National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
| National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Directorate of Film Festivals | |
| Type | National |
| Category | Indian Cinema |
| Description | |
| Description | Best Male Playback Singer for feature film for a year |
| Medal | Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) |
| Statistics | |
| Instituted | 1967 |
| First awarded | 1967 |
| Last awarded | 2015 |
| Total awarded | 51 |
| Cash award | ₹50,000 (US$740) |
| Previous name(s) | Best Playback Singer of the Year (1967) |
| First awardee(s) | Mahendra Kapoor |
| Recent awardee(s) | Mahesh Kale |
The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Male Playback singer. The award was first granted to Mahendra Kapoor in the year 1967. The singer with the most awards in this category is K. J. Yesudas with seven wins for three different languages (Malayalam, Telugu & Hindi), followed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam who won six times for 4 different languages; Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. Shankar Mahadevan and Udit Narayan follow next winning three awards each. The singers Manna Dey, Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, M. G. Sreekumar, Hariharan have bagged this award twice.
Winners
| List of award recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), song(s), film(s), language(s) and citation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Image | Recipient(s) | Song(s) | Film(s) | Language(s) | Citation | Refs. |
| 1967 (15th) |
– | Mahendra Kapoor | "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" | Upkar | Hindi | – | [1] |
| 1968 (16th) |
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Manna Dey | "Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baaje Paayaliya" | Mere Huzoor | Hindi | – | [2] |
| 1969 (17th) |
– | Sachin Dev Burman | "Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana" | Aradhana | Hindi | – | [3] |
| 1970 (18th) |
|
Manna Dey | – | • Mera Naam Joker • Nishi Padma |
• Hindi • Bengali |
– | [4] |
| 1971 (19th) |
– | Hemant Kumar | "Singhapristhe Bhar Kariye" "Peeriti Boliya Ekti Kamal" |
Nimantran | Bengali | – | [5] |
| 1972 (20th) |
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K. J. Yesudas | "Manushyan Mathangale" | Achanum Bappayum | Malayalam | – | [6] |
| 1973 (21st) |
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K. J. Yesudas | "Padmatheerthame Unaru" | Gayathri | Malayalam | – | [7] |
| 1974 (22nd) |
– | Mukesh | "Kahi Baar Yoon Bhi Dekha Hai" | Rajnigandha | Hindi | – | [8] |
| 1975 (23rd) |
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M. Balamuralikrishna | – | Hamsageethe | Kannada | – | [9] |
| 1976 (24th) |
|
K. J. Yesudas | "Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara" | Chitchor | Hindi | – | [10] |
| 1977 (25th) |
– | Mohammed Rafi | – | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Hindi |
For a golden voice, with resonant timbre and charm, highly cultivated to convey the nuances of melodies based on classical and light classical ragas with as much ease and felicity as tunes set to the lilt of light music; for the sheer brilliance of form and content in his powerful interpretations; for a distinctive personal style. |
[11] |
| 1978 (26th) |
– | Shimoga Subbanna | "Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta" | Kaadu Kudure | Kannada |
For rendering the theme song "Kaadu Kudure" in a style which is atonce vigorous and lyrical. |
[12] |
| 1979 (27th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Omkaranadhanu" | Sankarabharanam | Telugu | – | [13] |
| 1980 (28th) |
– | Anup Ghoshal | Hirak Rajar Deshe | Bengali |
For a wonderful range of voice and the sense of rhythm imparted to the songs rendered, by him. |
[14] | |
| 1981 (29th) |
|
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | – | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Hindi |
For great feeling and sense of rhythm which he brings to his vocal rendering. |
[15] |
| 1982 (30th) |
|
K. J. Yesudas | "Aakasha Desana" | Meghasandesam | Telugu |
For his rich contribution to the musical element of the film. |
[16] |
| 1983 (31st) |
|
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | – | Saagara Sangamam | Telugu |
For his resonant and technically rich rendering of musical forms to enhance dramatic impact. |
[17] |
| 1984 (32nd) |
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Bhimsen Joshi | – | Ankahee | Hindi | – | [18] |
| 1985 (33rd) |
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Jayachandran | "Sivasankara Sharva" | Sree Narayana Guru | Malayalam |
For his superb rendering of devotional songs keeping in tune with the subject matter of the film. |
[19] |
| 1986 (34th) |
– | Hemant Kumar | – | Lalan Fakir | Bengali |
For his superb rendering of the traditional songs in his deep and vibrant voice. |
[20] |
| 1987 (35th) |
|
K. J. Yesudas | "Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam" | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Malayalam |
For the vivacity and mellifluous rendering of the theme song, giving full and meaningful expression to the lyric. |
[21] |
| 1988 (36th) |
|
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | – | Rudraveena | Telugu |
For bringing playback singing a rare depth of emotion adorned by his command of classical idiom. |
[22] |
| 1989 (37th) |
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Ajoy Chakrabarty | – | Chhandaneer | Bengali |
For bringing the rare depth of emotion, adomed by his command on the classical idiom. |
[23] |
| 1990 (38th) |
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M. G. Sreekumar | "Naadharoopini Sankari Pahimam" | His Highness Abdullah | Malayalam |
For an excellent rendering of a classical-based tune encompassing all ranges accurately. |
[24] |
| 1991 (39th) |
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K. J. Yesudas | "Ramakadha Ganalayam" | Bharatham | Malayalam |
For the mellifluous and masterful rendering of songs in the classical style. |
[25] |
| 1992 (40th) |
– | Rajkumar | "Naadamaya Ee Lokavellaa" | Jeevana Chaitra | Kannada |
For his extraordinary rendering of a raga celebrating the all pervasive power of music. |
[26] |
| 1993 (41st) |
|
K. J. Yesudas | All songs | Sopanam | Malayalam |
For his superb capacity to render a variety of moods by means of a rich and melodious voice, which is capable of delineating both the range and depth of human emotions. |
[27] |
| 1994 (42nd) |
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P. Unni Krishnan | • "Ennavale" • "Uyirum Neeye" |
• Kadhalan • Pavithra |
Tamil |
For his range and masterly rendition of the songs of two Tamil films, demonstrating a rare professionalism and command over technique. |
