The singer, who started singing bhajans at 6, gave voice in over 1000 films and holds a world record. Published: September 28, 2024 11:02 AM IST By Bollywood wouldn’t be the same without some of the most heart-melting tunes. Even though some of these films didn’t succeed, their soundtracks left an impression on the audience.

For this reason, playback singers are crucial to the entertainment of the audience. One such vocalist holds a global record, has contributed her voice to over a thousand films, and started her career at the age of 6. In the 1990s, the seasoned vocalist made her debut as a main singer in Hindi films.

Through 1,114 films, she sang 2,486 songs. She was born in a middle-class Gujarati household in Kolkata on March 20, 1966. The singer in question is none other than Alka Yagnik.

She holds the record for the third most solo performances by a female performer in Bollywood movies. She was six years old when she began her career, and her mother’s single decision helped her become a star. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and .

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