mahua (1969)- Mohe Bikta Sajan Mil Jaye

Mera Munna (1967)- Ghar Aye Hamare Nandlala

Ram Rajya (1967)- Dharti Ki Paavan Putri Ki Ham Katha Sunate Hain

Shri Krishna Leela (1970)- Aya Mangal Tyohar Bahe Amrut Ke Dhaar

The Killers (1969)- Churate Ho Nazren Aji Kis Liye

 

44. ASHA BHOSLE, VARSHA BHOSLE

Junoon (1978)- Sawan Ki Aayi Bahar Re

 

45. ASHALATA BISWAS, LATA MANGESHKAR

Ladli (1949)- Agre Ko Ghagre Mangwa Le

 

46. ASHA SHANTARAM, MADHURA SHANTARAM

Phool Aur Kaliyan (1960)- Aaj Sham Ko Saat Baje Ham Bacchonka Band Baje

 

47. BABY SHAILA, BABY VIMLA

Renuka (1947)- Bachpan Hai Ik Khel Suhana

 

48. BABY TARA, RAJKUMARI SHUKLA

Panghat (1943)- Chachi Ri Chachi Chuha kothi Ke Beech

 

49. BEENA KUMARI, MEENA KUMARI

Sister (1941)- Tohe Kajra Lagaun Mori Rani

 

50. BEGUM PARA, SHERRY

Pagle (1950)- Ai Chand Mohabbar Roti Hai

 

51. BINAPANI MUKHERJI, GEETA DUTT

Leela (1947)- Kya Isika Naam Preet Re

 

52. BINAPANI MUKHERJI, LATA MANGESHKAR

Lajawab (1950)- Dil Na Hathonse Nikal Jaye

 

53. CHAND BALA, LATA MANGESHKAR

Badi Bahu (1951)- Naam Kaise Bataun

 

54. DAISY IRANI, LATA MANGESHKAR

Qaidi No 911 (1959)- Mithi Mithi Batonse Bachna Zara

 

55. DEVIKA RANI, MEERA

Vachan (1938)- Ban Ki Ye Chidiya

 

56. DILRAJ KAUR, LATA MANGESHKAR

Alap (1971)- Mata Saraswati Sharda

 

57. DILSHAD BEGUM, MUNAWAR SULTANA

Intazar Ke Baad (1947)- Meri Sooni Nagariya

 

58. DILSHAD BEGUM, NASEEM AKHTAR

Ek Roz (1947)- Eed Aa Gayi

 

59. DILSHAD BEGUM, ZEENAT BEGUM

Birhan (1948)- Dekho Dekho Iske Naino Mein Kajal Ki Dhaar Hai

Farz (1947)- Hawa Aa Rahi Ghata Chha Rahi

 

60. FAYYAZ, LAKSHMI SHANKAR

Bawarchi (1972)- Kahe Kanha Karat Barjori (+Male Tatkar)

 

61. GANDHARI, GEETA DUTT

Tara (1949)- Mithai Ki Dukan Meri

 

62. GEETA DUTT, HAMIDA BANO

Maang (1950)- Aya Achanak Aisa Jhonka (slow)

Rajput (1951)- Do Roz Ka Jalwa Hai

Shri Krishnarjun Yuddh (1945)- Vandan Kare Ji Sakhi

 

63. GEETA DUTT, KAUMUDI MUZUMDAR

Bidesiya (1963)- Neek Saiyan Bin Bhavan  wa Nahin Lage

 

64. GEETA DUTT, LATA MANGESHKAR

Baap Bete (1959)- Oonchi Neechi Raahen Ye Pyar Ke Raste

Bazigar (1959)- Nazar Ne Aisa Mara

Dost (1954)- Sharabe Ishq Jati Hai Pilayi Pi Nahin Jati 

Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959)- Ankhiyan Bhool Gayi Hain Sona

Ghungru (1952)- Idhar Sacchi Mohabbat Udhar Tooti Jawani Hai

Ladki (1953)- Man Mor Machave Shor

Majboor (1948)- Har Shai Pe Jawani Hai

Majboor (1948)- Gori Sakhiyon Se Ankhiyan Churayi Rahi

Monika (1948)- Aao Kanha Hamari Gali Ana

Naach (1949)- Chhak Chhak Chali Hamari Rail

Nai Raahen (1958)- Oye Teri Chulbuli Chaal Pe Qurban

Panchayat (1958)- Ta Thaya Karke Ana O Jadugar More Saiyan

Parbat (1952)- O Pyar Bhari In Ankhon Mein Aja

Pyar Ki Pyas (1961)- Mere Angane Mein Ujiyala Meri Godi Mein Gopala

Radhakrishna (1954)- Tum Bansi Ho Main Taan

Rajmukut (1950)- Panghat Pe Na Jaiyo

Rangeen Raaten (1956)- O Gokul Ke Gwaale

Rangeen Raaten (1956)- More Balma Ho More Sajna Ho

Sanwariya (1949)- Ab Jaain Re Kahe Jiyara

Sipahiya (1950)- Chalo Ghunghat Mein Guiyan Chhupa Ke

Son of Sindbad (1958)- Raat Haseen Hai Chhedo Ji Aaj Koi

Son Of Sindbad (1958)- Sabz Gumbad Ke Mati Meri Madad Farmaiye

Surajmukhi (1950)- Dil Unse Kehte Darta Hai

Toofan Aur Diya (1956)- Meri Chhoti Si Behen

Yahudi (1958)- Bechain Dil Khoisi Nazar

 

65. GEETA DUTT, LEELA MEHTA

Apradh (1949)- Ham Par Daya Karo Bhagwan

 

66. GEETA DUTT, MADHUBALA ZAVERI

Riyasat (1955)- Aye Ji Aye Din Pyare Pyare

 

67. GEETA DUTT, MEENA KAPOOR

Aadhi Raat (1950)- Maine Balam Se Poochha

Hip Hip Hurray (1948)- Ham Jaan Gaye Jaan Gaye

Jalte Deep (1950)- Ayi Milne Ki Raat

Khel (1950)- Mera Baalam Bedardi

(Non-film) (1952)- Kaisa Milan Ye Kaisa Bichhadna

 

68. GEETA DUTT, MUBARAK BEGUM

Haar Jeet (1954)- Bechain Hai Ye Dil Betaab Hai

 

69. GEETA DUTT, NUTAN

Chhabili (1960)- Yaron Kisise Na Kehna

 

70. GEETA DUTT, PARO

Bawra (1950)- Is Dil Ka Bangla Khali Hai

Bijli (1950)- Mera Jiya Ghabraye Tere Chhotese Gaon Mein

 

71. GEETA DUTT, PRAMODINI DESAI

Dilruba (1950)- Dil Mein Kisika Pyar Basa Le

 

72. GEETA DUTT, PREMLATA

Tara (1949)- Kheloge Kaun Sa Khel Ho Mere Lal

 

73. GEETA DUTT, RAJKUMARI

Maang (1950)- Aya Achanak Aisa Jhonka (fast)

Neel Kamal (1947)- Bol Bol Balam Bedardi Ab Kya Teri Marzi

Neel Kamal (1947)- Brij Mein Dhoom Machata

Neel Kamal (1947)- Jawani Agar Haye

Neel Kamal (1947)- Ma Ne Bheja Dhol Chalane

Ram Vivah (1949)- Roop Anoop Suhaaye Sanwariya

Suhaag Raat (1948)- Baaje Mori Payal

Suhaag Raat (1948)- Rumjhum Matwale Badal Chha Gaye

Suhaag Raat (1948)- Kis Paapi Sang Uljhi Ankhiyan

Suhaag Raat (1948)- Mere Dil Ki Dhadkanon Mein Sakhi

 

74. GEETA DUTT, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Actress (1948)- Ankhon Ankhon Mein Wo Dil Ki Baat Keh Gaye

Actress (1948)- O Gore Chhaila Babu

Anjuman (1948)- Pyari Tera Mera Pyar

Bhookh (1947)- Ye Hasinon Ke Mele Albele

Lakiren (1954)- Nimbua Pe Papiha Bola

Putli (1952)- Kabhi Ganga Ke Paar Kabhi Jamuna Kinar

Sapna (1952)- Door Nagariya Tori Ho Umrao

Sheesh Mahal (1950)- Ayi Hai Diwali

Suhaag Raat (1948)- Mere Dil Ki Dhadkanon Mein

Sunehre Din (1949)- Jiya Ka Diya Piya Tim Tim

Yahudi Ki Ladki (1957)- Ham Kisise Na Kahenge 

 

