National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
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National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | |
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Type | National |
Category | Indian Cinema |
Description | Best Male Playback Singer for feature film for a year |
Instituted | 1967 |
First awarded | 1967 |
Last awarded | 2013 |
Total awarded | 48 |
Awarded by | Directorate of Film Festivals |
Cash award | ₹50,000 (US$740) |
Medal | Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) |
Previous name(s) | Best Playback Singer of the Year (1967) |
First awardee(s) | Mahendra Kapoor |
Recent awardee(s) | Sukhwinder Singh |
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.
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Winners
List of award recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), song(s), film(s), language(s) and citation | ||||||
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Year | Image | Recipient(s) | Song(s) | Film(s) | Language(s) | Citation |
1967 (15th) |
Mahendra Kapoor[1] | "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" | Upkar | Hindi | – | |
1968 (16th) |
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Manna Dey[2] | "Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baaje Paayaliya" | Mere Huzoor | Hindi | – |
1969 (17th) |
– | Sachin Dev Burman[3] | "Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana" | Aradhana | Hindi | – |
1970 (18th) |
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Manna Dey[4] | – | • Mera Naam Joker • Nishi Padma |
• Hindi • Bengali |
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1971 (19th) |
– | Hemant Kumar[5] | "Singhapristhe Bhar Kariye" "Peeriti Boliya Ekti Kamal" |
Nimantran | Bengali | – |
1972 (20th) |
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K. J. Yesudas[6] | "Manushyan Mathangale" | Achanum Bappayum | Malayalam | – |
1973 (21st) |
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K. J. Yesudas[7] | "Padmatheerthame Unaru" | Gayathri | Malayalam | – |
1974 (22nd) |
Mukesh[8] | "Kahi Baar Yoon Bhi Dekha Hai" | Rajnigandha | Hindi | – | |
1975 (23rd) |
M. Balamuralikrishna[9] | – | Hamsageethe | Kannada | – | |
1976 (24th) |
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K. J. Yesudas[10] | "Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara" | Chitchor | Hindi | – |
1977 (25th) |
Mohammed Rafi[11] | – | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
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.
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1978 (26th) |
– | Shimoga Subbanna[12] | "Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta" | Kaadu Kudure | Kannada | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For rendering the theme song "Kaadu Kudure" in a style which is atonce vigorous and lyrical.
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1979 (27th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[13] | "Omkaranadhanu" | Sankarabharanam | Telugu | – |
1980 (28th) |
– | Anup Ghoshal[14] | – | Hirak Rajar Deshe | Bengali | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For a wonderful range of voice and the sense of rhythm imparted to the songs rendered, by him.
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1981 (29th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[15] | – | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For great feeling and sense of rhythm which he brings to his vocal rendering.
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1982 (30th) |
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K. J. Yesudas[16] | "Aakasha Desana" | Meghasandesam | Telugu | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his rich contribution to the musical element of the film.
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1983 (31st) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[17] | – | Saagara Sangamam | Telugu | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his resonant and technically rich rendering of musical forms to enhance dramatic impact.
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1984 (32nd) |
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Bhimsen Joshi[18] | – | Ankahee | Hindi | – |
1985 (33rd) |
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Jayachandran[19] | "Sivasankara Sharva" | Sree Narayana Guru | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his superb rendering of devotional songs keeping in tune with the subject matter of the film.
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1986 (34th) |
– | Hemant Kumar[20] | – | Lalan Fakir | Bengali | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his superb rendering of the traditional songs in his deep and vibrant voice.
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1987 (35th) |
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K. J. Yesudas[21] | "Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam" | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the vivacity and mellifluous rendering of the theme song, giving full and meaningful expression to the lyric.
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1988 (36th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[22] | – | Rudraveena | Telugu | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For bringing playback singing a rare depth of emotion adorned by his command of classical idiom.
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1989 (37th) |
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Ajoy Chakrabarty[23] | – | Chhandaneer | Bengali | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For bringing the rare depth of emotion, adomed by his command on the classical idiom.
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1990 (38th) |
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M. G. Sreekumar[24] | "Naadharoopini Sankari Pahimam" | His Highness Abdullah | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For an excellent rendering of a classical-based tune encompassing all ranges accurately.
