Shreya Ghoshal to Anoushka Shankar: Top female artists in India who have touched hearts with their music

MUMBAI: Female musicians in India have left an indelible mark on India's music landscape with their knack for weaving emotions that transcend time and culture. Their ability to create timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces has made them a force to be reckoned with. Here's taking a look at the top 6 artists in India who have captivated the audience's hearts with their soulful melodies, whether classical or western.

Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar, a masterful sitarist, has revolutionised the concept of Indian classical music. The ace musician has collaborated with several international artists, crafted multiple albums, and received various accolades. The artist, who has constantly pushed the boundaries of classical and contemporary music, has currently bagged two Grammy nominations for her recent work, adding to her total of 11 Grammy nominations. Her solo album 'Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn' is nominated for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album, while her collaborative work 'A Rock Somewhere', received a nomination for Best Global Performance.

Sunidhi Chauhan

Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the most celebrated female singers, known for vocal range and versatility. The artist has showcased her vocal proficiency for several songs in Indian languages and has also received several accolades for her one-of-a-kind work. Currently, Sunidhi Chauhan is treating her fans with concerts and is wreaking havoc with her musical finesse.

Rekha Bhardwaj

National Award winning singer Rekha Bhardwaj has established herself as proficient singer across languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi and Malayalam. She has showcased her singing prowess in tracks such as the iconic 'Namak Ishq Ka', and 'Darling' among others. Known for her impressive vocal range, Rekha Bhardwaj has created a niche of her own, cementing herself as one of the most power-packed singers.

Shreya Goshal

Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most prolific singers of India, known for her wide vocal range and singing versatility. The National Award-winning artist is also referred to as the 'Queen of Dynamics', who has often left listeners spellbound with her musical finesse with songs such as 'Deewani Mastani', 'Guli Mata', and others. Shreya Ghoshal's work has been praised by several renowned musicians including the veteran music composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, AR Rahman, and others, cementing her as an iconic singer of India.

Neeti Mohan

Neeti Mohan, one of the most renowned singers in India, gained prominence through her songs 'Ishq Wala Love', 'Jiya Re', and others. Throughout her illustrious career, Neeti Mohan has delivered viral tracks in pop, and classical genre, establishing her as one of the most sought-after and in-demand artists.

Shilpa Rao

Shilpa Rao is known for her musical prowess in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. Prominently, she rose to widespread acclaim with the release of 'Woh Ajnabee'. Later, she continued crafting tracks that emerged as chartbusters and ruled the music libraries of the masses. Throughout her career, Shilpa Rao has collaborated with some ace singers such as AR Rahman, Amit Trivedi, and others.

These top female singers have etched their names in the nation's heart by showcasing their mettle and delivering hits after hits.