[28] |
| 1995 (43rd) |
|
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Umandu Ghumandu Ghana Garaje Badara" | Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai | Kannada |
For his soulful rendering of the classical song. |
[29] |
| 1996 (44th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Thanga Thamarai" | Minsara Kanavu | Tamil |
For his brilliant rendering of the song. |
[30] |
| 1997 (45th) |
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Hariharan | "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai" | Border | Hindi |
For his melodious rendering of the heartwarming song. |
[31] |
| 1998 (46th) |
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Sanjeev Abhyankar | "Suno Re Bhaila" | Godmother | Hindi |
For the song in which he successfully blends folk, bhajan and popular music to communicate the lyrics effectively. |
[32] |
| 1999 (47th) |
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M. G. Sreekumar | "Chanthu Pottum" | Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Malayalam |
For a heartwarming rendition of the song. |
[33] |
| 2000 (48th) |
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Shankar Mahadevan | "Yenna Solla Pogirai" | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil |
For the soulful rendering of the song. |
[34] |
| 2001 (49th) |
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Udit Narayan | • "Mitwa" • "Jaane Kyon" |
• Lagaan • Dil Chahta Hai |
Hindi |
For the song "Mitwa" in Hindi film "Lagaan" and "Jaane Kyon Log Pyaar Karte Hain" in Hindi film "Dil Chahta Hai". |
[35] |
| 2002 (50th) |
|
Udit Narayan | "Chhote Chhote Sapne" | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Hindi |
For his melodious rendering of the title song. |
[36] |
| 2003 (51st) |
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Sonu Nigam | "Kal Ho Naa Ho" | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Hindi |
For his memorable rendition of the title song that captures the spirit of the film. |
[37] |
| 2004 (52nd) |
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Udit Narayan | "Yeh Taara Woh Taara" | Swades | Hindi |
For the song to honour his soulful rendition of this beautiful Rahman melody with imaging modulation. |
[38] |
| 2005 (53rd) |
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Naresh Iyer | "Roobaroo" | Rang De Basanti | Hindi |
For his melodious rendering of a lilting song that adds exuberance to the film. |
[39] |
| 2006 (54th) |
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Gurdas Maan | "Couplets of Heer" | Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris | Punjabi |
For building the entire narrative through his singing of Heer. |
[40] |
| 2007 (55th) |
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Shankar Mahadevan | "Maa"[41] | Taare Zameen Par | Hindi |
For the plaintive rendition of a soulful song which is a musical expression of a theme which touches the heart. |
[42] |
| 2008 (56th) |
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Hariharan | "Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla Asa" | Jogwa | Marathi |
For his soulful rendition reflecting the agony of unfulfilled emotions. |
[43] |
| 2009 (57th) |
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Rupam Islam | "Ei To Ami"[44] | Mahanagar@Kolkata | Bengali |
For the deeply felt emotional resonance and a haunting lilt that evokes the thematic ambience of the film. |
[45] |
| 2010 (58th) |
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Suresh Wadkar | "Hey Bhaskara Kshitijavari Ya" | Mee Sindhutai Sapkal | Marathi |
For rendering soulful lyrics in a resonant voice soaked in emotion with a purity of musical expression and spiritual empathy. |
[46] |
| 2011 (59th) |
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Anand Bhate | – | Balgandharva | Marathi |
For taking up the challenge of recreating the ethos of a doyen like Bal Gandharva who strode the musical stage like a giant. He recreates the magic of the sonorous voice of Bal Gandharva in a flawless and distinguished manner thus helping preserve a tradition. The original voice of the actor and his voice blend seamlessly. |
[47] |
| 2012 (60th) |
|
Shankar Mahadevan | "Bolo Na" | Chittagong | Hindi |
Powerful and expressive rendering of what sounds like a timeless melody. |
[48] |
| 2013 (61st) |
– | Rupankar Bagchi | "E Tumi Kemon Tumi" | Jaatishwar | Bengali |
A soulful voice with a rich resonance that enhances the theme of the film. |
[49] |
| 2014 (62nd) |
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Sukhwinder Singh | "Bismil" | Haider | Hindi |
For a powerful rendition which effectively reflects the agony and anger of the protagonist. |
[50] |
| 2015 (63rd) |
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Mahesh Kale | "Aruni Kirani" | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Marathi |
A consummate performance in the best of Hindustani musical traditions. |
[51] |
See also
References
- ↑ "15th National Film Awards" (PDF). International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ↑ "16th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ↑ "17th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "18th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "Hemant Kumar@indianautographs". Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ↑ "20th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "21st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ↑ "22nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ↑ "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "The raga of friendship". The Hindu. 10 April 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ↑ "25th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "26th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "[email protected]". Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ↑ "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ↑ "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "39th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ↑ "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ↑ "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ "42nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. pp. 6–7. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ Percepts Kanchivaram bags highest honour at the 55th National Awards. New Delhi.
- ↑ "55th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. pp. 14–15. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- ↑ "57th National Film Awards (Video)".
- ↑ "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ↑ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ↑ "61st National Film Awards Announced" (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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