75. GEETA DUTT, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Ek Ke Baad Ek (1959)- Haath Pasaare Raste Raste

Fashionable Wife (1959)- Sadak Pyar Ki Kadak

Kala Bazar (1960)- Na Main Dhan Chahun

Nag Padmini (1957)- Sun Dukhade Hamare Dukhiyon Ke Sahare

Oot Patang (1955)- Jhanak Jhanak Baje Payal Tori

 

76. GEETA DUTT, SULOCHANA KADAM

Balma Bada Nadan (1964)- Laga Laga Laga Karejwa Mein Teer

Chanda Ki Chandni (1948)- Chanda Ki Chandni Hai Mauj Hai Bahar Hai

Chanda Ki Chandni (1948)- Ulfat Ke Dard Ka Kabhi Maza Lo

Jeevan Tara (1951)- Ud Ud Jayen Baghon Mein

Laxmi Narayan (1951)- Tera Bachpan Gaya Hai Beet

Shree Ganesh Janma (1951)- Namo Namo Jay Durge Jagdambe

 

77. GEETA DUTT, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Chandi Ki Deewar (1964)- Mohe Le De Chunariya Lal

Gangu (1957)- Ye Mehki Mehki Raaten Ye Chand Sitaren

Ghar Ghar Ki Baat (1959)- Sab Ko Bhagwan Dekh Raha Tu

Ham Bhi Insaan Hain (1959)- Phoolwa Ban Mehke

 

78. GEETA DUTT, SURAIYA

Afsar (1950)- Preet Ka Nata Jodnewale

 

79. GEETA DUTT, SURINDER KAUR

Khamosh Sipahi (1950)- Keh Do Kaali Kaali Badali Daraye Na

 

80. GEETA DUTT, UNKNOWN

Flying Prince (1946)- Rutu Albeli Ayi Chaman Mein

 

81. GEETA DUTT, USHA KHANNA

Ham Hindustani (1960)- Tu Laage Mora Baalam Ye Kaise Bolun Main

 

82. GEETA DUTT, USHA MANGESHKAR

Ayel Basant Bahar (1963)- Bhauji Jaise Bhaiya Maane

Bazigar (1959)- Layi Hoon Raja Baghon Se Chun Ke

Husn Ka Ghulam (1966)- Pasina Pochhiye Ab Na Ghabraiye

Kangan (1959)- Likh Padh Padh Likh Likh Padhke

Ma Baap (1960)- Ye Duniya Ek Mela Hai

Taxi Stand (1958)- Neechi Nazron Se Namaste Kar Gaye

 

83. GEETA DUTT, ZOHRABAI

Dil Ki Basti (1949)- O Pardesiya O Rasiya

 

84. HAMIDA BANO, KALYANI

Jadui Anguthi (1948)- Sawa Gaz Ka Ghunghat

Pehli Nazar (1945)- Le Gaya Pehlu Se Dil Chori Chori

 

85. HAMIDA BANO, KRISHNA GANGULI

Amar Raj (1946)- Ek Chand Wahan

 

86. HAMIDA BANO, KUSUM MANTRI

Badi Baat (1944)- Mere Bhole Se Baalam Ka Bhola Hai Dil

 

87. HAMIDA BANO, LILA CHITNIS

Manorama (1944)- Ab Aye Aye Ham Aye

 

88. HAMIDA BANO, MOHANTARA AJINKYA

Phulwari (1946)- Oonchi Haveli Bana De

 

89. HAMIDA BANO, RAJKUMARI

Main Kya Karun (1945)- Maiye Gulgu Hai Jawani Hai

Main Kya Karun (1945)- O Janiya Mano Hamari

 

90. HAMIDA BANO, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Shama (1946)- Dil Thandi Hawa Mein Udaa Jaye

 

91. HAMIDA BANO, SHANTA KUNWAR

Zevrat (1949)- Ao Sakhi Ao Zalim Hai Zamana

 

92. HAMIDA BANO, SITARA DEVI

Salma (1943)- Mera Dil Chheen Liya

 

93. HAMIDA BANO, SURAIYA

Main Kya Karun (1945)- Bachpan Gaya Jawani Ayi

Main Kya Karun (1945)- Aaj Hans Hans Ke Do Do Baaten Ki Hain Sanam Ne

 

94.HAMIDA BANO, ZEENAT BEGUM

Nek Parween (1946)- Allah Duhai Hai

Nek Parween (1946)- Sehra Bandho Pyare Banne Ko

 

95. HAMIDA BANO, ZOHRABAI

Naseeb (1945)- Chane Masaledar Babu Le Lo

 

96. HEMLATA, KRISHNA KALLE

Fareb (1968)- Ban Jao Tum Mehmaan Mere Dil Ke

 

97. HEMLATA, LATA MANGESHKAR

Kacche Dhage (1971)- Ja Re Ja O Diwane Tu Kya Jane

Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971)- Raton Mein Phir Neend Kahan Ati Hai

 

98. HEMLATA, USHA TIMOTHY

Truck Driver (1970)- Bairi Mujhe Dikhaike Tu Batwa

 

99. HUSN BANO, NALINI JAYWANT

Behen (1941)- Le Chal Apni Nagariya

 

100. IRA NAGRATH, LATA MANGESHKAR

Anokha Pyar (1948)- Ai Dil Meri Wafa Mein

 

101. JAGJIT KAUR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Heer Ranjha (1970)- Nache Ang We Chhalke Rang We

 

102. JAISHRI, ZOHRABAI

Shakuntala (1943)- Byah Rachaye Chhup Chhup

Shakuntala (1943)- Chand Sa Nanha Aye

 

103. JYOTSNA BHOLE, SAROJ BORKAR

Taramati (1945)- Phoolonse Seekhenge Ham Muskurana

 

104. KALYANI, KAUSHALYA

Ghar Ki Laaj (1941)- Ham Gayen Tum Nacho

 

105. KALYANI, MANIK VARMA

Shikayat (1948)- Wo Jo Ham Mein Tum Mein

 

106. KALYANI, MUBARAK BEGUM

Maan (1954)- Kya Natayen Chheen Kar

 

107. KALYANI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Sunehre Din (1949)- Dil Lagakar Unse Yaron

 

108. KAMAL BAROT, KRISHNA KALLE

Naunihal (1967)- Aha Chhutti Aa Gayi

Noor Mahal (1965)- Ram Banta Ban Gaye

Sheba and Hercules (1967)- Ankhiyan Hai Diwani

 

109. KAMAL BAROT, LATA MANGESHKAR

Dulha Dulhan (1964)- Piya Khiche Hue Bandhe Hue Chale Ayenge

Madari (1959)- Akeli Mohe Chhod Na Jaana

Majhli Didi (1967)- Maa Hi Ganga Maa Hi Jamuna

Parasmani (1963)- Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra

Sangram (1965)- Dam Dam Dam Dam Damru Baaje

Sunehri Nagin (1963)- Yun Na Akadiye Yun Na Bigadiye

 

110. KAMAL BAROT, MUBARAK BEGUM

Sunehri Nagin (1957)- Main To Ho Gayi Re Badnaam

 

111. KAMAL BAROT, SHAMSHAD BEGUN

Ek Din Ka Badshah (1964)- Allah Meri Ankhon Mein Itna Asar De

Johar Mehmood in Goa (1965)- Mar Gayi Allah Chhod De Palla

Lutera (1965)- Patli Kamar Nazuk Umar

Saiyan Se Neha Lagaibe (1965)- Naina More Kajrare

 

112. KAMAL BAROT, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)- Garjat Barsat Saawan Ayo Re

Chale Hain Sasural (1965)- Kisise Hai Wada Kisise Hai Yaari

First Love (1961)- Kisko Ayi Hai Tu Milke

Flying Circus (1965)- Laga Gaya Re Teer Nishane Pe

Mahabharat (1965)- Mori Chhun Chhun Chhun Chhun Payal

Nag Devta (1962)- Abhi Aye Nahin Dil Dhadakne Laga

Pickpocket (1962)- Na Jane Kyon Teri Surat Se Puyar Ata Hai

Pyar Ki Bazi (1967)- Dilbar Nazar Mila Le Dambhar To Muskura Le

Sitaron Bhari Raat (1965)- Sawan Hai Sakhi Sabad Suhawan

 

