Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer

The Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award is given by Indian film magazine Filmfare as a piece of its yearly Filmfare Awards for Hindi movies, to perceive a male playback artist who has conveyed a remarkable execution in a film tune.

Filmfare Awards initiated in the year 1954 intially with 5 Awards. These awards are given by an Indian Film Magazine with the same name. However, the category of Best Playback Singer was introduced in the year 1959. Singers delivering exceptional performance in a film song are considered for the Best Playback Singer award.

Filmfare Awards though initiated in the year 1954 yet the category of Best Playback Singer was introduced in the year 1959. Both Male and Female singers competed for this single category till 1967 when separate categories, namely Best Playback Singer Male and Best Playback Singer Female, brought into the picture.

Content:

1. Winners – Best Male Playback Singer
2. Abhijeet – Nominations and Wins
3. Amit Kumar – Nominations and Wins
4. Hariharan – Nominations and Wins
5. K K – Nominations and Wins
6. K. J. Yesudas – Nominations and Wins
7. Lucky Ali – Nominations and Wins
8. Kishore Kumar – Nominations and Wins
9. Kumar-Sanu – Nominations and Wins
10. Mahendra Kapoor – Nominations and Wins
11. Manna Dey – Nominations and Wins
12. Mohammed Aziz – Nominations and Wins
13. Mohammed Rafi – Nominations and Wins
14. Mukesh – Nominations and Wins
15. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – Nominations and Wins
16. Shabbir Kumar – Nominations and Wins
17. Shaan – Nominations and Wins
18. Sonu Nigam – Nominations and Wins
19. Sukhwinder Singh – Nominations and Wins
20. Suresh Wadkar – Nominations and Wins
21. Udit Narayan – Nominations and Wins
22. Vinod Rathod – Nominations and Wins

Winners – Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer

Filmfare Award	Nominees/ Winner	Song	Film
7th (1960)	Mukesh	Sab Kuchh Seekha Hum Ne	Anari
8th (1961)	Mohammed Rafi	Chaudhavin Ka Chaand	Chaudhvin Ka Chaand
9th (1962)	Mohammed Rafi	Teri Pyaari Pyaari Soorat Ko	Sasural
10th (1963)	Lata Mangeshkar	Kahin Deep Jale Kahini Dil	Bees Saal Baad
11th (1964)	Mahendra Kapoor	Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se	Gumrah
12th (1965)	Mohammed Rafi	Chaahunga Main Tujhe	Dosti
13th (1966)	Lata Mangeshkar	Tumhi Mere Mandir	Khandan
14th (1967)	Mohammed Rafi	Bahaaron Phool Barsaao	Suraj
15th (1968)	Mahendra Kapoor	Neele Gagan Ke Tale	Hamraaz
16th (1969)	Mohammed Rafi	Dil Ke Jharokhe Me Tujh Ko Bitha Kar	Brahmachari
17th (1970)	Kishore Kumar	Roop Tera Mastana	Aradhana
18th 1971)	Mukesh	Sab Se Bada Naadan	Pehchan
19th (1972)	Manna Dey	Ae Bhai Zara Dekh	Mera Naam Joker
20th (1973)	Mukesh	Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki	Be-Imaan
21st (1974)	Narendra Chanchal	Beshak Mandir Masjit Todo	Bobby
22nd (1975)	Mahendra Kapoor	Aur Nahin Bas Aur Nahin	Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
23rd (1976)	Kishore Kumar	Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera	Amanush
24th (1977)	Mukesh	Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me	Kabhi Kabhie
25th (1978)	Mohammed Rafi	Kya Hua Tera Waada	Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
26th (1979)	Kishore Kumar	Khaike Paan Banaras Waala	Don
27th (1980)	K J Yesudas	Dil Ke Tukde	Dada
28th (1981)	Kishore Kumar	Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi	Thodisi Bewafaii
29th (1982)	Amit Kumar	Yaad Aa Rahi Hai	Love Story
30th (1983)	Kishore Kumar	Pag Ghungru Baandh	Namak Halaal
31st (1984)	Kishore Kumar	Agar Tum Na Hote	Agar Tum Na Hote
32nd (1985)	Kishore Kumar	Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain	Sharaabi
33rd (1986)	Kishore Kumar	Saagar Kinaare	Saagar
34th (1989)	Udit Narayan	Papa Kehte Hain	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
35th (1990)	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Dil Deewana Bin Sajna Ke	Maine Pyar Kiya
36th (1991)	Kumar Sanu	Ab Tere Bina	Aashiqui
37th (1992)	Kumar Sanu	Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai	Saajan
38th (1993)	Kumar Sanu	Sochenge Tumhe Pyar	Deewana
39th (1994)	Kumar Sanu	Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen	Baazigar
40th (1995)	Kumar Sanu	Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To	1942: A Love Story
41st (1996)	Udit Narayan	Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
42nd (1997)	Udit Narayan	Pardesi Pardesi	Raja Hindustani
43rd (1998)	Abhijeet	Main Koyi Aisa Geet Gaoon	Yes Boss
44th (1999)	Sukhwinder Singh	Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan	Dil Se
45th (2000)	Udit Narayan	Chaand Chhupa Baadal Me	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
46th (2001)	Lucky Ali	Na Tum Jaano Na Hum	Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
47th (2002)	Udit Narayan	Mitwa	Lagaan
48th (2003)	Sonu Nigam	Saathiya	Saathiya
49th (2004)	Sonu Nigam	Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai (Title Song)	Kal Ho Naa Ho
50th (2005)	Kunal Ganjewala	Bheege Honth Tere	Murder
51st (2006)	Himesh Reshammiya	Aahiq Banaaya Aap Ne	Aahiq Banaya Aapne
52nd (2007)	Shaan & Kailash Kher	Chaand Sifarish	Fanaa
53rd (2008)	Shaan	Jab Se Tere Naina	Saawariya
54th (2009)	Sukhwinder Singh	Haule Haule	Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
55th (2010)	Mohit Chauhan	Masakali	Delhi-6
56th (2011)	Rahat Fataeh Ali Khan	Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee	Ishqiya
57th (2012)	Mohit Chauhan	Jo Bhi Main	Rokstar
58th (2013)	Ayushmann Khurrana	Paani Da Rang	Vicky Donor
59th (2014)	Arijit Singh	Tum Hi Ho	Aashiqui 2
60th (2015)	Ankit Tiwari	Teri Galliyaan	Ek Villain
61st (2016)	Arijit Singh	Sooraj Dooba Hai	Roy
62nd (2017)	Arijit Singh	Ae Dil Hai Mushkil	Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
63rd (2018)	Arijit Singh	Roke Na Ruke Naina	Badrinath Ki Dulhania
64th (2019)	Arijit Singh	Ae Watan	Raazi
65th (2020)	Arijit Singh	Kalang	Kalant
66th (2021)	Raghav Chaitanya	Ek Tukda Dhoop	Thappad

