Top 10 Legendary Singers In India 2025
India has given the world some of the greatest music masters of all time. Through generations and across borders, the legends have earned a million hearts. Their voices not only reformed the Indian music industry but were also global sensations. A list of the best Indian singers of all time is given below.
1. Lata Mangeshkar
India's Nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar's voice was an era itself. Having recorded more than 50,000 songs in 36 languages, her almost 80-year-long career saw her bagging umpteen awards such as the Bharat Ratna and multiple National Film Awards. Evergreen numbers like Lag Jaa Gale and Tere Liye continue to be loved.
2. Kishore Kumar
A total performer, Kishore Kumar was a blend of soul, sensibility, and voice sophistication. Very popular with such show-stoppers as Roop Tera Mastana and Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, this singing performer's ability to sing as well as act made him an all-time favorite.
3. Asha Bhosle
Known as the powerhouse of range and style, Asha Bhosle sang across genres—from classical to pop. With a record-breaking number of recordings and hits such as Dum Maro Dum and Dil Cheez Kya Hai, her legacy is truly inspirational.
4. Mohammed Rafi
Rafi’s emotionally rich voice graced thousands of songs in many languages. Romantic ballads to devotional hymns, his timeless classics such as Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Baharon Phool Barsao are still cherished.
5. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
SPB, who had over 40,000 songs in 16 languages, was a multi-lingual legend. His Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, etc. contribution made him a national hero and made him a Padma Vibhushan award winner.
6. A. R. Rahman
More of a composer, the soothing voice and out-of-the-box thinking of Rahman revolutionized the sound of modern India. Hailed around the world for Jai Ho and Dil Se., he has two Oscars and plenty of Grammys to his credit.
7. Alka Yagnik
Alka Yagnik's melodious voice dominated the majority of romantic Bollywood chart tops of the 2000s and '90s.
8. Arijit Singh
The current most streamed Indian musician, Arijit blends emotion with modernity. Tum Hi Ho and Kesariya's songs justify his legend among the younger generation.
9. Shreya Ghoshal
Classically trained with versatility, Shreya's voice brings sophistication to romantic, devotional, as well as folk songs with equal finesse. She has received numerous National and Filmfare Awards.
10. Sunidhi Chauhan
Well-known for her energetic and expressive voice, Sunidhi has lent vocals to chart-toppers like Sheila Ki Jawani and Beedi Jalaile, blending pop dynamics with classical mastery.