113. KAMAL BAROT, USHA MANGESHKAR

Magic Carpet (1964)- Antul Habi Ko Dekho Kabhi

Bada Aadmi (1961)- Hame Ye Duniyawale Pyar Ka

 

114. KANAN DEVI, SANDHYA MUKHERJI

Vidyapati (1937)- Ek Baans Ki Thi 

 

115. KAUSHALYA, RAJKUMARI

Baraat (1942)- Suno Suno Ri Kali

 

116. KHURSHID, SNEHPRABHA PRADHAN

Pardesi (1941)- Bhabhi Ke Nakhre Bade

Pardesi (1941)- Mori Atariya Hai Sooni

 

117. KHURSHID, VASANTI

Beti (1941)- Tere Liye Layi Hun Sandesha

Beti (1941)- Ja Ri Badariya Tu Ja

Musafir (1940)- Rut Basant Ki Ayi Piya

 

118. KRISHNA KALLE, MINOO PURUSHOTTAM

Andolan (1975)- Panch Rupaiya Dede Balam

 

119. KRISHNA KALLE, SHAILAJA

Shankar Khan (1966)- Phir Se Wohi Rangeen Sama

 

120. KRISHNA KALLE, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Begunah (1970)- Kya Gokul Dekhoon Main Kya Mathura Janoon

Hamaar Sansar (1965)- Kaanche Nindiya Jagave BedardiKRISHNA KALLE,

Jaalsaaz (1969)- Tujhe Kiya Ho Kitna Manaa

Sati Sulochana (1969)- Ayi Re Bhar Man Mein Umang

 

121. KRISHNA KALLE, USHA BALSAWAR

Sakhi Lutera (1969)- Dil Mein Leke Pyar Aye Hain

 

122. KRISHNA KALLE, USHA KHANNA

Lutera Aur Jadugar (1968)- Jaam Bhar Bhar Ke Pila De

 

123. KRISHNA KALLE, USHA MANGESHKAR

Husn Aur Ishq (1966)- Nahin Teri Batonka Aitbar Nahin

 

124. KRISHNA KALLE, VANI JAIRAM

Gaal Gulabi Nain Sharabi (1974)- Ham Laye Hain Kabul Se Ik Cheez

 

125. KUMUD TRIPATHI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Bijli (1950)- Maarungi Nainon Ke Baan Zara Bachke Rehna

Rimjhim (1949)- Sajan Dar Lage Akele Mein

 

126. KUSUM MANTRI, ZOHRABAI

Ek Kadam (1947)- Kate Na Kate Na Mora Dinwa

 

127. LALITA DEOOLKAR, MOHANTARA AJINKYA

Bacchonka Khel (1946)- Dekhe Na Kahin

 

128. LALITA DEOOLKAR, RAJKUMARI

Khamosh Sipahi (1950)- Mera Bhola Bhala Sa Balma Re

 

129. LALITA DEOOLKAR, USHA ATRE

Sant Janabai (1949)- Bade Sarkare Baba Hamare

 

130. LALITA DEOOLKAR, ZOHRABAI

Daulat (1948)- Hai Kahani Preet Ki

 

131. LALITA PARULEKAR, LEELA SAWANT

Kaliyan (1944)- Gaiyan Ghar Laye Giridhari

 

132. LATA MANGESHKAR, MADHUBALA ZAVERI

Jhaanjhar (1953)- Ja Ri Ja Ja Nindiya Ja

 

133. LATA MANGESHKAR, MEENA KAPOOR

Angulimal (1960)- Tere Man Mein Kaun Hai

Anokha Pyar (1948)- Ai Dil Meri Wafa Mein

Chor (1950)- Jamuna Kinare More Balam Ka Des

Ladli (1949)- Chhotasa Mandir...Jai Jai Prem Devata

Raahi (1953)- Ek Kali Kya Kya Zulm

Sautela Bhai (1962)- Lagi Nahin Chhute Rama

 

134. LATA MANGESHKAR, MEENAKSHI

Badi Ma (1945)- Tum Ma Ho Badi Ma

 

135. LATA MANGESHKAR, MINOO PURUSHOTTAM

Chunauti (1980)- Har Subah Tumhari Mehfil Mein

Daag (1952)- Ni Main Yaar Manana Ni

Gazal (1964)- Unse Nazren Mili Aur Khizab Aa Gaya

 

136. LATA MANGESHKAR, MUBARAK BEGUM

Aaiye (1949)- Aaiye Aao Chale Chale Wahan

Baradari (1955)- Jinko Ho Jaan Pyari

Dhaola Maru (1956)- Sawan Aya Rang Rangeela

 

137. LATA MANGESHKAR, PRAMODINI DESAI

Sazaa (1951)- O Roop Nagar Ke Saudagar

Shokhiyan (1951)- Ayi Barkha Bahar

 

138. LATA MANGESHKAR, PREMLATA

Badi Behen (1949)- Chup Chup Khade Ho

 

139. LATA MANGESHKAR, RAJKUMARI

Anhoni (1952)- Zindagi Badli Mohabbat Ka Maza Ane Laga

Ziddi (1948)- Rooth Gaye More Shyam

 

140. LATA MANGESHKAR, SANDHYA MUKHERJI

Tarana (1951)- Bol Papihe Bol Re

 

141. LATA MANGESHKAR, SARASWATI RANE

Sargam (1950)- Do Din Ki Zindagani

Sargam (1950)- Jab Dil Ko Satawe Gam

 

142. LATA MANGESHKAR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Aan (1952)- Khelo Rang Hamare Sang

Actress (1948)- Hello Hello Gentleman Milate Kyon Nahin Hamse Nain

Andaz (1949)- Dar Na Mohabbat Kar Le

Babul (1950)- Kisike Dil men

Baradari (1955)- Chhodo Chhodo Ji Baiyan Mori

Deedar (1951)- Bachpan Ke Din Bhula Na Dena

Duniya Gol Hai (1955)- Ye Teerchhi Nazar Aur Teekhi Ada

Hoor-e-Arab (1955)- Ho Jamalo He Jamalo Sun Lo Mere Dil Ka Haal

Jaishri (1956)- Kahe Ko Pardesiya Se

Kundan (1955)- Matwale O Matwale

Lehren (1953)- Ankhon mein Kajal Bhara, Ye Tirchi Nazar

Mughal e Azam (1960)- Husn Ki Barat Chali

Mughal e Azam (1960)- Teri Mehfil Mein Qismat Aazmakar

Patanga (1949)- Pyar Ke Jahan Ki Nirali Sarkar Hai

Rasiya (1950)- Ham Kis Se Kahen

Sangram (1950)- Qaske Qamar Ho Ja Taiyar

Sartaj (1950)- Jab Teri Gali Mein Ham Aye

Sartaj (1950)- Maza Mila Hai Jise Dil Mera Dukhane Mein

Shabistan (1951)- O Ladke Ladke Ladke

Simhasan (1958)- Chala Na Jaye Dil Hathon Se

Zindagi Ke Mele (1956)- Chhup Chhup Ke Na Dekho Balma

Zndagi Ke Mele (1956)- Kar Le Ji Solah Singaar

 

143. LATA MANGESHKAR, SHANTA APTE

Subhadra (1946)- Khili Khili Phulwari

 

144. LATA MANGESHKAR, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Aagosh (1953)- Bansuriya Kahe Bajaye

Barati (1954)- Kahin Door Koyaliya Gaye Re

Chandramukhi (1960)- Chandni Jhilmil Kare Taron Bhari Raat Hai

Changez Khan (1957)- Samarkand Ke Saat Kand Ke

Naata (1955)- Ghir Ghir Chhaye Mast Ghataen

Naata (1955)- More Salone Kanha

Naata (1955)- Jawani Jhoolti Hai

Suvarna Sundari (1958)- (Tarana) Dhu Tana Tum Tanana

Suvarna Sundari (1958)- Hat Hat Hat Ja Re Natkhat Piya

Zindagi Aur Ham (1962)- Ham Teri Lagan mein Magan Bahut

 

145. LATA MANGESHKAR, SULAKSHANA PANDIT

Taqdeer (1967)- Pappa Jaldi Aa Jana

 

146. LATA MANGESHKAR, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Chand (1959)- Kabhi Aaj Kabhi Kal

 

