Who Are The Top 10 Highest-Paid Female Singers In India?
Who Are The Top 10 Highest-Paid Female Singers In India?
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singers: The Indian music industry is world-famous for its melodious voices and compositions, especially the most talented and highest-paid female playback singers, whose voices have defined Bollywood soundtracks for decades. Songs like ‘Lag Ja Gale’, ‘Tum Sath Ho’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhage’, and many more are the true reflection of high standards of Indian female playback singing. Do you know who the richest female singers in India are? Find out about their earnings, success stories, contributions to Indian music, and more, according to Siasat and other media reports.
Who Earns The Most? List Of Top 10 Highest-Paid Female Singers In India:
| Singer | Fee Per Song (in Rs Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Shreya Ghoshal | 25–27 |
| Sunidhi Chauhan | 20–22 |
| Neha Kakkar | 10–15 |
| Lata Mangeshkar | 10 |
| Alka Yagnik | 9–12 |
| Monali Thakur | 7–10 |
| Tulsi Kumar | 7–10 |
| Palak Muchchal | 6 |
| Neeti Mohan | 4–5 |
| Kanika Kapoor | 2–3 |
1. Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal is the highest-paid Indian female singer, with a whopping salary of Rs 25-27 lakhs per song. Her career took off after winning the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contest, and she made a sensational debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas. Over her long-standing career, the diva has won multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. She has sung in more than a dozen languages and has become a household name across India and globally. She also has her own day in Ohio and Cincinnati, USA, along with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram/Shreya Ghoshal)
2. Sunidhi Chauhan
Sunidhi Chauhan is known for her bold aura and fearless singing on stage. She is one of the most versatile and highly demanded playback singers in B-town. All credit goes to her phenomenal singing skills and energy on stage. She started performing at the age of four and became a nationwide sensation after taking home Meri Awaz Suno at the age of thirteen. Chauhan's big break came in "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" from Mast, and over the years has recorded more than 2,500 songs in more than 10 languages. Sheila Ki Jawaani, Dance Pe Chance and Dhoom Machale are some of her cult classics.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram/Sunidhi Chauhan)
3. Neha Kakkar
Neha Kakkar's dynamic voice and popular songs have earned her a special place in the hearts of the young generation of India. She rose to fame from Indian Idol and is famous for hits like Kala Chashma, Dilbar and Aankh Marey. Kakkar is living her dream successful career, all thanks to her social media presence and super hit songs in the Bollywood and Punjabi music industry.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram/Neha Kakkar)
4. Lata Mangeshkar
The late Lata Mangeshkar, popularly known as the Nightingale of India, created the gold standard for playback singing. Her career spans more than seven decades, and over the years, she has given her voice to thousands of songs in numerous languages. Her evergreen classics like Lag Ja Gale and Koi Ladki Hai, and thousands more, have shaped the future of female playback singing in India.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram)
5. Alka Yagnik
Alka Yagnik's soulful voice ruled the 90s and early 2000s. She became famous for her songs in movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram/ therealalkayagnik)
6. Monali Thakur
Monali Thakur brought a new way of female singing and stole the hearts of the nationwide audience with her songs like Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Sawaar Loon.
7. Tulsi Kumar
Tulsi Kumar is the daughter of T-Series founder, Gulshan Kumar. With songs like Tum Jo Aaye" and Soch Na Sake, the melodious diva made a name for herself.
8. Palak Muchchal
Palak Muchchal is known for the sweet, full-of-emotion voice in songs like Kaun Tujhe and Chahun Main Ya Naa.
image
Highest-Paid Female Indian Singer (Image Credit: Instagram/ palakmuchhal3)
9. Neeti Mohan
Neeti Mohan showcased her versatility in singing with songs like Ishq Wala Love and Jiya Re. She charges Rs 4-5 lakhs per song as per reports.
10. Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor became a celebrity by lending her voice to songs like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan.
These female Indian singers not only earn hefty salaries per song but have also shaped the face of the current Indian music industry, each with their own style. Their impact is not limited to music but continues to influence millions and set trends for the generations ahead.
