national film award for best male playback singer
winners
Table:
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

1967
(15th)

Mahendra Kapoor[1]

"Mere Desh Ki Dharti"

Upkar

Hindi

–

1968
(16th)

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)

Manna Dey[4]

–

• Mera Naam Joker
• Nishi Padma

• Hindi
• Bengali

–

1971
(19th)

–

Hemant Kumar[5]

"Singhapristhe Bhar Kariye"
"Peeriti Boliya Ekti Kamal"

Nimantran

Bengali

–

1972
(20th)

K. J. Yesudas[6]

–

Achanum Bappayum

Malayalam

–

1973
(21st)

K. J. Yesudas[7]

–

Gayathri

Malayalam

–

1974
(22nd)

–

Mukesh[8]

"Kahi Baar Yoon Bhi Dekha Hai"

Rajnigandha

Hindi

–

1975
(23rd)

M. Balamuralikrishna[9]

–

Hamsageethe

Kannada

–

1976
(24th)

K. J. Yesudas[10]

–

Chitchor

Hindi

–

1977
(25th)

–

Mohammed Rafi[11]

–

Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

Hindi

show

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.

1978
(26th)

–

Shimoga Subbanna[12]

"Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta"

Kaadu Kudre

Kannada

show

For rendering the theme song "Kaadu Kudure" in a style which is atonce vigorous and lyrical.

1979
(27th)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[13]

–

Sankarabharanam

Telugu

–

1980
(28th)

–

Anup Ghoshal[14]

–

Hirak Rajar Deshe

Bengali

show

For a wonderful range of voice and the sense of rhythm imparted to the songs rendered, by him.

1981
(29th)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[15]

–

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Hindi

show

For great feeling and sense of rhythm which he brings to his vocal rendering.

1982
(30th)

K. J. Yesudas[16]

–

Meghasandesam

Telugu

show

For his rich contribution to the musical element of the film.

1983
(31st)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[17]

–

Saagara Sangamam

Telugu

show

For his resonant and technically rich rendering of musical forms to enhance dramatic impact.

1984
(32nd)

Bhimsen Joshi[18]

–

Ankahee

Hindi

–

1985
(33rd)

Jayachandran[19]

–

Sree Narayana Guru

Malayalam

show

For his superb rendering of devotional songs keeping in tune with the subject matter of the film.

1986
(34th)

–

Hemant Kumar[20]

–

Lalan Fakir

Bengali

show

For his superb rendering of the traditional songs in his deep and vibrant voice.

1987
(35th)

K. J. Yesudas[21]

"Unnikale Oru Katha Parayaam"

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam

Malayalam

show

For the vivacity and mellifluous rendering of the theme song, giving full and meaningful expression to the lyric.

1988
(36th)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[22]

–

Rudraveena

Telugu

show

For bringing playback singing a rare depth of emotion adorned by his command of classical idiom.

1989
(37th)

–

Ajoy Chakrabarty[23]

–

Chhandaneer

Bengali

show

For bringing the rare depth of emotion, adomed by his command on the classical idiom.

1990
(38th)

M. G. Sreekumar[24]

"Naadharoopini Sankari Pahimam"

His Highness Abdullah

Malayalam

show

For an excellent rendering of a classical-based tune encompassing all ranges accurately.

1991
(39th)

K. J. Yesudas[25]

–

Bharatham

Malayalam

show

For the mellifluous and masterful rendering of songs in the classical style.

1992
(40th)

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Rajkumar[26]

"Naadamaya Ee Lokavellaa"

Jeevana Chaitra

Kannada

show

For his extraordinary rendering of a raga celebrating the all pervasive power of music.

1993
(41st)

K. J. Yesudas[27]

–

Sopanam

Malayalam

show

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.

1994
(42nd)

P. Unni Krishnan[28]

• "Ennavale"
• "Uyirum Neeye"

• Kadhalan
• Pavithra

Tamil

show

For his range and masterly rendition of the songs of two Tamil films, demonstrating a rare professionalism and command over technique.

1995
(43rd)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[29]

"Umandu Ghumandu Ghana Garaje Badara"

Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai

Kannada

show

For his soulful rendering of the classical song.

1996
(44th)

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam[30]

"Thanga Thamarai"

Minsara Kanavu

Tamil

show

For his brilliant rendering of the song.

1997
(45th)

Hariharan[31]

"Mere Dushman Mere Bhai"

Border

Hindi

show

For his melodious rendering of the heartwarming song.

1998
(46th)

Sanjeev Abhyankar[32]

"Suno Re Bhaila"

Godmother

Hindi

show

For the song in which he successfully blends folk, bhajan and popular music to communicate the lyrics effectively.

1999
(47th)

M. G. Sreekumar[33]

"Chanthu Pottum"

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum

Malayalam

show

For a heartwarming rendition of the song.

2000
(48th)

Shankar Mahadevan[34]

"Yenna Solla Pogirai"

Kandukondain Kandukondain

Tamil

show

For the soulful rendering of the song.

2001
(49th)

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Udit Narayan[35]

• "Mitwa"
• "Jaane Kyon"

• Lagaan
• Dil Chahta Hai

Hindi

show

For the song "Mitwa" in Hindi film "Lagaan" and "Jaane Kyon Log Pyaar Karte Hain" in Hindi film "Dil Chahta Hai".

2002
(50th)

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Udit Narayan[36]

"Chhote Chhote Sapne"

Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

Hindi

show

For his melodious rendering of the title song.

2003
(51st)

Sonu Nigam[37]

"Kal Ho Naa Ho"

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Hindi

show

For his memorable rendition of the title song that captures the spirit of the film.

2004
(52nd)

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Udit Narayan[38]

"Yeh Taara Woh Taara"

Swades

Hindi

show

For the song to honour his soulful rendition of this beautiful Rahman melody with imaging modulation.

2005
(53rd)

–

Naresh Iyer[39]

"Roobaroo"

Rang De Basanti

Hindi

show

For his melodious rendering of a lilting song that adds exuberance to the film.

2006
(54th)

Gurdas Maan[40]

"Couplets of Heer"

Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris

Punjabi

show

For building the entire narrative through his singing of Heer.

2007
(55th)

Shankar Mahadevan[41]

"Maa"[42]

Taare Zameen Par

Hindi

show

For the plaintive rendition of a soulful song which is a musical expression of a theme which touches the heart.

2008
(56th)

Hariharan[43]

"Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla Asa"

Jogwa

Marathi

show

For his soulful rendition reflecting the agony of unfulfilled emotions.

2009
(57th)

Rupam Islam[44]

"Ei To Ami"[45]

Mahanagar@Kolkata

Bengali

show

For the deeply felt emotional resonance and a haunting lilt that evokes the thematic ambience of the film.

2010
(58th)

Suresh Wadkar[46]

"Hey Bhaskara Kshitijavari Ya"

Mee Sindhutai Sapkal

Marathi

show

For rendering soulful lyrics in a resonant voice soaked in emotion with a purity of musical expression and spiritual empathy.

2011
(59th)

Anand Bhate[47]

–

Balgandharva

Marathi

show

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.

2012
(60th)

Shankar Mahadevan[48]

"Bolo Na"

Chittagong

Hindi

show

Powerful and expressive rendering of what sounds like a timeless melody.

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