147. LATA MANGESHKAR, SURAIYA

Balam (1949)- O Pardesi Musafir Kise Karta Hai Ishare

Diwana (1952)- Mere Chand Mere Lal

Sanam (1959)- Bedard Shikari

Shokhiyan (1951)- Door Desh Se Aaja Re

 

148. LATA MANGESHKAR, UMA DEVI

Maang (1950)- Na Jane Aaj Kyon

Naya Zamana (1957)- Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni

 

149. LATA MANGESHKAR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Anita (1967)- Hai Nazar Ka Ishara

Aya Toofan (1964)- Tohar Naam Laike Chhoda Hai Zamana

Azad (1955)- Aplam Chaplam

Azad (1955)- Baliye O Baliye

Balyogi Upamanyu (1958)- Ham Gori Gori Matwali Gwalaniya

Balyogi Upamanyu (1958)- Jhoothi Duniya Ko Chhod

Begana (1963)- Aye Gayo More Man Bhaye Gayo

Burma Road (1962)- Dagabaaz ho

Delhi Junction (1960)- Kya Karun Dil Kahin Pe Kho Gaya

Do Matwale (1966)- Hamre Sajan Ghar Aaye

Ek Raaz (1963)- Dagar Chalat Chhanke Bichhua

Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadaibho (1962)- TITLE SONG

Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibho (1962)- More Karejwa Mein Peer

Insaniyat (1955)- Meri Asha Ke Phool

Jaishri (1956)- Shyam Nahin Bole Radhe Bhi Nahin Bole

Johar in Bombay (1967)- Aaj Kal Ke Sabhi Naujawan Bade Jhoothe

Kal Hamara Hai (1959)- Jao Rasiya Hato Jao Rasiya

Khunnas (1980)- Sanwariya Re Kahe Maro Nazariya

Maya Macchindra (1960)- Jadoo Nagri Se Nahin Jana Ho Rasiya

Naujawan (1966)- Majnu Sa Ashiq Mar Gaya

Naunihal (1967)- Na Re Na Re Babu

Naya Sansar (1959)- Kanhaiya Re Kanhaiya Tu Maan Ya Na Maan

Pattarani (1956)- Raja Pyare Mat Karo Pyar Ka Mol

Payal (1957)- Jeevan ke Is Safar Mein Himmat Na Haar Raahi

Police Detective (1970)- Diya Re Diya Pyar Aise Beimaan Ko

Rajhath (1956)- Antar Mantar Jantar Se

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)- Amma Ik Roti De

Samson (1964)- Ham To Kharab Hue Sanam

Sangdil (1967)- Badi Kafir Tumhari Nazar Nikli

Shikari (1963)- Tumko Diya Dil Diya

Toofan Mein Pyar Kahan (1966)- Gori Itna Bata

 

150. LATA MANGESHKAR, ZOHRABAI

Sawan Bhadon (1949)- Chhup Chhup Rona Seekha

 

151. MADHUBALA ZAVERI, MUBARAK BEGUM

Badal Aur Bijli (1956)- Kaisa Zamana Aya

 

152. MADHUBALA ZAVERI, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Nag Padmini (1957)- Din Hain Suhane Mastane Pyar Ke

 

153. MADHUBALA ZAVERI, SULOCHANA KADAM

Bhagyawan (1953)- Meri Bhabhi Ne Bheja Sandesh

 

154. MANIK VARMA, MOHANTARA AJINKYA

Seedha Raasta (1947) Tum Na Samjhoge Kabhi Dil Ka Lagana Kya Hai

 

155. MEENA KAPOOR, MUBARAK BEGUM

Lucky Number (1961)- Kisine Ishqwalon Ke Liye

 

156. MEENA KAPOOR, PREMLATA

Shole (1953)- Anokha Jadugar Bhagwan

 

157. MEENA KAPOOR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Jalti Nishani (1957)- Saaf Batade O Harjai

Putli (1950)- Kabhi Ganga Ke Paar 

 

158. MEENA KAPOOR, SULOCHANA KADAM

Actor (1951)- Kalkatte Se Aya Jahaz

Akash Pari (1958)- Kehna Mane Mehmaan Abhi

 

159. MEENA KUMARI, ZOHRABAI

Duniya Ek Sarai (1947)- Chheen li Hamari Hansi

Ushakiran (1952)- In Chandni Raaton Mein

 

160. MEENA PATKI, MUBARAK BEGUM

Main Hoon Jadugar (1965)- Abhi Abhi Nazar Mili Abhi Abhi Na Jaiye

Naihar Chhootal Jaay (1964)- Chadhela Asaarha

 

161. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, PARVEEN SULTANA

Do Boond Pani (1971)- Peetal Ki Meri Gaagri

 

162. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, SABITA BANERJI

Gogola (1966)- Nacho Gogola

 

163. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Gul e Bakawali (1963)- Chayi Layi Go

Smuggler (1959)- O Teri Lal Chunariya

 

164. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, SITA AGARWAL

Zalim Jadugar (1960)- Hamen Yun Na Dekho Badi Berukhi Se

 

165. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal (1966)- More Saiyan Gulabiya Ka Phool

Taj Mahal (1963)- Na Na Na Re Na Na Haath Na Lagaana

 

166. MINOO PURUSHOTTAM, USHA MANGESHKAR

Gogola (1966)- Dekha Dekha Balma Pyara

 

167. MOHANTARA AJINKYA, RAJKUMARI

Inam (1955)- Tu Hi Maare Tu Hi Taare

 

168. MOHANTARA AJINKYA, ROHINI ROY

Veer Ghatotkach (1949)- Kahan Chali O Brij Ki Bala

 

169. MOHANTARA AJINKYA, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Chehra (1946)- Ghane Badalon

 

170. MOHANTARA AJINKYA, SURAIYA

Inam (1955)- Ham Chale Tere Dil Ke Makan Se

 

171. MUBARAK BEGUM, PREMLATA

Mamta (1952)- Main Samajh Gayi Kehte Ho Mujhse

 

172. MUBARAK BEGUM, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Aulad (1954)- Aaj Gharwale Ghar Nahin Bhaiya

Sau Ka Note (1955)- Qurban Gaye Tujh Pe Gauri

 

173. MUBARAK BEGUM, SHARDA

Around the World (1978)- Ye Moonh Masoor Ki Dal

 

174. MUBARAK BEGUM, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Patit Pawan (1955)- Jivan Ka Tu Ujiyara Hai

Rangeen Raaten (1956)- Ghunghat Hataye Ke Na Nazare Mila

Veer Durgadas (1960)- Piye Ja Jamme Ulfat Zindagi Mushkil Se Milti Hai

 

175. MUBARAK BEGUM, SULOCHANA CHONKAR

Harihar Bhakti (1956)- Chori Ayi Gori

 

176. MUBARAK BEGUM, SULOCHANA KADAM

Basera (1950)- Sham Hui Aur Deep Jale

Fashion (1956)- Sundara Mhane Dilbara

 

177. MUBARAK BEGUM,SUMAN KALYANPUR

Cobra Girl (1963)- Nigahon Se Dil Ka Salam Aa Raha Hai

Hamari Yaad Ayegi (1961)- Kabhi To Poora Tol Mukh Se Radha Krishna Bol

Mohabbat Isko Kehte Hain (1965)- Mehfil Mein Aap Aye

Main Hoon Jadugar (1966)- Dekha Jo Hamne Apko

Rangeen Raaten (1956)- Dheere Dheere Aayke Nazaren Milayke

 

178. MUBARAK BEGUM, YASHODHARA KATJU

Khandan (1955)- Baba Ban Gaye Gentlemen

 

179. MUMTAZ BEGUM, PARUL GHOSH

Najma (1943)- Bhala Kyon Keh Di Aisi Baat

 

180. MUMTAZ BEGUM, SHAMABAI

Fashion (1943)- Dil Se Dil ka Dhadka Nikla

 

181. MUNAWAR SULTANA, NAZIRA BEGUM

Reet (1947)- Kahin Toote Na Bachpan Ka

 

182. MUNAWAR SULTANA, SURINDER KAUR

Mehndi (1947)- Dekho Re Dekho Chand Raat Ayi

 

183. MUNAWAR SULTANA, ZEENAT BEGUM

Mehndi (1947)- Mali Ki Nigahon Ne Tumhe Dekh Liya

 

184. NALINI JAYWANT, NOORJAHAN

Radhika (1941)- Nacho Gao Khushi Manao

 

185. NALINI JAYWANT, RAJKUMARI

Ankh Michauli (1942)- Ankh Michauli Aao Sakhi khelenge

 

