Alka Yagnik (born March 20, 1966) is a legendary Indian playback singer known for her soulful voice and versatile performances. With over 40 years in the industry, she has sung thousands of songs in Hindi and several other languages. Famous for hits like “Tum Hi Tum”, “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai”, and “Chand Chhupa Badal Mein”, Alka has won numerous awards including multiple Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri in 2020. Her melodious voice continues to captivate audiences across generations.
Alka Yagnik: Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More
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Full Name
Alka Yagnik
Date of Birth
March 20, 1966
Place of Birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Age
59 years (as of 2025)
Nationality
Indian
Profession
Playback Singer, Musician, Performer
Genres
Bollywood, Classical, Pop, Ghazal
Instruments
Vocals
Debut Song
“Payal Ki Jhankaar” (1980)
Famous Songs
“Tum Hi Tum,” “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai,” “Ghoonghat Ki Aadarniya”
Physical Appearance
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Height
5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Weight
65 kg (143 lbs)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Family
Relation
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Father
Kishore Yagnik
Mother
Shubha Yagnik
Spouse
Neeraj Kapoor (married in 1993)
Children
1 Daughter: Saanjh Yagnik
Personal Life
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Hobbies
Traveling, Reading, Shopping, Socializing
Residence
Mumbai, India
Religion
Hinduism
Career Highlights
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1980
Alka Yagnik made her debut with the song “Payal Ki Jhankaar” (1980).
1990s
Became one of the leading playback singers in Bollywood with hits like “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai” and “Tum Hi Tum.”
1993
First Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Tum Hi Tum” (from “Baazigar”)
2000s
Continued to dominate the Bollywood music industry with songs like “Ghoonghat Ki Aadarniya” and “Chand Chhupa Badal Mein.”
2020
Still actively involved in singing and performing in various music projects.
Interesting Facts
Fact
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Versatility
Alka Yagnik has sung songs in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and more.
Hit Collaborations
She has collaborated with renowned music directors like Nadeem-Shravan, Jatin-Lalit, and A. R. Rahman.
Popularity
Alka has recorded over 20,000 songs in her career, making her one of the most prolific playback singers in India.
Iconic Duets
Alka Yagnik is known for her iconic duets with legendary singers like Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, and Sonu Nigam.
Awards and Recognitions
Award
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Filmfare Awards
Best Female Playback Singer (1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000)
National Film Award
Best Female Playback Singer (2000 for “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”)
Other Recognitions
Alka Yagnik has been awarded multiple honors, including the Lata Mangeshkar Award and Padma Shri (2020).