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (1960s)

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film
7th 1960	+Mukesh Talat Mahmood Lata Mangeshkar	Sab Kuchh Seekha Humne Jalte Hai Jiske Liye Bhaiyaa Mere	Anari Sujata Chhoti Bahen
8th 1961	+Mohammed Rafi Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar	Chaudhvin Ka Chaand* Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai	Chaudhvin Ka Chaand Mughal-E-Azam Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
9th 1962	+Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi Mukesh	“Teri Pyari Pyari Soort Ko“ “Husn Wale Tera“ “Jis Desh Me Ganga Behti Hai“	Sasural Gharana Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
10th 1963	+Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar Mohammed Rafi	“Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil“ “Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha“ “Aye Gulbadan“	Gumrah Anpadh Professor
11th 1964	+Mahendra Kapoor Lata Mangeshkar Mohammed Rafi	“Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se“ “Jo Vaada Kiya Wo” “Mere Mehboob Tujhe”	Gumrah Taj Mahal Mere Mehboob
12th 1965	+Mohammed Rafi Mukesh Lata Mangeshkar	“Chahunga Main Tujhe“ “Dost Dost Na Raha“ “Jyot Se Jyot”	Dosti Sangam Sant Gyaneshwar
13th 1966	+Lata Mangeshkar Mohammed Rafi Lata Mangeshkar	“Tumhi Mere Mandir“ “Chhoo Lene Do” “Ek Tu Na Mila”	Khandan Kaajal Himalay Ki God Mein
14th 1967	+Mohammed Rafi Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar	“Baharon Phool Barsao“ “Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad” “Kaanto Se Kheech Ke Ye”	Suraj Do Badan Guide
15th 1968	+Mahendra Kapoor Mahendra Kapoor Mukesh	“Neele Gagan Ke Tale“ “Mere Desh Ki Dharti” “Sawan Ka Mahina”	Hamraaz Upkar Milan
16th 1969	+Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi	“Dil Ke Jharokhe Me“ “Babul Ki Duayen“ “Main Gaoon Tum So Jao”	Brahmachari Neel Kamal Brahmachari

Male Playback Singer Highlights (60s)

• * Mohammed Rafi won the Best Playback Singer in 8th Filmfare Awards 1961. Other two nominations were captured by Lata Mangeshkar, a Female competitor.
• Lata Mangeshkar (Female) won the Best Playback Singer in 10th Filmfare Awards 1963 for the song “Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil” from Bees Saal Baad. Other two nominations were Mohammed Rafi for “Ae Gulbadan” from Professor and Lata Mangeshar herself for the song “Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha” from Anpadh.
• Lata Mangeshkar (Female) won the Best Playback Singer in 13th Filmfare Awards 1966. Other two nominations were Mohammed Rafi for “Chhoo Lene Do” and Lata Mangeshar herself for “Ek Tu Na Mila” from Himalay Ki God Mein.
• Mohammed Rafi won the Best Playback Singer in 14th Filmfare Awards 1967. Other two nominations were captured by Lata Mangeshkar, a Female competitor, for “Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad” from Do Badan and “Kanton Se Kheench Ke Ye Aanchal” from Guide.
• Mohammed Rafi nominated for 22 times for the award and won 5 times in the year year 1961, 1962, 1965, 1967 and 1969 during 60’s.
• Mohammed Rafi captured all three nomination, in a Single Category, in the 16th Filmfare Awards held in 1969. This happened first time in the history of Filmfare Awards.

