Alka Yagnik
BIOGRAPHY
Alka's musical career began at the age of six, when she started interpreting devotional songs for Calcutta Radio. She came to Mumbai at the age of 10, along with her mother to try her luck as a child singer. Eminent music directors Kalyanji Veerji Shah and Anandji Veerji Shah were impressed by her beautiful voice. However, they advised her to wait till her voice matured to become a full-fledged singer. Alka also received the same advice from renowned music composer Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar and decided to wait for three more years.
Alka Yagnik began her Bollywood music career in 1979, with a few lines in Rajashri's "Payal Ki Jhankar." Even though her first full-fledged song was "Hum Tum Rahenge" for Rajesh Roshan in Hamari Bahu Alka (1982), her first appearance proved to be the mega hit "Mere Angne Mein." In an industry where big and already established names were ruling, it was not easy for anyone to even get noticed. But real talent never goes waste, and she finally got her big break nine years after entry through "Ek Do Theen, Char...," in Tezaab (1988). Today, the chart-topping songs of Alka Yagnik are a favorite of many.
Alka Yagnik's voice is the sound of many young-generation heroines of the present day. She has done playback-singing for many famous actresses such as Rakhee Gulzar, Hema Malini, Farida Jalal, Rekha, Kajol, and Preity Zinta. Besides Hindi-language songs, she has also sung in Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Punjabi.
AS A PLAYBACK SINGER
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Beti Hindustan ki (filmimg) |
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Kaagaz |
2021 |
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Coolie No. 1 |
2020 |
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Zamaanat: And Justice for All (playback singer) (announced) |
2019 |
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Junction Varanasi (singer) |
2016 |
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Chalk N Duster (playback singer) |
2015 |
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Tamasha (playback singer) |
2015 |
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Dil ye deewna (Video short) (singer) |
2014 |
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Kaash Tum Hote (singer) |
2014 |
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WWW: Work Weather Wife (playback singer) |
2014 |
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Familywala (TV Movie) (playback singer) |
2014 |
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Bazaar E Husn (playback singer) |
2013 |
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Nari Teri Shakti Anokhi (playback singer) |
2013 |
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Target Kolkata (playback singer) |
2013 |
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Yahi to Pyar Hai (playback singer) |
2011 |
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Bombay Talkies (playback singer) |
2010 |
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Kya Yahi Sach Hai (playback singer) |
2010 |
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Ada... A Way of Life (playback singer) |
2010 |
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My Husband's Wife (playback singer) |
2010 |
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Judaaiyaan: The Separation (Video short) (playback singer) |
2010 |
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Milenge Milenge (playback singer) |
2010 |
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Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De... (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Trump Card (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Sanam Hum Aapke Hain... (playback singer) |
2009 |
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The Hero - Abhimanyu (playback singer) |
2009 |
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What's Your Raashee? (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Shortkut - The Con Is On (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Mohandas (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Sanam Teri Kasam (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Mini Punjab (playback singer) |
2009 |
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Gumnaam: The Mystery (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Aaynate (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Yuvvraaj (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Slumdog Millionaire (playback singer) |
2008 |
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God Tussi Great Ho (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Kismat Konnection (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Mehbooba (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Love Story 2050 (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Mere Baap Pehle Aap (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Bajimaat (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Mr. White Mr. Black (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Yaariyan (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Khulay Asmaan Kay Neechay (playback singer) |
2008 |
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Aakheer (Video) (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Gangotri (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Saawariya (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Good Boy, Bad Boy (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Big Brother (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Marigold (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Undertrial (playback singer) |
2007 |
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Dil Apna Punjabi (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Piya Ka Ghar (TV Series) (playback singer - 773 episodes) |
2003-2006 |
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Show all 773 episodes |
2006 |
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Sarhad Paar (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Unns: Love... Forever (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Umrao Jaan (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Utthaan (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Mannat (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Jai Santoshi Maa (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Manoranjan: The Entertainment (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Yatra (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Krrish (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Love Ke Chakkar Mein (playback singer) |
2006 |
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36 China Town (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Banaras (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Shaadi Se Pehle (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Chand Ke Paar Chalo (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Souten: The Other Woman (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Chingaari (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Mere Jeevan Saathi (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Meri Majboorii... (playback singer) |
2006 |
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Anjaane: The Unkown (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Shikhar (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Dosti: Friends Forever (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Kyon Ki... (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Koi Aap Sa: But Lovers Have to Be Friends (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Rain: The Terror Within... (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Pyaar Mein Twist (playback singer) |
2005 |
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No Entry (playback singer) |
2005 |
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A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Sehar (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Dus (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Yakeen (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Silsiilay (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Bachke Rehna Re Baba (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Main Aisa Hi Hoon (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Waqt: The Race Against Time (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Lucky: No Time for Love (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Tango Charlie (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Zameer (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Nigehbaan: The Third Eye (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Bewafaa (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Chehraa (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Chaahat Ek Nasha... (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Sheesha (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Jurm (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Blackmail (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Kisna: The Warrior Poet (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Elaan (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Insan (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Vaada (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Sitam (playback singer) |
2005 |
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Agni Pankh (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Dil Maange More!!! (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Swades (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Rok Sako To Rok Lo (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Hulchul (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Aitraaz (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Hanan (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Hatya: The Murder (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Dobara (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Madhoshi (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Ek Se Badhkar Ek (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Rakht (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Fida (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Shart: The Challenge (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Taarzan: The Wonder Car (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Julie (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Shikaar (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Lakshya (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Poochho Mere Dil Se (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Hum Tum (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Police Force: An Inside Story (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Dukaan: Pila House (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Yuva (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Run (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Charas: A Joint Effort (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Sheen (playback singer) |
2004 |
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I'm Always Here (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Bardaasht (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Krishna Cottage (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Muskaan (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Suno Sasurjee (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Tum: A Dangerous Obsession (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Aetbaar (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Ishq Hai Tumse (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Dheere Dheere Rafta Rafta (Short) (playback singer) |
2004 |
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Hote Hote (Short) (playback singer) |
2004 |
