Meet singer who won the most Filmfare Awards, not Mohammed Rafi, Sonu Nigam or, Lata Mangeshkar, his name is…

A film is often considered a hit because of its strong storyline and impeccable dialogue, but one thing that makes it immortal and resonates with the audience even after years is its songs.

Over the years, India(BHARAT)n cinema has witnessed some of the most legendary voices that are etched in the memory of audiences even after years. These songs were sung by some of the most legendary singers who redefined an era. And when it comes to the Filmfare Awards, the biggest celebration of Hindi film music, only a few have made history. Here’s a list of singers who have created history with Filmfare Awards.

On top, two iconic singers are from different generations; they are Kishore Kumar and Arijit Singh. Both have won 8 Filmfare Awards each, making them the joint record-holders for the most Filmfare Awards in Bollywood history. On one side, Kishore Da’s voice brought life to classics from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and Arijit has become the voice of modern romance from Tum Hi Ho to Kesariya.

Next on the list is the evergreen Mohammed Rafi, whose voice still echoes through generations. He has won 6 Filmfare Awards and stands second on the list. After him are Udit Narayan and Kumar Sanu, both with 5 awards each, who defined the sound of the ‘90s. Following him is Mukesh, who won 4 Filmfare Awards and holds the distinction of being the first singer ever to receive the Filmfare Award in 1960 for “Sab Kuch Seekha Humne Na Seekhi Hoshiyaari.”

While these iconic singers have redefined eras and gained recognition, some other singers couldn’t make it to the list despite their unmatched popularity. Suresh Wadkar and KK never won a Filmfare Award, though both were nominated six times each. Meanwhile, Mahendra Kapoor proudly took home the trophy three times, solidifying his place among the greats.

What’s interesting is that both Arijit Singh and Kumar Sanu achieved a streak of five consecutive Filmfare wins, a feat no other singer has managed.

 Story Highlights

1. Kishore Kumar and Arijit Singh share the record for most Filmfare Awards (8 each).

2 . Mohammed Rafi stands second with 6 wins, followed by Udit Narayan and Kumar Sanu (5 each).

3. Mukesh was the first-ever Filmfare-winning singer in 1960.

4 . Arijit Singh and Kumar Sanu both hold the record for five consecutive Filmfare wins.