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 1970s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
17th 1970	+Kishore Kumar Mohammed Rafi Manna Dey	“Roop Tera Mastana“ “Aane Se Us Ke” “Kaal Ka Pahiya”	Aradhana Jeene Ki Raah Chanda Aur Bijli
18th 1971	+Mukesh Mukesh Mohammed Rafi	“Sabse Bada Nadan“ “Bas Yahi Apradh” “Khilona Jaan Kar”	Pehchan Pehchan Khilona
19th 1972	+Manna Day Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar	“Ae Bhai Zara Dekh“ “Zindagi Ek Safar” “Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai”	Mera Naam Joker Andaz Kati Patang
20th 1973	+Mukesh Mukesh Kishore Kumar	“Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki“ “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma” “Chingari Koi Bhadke”	Beimaan Shor Amar Prem
21st 1974	+Narendra Chanchal Shailendra Singh Manna Dey Kishore Kumar Mohammed Rafi	“Beshak Mandir Masjid“ “Main Shayar To Nahin” “Yaari Hai Imaan Mera” “Mere Dil Me Aaj“ “Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyari”	Bobby Bobby Zanjeer Daag Naina
22nd 1975	+Mahendra Kapoor Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Mohammed Rafi Mukesh	“Aur Nahi Bas Aur Nahi” “Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai” “Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz” “Achha Hi Hua Dil” “Main Na Bhuloonga”	Roti Kapda Aur Makaan Dost Kora Kagaz Maa Bahen Aur Biwi Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
23rd 1976	+Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar R. D. Burman Manna Dey	“Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera” “O Majhi Re” “Main Pyasa Tum Sawan” “Mehbooba Mehbooba” “Kya Mar Sakegi”	Amanush Khushboo Faraar Sholey Sanyasi
24th 1977	+Mukesh** Mukesh** Mukesh** Mahendra Kapoor K. J. Yesudas Kishore Kumar	“Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me” “Ik Din Bik Jayega” “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar” “Fakira Chal Chala Chala” “Gori Tera Gaon“ “Mere Naina Sawan Bhado”	Kabhi Kabhie Dharam Karam Kabhi Kabhie Fakira Chitchor Mehbooba
25th 1978	+Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi Kishore Kumar Mukesh** K. J. Yesudas	“Kya Hua Tera Wada” “Parda Hai Parda“ “Aap Ke Anurodh Pe” “Suhaani Chandni Raaten” “Ka Karooon Sajni”	Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Amar Akbar Anthony Anurodh Mukti Swami
26th 1979	+Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Mohammed Rafi Mukesh**	“Khaike Paan Banaraswala“ “Hum Bewafa“ “O Saathi Re” “Aadmi Musafir Hai” “Chanchal Sheetal”	Don Muqaddar Ka Sikandar Shalimar Apnapan Satyam Shivam Sundaram

Male Playback Singer Highlights (70s)

• * Mohammed Rafi won the Best Playback Singer in 8th Filmfare Awards 1961. Other two nominations were captured by Lata Mangeshkar, a Female competitor.
• Lata Mangeshkar (Female) won the Best Playback Singer in 10th Filmfare Awards 1963 for the song “Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil” from Bees Saal Baad. Other two nominations were Mohammed Rafi for “Ae Gulbadan” from Professor and Lata Mangeshar herself for the song “Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha” from Anpadh.
• Lata Mangeshkar (Female) won the Best Playback Singer in 13th Filmfare Awards 1966. Other two nominations were Mohammed Rafi for “Chhoo Lene Do” and Lata Mangeshar herself for “Ek Tu Na Mila” from Himalay Ki God Mein.
• Mohammed Rafi won the Best Playback Singer in 14th Filmfare Awards 1967. Other two nominations were captured by Lata Mangeshkar, a Female competitor, for “Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad” from Do Badan and “Kanton Se Kheench Ke Ye Aanchal” from Guide.
• Mohammed Rafi won the Award for 5 times in the year year 1961, 1962, 1965, 1967 and 1969 during 60’s.
• Mohammed Rafi captured all three monimation for the year 16th Filmfare Awards held in 1969.

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 1980s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
27th 1980	+K. J. Yesudas Mohammed Rafi Nitin Mukesh Kishore Kumar	“Dil Ke Tukde“ “Chalo Re Doli Uthao“ “Aaja Re-Noori” “Ek Rasta Hai Zindagi”	Dada Jaani Dushman Noori Kaala Patthar
28th 1981	+Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Mohammed Rafi** Mohammed Rafi** Mohammed Rafi**	“Hazar Raahen Mud Ke” “Om Shanti Om” “Dard-E-Dil” “Mere Dost Kissa Ye” “Main Puchha Chand Se”	Thodisi Bewafaii Karz Karz Dostana Abdullah
29th 1982	+Amit Kumar Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Jagjit Singh S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	“Yaad Aa Rahi Hai” “Hamen Tum Se Pyar” “Chhoo Kar Mere Man Ko” “Hothon Se Chhoo Lo Tum” “Tere Mere Beech Me“	Love Story Kudrat Yaarana Prem Geet Ek Duuje Ke Liye
30th 1983	+Kishore Kumar Amit Kumar Suresh Wadkar Suresh Wadkar	“Pag Ghungru Baandh” “Ye Zameen Ga Rhi Hai” “Meri Kismat Me Tu Nahi“ “Main Hoon Prem Rogi“	Namal Halaal Teri Kasam Prem Rog Prem Rog
1984 31st	+Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Shabbir Kumar Shabbir Kumar Shabbir Kumar	“Agar Tum Na Hote” “Shayad Meri Shadi“ “Jab Hum Jawaan Honge” “Parvaton Se Aaj Main” “Yaad Teri Aayegi”	Agar Tum Na Hote Souten Betaab Betaab Ek Jaan Hai Hum
1985 32nd	+Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar	“Manzilen Apni Jagah Hai“ “De De Pyar De“ “Imtihan Ho Gayi“ “Log Kehte Hai“	Sharaabi Sharaabi Sharaabi Sharaabi
1986 33rd	+Kishore Kumar Shabbir Kumar Suresh Wadkar	“Saagar Kinaare” “Tumse Milkar Na Jaane Kyu” “Main Hi Main Hoon”	Saagar Pyar Jhukta Nahi Ram Teri Gaga Maili
1989 34th	+Udit Narayan Amit Kumar Mohammed Aziz	“Papa Kehte Hain” “Ek Do Teen“ “Dil Tera Kisne Toda”	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Tezaab Dayavan