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1991 (39th) |
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K. J. Yesudas[25] | "Ramakadha Ganalayam" | Bharatham | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the mellifluous and masterful rendering of songs in the classical style.
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1992 (40th) |
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Rajkumar[26] | "Naadamaya Ee Lokavellaa" | Jeevana Chaitra | Kannada | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his extraordinary rendering of a raga celebrating the all pervasive power of music.
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1993 (41st) |
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K. J. Yesudas[27] | All songs | Sopanam | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
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.
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1994 (42nd) |
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P. Unni Krishnan[28] | • "Ennavale" • "Uyirum Neeye" |
• Kadhalan • Pavithra |
Tamil | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his range and masterly rendition of the songs of two Tamil films, demonstrating a rare professionalism and command over technique.
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1995 (43rd) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[29] | "Umandu Ghumandu Ghana Garaje Badara" | Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai | Kannada | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his soulful rendering of the classical song.
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1996 (44th) |
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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[30] | "Thanga Thamarai" | Minsara Kanavu | Tamil | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his brilliant rendering of the song.
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1997 (45th) |
Hariharan[31] | "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai" | Border | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his melodious rendering of the heartwarming song.
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1998 (46th) |
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Sanjeev Abhyankar[32] | "Suno Re Bhaila" | Godmother | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the song in which he successfully blends folk, bhajan and popular music to communicate the lyrics effectively.
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1999 (47th) |
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M. G. Sreekumar[33] | "Chanthu Pottum" | Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Malayalam | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For a heartwarming rendition of the song.
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2000 (48th) |
Shankar Mahadevan[34] | "Yenna Solla Pogirai" | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the soulful rendering of the song.
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2001 (49th) |
100px | Udit Narayan[35] | • "Mitwa" • "Jaane Kyon" |
• Lagaan • Dil Chahta Hai |
Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the song "Mitwa" in Hindi film "Lagaan" and "Jaane Kyon Log Pyaar Karte Hain" in Hindi film "Dil Chahta Hai".
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2002 (50th) |
100px | Udit Narayan[36] | "Chhote Chhote Sapne" | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his melodious rendering of the title song.
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2003 (51st) |
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Sonu Nigam[37] | "Kal Ho Naa Ho" | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his memorable rendition of the title song that captures the spirit of the film.
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2004 (52nd) |
100px | Udit Narayan[38] | "Yeh Taara Woh Taara" | Swades | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the song to honour his soulful rendition of this beautiful Rahman melody with imaging modulation.
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2005 (53rd) |
100px | Naresh Iyer[39] | "Roobaroo" | Rang De Basanti | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his melodious rendering of a lilting song that adds exuberance to the film.
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2006 (54th) |
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Gurdas Maan[40] | "Couplets of Heer" | Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris | Punjabi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For building the entire narrative through his singing of Heer.
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2007 (55th) |
Shankar Mahadevan[41] | "Maa"[42] | Taare Zameen Par | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the plaintive rendition of a soulful song which is a musical expression of a theme which touches the heart.
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2008 (56th) |
Hariharan[43] | "Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla Asa" | Jogwa | Marathi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For his soulful rendition reflecting the agony of unfulfilled emotions.
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2009 (57th) |
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Rupam Islam[44] | "Ei To Ami"[45] | Mahanagar@Kolkata | Bengali | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the deeply felt emotional resonance and a haunting lilt that evokes the thematic ambience of the film.
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2010 (58th) |
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Suresh Wadkar[46] | "Hey Bhaskara Kshitijavari Ya" | Mee Sindhutai Sapkal | Marathi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For rendering soulful lyrics in a resonant voice soaked in emotion with a purity of musical expression and spiritual empathy.
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2011 (59th) |
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Anand Bhate[47] | – | Balgandharva | Marathi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
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.
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2012 (60th) |
Shankar Mahadevan[48] | "Bolo Na" | Chittagong | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Powerful and expressive rendering of what sounds like a timeless melody.
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2013 (61st) |
Rupankar Bagchi[49] | "E Tumi Kemon Tumi" | Jaatishwar | Bengali | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
A soulful voice with a rich resonance that enhances the theme of the film.
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2014 (62nd) |
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Sukhwinder Singh[50] | "Bismil" | Haider | Hindi | <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For a powerful rendition which effectively reflects the agony and anger of the protagonist.
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See also
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