186. NALINI MULGAONKAR, SHEELA SHIRODKAR

Naqli Baap (1949)- Jaan Gayi Tere Man Ki Baat

 

187. NASEEM AKHTAR, RAJKUMARI

Maa Baap Ki Laaj (1946)- Pyar Bina Jeevan Soona

 

188. NASEEM AKHTAR, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Doli (1947)- Jab Tum Hi Nahin To Kuchh Bhi Nahin

Khandan (1942)- Chalo Paniyan Bharan Ko Chalen

Pagli (1943)- Ye Geet Papiha Gata Hai

 

189. NASEEM AKHTAR, ZEENAT BEGUM

Bhai (1944)- Jhoolan Ki Ayi Hai Bahar

 

190. NASEEM AKHTAR, ZOHRABAI

Parai Aag (1948)- Tohe Kaise Dikhaun Dil

 

191. NAZIRA BEGUM, ZEENAT BEGUM

Ek Teri Nishani (1949)- Aa Gayi Zalim Jawani

Patjhad (1948)- Chup Reh Kabhi To Bhale Din Ayenge

 

192. NIRMALA DEVI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Jagir (1959)- Palat Matwale O Babu Topiwale (+Rafi voice)

 

193. NIRMALA DEVI, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Hasina (1955)- Suhani Hai Raat Sajan

 

194. NIRMALA DEVI, ZOHRABAI

Jeevan (1944)- Kar Lo Mohabbat

 

195. NOORJAHAN, RAJKUMARI

Naukar (1943)- Ai Gule Naubahar Jhoom

 

196. NOORJAHAN, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Khandan (1942)- Chalo Paniya Bharan Ko Chalen

 

197. NUTAN, SHUBHA KHOTE

Paying Guest (1954)- Mohabbat Se Duniya Mein Sab Kuchh Haseen Hai

 

198. NUTAN, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Chhabili (1960)- Mila Le Haath Lo Ban Gayi Baat

 

199. P. SUSHEELA, S. JANAKI

Bhakt Prahlad (1977)- Aaj Na Hain mere Saajan

 

200. PARUL GHOSH, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Tohfa (1947)- Kabhi Tarasi Hui Yadon

 

201. PARUL GHOSH, SITARA DEVI

Najma (1943)- Fasle Bahar Gaye Ja

 

202. PINAZ MASANI, SHAILA GULWADI

Jumbish (1986)- Dheere Dheere Shyam Aa Rahi Hai

 

203. PRAMODINI DESAI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Dilruba (1950)- Hato Hato Ji Ati Hai Jadugarni

 

204. PREMLATA, RAJKUMARI

Dolti Naiya (1950)- Beet Gaye  Dukh Ke Din Sab Beet Gaye

 

205. PREMLATA, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Char Din (1949)- Yahan Nainon Mein Pyar Yahan Dil Ko Karaar

 

206. PUSHPA PAGDHARE, SUSHMA SHRESHTHA

Ankush (1986)- Itni Shakti Hame Dena Data

 

207. RADHA, M.S.SUBBALAKSHMI

Meera (1947)- Nandlala Mera Pyara

 

208. RAJKUMARI, SHAMSHAD BEGUM

Danka (1954)- Ai Dil Wo Tere Pyar Ko Thukara Ke Chal Diye

Doosri Shadi (1947)- Uthi Umangen Phir Se Sajani

Magroor (1950)- Toot Gaya Haye Toot Gaya

Nishana (1950)- Is Ishq Mein Ham Mar Jayenge

Thes (1949)- Dhak Dhak Dhadke Dil Mera

 

209. RAJKUMARI, SHANTA APTE

Kadambari (1948)- Mere Paas Dekho Koi

 

210. RAJKUMARI, SITARA DEVI

Swami (1941)- Kaun Kisika Meet Re

 

211. RAJKUMARI, SURAIYA

Station Master (1942)- Saajan Ghar Aye

 

212. RAJKUMARI, ZOHRABAI

Dhun (1953)- Teri Ummeed Mein Hamne Lakhon Moti Boye

Doosri Shadi (1947)- Kisko Sunaoon Dil Ka Fasana

Gaon (1947)- E Lo Jhoom Jhoom Ane Lage Kale Kale Badal

Gaon (1947)- Phir Badal Ghir Ghir Aye Re

Mahal (1949)- Ye Raat Phir Na Ayegi

 

213. RAMDULARI, RAMOLA

Khamoshi (1942)- Jana Nadiya Des Piya Ke Jana

 

214. RANU MUKHERJI, SABITA BANERJI

Minoo (1977)- Ham Hain Footpathi Footpath Hamara Saathi

 

215. RESHMA, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Veer Ghatotkacha (1970)- Gale Se Mujhko Lagaa Baalma

 

216. SARLA KAPOOR, USHA KHANNA

Simla Road (1969)- Dil Le Gayi Re Maalan Dil Le Gayi

 

217. SAROJ BORKAR, SHANTI SHARMA

Veer Ghatotkacha (1949)- Mere Daras Diwane Nain Re

 

218. SAROJ BORKAR, VISHNI LAL

Mitti Ke Khilone (1948)- Do Naina Tere Bole

 

219. SABITA BANNERJI, USHA MANGESHKAR

Kavi Kalidas (1959)- Aaj Ki Raat

 

220. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SHANTA APTE

Zamindar (1942)- Ja Ri Sakhi More Pi Ko Suna De

 

221. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SITARA KANPURI

Pagdi (1948)- Ayi Diwali Deep Jala Ja

 

222. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SUDHA MALHOTRA

Black Shadow (1961)- Nazar Hai Kanton Se Teekhi

Dil e Nadan (1953)- Ai Dil Na Satao Mujhko

Gauhar (1953)- Saiyan Tore Paiyan Padun

Tipu Sultan (1959)- He Jamalo Tauba Tauba Ye Jawaniyan

 

223. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SULAKSHANA PANDIT

Nateeja (1969)- Din Hai Pyar Ke Raaten Shabab Ke

 

224. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SULOCHANA KADAM

Bhakt Pooran (1952)- Baghon Mein Phool Banti Hain Jab Kaliyan

 

225, SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Jai Bhavani (1961)- Mohabbat Ka Mara Ghadi Yun Guzaare

Maya Jaal (1962)- Kanha Bhi Kaale Naina Bhi Kaale

Shama (1961)- Dil Gaya To Gaya Dilruba Mil Gaya

 

226. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SURAIYA

Malik (1958)- Albele Saiyan Jhoolna Jhula Ja Re

Sanam (1959)- Dil Le Gaya Ji Koi Dil Le Gaya

 

227. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, SURINDER KAUR

Dada (1949)- Aa Jao Zara Phir Meri Bigadi Ko Banane

Gul e Bakawali (1963)- La Ilah Illalla

Lal Dupatta (1948)- Meri Phool Baghiyan Mein Ayi Ho

Sunehre Din (1949)- Dil Lagakar Unse Yaron

 

228. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, UMA DEVI

Dillagi (1949)- Meri Pyari Patang Chali

 

229. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, USHA MANGESHKAR

Aaj Aur Kal (1963)- Kehte Hain Jisko Ishq Tabiyat Ki Baat Hai

Bluff Master (1963)- Chali Chali Kaisi Hawa Ye Chali

Mr Murder (1968)- Duniya Wale Roop Ke Diwane Bane Hain

 

230. SHAMSHAD BEGUM, ZOHRABAI

Ambar (1952)- Dil Ke Sheesh Mahal Mein Aya

Anmol Ghadi (1946)- Udan Khatole Pe Ud Jaaun

Ghar Ki Izzat (1948)- Bagh Mein Koyaliya Yahi Gaye

Mirza Sahiban (1947)- Suno Mere Sarkar Jawani Kya Kehti Hai

Rangeen Raaten (1948)- Pardesi Saiyan mohe Bhool Na Jana

Rupa (1946)- Saajan Se Kaa Sharmana

Sassi Punnu (1946)- Ghunghat Kaadh Le Naar Albeli

Sassi Punnu (1946)- Mausam Bahar Aya

Shama (1946)- Gori Chali Piya Ke Desh

 

231. SHANTA APTE, VASANTI

Duniya Na Mane (1937)- Sawan Jhoola Jhulake Nikla

 

232. SHANTI SHARMA, UMADEVI

Aahuti (1950)- Ab To Hand Mein Hand Nahin

 