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 1990s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
1990 35th	+S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Amit Kumar Mohammed Aziz Suresh Wadkar	“Dil Deewana Bin Sajna Ke” “Tirchhi Topi Waale” “My Name Is Lakhan” “Lagi Aaj Sawan Ki“	Maine Pyar Kiya Tridev Ram Lakhan Chandni
1991 36th	+Kumar Sanu Amit Kumar Suresh Wadkar	“Ab Tere Bin” “Kaisa Lagta Hai” “O Priya Priya”	Aashiqui Baaghi Dil
1992 37th	+Kumar Sanu Pankaj Udhas S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sudesh Bhosle	“Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal“ “Jeeyen To Jeeyen“ “Tumse Milne Ki Tamnna Hai“ “Jumma Chumma”	Saajan Saajan Saajan Hum
1993 38th	+Kumar Sanu Udit Narayan Vinod Rathod	“Sochenge Tumhe Pyar” “Pehla Nasha” “Aisi Deewanagi”	Deewana Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Deewana
1994 39th	+Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu Udit Narayan Udit Narayan Vinod Rathod	“Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhe” “Bazigar O Bazigar” “Jaadu Teri Nazar” “Phoolo Sa Chehra Tera” “Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main”	Baazigar Baazigar Darr Anari Kalnayak
1995 40th	+Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu Abhijeet S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Udit Narayan	“Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To” “Kuchh Na Kaho” “Ole Ole” “Hum Aapke Hain Kaun” “Tu Cheej Badi Hai Mast”	1942: A Love Story 1942: A Love Story Yeh Dillagi Hum Aapke Hain Koun Mohra
1996 41st	+Udit Narayan Hariharan Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu Udit Narayan	“Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna” “Dil Ne Dil Se” “Tujhe Dekha Do” “Tum Mile Dil Khile” “Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar”	DDLJ Haqeeqat DDLJ Criminal Akele Hum Akele Tum
1997 42nd	+Udit Narayan Abhijeet Hariharan & Suresh Wadkar Udit Narayan Udit Narayan	“Pardesi Pardesi” “Ye Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki” “Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale” “Ghar Se Nikalte Hi” “Ho Nahi Skata”	Raja Hindustani Fareb Maachis Papa Kehte Hain Diljale
1998 43rd	+Abhijieet Hariharan Kuar Sanu Sonu Nigam & Roop Kumar Rathod Udit Narayan	“Main Koi Aisa Geet” “I Love My India” “Do Dil Mile Rahe Hain” “Sandese Aate Hain” “Dil To Pagal Hai“	Yes Boss Pardes Pardes Border Dil To Pagal Hai
1999 44th	+Sukhwinder Singh Aamir Khan Kamaal Khan Kumar Sanu Udit Narayan	“Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan” “Aati Kya Khandala” “O O Jaane Jaana” “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai“ “Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai“	Dil Se Ghulam Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 2000s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
2000 45th	+Udita Narayan K. K. Kumar Sanu Sonu Nigam Sukhwinder Singh	“Chaand Chhupa” “Tadap Tadap Ke” “Aankhon Ki Gusthakiyaan” “Ishq Bina“ “Ramta Jogi“	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Taal Taal
2001 46th	+Lucky Ali Lucky Ali Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam Udit Narayan	“Na Tum Jaano Na Hum” “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” “Tu Hawa Hai” “Panchhi Nadiya Pawan” “Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai”	Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Fiza Refugee Dhadkan
2002 47th	+Udit Narayan Adnan Sami Shaan Sonu Nigam Udit Narayan	“Mitwa” “Mehbooba Mehbooba” “Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe“ “Suraj Hua Maddham” “Ud Jaa Kale Kawan”	Lagaan Ajnabee Dil Chahta Hai Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
2003 48th	+Sonu Nigam K.K. Kumar Sanu Lucky Ali Shaan	“Saathiya” “Bardaasht Nahin” “Sanam Mere Humraaz” “Aa Bhi Jaa” “Nikamma Kiya Is Dil Ne”	Saathiya Humraaz Humraaz Sur-The Melody of life Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
2004 49th	+Sonu Nigam Kumar Sanu Abhijeet Udit Narayan Udit Narayan	“Kal Ho Naa Ho” “Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo” “Suno Na” “Idhar Chala Main” “Tere Naam”	Kal Ho Naa Ho Andaaz Chalte Chalte Koi Mil Gaya Tere Naam
2005 50th	+Kunal Ganjawala Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam Udita Narayan Udit Narayan & Master Vignesh	“Bheegey Honth Tere“ “Do Pal” “Main Hoon Na” “Tumse Milke Dil Ka” “Main Yahan Hoon” “Ye Taara Woh Taara”	Murder Veer-Zaara Main Hoon Na Main Hoon Na Veer-Zaara Swades
2006 51st	+Himesh Reshammiya Atif Aslam Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam KK & Shaan	“Aashiq Banaya Aapne” “Woh Lamhe” “Dheere Jalna” “Piyu Bole” “Dus Bahane”	Aahiq Banaya Aapne Zeher Paheli Parineeta Dus
2007 52nd	+Shaan & Kailash Kher Atif Aslam Himesh Reshammiya Sonu Nigam Zubeen Garg K. K.	“Chaand Sifaarish” “Tere Bin” “Jhalak Dikhlaja” “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” “Ya Ali” “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai”	Fanaa Bas Ek Pal Aksar Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Gangster Gangster
2008 53rd	+Shaan A. R. Rehman K. K. Sonu Nigam Sukhwinder Singh	“Jab Se Tere Naina” “Tere Bina” “Aankhon Mein Teri” “Main Agar Kahoon” “Chak De India”	Saawariya Guru Om Shanti Om Om Shanti Om Chak De India
2009 54th	+Sukhwinder Singh Farhan K. K. K. K. Rashid Ali Sonu Nigam	“Haule Haule” “Socha Hai” “Khuda Jaane” “Zara Si Dil Me” “Kabhi Kabhi Aditi” “In Lamhon Ke Daaman Me”	Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Rock On Bachna Ae Haseeno Jannat Jaane Tu Ya Jaane na Jadhaa Akbar

