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filmfare awards for best female playback singer Complete Guide & Winners List 2025

The filmfare awards for best female playback singer — India's most celebrated Bollywood film awards. Complete winners list across all 30+ categories, records, history, and most-awarded celebrities. Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Director & more.

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The Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. Following are the winners list of Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award.
 
Year Song Title Film Winner
2019 Ghoomar Padmaavat Shreya Ghoshal
2018 Nachdi Phira Secret Superstar Meghna Mishra
2017 Jag Ghoomeya Sultan Neha Bhasin
2016 Deewani Mastani Bajirao Mastani Shreya Ghoshal
2015 Baby Doll Ragini MMS 2 Kanika Kapoor
2014 Monali Thakur Sawaar Loon Lootera
2013 Pareshaan Ishaqzaade Shalmali Kholgade
2012 Darling 7 Khoon Maaf Rekha Bhardwaj and Usha Uthup
2011 Munni Badnaam Hui
Sheila Ki Jawani		 Dabangg
Tees Maar Khan		 Mamta Sharma
Sunidhi Chauhan
2010 Iktara Wake Up Sid Kavita Seth
2010 Genda Phool Delhi 6

Rekha Bharadwaj
2009 Teri Ore Singh is King Shreya Ghoshal
2008 Barsao Re Guru Shreya Ghoshal
2007 Beedi Omkara Sunidhi Chauhan
2006 Kajra Re Bunty Aur Babli Alisha Chinai
2005 Hum Tum Hum Tum Alka Yagnik
2004 Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai Jism Shreya Ghosal
2003 Dola Re Devdas Kavita Krishnamurthy / Shreya Ghosal
2002 O Re Chori Lagaan Alka Yagnik
2001 Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Dhadkan Alka Yagnik
2000 Taal Se Taal Mila Taal Alka Yagnik
1999 Pyar To Hona Hi Tha Pyar To Hona Hi Tha Jaspinder Nirula
1998 Meri Mehbooba Pardes Alka Yagnik
1997 Aaj Main Upar Khamoshi - The Musical Kavita Krishnamurthy
1996 Mera Piya Ghar Aaya Yaarana Kavita Krishnamurthy
1995 Pyar Hua Chupke Se 1942 - A Love Story Kavita Krishnamurthy
1994 Choli Ke Peeche Khalnayak Ila Arun / Alka Yagnik
1993 Dhak Dhak Karne Laga Beta Anuradha Paudwal
1992 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Anuradha Paudwal
1991 Nazar Ke Samne Aashiqui Anuradha Paudwal
1990 Tirchi Topiwale Tridev Sapna Mukherjee
1989 Ek Do Teen Tezaab Alka Yagnik
1988 No Filmfare Awards In This Years
1987 No Filmfare Awards In This Year
1986 Mera Man Baaje Utsav Anuradha Paudwal
1985 Sohni Chanaab De Sohni Mahiwal Anupama Deshpande
1984 Do Naina Ek Kahani Masoom Aarti Mukerjeee
1983 Dil Ke Armaan Nikaah Salma Agha
1982 Humain Tumse Pyar Kudrat Parveen Sultana
1981 Aap Jaisa Koi Qurbani Nazia Hassan
1980 Mere To Giridhar Gopal Meera Vani Jairum
1979 Yeh Mera Dil Don Asha Bhosle
1978 Mere Gaon Manthan Preeti Sagar
1977 Tujo Mere Sur Mein Chitchor Hemlata
1976 Tuhi Sagar Hai Sankalp Sulakshana Pandit
1975 Chain Se Humko Kahin Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye Asha Bhosle
1974 Hone Lagi Raat Jawan Naina Asha Bhosle
1973 Dum Maro Dum Hare Rama Hare Krishna Asha Bhosle
1972 Piya Tu Ab To Aaja Caravan Asha Bhosle
1971 Baat Zara Jahan Pyar Mile Sharda
1970 Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Jeene Ki Raah Lata Mangeshkar
1969 Parde Mein Rehne Do Shikaar Asha Bhosle
1968 Gharibon Ki Suno Dus Lakh Asha Bhosle
1967 No Female Winner
1966 Tumhi Mere Mandir Khandaan Lata Mangeshkar
1965 No Female Winner
1964 No Female Winner
1963 Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil Bees Saal Baad Lata Mangeshkar
1962 No Female Winner
1961 No Female Winner
1960 No Female Winner
1959 Aaja Re Pardesi Madhumati Lata Mangeshkar
 

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Best Film
Movie of the year
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Best Actor
Male performance
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Best Actress
Female performance
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Best Director
Best direction
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Best Supporting Actor
Male support role
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Best Supporting Actress
Female support role
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Best Male Singer
Playback singing
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Best Female Singer
Playback singing

Filmfare Awards Records

All-time records and most wins in Filmfare Awards history

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Most Best Actor Wins
Shah Rukh Khan & Dilip Kumar
8 Filmfare Best Actor Awards each — the joint record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Actress Wins
Nutan
5 Filmfare Best Actress Awards — holds the all-time record for most wins by an actress.
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Most Best Male Singer Wins
Mohammed Rafi
6 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards — the record for most wins in this category.
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Most Best Female Singer Wins
Lata Mangeshkar
Holds the record for most Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer wins in history.
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Most Overall Filmfare Wins
Amitabh Bachchan
Over 40+ Filmfare Awards across acting, lifetime achievement and special categories — the most by any individual.
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Most Best Music Director
Sachin-Jigar / A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman's multiple wins include both regular and critics categories across decades of Indian cinema.

