Himesh Reshammiya became the first music director to win this award in 2006. Note: The category for Best Playback Singer was established in 1959, and until 1967 both male and female singers used to compete for a single award. Mohammad Rafi dominated the 60's with 5 wins. Two singers have achieved the feat of receiving all the nominations of this category in a particular year: Mohammed Rafi was the single nominee in 1969, having all the three nominations to his credit, while Kishore Kumar was the single nominee in 1985, having all the four nominations to his credit. For his superb capacity to render a variety of moods by means of a rich and melodious voice, which is capable of delineating both the range and depth of human emotions. For his resonant and technically rich rendering of musical forms to enhance dramatic impact. Kishore Kumar won the award four times in a row from 1983 to 1986. Kishore Kumar won the award the maximum number of times 8 in this category, whereas Mohammad Rafi & Arijit Singh won it 6 times each. The Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award is given by Indian film magazine Filmfare as a part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male playback singer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song. The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award for Best Male Playback singer. For rendering the theme song "Kaadu Kudure" in a style which is atonce vigorous and lyrical. Rupankar Bagchi in New Delhi on May 03, 2014.jpg 600 × 750; 164 KB Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted): Bhavesh Mandalia and Umesh Shukla for 'Oh My God' Best Dialogue: Anjali Menon for Ustad Hotel (Malayalam) Best … For his superb rendering of the traditional songs in his deep and vibrant voice. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. The Gujarati film Hellaro was declared as the best feature film. He recreates the magic of the sonorous voice of Bal Gandharva in a flawless and distinguished manner thus helping preserve a tradition. Sonu Nigam (16), Arijit Singh (14), Mukesh (14) & Kumar Sanu (14) are among others. From inception of the category through 1967, both the female and male singers used to compete for a single award, after which separate categories were created for female and male singers … Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Also read – Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Queen’ wins Best Actress and ‘Queen’ is Best Film at 62nd National Film Awards Powerful and expressive rendering of what sounds like a timeless melody. For his soulful rendition reflecting the agony of unfulfilled emotions. For his extraordinary rendering of a raga celebrating the all pervasive power of music. 1922), National Film Award For Best Male Playback Singer. For the mellifluous and masterful rendering of songs in the classical style. Although the Filmfare Awards started in 1954, awards for the best playback singer category started in 1959. Media in category "Winners of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, India" This category contains only the following file. The original voice of the actor and his voice blend seamlessly. For his soulful rendering of the classical song. Kumar Sanu & Udit Narayan have won the award 5 times each. For the song to honour his soulful rendition of this beautiful Rahman melody with imaging modulation. For his superb rendering of devotional songs keeping in tune with the subject matter of the film. Winners. For his memorable rendition of the title song that captures the spirit of the film. For the song in which he successfully blends folk, bhajan and popular music to communicate the lyrics effectively. For bringing the rare depth of emotion, adomed by his command on the classical idiom. Coincidentally, the songs for which Kumar Sanu won the awards, their music also won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director . For a golden voice, with resonant timbre and charm, highly cultivated to convey the nuances of melodies based on classical and light classical ragas with as much ease and felicity as tunes set to the lilt of light music; for the sheer brilliance of form and content in his powerful interpretations; for a distinctive personal style. Its other two wins were in the categories of choreography and costume design. For taking up the challenge of recreating the ethos of a doyen like Bal Gandharva who strode the musical stage like a giant. Bhardwaj was also named for best dialogues in the movie while Sukhwinder Singh clinched the best male playback singer for the song ‘Bismil’. For a wonderful range of voice and the sense of rhythm imparted to the songs rendered, by him. Udit Narayan holds a unique record of receiving nominations in this category in 3 different decades ( 1980s, 1990s and 2000s ) and getting award in all 3 different decades also the only singer of different origin (Nepali) to win 5 times till date.