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 2010s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
2010 55th	+Mohit Chauhan Atif Aslam Javed Ali & Kailash Kher Rahat Fataeh Ali Khan Sonu Nigam & Salim Merchant Sukhwinder Singh & Vishal Dadlani	“Masakali” “Tu Jaane Na” “Arziyan” “Aaj Din Chadheya” “Shukran Allah” “Dhan Te Nan”	Delhi-6 Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Delhi-6 Love Aaj Kal Kurbaan Kaminey
2011 56th	+Rahat Fataeh Ali Khan Adnan Sami & Shankar Mahadevan Mohit Chauhan Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Shafqat Amanat Ali	“Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee” “Noor-E-Khuda” “Pee Loon“ “Sajda” “Bin Tere”	Ishqiya My Name Is Khan Once Upon A time In Mumbaai My Name Is Khan I Hate Luv Storys
2012 57th	+Mohit Chauhan Akon & Vishal Dadai Mohit Chauhan Rahat Faeh Ali Khan Shafqat Amanat Ali	“Jo Bhi Main” “Chammak Challo” “Saadda Haq’ “Teri Meri” “Dildaara”	Rockstar Ra.One Rockstar Bodyguard Ra.One
2013 58th	+Ayushmann Khurrana Mohit Chauhan Nihil Paul George Rabbi Shergill Sonu Nigam	“Pani Da Rang” “Barfi” “Main Kya Karoon” “Challa” Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin	Vicky Donor Barfi Barfi Jab Tak Hai Jaan Ageepath
2014 59th	+Arjijit Singh Amit Trivedi Ankit Tiwari Benny Dayal Siddharth Mahadevan	“Tum Hi Ho” “Manja” “Sunn Raha Hai” “Badtameez Dil” “Zinda”	Aashiqui 2 Kai Po Che Aashiqui 2 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2015 60th	+Ankit Tiwari Shkhar Ravijani Benny Dayal Arijit Singh Arijit Singh	“Teri Galliyan” “Zehnaseeb” “Locha-E-Ulfat” “Mast Magan” “Suno Na Sangemarmar”	Ek Villain Hasee Toh Phasee 2 States 2 States Youngistaan
2016 61st	+Arijit Singh Ankit Tiwari Arijit Singh Atif Aslam Vishal Dadlani Papon	“Sooraj Dooba Hai” “Tu Hai Ke Nahi” “Gerua” “Jeena Jeena” “Gulaabo” “Moh Moha Ke Dhaage”	Roy Roy Dilwale Badlapur Shaandaar Dum Laga Ke Haisha
2017 62nd	+Arijit Singh Amit Mishra Arijit Singh Atif Aslam Rahat Fateh Ali Khan	“Ab Dil Hai Mushkil” “Bulleya” “Channa Mereya” “Tere Sang Yaara” “Jag Ghoomeya”	Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Rustom Sultan
2018 63rd	+Arijit Singh Akhil Sachdeva Arijit Singh Arko Pravo Mukherjee Ash Kiing Sachin Sanghvi	“Roke Na Ruke Naina” “Humsafar” “Zaalima” “Nazm Nazm” “Baarish” “Kho Diya”	Badrinath Ki Dulhania Badrinath Ki Dulhania Raees Bareilly Ki Barfi Half Girlfriend Bhoomi
2019 64th	+Arijit Singh Abhay Jodhpurkar Arijit Singh Arijit Singh Baadshah Shankar Mahadevan	“Ae Watan” “Mera Naam Tu” “Tera Yaar Hoon Main” “Binte Dil” “Tareefan” “Dilbaro’	Raazi Zero Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety Padmaavat Veere Di Wedding Raazi

