Anuradha Paudwal (born 27 October 1954) is an Indian playback singer who works in Bollywood.^[2][3] She was awarded the Padma Shri,^[4] India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2017.^[5] She is a recipient of the National Film Award and a four-time winner of the Filmfare Award.^[6][7]

• 2Awards & recognition

Personal life[edit]

She was married to Arun Paudwal, a music composer and has a son named Aditya Paudwal and a daughter named Kavita Paudwal, who is also a singer.^[8][9]

Awards & recognition[edit]

• 2017: Padma Shri by Government of India^[10]
• 2013: Mohammed Rafi Award by Maharashtra government^[11]
• 2011: Mother Teresa Award for Lifetime Achievement^[12]
• 2010: Lata Mangeshkar Award by the Madhya Pradesh Government^[13]

Filmfare Awards:

• Nominations
• 1983: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Maine Ek Geet Likha Hai' (Yeh Nazdeekiyan)
• 1984: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Tu Mera Hero Hain' (Hero (1983 film))
• 1989: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Keh Do Ki Tum' (Tezaab)
• 1990: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Tera Naam Liya' (Ram Lakhan)
• 1990: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Bekhabar Bewafa' (Ram Lakhan)
• 1991: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Mujhe Neend Na Aaye' (Dil)
• 1993: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Bahut Pyar Karte Hain ' (Saajan)
• Won
• 1986: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Mere Man Bajo Mridang' (Utsav)
• 1991: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Nazar Ke Saamne' (Aashiqui)
• 1992: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin' (Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin)
• 1993: Best Female Playback Singer - 'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' (Beta)

National Film Awards:

• Won
• 1989: Best Playback Singer (Female) - 'He Ek Reshami' Kalat Nakalat

• Won
• 1987: Odisha State Film Award for Best Singer - Tunda Baida
• 1997: Odisha State Film Award for Best Singer - Khandaei Akhi Re Luha

Guild Film Awards

• 2004: Nominated for Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer

Others[edit]

• She was honored with D Litt degree by the Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil University.^[6][14]

Filmography[edit]