233. SHYAMA HEMMADI, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Deedar (1970)- Ai Ghata Baras Ja Ai Pawan Jhoom Ja

Dooj Ka Chand (1964)- Jhankti Hai Meri Ankhon Se Qaza

Mahasati Anusuya (1964)- Ghungharwa Bolat Chhum Chhananana

Nadir Shah (1968)- Kahe Ko Byahi Bides Lakkhi Babul Mere

 

234. SHYAMA HEMMADI, USHA MANGESHKAR

Choron Ka Chor (1970)- Dil Dhadka Wohi Shola Hai Jo Bhadka

 

235. SITA BANERJI, SUMAN

Kya Ye Bombay Hai (1959)- Jeevan Soona Soona Lage

 

236. SUDHA MALHOTRA, SUMAN KALYANPUR

Bus Conductor (1959)- Man Mein Tere Kya Hai

Heera Moti (1959)- Kaun Rang Mungwa

Night Bird (1961)- Meri Payal Mein Gun Hai Kamaal Ke

Zindagi Aur Ham (1962)- Ham Teri Lagan Mein Magan

 

237. SUDHA MALHOTRA, UMA DEVI

Aakhri Paigham (1949)- Manwa Udaa Udaa Jaye Re

 

238. SUDHA MALHOTRA, USHA MANGESHKAR

Amar Shaheed (1960)- Natkhat Hate Na

Hathkadi (1958)- Chori Chori Ana Aadhi Raaat Re Sajanwa

 

239. SUMAN KALYANPUR, USHA KHANNA

Faisla (1965)- Mera Chhaila Babu Aya

 

240. SUMAN KALYANPUR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Bazigar (1959)- Main To Lut Gayi Duniyawalon

Ghar Basake Dekho (1963)- Jidhar Ji Mein Aaya Udhar

Guest House (1959)s- Nikla Hai Gora Gora Chand

Rocket Tarzan (1963)- Anjuman Sitaronki

Tilasmi Duniya (1962)- Gori Sun Zara Yun Na Todna

 

241. SURAIYA, SURINDER KAUR

Singaar (1949)- Ai Darde Mohabbat Tune Mujhe

 

242. SURAIYA, UMA DEVI

Dard (1947)- Betaab Hai Dil Darde Mohabbat Ke Asar Se

 

243. SURINDER KAUR, ZEENAT BEGUM

Patjhad (1948)- Jab Tere Dil mein Nahin Burai

Patjhad (1948)- Mera Nanha Balam Na Bole

 

244. SURINDER KAUR, ZOHRABAI

Lal Dupatta (1948)- Jab Gagan Pe Kali Ghata

 

245. SUSHILARANI PATEL, VINODINI DIXIT

Gwalan (1946)- Bol Gokul Ke Gwale

 

246. UMA DEVI, VISHNI LAL

Anjuman (1948)- Bachke Kahan Jaogi

 

247. VASANTI, VIJAYA

Bacchon Ka Khel (1946)- Dekhe Na Kahin Kaliyan

 

248. ZOHRABAI, UNKNOWN

Mere Geet (1946)- Hamse Roothe Hi Bhale Sara Zamana

 

ADDENDUM OF NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LISTS

B. THREE SINGERS

47. MEENA KAPOOR, SURAIYA, SURINDER KAUR

Pyar Ki Jeet (1948)- Kabhi Panghat Pe Aja Mere Sapnonke Raja

Pyar Ki Jeet (1948)- Rut Rangeeli Hai Suhani Raat Hai

C. TWO SINGERS

 

249. ANURADHA PAUDWAL, ARTI MUKHERJI

Rang Birangi (1982)- Kabhi Kuchh Pal Jeevan Ke

 

250. JAGJEET KAUR, PAMELA CHOPRA

Bazar (1982)- Chale Aao Saiyan Rangeele Main Haari Re

 

251. BRIJBALA, SHAMIM

Gauri (1943)- Jawani Ki Baaton Mein

 

252. NIRMALA DEVI, SURAIYA

Sharda (1942)- Mere Dil Ko Sajan Samjha Do

 

253. GEETA DUTT, SHANTI VERMA

Aahuti (1950)- Char Dinon Ki Athkheliyan

 

254. ASHA BHOSLE, USHA IYER

Hare Krishna Hare Rama (1971)- I Love You Don't You See My Love

 

INDEX OF SINGERS (NO. OF SONGS IN LIST)

 

AMIRBAI (KARNATAKI) (18)

4.1;     3.1,2,3;     2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

 

ANIMA DASGUPTA (2)

2.10,11

 

ANNETTE PINTO (1)

3.4

 

ANURADHA PAUDWAL (1)

2.249

 

ARTI ANKLIKAR (1)

2.12

 

ARTI MUKHERJI (4)

2.13,14,15,249

 

ASHA BHOSLE (255)

4.2,3,4;     3.4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14.15,16,17,18;

2.1,13,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38, 39,40,41,42,43,44,254

 

ASHA SHANTARAM (1)

2.46

 

ASHALATA BISWAS (1)

2.45

 

ASHIMA BANERJI (1)

3.19

 

BABY SHAILA (1)

2.47

 

BABY TARA (1)

2.48

 

BABY VIMLA (1)

2.47

 

BEENA KUMARI (1)

2.40

 

BEGUM PARA (1)

2.50

 

BINAPANI MUKHERJI (4)

3.20,21;     2.51,52

 

BRIJBALA (1)

2.251

 

CHAND BALA (5)

4.2;     3.5,19;     2.16,53

 

DAISY IRANI (1)

2.54

 

DEVIKA RANI (2)

4.5;     2.55

 

DILRAJ KAUR (2)

3.4;     2.56

 

DILSHAD BEGUM (5)

3.22;     2.57,58,59

 

FAYYAZ (1)

2.60

 

GANDHARI (1)

2.61

 

GEETA BALI (1)

3.23

 

GEETA DUTT (118)

4.6;     3.6,24,25,26,27,28,29;    

2.2,17,51,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,

83,253

 

HAMIDA BANO (20)

3.30,31;     2.3,18,62,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95

 

HEMLATA (10)

3.7;     2.14,19,96,97,98

 

HUSN BANO (1)

2.99

 

INDIRA MANCHANDA (1)

3.8;

 

IRA NAGRATH (1)

2.100

 

JAGJIT KAUR (3)

2.20,101,250

 

JAISHRI (1)

2.102

 

JYOTSNA BHOLE (1)

2.103

 

KALYANI (9)

4.1;     3.1,32;     2.84,104,105,106,107

 

KALYANI DASGUPTA (1)

2.10

 

KAMAL BAROT (52)

4.2,7;     3.9,33,34,35;     2.21,108,109,110,111,112,113

 

KAMLA SHRIVASTAV (2)

3.36;     2.22

 

KANAN DEVI (2)

2.11,114

 

KANCHAN (1)

3.10

 

KAUMUDI MUZUMDAR (1)

2.63

 

KAUSHALYA (3)

3.2;     2.104,115

 

KHURSHID (5)

2.116,117

 

KRISHNA BOSE (1)

3.37

 

KRISHNA KALLE (15)

2.23,96,108,118,119,120,121,122,123,124

 

KRISHNA GANGULI (1)

2.85

 

KUMUD TRIPATHI (2)

2.125

 

KUSUM MANTRI (2)

2.86,126

 

LAKSHMI SHANKAR (1)

2.60

 

LALITA DEOOLKAR (5)

3.20;     2.127,128,129,130

 

LALITA PARULEKAR (1)

2.131

 

LALITA (1)

4.5

 

LATA MANGESHKAR (185)

3.11,12,13,24,25,33,34,38,39,40,41;     2.4,15,24,45,52,53,54,56,64,97,100,109,

132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149, 150

 

LEELA MEHTA (1)

2.65

 

LEELA SAWANT (1)

2.131

 

LILA CHITNIS (1)

2.87

 

M.S.SUBBALAKSHMI (1)

2.207

 

MADHUBALA ZAVERI (6)

2.25,66,132,151,152,153

 

MANGALA TIPNIS (1)

3.20

 

MANIK VARMA (DADARKAR) (2)

2.105,154

 

MEENA KAPOOR (21)

3.21,47;     2.26,67,133,155,156,157,158

 

MEENAKSHI (1)

2,134

 

MEENA KUMARI (3)

2.49,159

 

MEENA MANGESHKAR (3)