Nominees and Winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer 2020s

Filmfare Awards	Nomnees & Winner	Song	Film Name
2020 65th	+Arijit Singh Arijit Singh Nakash Aziz B Praak Sachet Tandon	“Kalank” “Ve Maahi” “Slow Motion” “Teri Mitti” “Bekhayali”	Kalank Kesari Bharat Kesari Kabir Singh
2021 66th	+Raghav Chaitanya Ved Sharma Arijit Singh Arijit Singh Darshan Raval Ayushmann Khurrana	“Ek Tukda Dhoop” “Malang (Title Song)” “Ludo” “Love Aaj Kal” “Love Aaj Kal” “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan”	Thappad Malang Aabad Barbaad Shayad Meharma Mere Liye Tum Kafi Ho

Kishore Kumar – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 28 | Wins = 8

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
17th (1970)	Roop Tera Mastana	Aradhana	Win
19th (1972)	Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana	Andaz	Nomination
19th (1972)	Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai	Kati Patang	Nomination
20th (1973)	Chingaari Koi Bhadke	Amar Prem	Nomination
21st (1974)	Mere Dil Me Aaj Kya Hai	Daag	Nomination
22nd (1975)	Mera Jeewan Kora Kaagaz	Kora Kagaz	Nomination
22nd (1975)	Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai	Dost	Nomination
23rd (1976)	Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera Toda	Amanush	Wiin
23rd (1976)	O Maajhi Re	Khushboo	Nomination
23rd (1976)	Main Pyaasa Tum Saawan	Faraar	Nomination
24th (1977)	Mere Naina Saawan Bhadon	Mehbooba	Nomination
25th (1978)	Aap Ke Anurodh Pe Main	Anurodh	Nomination
26th (1979)	Khaike Pan Banaras Wala	Don	Win
26th (1979)	O Saathi Re	Muqaddar Ka Sikandar	Nomination
26th (1979)	Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay	Shalimar	Nomination
27th (1980)	Ik Raasta Hai Zindagi	Kaala Patthar	Nomination
28th (1981)	Hazar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi	Thodisi Bewafaii	Win
28th (1981)	Om Shanti Om	Karz	Nomination
29th (1982)	Hamen Tum Se Pyar Kitna	Kudrat	Nomination
29th (1982)	Chhoo Kar Mere Man Ko	Yaarana	Nomination
30th (1983)	Ke Pag Ghungroo Bandh Meera Naachi Thi	Namak Halaal	Win
31st (1984)	Agar Tum Na Hote	Agar Tum Na Hote	Win
31st (1984)	Shayad Meri Shadi Ka Khayal	Souten	Nomination
32nd (1985)	Manzilen Apni Jagah Hai	Sharaabi	Win
32nd (1985)	De De Pyar De	Sharaabi	Nomination
32nd (1985)	Imtihaan Ho Gayi	Sharaabi	Nomination
32nd (1985)	Log Kehte Hain	Sharaabi	Nomination
33rd (1986)	Saagar Kinaare	Saagar	Win

Mohammed Rafi – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 22 | Wins = 6

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
8th (1961)	Chaudhavin Ka Chaand Ho	Chaudhvin Ka Chand	Win
9th (1962)	Teri Pyari Pyari Soorat Ko	Sasural	Win
9th (1962)	Husn Waale Tera Jawab Nahin	Garana (1961)	Nomination
10th (1963)	Aye Gulbadan	Professor	Nomination
11th (1964)	Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat	Mere Mehboob	Nomination
12th (1965)	Chahunga Main Tujhe	Dosti	Win
13th (1966)	Chhoo Lene Do Naazuk Hothon Ko	Kaajal	Nomination
14th (1967)	Bahaaron Phool Barsaao	Suraj	Win
16th (1969)	Dil Ke Jharokhe Me	Brahmachari	Win
16th (1969)	Babul Ki Duwayen	Neel Kamal	Nomination
16th (1969)	Main Gaoon Tum So Jao	Brahmachari	Nomination
17th (1970)	Aane Se Us Ke	Jeene Ki Raah	Nomination
18th (1971)	Khilona Jaan Kar Tum To	Khilona	Nomination
21st (1974)	Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyaari Hai	Naina	Nomination
22nd (1975)	Achha Hi Hua	Maa Bahen Aur Biwi	Nomination
25th (1978)	Kya Hua Tera Waada	Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin	Win
25th (1978)	Parda Hai Parda	Amar Akbar Anthony	Nomination
26th (1979)	Aadmi Musafir Hai	Apnapan	Nomination
27th (1980)	Chalo Re Doli Uthaao	Jaani Dushman	Nomination
28th (1981)	Dard-E-Dil	Karz	Nomination
28th (1981)	Mere Dost Kissa Ye Kya Ho Gaya	Dostana	Nomination
28th (1981)	Maine Poochha Chaand Se	Abdullah	Nomination