• Sadak 2 (2020)
• Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
• Kalyug (2005)
• Kasak (2005)
• Lucky: No Time for Love (2005)
• Zameer (2005)
• Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
• Subhash Chandra Bose (2005)
• Ab... Bas! (2004)
• Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004)
• Julie (2004)
• Aan: Men at Work (2004)
• Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (2004)
• Muskaan (2004)
• Paap (2003)
• Wrong Number (2003)
• Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
• Ek Hindustani (2003)
• Jee Aayan Nu (2003)
• Rishtey (2002)
• Shakthi: The Power (2002)
• Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)
• Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
• Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
• Lajja (2001)
• Ek Rishtaa (2001)
• Mitti (2001) (Anuradha Poudwal)
• Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)
• Beti No. 1 (2000)
• Mohabbatein (2000)
• Shikari (2000)
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
• Papa the Great (2000)
• Khauff (2000) (Anuradha)
• Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta (2000)
• Badal (2000)
• Pukar (2000)
• Bulandi (2000)
• Mela (2000)
• Le Chal Apne Sang (2000)
• Raja Kumarudu (1999)
• Mann (1999)
• Rajaji (1999)
• Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999)
• Lal Baadshah (1999)
• Daag: The Fire (1999)
• Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
• Hu Tu Tu (1999)
• Dil Kya Kare (1999)
• Heeralal Pannalal (1999)
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999)
• Mother (1999)
• Shaheed-E-Mohabbat (1999)
• Sooryavansham (1998)
• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
• Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
• Major Saab (1998)
• Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
• Salaakhen (1998)
• Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
• Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
• 2001: Do Hazaar Ek (1998)
• Ghar Bazar (1998)
• Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (1997)
• Aflatoon (1997)
• Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
• Prithvi (1997)
• Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
• Naseeb (1997)
• Army (1996)
• Mera Damad (1995)
• Bewafa Sanam (1995)
• Prem Shakti (1994)
• Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se (1994)
• Kachehri (1994)
• Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
• Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
• Muqabla (1993)
• Hasti (1993)
• Kala Coat (1993)
• Mahakaal (1993)
• Prateeksha (1993)
• Sahibaan (1993)
• Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (1993)
• Junoon (1992)
• Humshakal (1992)
• Tahalka (1992)
• Mr. Bond (1992)
• Sahebzaade (1992)
• Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
• Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992)
• Beta (1992)
• Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992)
• Sangeet (1992)
• Sadak (1991)
• Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
• Saathi (1991)
• Saajan (1991)
• House No. 13 (1991)
• Kurbaan (1991)
• Ajooba (1991)
• Dushman Devta (1991)
• Farishtay (1991)
• Vishnu-Devaa (1991)
• Saugandh (1991)
• Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
• Indra Bhavanam (Telugu) (1991)
• Jeene Ki Sazaa (1991)
• Shankara (1991)
• Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990)
• Bahaar Aane Tak (1990)
• Agneekaal (1990)
• Nyay Anyay (1990)
• Zimmedaaar (1990)
• Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
• Aashiqui (1990)
• Dil (1990)
• Tum Mere Ho (1990)
• Bandh Darwaza (1990)
• Swarg (1990)
• Amiri Garibi (1990)
• Zahreelay (1990)
• Maha-Sangram (1990)
• Atishbaz (1990)
• Awaargi (1990)
• Jawani Zindabad (1990)
• Pathar Ke Insan (1990)
• Tejaa (1990)
• Bhrashtachar (1989)
• Shehzaade (1989)
• Batwara (1989)
• Souten Ki Beti (1989)
• Abhimanyu (1989)
• Rakhwala (1989)
• Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
• Purani Haveli (1989)
• Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
• Jaaydaad (1989)
• Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
• Ram Lakhan (1989)
• Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
• Taaqatwar (1989)
• Namumkin (1988)
• Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)
• Janam Janam (1988)
• Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)
• Ram-Avtar (1988)
• Shoorveer (1988)
• Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988)
• Ek Hi Maqsad (1988)
• Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
• Kanoon Ki Hathkadee (1988)
• Mar Mitenge (1988)
• Siraj (1988)
• Superman (1987)
• Hifazat (1987)
• Kachchi Kali (1987)
• Insaaf (1987)
• Khooni Mahal (1987)
• Sansar (1987)
• Nazrana (1987)
• Loha (1987)
• Gammat Jammat (1987)
• Parivaar (1987)
• Sutradhar (1987)
• Waqt Ka Shahenshah (1987)
• Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
• Amrit (1986)
• Karamdaata (1986)
• Swati (1986)
• Bhagwaan Dada (1986)
• Tan-Badan (1986)
• Aap Ke Saath (1986)
• Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi (1986)
• Nagina (1986)
• Sadaa Suhagan (1986)
• Anokha Modh (1985)
• Lallu Ram (1985)
• Sur Sangam (1985)
• Aakhir Kyon? (1985)
• Ek Se Bhale Do (1985)
• Bahu Ki Awaaz (1985)
• Bhagwan Shri Krishna (1985)
• Jaan Ki Baazi (1985)
• Jaga Hatare Pagha (1985)
• Sankha Sindura (1985)
• Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
• Love Marriage (1984)
• Utsav (1984)
• Ram Tera Desh (1984)
• Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)
• Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
• Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
• Farishta (1984)
• Grahasthi (1984)
• Hiran Ne Kanthe (1984)
• Radha (1984)
• Coolie (1983)
• Woh 7 Din (1983)
• Rang Birangi (1983)
• Souten (1983) (Anuradha Podwal)
• Bhakta Salabega (1983)
• Jheeati Sita Pari (1983)
• Kaberi (1983)
• Swapna Sagara (1983)
• Udaya Bhanu (1983)
• Teesri Aankh (1982)
• Jeevan Dhaara (1982)
• Apradhi Kaun? (1982)
• Dholi (1982)
• Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da (1982)
• Prem Geet (1981)
• Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
• Jagya Tyathi Sawaar (1981)
• Pujarini (1981)
• Walayati Babu (1981)
• Do Premee (1980)
• Baata Abaata (1980)
• Chann Pardesi (1980)
• Trinath Mela (1980)
• Yuvraaj (1979) (Anuradha)
• Lahu Ke Do Rang(1979)
• Amar Deep (1979)
• Dooriyaan (1979)
• Saajan Bina Suhagan(1978)
• Badaltey Rishtey (1978)
• Nasbandi (1978)
• Aahuti (1978)
• Amar Shakti (1978)
• Ek Hi Raasta (1977)
• Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
• Kachcha Chor (1977)
• Sandhya Tara (1977)
• Udhar Ka Sindur (1976)
• Abhimaan (1973)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Puja Bajaj (27 October 2014). 'अनुराधा पौडवाल Happy Birthday, जानें उनकी जिंदगी से जुड़ी कुछ बातें' (in Hindi). Aaj Tak. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
2. ^S. Ravi (29 April 2016). ''Success is ephemeral': Anuradha Paudwal'. The Hindu. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
3. ^PTI (1 February 2017). 'Wanted to quit playback singing at my peak: Anuradha Paudwal'. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
4. ^'Padma Awards 2017 announced'. Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
5. ^PTI (26 January 2017). 'It is prasad for my hard work: Anuradha Paudwal on Padma Shri'. Mumbai: Indian Express. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
6. ^ ^abPTI (30 December 2016). 'Playback singer Anuradha Paudwal to be conferred with honorary D Litt degree 2018. Rani Laxmi bhai Award'. Indian Express. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
7. ^Tomar, Sangeeta (12 August 2017). 'इस सिंगर को दूसरी लता मंगेशकर बनाना चाहते थे गुलशन कुमार' (in Hindi). Amar Ujala. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
8. ^'Singing sibling'. India Today. 15 April 1995. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
9. ^'My mother's guidance most important to me: Kavita Paudwal'. Eenadu. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
10. ^Sharma, Smrity (25 January 2017). 'Padma Awards 2017: Aashiqui singer Anuradha Paudwal surprised by the unexpected honour'. India.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
11. ^'Mohd Rafi Award goes to Anuradha Paudwal'. Prahaar. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
12. ^Rajiv Vijayakar (14 April 2011). 'Mother Teresa Award for Anuradha'. Mumbai: Indian Express. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
13. ^PTI (6 December 2010). 'Ravi, Anuradha Paudwal receive Lata Mangeshkar award'. Mumbai: India Today. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
14. ^Mishra, Sanjay (3 January 2017). 'गायिका अनुराधा पौडवाल 'डी लिट' की उपाधि से सम्मानित' (in Hindi). Navbharat Times. Retrieved 17 March 2018.

External links[edit]

• Anuradha Paudwal on IMDb