4.3;     3.38;

 

MEENA PATKI (2)

2.160

 

MEERA (3)

4.5;     2.5,55

 

MINAL WAGH (1)

2.27

 

MINOO PURUSHOTTAM (20)

3.14;     2.28,118,135,161,162,163,164,165,166

 

MOHANTARA AJINKYA (8)

3.21,39;     2.88,127,167,168,169,170

 

MUBARAK BEGUM (43)

4.3;     3.15,35,37,40,42;

2.29,68,106,110,136,151,155,160,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178

 

MUMTAZ BEGUM (3)

2.6,179,180

 

MUNAWAR SULTANA (6)

4.6;     3.22;     2.57,181,182,183

 

MUNNIBAI (1)

3.42

 

NALINI JAYWANT (3)

2.99,184,185

 

NALINI MULGAONKAR (1)

2.186

 

NARGIS (1)

3.42

 

NASEEM AKHTAR (9)

4.6;     3.30;     2.58,187,188,189,190

 

NAZIRA BEGUM (2)

2.181,191

 

NILIMA CHATTERJI (1)

3.33

 

NIRMALA DEVI (4)

2.192,193,194,252

 

NOORJAHAN (6)

3.32,43;     2.184,195,196   

 

NUTAN (4)

4.4;     2.69,197,198 (4)

 

P. LEELA (1)

3.26;

 

P. SUSHEELA (1)

2.199

 

PARO (1)

2.70

 

PAMELA CHOPRA (1)

2.250

 

PARUL GHOSH (3)

2.179,200,201

 

PARWEEN SULTANA (2)

2.30,161

 

PINAZ MASANI (1)

2.202

 

PRAMODINI DESAI (PATKAR) (4)

2.71,137,203

 

PREMLATA (8)

3.16,19;     2.72,138,156,171,204,205

 

PUSHPA PAGDHARE (1)

2.206

 

RADHA (1)

2.207

 

RAJKUMARI (42)

4.1;     3.2,11;

2.7,31,73,89,115,128,139,167,185,187,195,204,208,209,210,211,212

 

RAJKUMARI SHUKLA (1)

2.48

 

RAMDULARI (1)

2.213

 

RAMOLA (1)

2.213

 

RANU MUKHERJI (2)

2.32,214

 

RESHMA (1)

2.215

 

ROHINI ROY (1)

2.168

 

S. JANAKI (1)

2.199

 

SABITA BANERJI (6)

3.36;     2.33,162,214,219

 

SANDHYA MUKHERJI (2)

2.114,140

 

SARASWATI RANE  (2)

2.141

 

SARLA KAPOOR (2)

2.34,216

 

SAROJ BORKAR (3)

2.103,217,218

 

SHAILA GULWADI (2)

2.35,202

 

SHAILAJA (1)

2.119

 

SHAMABAI (1)

2.180

 

SHAMIM (1)

2.251

 

SHAMSHAD BEGUM (136)

4.2,4,6,7;     3.3,8,12,17,23,27,28,29,31,39,40,43,44,45;

2.8,36,74,90,101,107,111,125,142,157,163,169,172,188,192,196,200,203,205,

208,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230

 

SHANTA APTE (4)

2.143,209,220,231

 

SHANTA KUNWAR (1)

2.91

 

SHANTI SHARMA (3)

3.31;     2.217,232

 

SHANTI VERMA (2)

3.27;     2.253

 

SHARDA (1)

2.173

 

SHEELA SHIRODKAR (1)

2.186

 

SHERRY (1)

2.50

 

SHUBHA JOSHI (1)

2.12

 

SHUBHA KHOTE (1)

2.197

 

SHYAMA HEMMADI (CHITTAR) (5)

2.233,234

 

SITA AGARWAL (2)

3.24;     2.164

 

SITA BANERJI (1)

2.235

 

SITARA DEVI (3)

2.92,201,210

 

SITARA KANPURI (1)

2.221

 

SNEHPRABHA PRADHAN (2)

2.116

 

SUDHA MALHOTRA (60)

4.4;     3.6,25,41;     2.37,75,144,152,174,193,198,222,236,237,238

 

SULAKSHANA PANDIT (2)

2.145,223

 

SULOCHANA CHONKAR (1)

2.175

 

SULOCHANA KADAM (15)

3.28;     2.38,76,153,158,176,224

 

SUMAN KALYANPUR (58)

3.35,36,37;     2.39,77,112,120,146,165,177,215,225,233,235,236,239,240

 

SURAIYA (17)

3.3,47;     2.40,78,93,147,170,211,226,241,242,252

 

SURINDER KAUR (13)

3.16,29,47;     2.79,182,227,241,243,244

 

SUSHILARANI PATEL (1)

2.245

 

SUSHMA SHRESHTHA (1)

2.206

 

UMADEVI (9)

3.23,44;     2.148,228,232,237,242,246

 

UNKNOWN (3)

3.46;     2.80,248

 

USHA ATRE (1)

2.129

 

USHA BALSAWAR (1)

2.121

 

USHA IYER (1)

2.254

 

USHA KHANNA (17)

4.7;     3.18;     2.41,81,122,216,239

 

USHA MANGESHKAR (117)

4.3;     3.7,9,13,14,15,17,18,34,38,41;

2.42,82,113,123,149,166,219,229,234,238,240

 

USHA TIMOTHY (13)

4.7;     3.10;     2.43,98

 

V. SARLA (1)

3.26

 

VANI JAIRAM (1)

2.124

 

VARSHA BHOSLE (1)

2.44

 

VASANTI (5)

2.117,231,247

 

VIJAYA MUZUMDAR (1)

2.247

 

VIMLA (1)

4.5

 

VINODINI DIXIT (1)

2.245

 

VISHNI LAL (2)

2.218,246

 

YASHODHARA KATJU (1)

2.178

 

ZEENAT BEGUM (13)

3.22,30,45;     2.59,94,183,189,191,243

 

ZOHRABAI (36)

4.1;     3.1,5,32,43,44,45;

2.9,83,95,102,126,130,150,159,190,194,212,230,244,248

 

 

Appendix 1: A Few Classical and Marathi Songs

There are also a few female duets of the newer kind (not included in my above list) which became famous at the turn of the century or later. I will mention here only two prominent examples:

ALKA YAGNIK, ILA ARUN

Khalnayak (1993)- Choli Ke Peechhe Kya Hai

KAVITA KRISHNAMURTHY, SHREYA GHOSHAL

Devdas (2002)- Dola Re Dola Re (with male background)

In this appendix, I want to take the chance of pointing out a few beautiful Classical duets and Marathi female duets, and two Pakistani duets.

 

CLASSICAL DUETS

The best examples of Classical female duets are the wonderful thumri duets by Lakshmi Shankar and Nirmala Devi:

LAKSHMI SHANKAR, NIRMALA DEVI

Naina More Taras Gayeli Shyam

Nadiya Ke Paar O Mori Guiyan

Sajanwa Sawan Beeta Jaye

Sanwariya Chain Kahan Se Paoon

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJoRbI-Lgjg

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A9sH-hUXko

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6grAFMVZn0

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiXBBwFIDck

 

And here are the following equally beautiful  pieces by Girija Devi and Shobha Gurtu:

 

GIRIJA DEVI, SHOBHA GURTU

Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye

Bhigoi Mori Chunari Ho Nandlala

Daga Deke Na Pardeswa Sidhare

Kahe Karat Barjori

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3eX9ZtI6Sc

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QxhRU9whvA

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGn3KfuyQJ8

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuJIbt9znrk

 

And here is a rare Hindustani + Carnatic classical piece:

 

GAYATRI ASOKAN, SREERANJINI KODAMPALLY

Mahaganapathim Manasa Smarami

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_VKSITqJhg

 

And finally, two beautiful non-filmi classical duets by Shanta Saxena and Shanti Mathur (composed by Amarnath of  "Garam Coat" fame). The first of this was taped by my father on his cassette from some radio program, and I did not know the names of the singers until I came across the second song today (13-4-2024) on youtube, which I am adding to the article. The first song was retrived from the tape, converted into an mp3 version, and uploaded by me on youtube (as a song by "unknown singers") fifteen years ago. It is a bit disturbed, but beautiful nevertheless. The second, being an original upload, is clearer. There is apparently a third song, which I cannot find anywhere, so I am only listing it for the moment.