Udit Narayan – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 20 | Wins = 5

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
34th (1989)	Papa Kehte Hain	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak	Win
38th (1993)	Pehla Nasha	Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar	Nomination
39th (1994)	Jaadu Teri Nazar	Darr	Nomination
39th (1994)	Phoolon Sa Chehra Tera	Anari	Nomination
40th (1995)	Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast	Mohra	Nomination
41st (1996)	Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge	Win
41st (1996)	Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar	Akele Hum Akele Tum	Nomination
42nd (1997)	Pardesi Pardesi	Raja Hindustani	Win
42nd (1997)	Ghar Se Nikalte Hi	Papa Kehte Hain	Nomination
42nd (1997)	Ho Nahi Sakta	Diljale	Nomination
43rd (1998)	Dil To Pagal Hai	Dil To Pagal Hai	Nomination
44th (1999)	Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai	Kuch Kuch Hota Hai	Nomination
45th (2000)	Chaand Chhupa Baadal Me	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam	Win
46th (2001)	Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai Dil Se	Dhadkan	Nomination
47th (2002)	Mitwa	Lagaan	Win
47th (2002)	Ud Jaa Kale Kawan	Gadar: Ek Prem Katha	Nomination
49th (2004)	Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala	Koi Mil Gaya	Nomination
49th (2004)	Tere Naam	Tere Naam	Nomination
50th (2005)	Main Yahaan Hoon	Veer-Zaara	Nomination
50th (2005)	Ye Taara Wo Taara	Swades	Nomination

Sonu Nigam- Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 17 | Wins = 2

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
43rd (1998)	Sandese Aate Hain	Border	Nomination
45th (2000)	Ishq Bina	Taal	Nomination
46th (2001)	Tu Hawa Hai	Fiza	Nomination
46th (2001)	Panchhi Nadiya Pawan	Refugee	Nomination
47th (2002)	Suraj Hua Maddham	Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham	Nomination
48th (2003)	Saathiya	Saathiya	Win
49th (2004)	Kal Ho Na Ho	Kal Ho Naa Ho	Win
50th (2005)	Do Pal	Veer-Zaara	Nomination
50th (2005)	Main Hoon Na	Main Hoon Na	Nomination
50th (2005)	Tum Se Mil Ke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal	Main Hoon Na	Nomination
51st (2006)	Dheere Jalna	Paheli	Nomination
51st (2006)	Piyu Bole	Parineeta	Nomination
52nd (2007)	Naa Kehna	Naa Kehna	Nomination
53rd (2008)	Main Agar Kahoon	Om Shanti Om	Nomination
54th (2009)	In Lamhon Ke Daaman Me	Jadhaa Akbar	Nomination
55th (2010)	Shukran Allah	Love Aaj Kal	Nomination
58th (2013)	Abhi Mujh Me Kahin	Agneepath	Nomination

Kumar Sanu – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 14 | Wins = 5

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
36th (1991)	Ab Tere Bin	Aashiqui	Win
37th (1992)	Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai	Saajan	Win
38th (1993)	Sochenge Tumhe Pyar	Deewana	Win
39th (1994)	Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen	Baazigar	Win
39th (1994)	Baazigar O Baazigar	Baazigar	Nomination
40th (1995)	Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To	1942: A Love Story	Win
40th (1995)	Kuchh Na Kaho	1942: A Love Story	Nomination
41st (1996)	Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge	Nomination
41st (1996)	Tum Mile Dil Khile	Criminal	Nomination
43rd (1998)	Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain	Pardes	Nomination
44th (1999)	Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai	Kuch Kuch Hota Hai	Nomination
45th (2000)	Aankhon Ki Gustakiyaan	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam	Nomination
48th (2003)	Sanam Mere Hamraaz	Humraaz	Nomination
49th (2004)	Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo	Andaaz	Nomination

Mukesh- Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 13 | Wins = 4

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
7th (1960)	Sab Kuchh Seekha Hum Ne	Anari	Win
9th (1962)	Jis Desh Me Ganga Behti Hai	Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai	Nomination
12th (1965)	Dost Dost Na Raha	Sangam	Nomination
15th (1968)	Saawan Ka Mahina Pawan Kare Shor	Milan	Nomination
18th (1971)	Sab Se Bada Nadaan Wahi Hai	Pehchan	Win
18th (1971)	Bas Yahi Apraadh Main Har Baar	Pehchan	Nomination
20th (1973)	Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki	Be-Imaan	Win
20th (1973)	Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai	Shor	Nomination
22nd (1975)	Main Na Bhulooonga	Roti Kapda Aur Makaan	Nomination
24th (1977)	Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me	Kabhi Kabhie	Win
24th (1977)	Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar	Kabhi Kabhie	Nomination
24th (1977)	Ik Din Bik Jaayega	Dharam Karam	Nomination
26th (1979)	Chanchal Sheetal	Satyam Shivam Sundaram	Nomination

K K – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 7 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
45th (2000)	Tadap Tadap Ke	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam	Nomination
48th (2003)	Bardaasht Nahin Kar Sakta	Humraaz	Nomination
51st (2006)	Dus Bahaane	Dus	Nomination
52nd (2007)	Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai	Gangster	Nomination
53rd (2008)	Aankhon Me Teri	Om Shanti Om	Nomination
54th (2009)	Zara Sa Dil Me De Jagah	Jannat	Nomination
54th (2009)	Kabhi Kabhi Aditi	Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na	Nomination

