6 Female singers making their mark in Bollywood

Dhvani Bhanushali

From Vaaste and Leja Re, Dhvani Bhanushali has built a strong pop identity while seamlessly moving between independent music and mainstream cinema

Jasleen Royal

With hits like Heeriye and Sahiba, Jasleen Royal has become a familiar name beyond Bollywood, bringing her multilingual sound and music to a wider audience

Raja Kumari

Raja Kumari has carved a unique space by bringing Indian classical influences into hip-hop, while moving between independent releases and projects like Jawan

Jonita Gandhi

From Bollywood playback favourites to her independent releases, Jonita blends Western pop influences with Indian roots, creating a sound that works across both

Ananya Birla

Ananya Birla has established herself in India’s pop landscape with English-language hits like Unstoppable and Livin’ the Life, while carving an identity

Neha Kakkar

From Bollywood chartbusters to non-film singles like Oh Humsafar and Gale Lagana Hai, Neha Kakkar has remained one of the most recognisable voices in Indian pop