Bollywood is renowned for its ability to create some of the most enchanting music worldwide. Despite the quality of the script and screenplay, numerous films have achieved success at the box office solely due to their captivating songs. While the music director deserves recognition for their compositions, it is essential to acknowledge the singers who lend their voices, transforming a mere song into a profound melody.

Bob Marley, the celebrated Jamaican singer-songwriter, eloquently expressed the power of music with the words, "one of the advantages of music is that when it hits you, you feel no pain." Today, we will introduce India's top ten singers, each holding a special place in our hearts and memories.

01 – Arijit Singh

• Born: 25 April 1987 (age 35 years), Jiaganj Azimganj
• Spouse: Koel Roy (m. 2014)
• Albums: Dilliwaali Zaalim Girlfriend, 99 Songs, Radhe Shyam, MORE
• Parents: Kakkar Singh, Aditi Singh
• Net Worth – $26 Million
• Charge per song – 10-15 Lakhs

Arijit Singh, a celebrated singer, holds a prominent position among India's wealthiest musicians. Recognized as the "King of Playback Singing," Arijit Singh is particularly acclaimed for his heartfelt "love ballads." His exceptional talent has been duly acknowledged through numerous accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, the IIFA Award for Best Male Playback, and the Mirchi Music Awards, among others. Beyond his exceptional singing abilities, Arijit Singh showcases his versatility as a writer, documentary filmmaker, badminton player, and avid movie enthusiast. Additionally, he actively engages in volunteering for non-governmental organizations. As of 2019, Arijit Singh's net worth amounted to 72 crores.

02 – Jubin Nautiyal

• Born: 14 June 1989 (age 32 years), Dehradun
• Instruments: Vocals; guitar
• Labels: T-Series; Zee Music; Sony Music; SVF Music
• Parents: Ram Sharan Nautiyal, Neena Nautiyal
• Net Worth – $1 Million – $5 Million
• Charge per song – 10-15 Lakhs

Hailing from India, Jubin Nautiyal is a talented playback singer and performer. His exceptional rendition of the song "Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata" from the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan earned him the prestigious title of Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year at the 8th Mirchi Music Awards. Additionally, he was honored with the Rising Musical Star Award at the Zee Business Awards.

03 – Mohit Chauhan

• Born: 11 March 1966 (age 56 years), Nahan
• Spouse: Prarthna Gehlot (m. 2012)
• Siblings: Rohit Chauhan
• Parents: B. K. Rana, Krishana Rana
• Net Worth – $150 Million
• Charge per song – 7-15 Lakhs

Awards

• 2011-Gima Award
• 2012-ifaa award
• 2013-vijay award
• 2016-zeecine award

Renowned as one of India's prominent vocalists, Mohit Chauhan is an Indi-Pop singer who has captivated audiences. Prior to his successful career as a film vocalist, he gained recognition as a member of the Silk Route band. Mohit Chauhan's extraordinary talent caught the attention of the legendary music director A.R. Rahman, who recognized his potential and enlisted him for the soul-stirring song "KhoonChala" from the movie Rang De Basanti. Additionally, his remarkable voice graced other blockbuster songs like "Tum Se Hi" from Jab We Met and "KuchKhaas Hai" from Fashion.

04 – Palak Muchhal

• Born: 30 March 1992 (age 30 years), Ratlam
• Education: B.Com
• Parents: Amita Muchhal, Rajkumar Muchhal
• Siblings: Palash Muchhal
• Charge per song – 5-12 Lakhs/ 20 Lakhs per show

Palak Mucchal, a highly acclaimed female playback singer in India, made her Bollywood debut in 2011. Palak's journey in the world of music commenced with her selfless decision to partake in charity performances, aiming to raise funds for underprivileged children. Through her mesmerizing voice, she successfully raised millions of rupees for those in need, garnering recognition in esteemed publications such as the Guinness Book of World Records and the Limca Book of Records for her outstanding humanitarian endeavors. Palak lent her melodious vocals to several blockbuster songs in films like "Aashiqui 2," "Ek tha Tiger," and "Bahubali: The Beginning."