 

SHANTA SAXENA, SHANTI MATHUR

Eri Sajani Sanjh Saloni Ayi

Ja Ja Re Badra Ja Re

Kaun Kaun Gun Gave Prabhu Ke

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DRTUbIVbcI

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H0P8GbDTew

 

 

MARATHI DUETS

 

ASHA BHOSLE, MALATI PANDE

Dohale Purava

(I have the audio of this song, but there is no youtube link)

 

ASHA BHOSLE, USHA MANGESHKAR

Bolki Bahuli (1961)- Sang Mala Re Sang Mala

Chhand Priticha (1968)- Nayananchya Mahali Aho Sazana Ya

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=744ppwIGAA0

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TO7IItNs7k

 

 

KRISHNA KALLE, USHA MANGESHKAR

Dharmakanya (1984)- God Gojiri Laaz Lazari

Jotibacha Navas (1975)- Phoola Swapnala Aali Ga

(The first video wrongly gives Asha Bhosle as the sole singer)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXgCfxHvMng

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itkkURx86f8

 

 

LATA MANGESHKAR, SNEHPRABHA PRADHAN

Natali Chaitrachi Navalai

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fk4Yz9djuQ

 

 

LATA MANGESHKAR, USHA MANGESHKAR

Mohityanchi Manjula (1963)- Zhala Sakharpuda

Saadhi Maanse (1965)- Rajachya Rangmahali

(The music director of the two songs is Lata Mangeshkar herself under the pen-name Anandghan)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvtEqzOZmAU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6AM-9rzKoQ

 

MALATI PANDE, PRAMODINI

Te Kase Ga Te Kase

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iuQN9yt9s

 

And this mother-daughter duet:

ASHA BHOSLE, VARSHA BHOSLE

Jait Re Jait (1977)- Konua Rajana Rajana

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd8-5LV7Kzg

 

 

TWO PAKISTANI DUETS

 

KAUSAR PARWEEN, PUKHRAJ PUPPO (PAKISTAN)

Sassi (1954)- Na Ye Chand Hoga

(This song was apparently copied from the famous Geeta Dutt song of the same year, with the permission of music director Hemant Kumar)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT_3mquJ3ts

 

MALLIKA PUKHRAJ, TAHIRA SYED

Non-film (1979)- Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UfSAWpZOWM

 

Appendix 2: Musings as a Chitrapur Saraswat

While preparing the above list, I (as a person who is studying and writing on the Konkani language and on the history of the Chitrapur Saraswat community) was pleasantly surprised to find a number of Chitrapur Saraswat female singers in these duets. Apart from the well known Suman Kalyanpur (nee Hemmady) and Krishna Kalle, the list has duets by Shyama Hemmady (Chittar), Shaila Gulvadi (Hattangadi), Usha Balsawar and Sushilarani Patel (nee Tombat). For a tiny connumity of less than 25,000 people worldwide, I found this impressive. While researching for this article, I found another singer (who has sung solos or featured in male+female duets in an old Hindi film, Pamposh 1953), named Sita Kalyanpur. Also Jaywanti Hirebet, the legendary singer of Kannada songs, apparently sang in Uday Shankar's famous 1948 Hindi film Kalpana! All this made me once more conscious, with some excusable pride, of the musical nature of my community: music seems to run in our blood. I believe the singer of a famous song from the 1949 film "Ek Thi Ladki" ("Dilli Se Aya Bhai Tingu") is also supposed to be a Chitrapur Saraswat named Vinita Amladi (who became Binota Chakraborty after marriage)! Additionally, the well-known singers Anuradha Paudwal (nee Alka Nadkarni) and Anupama Deshpande (nee Kaikini) and Sandhya Rao (Badakere) are also Chitrapur Saraswats. Indeed, singing is a common passion among Chitrapur Saraswats, and singers proliferate everywhere  in school, college and local community programs, and in bhajan groups, orchestras and radio/TV programs. It is no wonder that the eminent Marathi litterateur PuLa Deshpande (not a Chitrapur Saraswat!), in one of his dramas (Batatyachi Chal), satirized a Chitrapur Saraswat lady who is obsessed with her harmonium and her singing.

The list of eminent female Hindustani Classical singers (Vidushis) includes (besides the above Sushilarani Patel nee Tombat) Kausalya Manjeshwar, Saguna Kalyanpur, Lalith Rao, Lalita Ubhaykar, Vrinda Mundkur, and many, many more. There is also a famous jazz singer who became prominent in the west: Asha Puthli.

On a personal note, our family as much as our community is steeped in music. My mother Shaila Gangadhar Talageri (nee Sita Pandurang Taggarse) was also a passionate singer all her life long (what broke her heart most in her last years −she expired in 2012 after two years of kidney problems and dialysis− was that she could not sing like before), and, after her family first moved to Mumbai from Mangalore in the mid-fifties, she also used to sing in programs in A.I.R., and, if her marriage and then my birth in 1958 had not cut short her singing and onverted her into a complete housewife, who knows, she would have probably progressed in that field and would have figured in this list of singers! My father was also a passionate music-lover (but only listener) devoted to buying and listening to classical and other forms of music (although his true identity was a passion for physical exercise and body-building).    

Our community has a long tradition of music: Vedic chanting and Sanskrit shlokas/songs as well as classical singing as part of the daily routine at our Chitrapur Math in Shirali (Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka), established lineages of kirtankaras, regular traditions of community singing of fixed collections of bhajans and songs during certain festivals (Datta Jayanti, Krishna Janmashtami, temple festivals, etc.), and so on. The community also regularly organizes Classical Sangeet Sammelans.

In the early twentieth century, when the famous Maharashtrian duo of V.D.Paluskar and V.N.Bhatkhande were establishing the modern traditions of Hindustani Classical music, the earliest Chitrapur Saraswats who had migrated to Mumbai from their Karnataka villages were also busy organizing and propagating Classical music. Honawar Krishna Bhat, teaching Classical music in Mumbai, counted among his disciples SN Ratanjankar, whose other eminent guru was Bhatkhande; and Karnad Shankar Rao was a c close associate of Bhatkhande. Later, two great giants were Amembal Dinkarrao (who was the head of All India Rado in the post-Independence decades, and who composed the signature tune of A.I.R. as well as the well-known signature tunes of most of the popular programs on A.I.R.) and Vishnudass Shirali (who composed music for the classic 1948 Uday Shankar film "Kalpana", and sang in it, and who wrote many books on Indian Classical music). After that there have been many eminent singers and instrumentalists of Hindustani Classical music. To name only a few prominent among them: vocal (e.g. Chidanand Nagarkar, S.C.R.Bhat, Dinkar Kaikini, Mohan Chickermane, Bharat Balvalli, etc.) and instrumental (both solo as well as in accompanying some of the greatest singers in the world of Hindstani music) on the tabla (Pandit Taranath, Omkar Gulvady, Sadanand Naimpally, Gourang Kodical, Yogesh Samsi, etc.), the flute (Devendra Murdeshwar, Nityanand Haldipur, etc.), the harmonum (Anant Bellare, etc.), the sitar (Hattangadi Harihar Rao, Bhaskar Chandavarkar, etc.). The list is a long one.

And, apart from music − and very eminent music critics in the media like Mohan Nadkarni and P.G.Burde − the world of performing arts and the film industry have many prominent Chitrapur Saraswat names like film directors (some of them also actors) Guru Dutt (Padukone), Shyam Benegal, Girish Karnad, Anant Nag (Nagarkatti), Shankar Nag (Nagarkatti), Bipin Nadkarni, Anuya Palekar (nee Murdeshwar), Kalpana Lajmi, Amit Masurkar, Sundar Rao Nadkarni (one of the early directors of Tamil cinema, and director of the record-breaking 1944 hit Tamil film "Haridas"), Venkatrao Talageri (who won the National Award in 1971 for his role in the Kannada film "Vamsha Vriksha") etc., and actresses like Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (nee Dhareshwar), Usha Nadkarni, Leena Chandavarkar, Isha Koppikar, Amrita Rao, Deepika Padukone, etc. And of course, my own uncle Pandurang Sitaram Talageri who was one of the pioneer directors of the early silent film industry (and named by PuLaDeshpande along with Dadasaheb Phalke!), though now only known as the writer of the iconic Konkani drama “Chitrapur Vaibhav”.

Have I been using this appendix to my article for beating my own drum (or that of my community)? Perhaps, but it was a spontaneous addition to my intended article on female duets in Hindi films, and I must be excused for it. I will end my article on this note.