Anuradha Paudwal

Singer

Anuradha Paudwal (born 27 October 1954) is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. She has been described in media as one of the most prominent Bhajan singer and also as one of the most successful playback singers of the 80s and '90s era of Bollywood. 

The recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards (winning consecutively during 1990–92), and two Odisha State Film Awards, she has been honored by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honor for her contribution in the field of arts.

She is engaged in social work and has a foundation named the Suryodaya Foundation. In her career spanning over four decades, Paudwal has recorded more than 9,000 songs and more than 1,500 bhajans in multiple languages.