Suresh Wadkar – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 6 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
30th (1983)	Meri Kismat Me Tu Nahi Shayad	Prem Rog	Nomonation
30th (1983)	Main Hoon Prem Rogi	Prem Rog	Nomination
33rd (1986)	Main Hi Main Hoon	Ram Teri Gaga Maili	Nomination
35th (1990)	Lagi Aaj Saawan Ki	Chandni	Nomination
36th (1991)	O Priya Priya	Dil	Nomination
42nd (1997)	Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale	Maachis	Nomination

Mahendra Kapoor – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 5 | Wins = 3

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
11th (1964)	Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se	Gumrah	Win
15th (1968)	Neele Gagan Ke Tale	Hamraaz	Win
15th (1968)	Mere Desh Ki Dharti	Upkar	Nomination
22nd (1975)	Aur Nahin Bas Aur Nahin	Roti Kapda Aur Makaan	Win
24th (1977)	Fakira Chal Chala Chal	Fakira	Nomination

Shaan – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 5 | Wins = 2

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
47th (2002)	Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe	Dil Chahta Hai	Nomination
48th (2003)	Nikamma Kiya Is Dil Ne	Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa	Nomination
51st (2006)	Dus Bahaane	Dus	Nomination
52nd (2007)	Chaand Sifarish	Fanaa	Win
53rd (2008)	Jab Se Tere Naina	Saawariya	Win

Sukhwinder Singh – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 5 | Wins = 2

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
44th (1999)	Chal Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan	Dil Se	Win
45th (2000)	Ramta Jogi	Taal	Nomination
53rd (2008)	Chak De India	Chak De India	Nomination
54th (2009)	Haule Haule	Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi	Win
55th (2010)	Dhan Te Nan	Kaminey	Nomination

Amit Kumar – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 5 | Wins = 1

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
29th (1982)	Yaad Aa Rahi Hai	Love Story	Win
30th (1983)	Ye Zameen Ga Rhi Hai	Teri Kasam	Nomination
34th (1989)	Ek Do Teen	Tezaab	Nomination
35th (1990)	Tirchhi Topi Waale	Trivev	Nomination
36th (1991)	Kaisa Lata Hai	Baaghi	Nomination

Manna Dey – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 4 | Wins = 1

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
17th (1970)	Kaal Ka Pahiya	Chanda Aur Bijli	Nomonation
19th (1972)	Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo	Mera Naam Joker	Win
21st (1974)	Yaari Hai Imaan Mera	Zanjeer	Nomination
23rd (1976)	Kya Maar Sakegi Maut Use	Sanyasi	Nomination

Abhijeet – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 4 | Wins = 1

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
40th (1995)	Ole Ole	Yeh Dillagi	Nomonation
42nd (1997)	Ye Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki	Fareb	Nomination
43rd (1998)	Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon	Ye Boss	Win
49th (2004)	Suno Na	Chalte Chalte	Nomination

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 4 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
29th (1982)	Tere Mere Beech Me	Ek Duuje Ke Liye	Nomination
35th (1990)	Dil Deewana Bin Sajni Ke	Maine Pyar Kiya	Win
37th (1992)	Tum Se Milne Ki Tamanna Hai	Saajan	Nomination
40th (1995)	Hum Aap Ke Hain Kaun	Hum Aapke Hain Koun	Nomination

Shabbir Kumar- Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 4 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
31st (1984)	Jab Hum Jawaan Honge	Betaab	Nomination
31st (1984)	Parvaton Se Aaj Main	Betaab	Nomination
31st (1984)	Yaad Teri Aayegi	Ek Jaan Hain Hum	Nomination
33rd (1986)	Tum Se Mil Kar Na Jaane Kyon	Pyar Jhukta Nahi	Nomination

K. J. Yesudas – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 3 | Wins = 1

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
24th (1977)	Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyaara	Chitchor	Nomination
25th (1978)	Ka Karoon Sajni	Swami	Nomination
27th (1980)	Dil Ke Tukde Tukder Kar Ke	Dada	Win

Lucky Ali – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 3 | Wins = 1

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
46th (2001)	Na Tum Jaano Na Hum	Kaho Naa Pyaar hai	Win
46th (2001)	Ek Pal Ka Jeena	Kaho Naa Pyaar hai	Nomination
48th (2003)	Aa Bhi Ja	Sur-The Melody of Life	Nomination

Hariharan – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 3 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
41st (1996)	Dil Ne Dil Se	Haqeeqat	Nomination
42nd (1997)	Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale	Maachis	Nomonation
43rd (1998)	I Love My India	Pardes	Nomination

Mohammed Aziz – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 2 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
34th (1989)	Dil Tera kis Ne Toda	Dayavan	Nomination
35th (1990)	My Name Is Lakhan	Ram Lakhan	Nomination

Vinod Rathod – Nominations and Wins

Nominations = 2 | Wins = 0

Filmfare/ Year	Song	Film	Nomination/ Win
38th (1993)	Aisi Deewangi	Deewana	Nomination
39th (1994)	Naayak Nahin	Khal Nayak	Nomination