Draft:Marathi playback singers
Marathi playback singers are vocal artists who have contributed their voices to Marathi cinema, television, theatre, and independent music. The Marathi music industry, one of the oldest in India, has produced numerous acclaimed playback singers known for their classical base, emotional expression, and versatility.
History
[edit]The tradition of playback singing in Marathi films began in the early 1930s, with classical influences shaping the musical culture. Early singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Jitendra Abhisheki played a key role in popularising Marathi film music. Over the decades, new voices emerged, blending folk, devotional, and modern pop elements into Marathi playback singing.
Notable Male Playback Singers
[edit]- Ajay–Atul – Known for Mauli Mauli, Zingaat, Jeev Rangla
- Avadhoot Gupte – Famous for Man Udu Udu Zhala, Yad Lagla
- Swapnil Bandodkar – Known for Hi Poli Saajuk Tupatli, Radha Hi Bawari
- Adarsh Shinde – Popular for Dolbywalya, Aatach Baya Ka Baavarla
- Suresh Wadkar – Tujhya Majhya Jeevacha Bandh, Disla Ga Bai Disla
- Sudesh Bhosale – Gomu Sangatina
- Ravindra Sathe – Dayaghana, Khel Mandiyela Valavanti
- Hrishikesh Ranade – Yad Lagla, Man Udhan Varyache
- Sandeep Khare – Singer-songwriter known for poetic compositions
- Ajay Gogavale – Voice of Mauli Mauli, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (Hindi)
- Shankar Mahadevan – Jeev Rangla, Man Udhan Varyache
Notable Female Playback Singers
[edit]- Lata Mangeshkar – Legendary Marathi and Hindi playback singer
- Asha Bhosle – Known for Nivdung, Shyamchi Aai
- Usha Mangeshkar – Gojiri Duniya, Rama Rama Ghazali
- Anuradha Paudwal – Popular devotional and film singer
- Bela Shende – Wajle Ki Bara, Apsara Aali
- Vaishali Samant – Aika Dajiba, Wajle Ki Bara
- Ketaki Mategaonkar – Mala Ved Lagale Premache
- Shreya Ghoshal – Saiba, Jeev Rangla
- Aarya Ambekar – Aga Bai Arechyaa 2, Man Vaage Varse
- Neha Rajpal – Hi Poli Saajuk Tupatli
- Sayali Pankaj – Collaborations with Ajay–Atul
- Mrunmayee Phatak – Independent and film playback singer
- Madhura Datar – New-generation Marathi pop artist
Independent and Contemporary Artists
[edit]In recent years, several independent Marathi singers have gained prominence through social media and streaming platforms. Artists such as Mrunmayee Phatak, and Aarya Ambekar have contributed to the evolution of modern Marathi pop, fusing folk traditions with electronic and urban music.
See also
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[edit]Category:Marathi playback singers Category:Indian playback singers Category:Marathi music Category:Marathi-language singers