Most Filmfare Awards Won — All-Time Records

🏆 Most Filmfare Best Actor Wins
  • 1Shah Rukh Khan8
  • 1Dilip Kumar8
  • 3Amitabh Bachchan4
  • 4Aamir Khan3
  • 5Salman Khan2
  • 5Ranbir Kapoor3
  • 7Ranveer Singh3
  • 8Shahid Kapoor3
💃 Most Filmfare Best Actress Wins
  • 1Nutan5
  • 2Meena Kumari4
  • 2Nargis4
  • 2Madhuri Dixit4
  • 2Deepika Padukone4
  • 6Alia Bhatt4+
  • 7Kangana Ranaut4
  • 8Kareena Kapoor3

🕰️ Filmfare Awards History — Key Milestones

1954 — First Filmfare Awards
The inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony is held. Initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. Do Bigha Zamin wins Best Film.
1955 — Iconic Black Lady Trophy Introduced
The iconic Black Lady trophy — a stylised black female figure — becomes the symbol of the Filmfare Awards, making it instantly recognisable.
1960s — Golden Era Dominance
Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt and the leading actresses of the Golden Era — Nutan, Nargis, Meena Kumari — dominate the awards. Dilip Kumar wins 8 Best Actor awards across his career.
1970s — Amitabh Era Begins
Amitabh Bachchan emerges as the dominant force in Bollywood. His landmark films like Zanjeer, Deewar, and Sholay earn him multiple Filmfare Awards, establishing him as the "Shehenshah of Bollywood".
1990s — Shah Rukh Khan's Rise
Shah Rukh Khan begins his record-equalling journey to 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades define his award-winning career alongside co-stars Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.
2000s — Critics Award Introduced
The Filmfare Critics Award is established to recognise performances overlooked by popular vote, giving a platform to critical cinema and offbeat films beyond mainstream Bollywood.
2010s — New Generation Dominates
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kangana Ranaut emerge as the dominant winners. A.R. Rahman wins multiple music awards. Alia Bhatt becomes the most awarded actress of her generation.
2020s — Digital Era
Filmfare Awards ceremony begins streaming on digital platforms. OTT films become eligible. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone continue to dominate as the industry adapts to post-pandemic changes.

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🎬Best Film 👑Best Actor 💃Best Actress 🎥Best Director 🎭Best Supporting Actor 🌟Best Supporting Actress 🎤Best Male Singer 🎵Best Female Singer 🎼Best Music Director 📝Best Lyricist 📜Best Screenplay 😈Best Negative Role 😄Best Comic Role 🌱Best Male Debut 🌸Best Female Debut 🎯Best Critics Movie 🎭Critics Performance 👑Lifetime Achievement 📷Best Cinematography ✂️Best Editing 💃Best Choreography 📖Best Story 💬Best Dialogue 🎨Best Art Direction 🎻Best Background Score 💥Best Action ✨Best Special Effects 👗Best Costume Design 🔊Best Sound Recording 🎬Best Debut Director 🎼R.D. Burman Award ⚡Power Award ⭐Special Performance 🏅Best Film of 50 Years 🎭Best Scene 📹Critics Documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions — Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards were first held in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. They are presented annually by The Times Group to honour artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema. The iconic Black Lady trophy was introduced the following year.
Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar share the record for most Filmfare Best Actor wins, each having won it 8 times. Dilip Kumar dominated the Golden Era of Hindi cinema, while SRK's record includes wins for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades, Don, My Name Is Khan, and more. Other multiple winners include Amitabh Bachchan (4), Ranbir Kapoor (3), Ranveer Singh (3), and Shahid Kapoor (3).
Nutan holds the record for the most Filmfare Best Actress Awards with 5 wins. She is followed by Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit, and Deepika Padukone with 4 wins each. Among the current generation, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have the most wins with multiple awards between 2014 and 2024.
The Filmfare Black Lady is the iconic trophy given at the Filmfare Awards — a stylised black female figure representing excellence in Indian cinema. It is one of the most recognisable symbols in Bollywood and has been proudly displayed by generations of India's greatest film stars since the 1950s. Winning a Black Lady is considered a career milestone for Bollywood artists.
The Filmfare Awards have over 30 categories covering Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Male and Female Playback Singer, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Best Debut (Male & Female), Critics Awards, Lifetime Achievement, R.D. Burman Award, Best Costume, Best Art Direction, and more. Browse all categories on MazaIndia's Filmfare Awards pages.
Amitabh Bachchan has won the most Filmfare Awards overall, with over 40 awards across acting, special, and lifetime achievement categories. His first Filmfare Award came in 1969 and he continues to receive recognition. Among musicians, A.R. Rahman has accumulated the most total Filmfare music awards in recent decades.
The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given to individuals who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to Hindi cinema throughout their career. Past recipients include Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Lata Mangeshkar, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jeetendra, and many other legends of Bollywood. See the full list at Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awards.

About Filmfare Awards — India's Most Prestigious Bollywood Film Awards

The Filmfare Awards are India's oldest and most prestigious film awards for Hindi cinema, presented annually by The Times Group since 1954. Named after Filmfare magazine, they honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood. The iconic Black Lady trophy is a symbol of cinematic achievement recognised by film lovers across India and the world.

History of Filmfare Awards

The awards were established in the same year as the National Film Awards (1954), and were initially known as the Clare Awards. Over seven decades, they have evolved from a simple industry recognition ceremony into one of India's biggest entertainment events — broadcast on television and digital platforms, watched by millions, and discussed by fans across the country.

Filmfare Awards vs Other Bollywood Awards

While India has many film award ceremonies — including the IIFA Awards, National Film Awards, Screen Awards, and Stardust Awards — the Filmfare Awards are widely considered the most credible and prestigious due to their long history and the combination of jury and popular voting. The Critics Award category, in particular, is respected for recognising artistic performances that may not win popular-vote categories.

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