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The na 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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National Award for Best Female Playback Singer


Watch the winner list of most popular or famous Bollywood National Award for Best Female Playback Singer

 National Award for Best Female Playback Singer

The National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is given by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals. The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama.
 
Year Recipient Song Film Language
1968
(16th)
P. Susheela  – Uyarntha Manithan Tamil
1969
(17th)
K. B. Sundarambal  – Thunaivan Tamil
1970
(18th)
Sandhya Mukhopadhyay  – • Jay Jayanti
• Nishi Padma
Bengali
1971
(19th)
P. Susheela  – Savaale Samaali Tamil
1972
(20th)
Lata Mangeshkar  – Parichay Hindi
1973
(21st)
 
1974
(22nd)
Lata Mangeshkar  – Kora Kagaz Hindi
1975
(23rd)
Vani Jairam  – Apoorva Raagangal Tamil
1976
(24th)
P. Susheela  – Siri Siri Muvva Telugu
1977
(25th)
S. Janaki "Senthoora Poove" 16 Vayathinile Tamil
1978
(26th)
Chhaya Ganguly "Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar" Gaman Hindi
1979
(27th)
Vani Jairam  – Sankarabharanam Telugu
1980
(28th)
S. Janaki "Ettumanoor Ambalathil Ezhunnallathu" Oppol Malayalam
1981
(29th)
Asha Bhosle  – Umrao Jaan Hindi
1982
(30th)
P. Susheela  – Meghasandesam Telugu
1983
(31st)
P. Susheela "Yendho Beeda Vaade Gopaludu" M. L. A. Yedukondalu Telugu
1984
(32nd)
S. Janaki  – Sitaara Telugu
1985
(33rd)
K. S. Chithra  – Sindhu Bhairavi Tamil
1986
(34th)
K. S. Chithra "Manjal Prasadavum" Nakhakshathangal Malayalam
1987
(35th)
Asha Bhosle "Mera Kuchh Saamaan" Ijaazat Hindi
1988
(36th)
K. S. Chithra  – Vaishali Malayalam
1989
(37th)
Anuradha Paudwal "He Ek Reshami Gharate" Kalat Nakalat Marathi
1990
(38th)
Lata Mangeshkar  – Lekin... Hindi
1991
(39th)
Vani Jairam "Aanati Neeyaraa" Swathi Kiranam Telugu
1992
(40th)
S. Janaki "Inji Iduppazhagi" Thevar Magan Tamil
1993
(41st)
Alka Yagnik "Ghoonghat Ki Aad Se" Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Hindi
1994
(42nd)
Swarnalatha "Porale Ponnuthaaye" Karuththamma Tamil
1995
(43rd)
Anjali Marathe "Bhui Bhegalali Khol" Doghi Marathi
1996
(44th)
K. S. Chithra "Mana Madurai" Minsara Kanavu Tamil
1997
(45th)
K. S. Chithra "Paayalein Chhun Mun" Virasat Hindi
1998
(46th)
Alka Yagnik "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Hindi
1999
(47th)
Jayshree Dasgupta "Hriday Amar Prokash Holo" Paromitar Ek Din Bengali
2000
(48th)
Bhavatharini Ilaiyaraaja "Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu" Bharathi Tamil
2001
(49th)
Sadhana Sargam "Pattu Cholli" Udayageethavin Azhagi Tamil
2002
(50th)
Shreya Ghoshal "Bairi Piya" Devdas Hindi
2003
(51st)
Tarali Sarma "Kakuti Gosha" Akashitorar Kothare Assamese
2004
(52nd)
K. S. Chithra "Ovvoru Pookalume" Autograph Tamil
2005
(53rd)
Shreya Ghoshal "Dheere Jalna" Paheli Hindi
2006
(54th)
Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar  – Antarnad Konkani
2007
(55th)
Shreya Ghoshal "Yeh Ishq Haaye" Jab We Met Hindi
2008
(56th)
Shreya Ghoshal • "Pherari Mon"
• "Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla Asa"
• Antaheen
• Jogwa
Bengali
Marathi
2009
(57th)
Nilanjana Sarkar "Boye Jay Sudhu Bish" Houseful Bengali
2010
(58th)
Rekha Bhardwaj "Badi Dheere Jali" Ishqiya Hindi
2011
(59th)
Rupa Ganguly • "Dure Kothao Dure Dure"
• "Aaji Bijan Ghare"
Abosheshey Bengali
2012
(60th)
Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar "Palakein Naa Moondon" Samhita Marathi
2013
(61th)
Bela Shende "Khurkhura" Tuhya Dharma Koncha Marathi

Filmfare Awards Records

All-time records and most wins in Filmfare Awards history

🏆
Most Best Actor Wins
Shah Rukh Khan & Dilip Kumar
8 Filmfare Best Actor Awards each — the joint record for most wins in this category.
💃
Most Best Actress Wins
Nutan
5 Filmfare Best Actress Awards — holds the all-time record for most wins by an actress.
🎵
Most Best Male Singer Wins
Mohammed Rafi
6 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards — the record for most wins in this category.
🎤
Most Best Female Singer Wins
Lata Mangeshkar
Holds the record for most Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer wins in history.
🎬
Most Overall Filmfare Wins
Amitabh Bachchan
Over 40+ Filmfare Awards across acting, lifetime achievement and special categories — the most by any individual.
🎥
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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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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