05 – Neha Kakkar

• Born: 6 June 1988 (age 33 years), Rishikesh
• Height: 1.48 m
• Spouse: Rohanpreet Singh (m. 2020)
• Siblings: Tony Kakkar, Sonu Kakkar
• Charge per song – 5-12 Lakhs/ 20 Lakhs per show

Having started her musical journey by performing at religious events from a tender age, she showcased her talent on the second season of Indian Idol, a popular singing reality show, in 2005. Her entry into Bollywood as a playback singer transpired with the film Meerabai Not Out. However, it was her remarkable contribution to the dance hit "Second Hand Jawaani" from the movie Cocktail that propelled her to fame. Subsequently, she delivered numerous successful party tracks like "Sunny Sunny" from Yaariyan and "London Thumakda" from Queen. Apart from her prowess in playback singing, she has also starred in several music videos and served as a judge on esteemed reality shows, including "Indian Idol."

06 – Sonu Nigam

• Born: 30 July 1973 (age 48 years), Faridabad
• Spouse: Madhurima Nigam (m. 2002)
• Children: Nevaan Nigam
• Parents: Agam Kumar Nigam, Shobha Nigam
• Net Worth – $50 Million
• Charge per song – 10-15 Lakhs

Awards

• 2003-2004 – Filmfare
• 2005- National Film
• 2009- Ita Award
• 2016-Gima Award

Sonu Nigam has cemented his position as one of the most exceptionally gifted singers in the illustrious history of Bollywood. His remarkable talent has garnered widespread acclaim, earning him immense fame both domestically and internationally. Sonu Nigam's exceptional skills have allowed him to command a substantial fee of 15 lakhs for each song, contributing to his impressive net worth exceeding 60 crores. His versatility as a singer knows no bounds, as he effortlessly delivers mesmerizing performances across various genres such as rock, religious, romantic, and ghazal.

07 – Javed Ali

• Born: 5 July 1982 (age 39 years), Delhi
• Spouse: Yasmin Ali
• Parents: Ustad Hamid Hussain
• Labels: Sony Music India; Zee Music Company; T-Series
• Net Worth – $47 Million
• Charge per song – 10-15 Lakhs

Javed Ali, an Indian playback singer, is renowned for his captivating renditions primarily in Hindi. However, his incredible vocal prowess extends to a multitude of regional languages including Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Javed Ali's rise to prominence occurred in 2007 when he delivered an unforgettable performance with his song "Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein" from the movie Naqaab.

08 – Shreya Ghoshal

• Born: 12 March 1984 (age 38 years), Berhampore
• Spouse: Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya (m. 2015)
• Awards: Filmfare R. D. Burman Award, MORE
• Parents: Sarmistha Ghoshal, Bishwajit Ghoshal
• Net Worth – $25 Million
• Charge per song – 18-20 Lakhs

Shreya's musical journey began at a tender age of four when she started studying music. By the age of six, she embarked on a rigorous path of classical music education. At the age of sixteen, her exceptional talent caught the attention of the mother of renowned film producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This fortunate encounter occurred after she emerged victorious in the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. Shreya made her remarkable Bollywood playback singing debut in the romantic film Devdas (2002), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself. Her exceptional performance earned her prestigious accolades, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer, and a Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. Beyond her successful career in playback singing, Shreya Ghoshal has actively participated in music videos and served as a judge on various television reality shows, showcasing her multifaceted musical talent.

09 – Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK)

• Born: 23 August 1968 (age 53 years), Delhi
• Full name: Krishnakumar Kunnath
• Spouse: Jyothy Krishna (m. 1991)
• Albums: Pal, Woh Lamhe, Tum Mile, Humsafar, Kavalan, MORE
• Children: Kunnath Nakul, Kunnath Taamara
• Net Worth – $40 Million
• Charge per song – 5-12 Lakhs/ 20 Lakhs per show

Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, is an Indian singer who is hailed as a legend in the music industry. Renowned for his exceptional vocal abilities, KK is widely regarded as one of the finest singers of all time. He possesses a remarkable command over both high and low pitches, showcasing his mastery in delivering captivating performances. Notably, KK chooses to maintain a unique approach to his career by refraining from participating in reality shows and abstaining from the use of social media.

10 – Benny Dayal

• Born: 13 May 1984 (age 37 years), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Spouse: Catherine Thangam (m. 2016)
• Albums: Pushpa: The Rise, Student of the Year, Vaazhkai DJ, RRR, MORE
• Parents: M.P Dayal, Syama Dayal
• Siblings: Dennis Dayal
• Charge per song – 5-12 Lakhs/ 20 Lakhs per show

Benny Dayal, an accomplished playback singer hailing from India, is recognized for his mesmerizing vocals showcased in films spanning various languages. His versatile singing talents have graced movies in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, and several other Indian languages. Remarkably, Benny Dayal has lent his voice to approximately 3500 songs across 19 different Indian languages. Additionally, he is a notable member of the S5 band, formed under the banner of SS Music TV.