Awards & Winners

Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer

Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award is given by 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. Although the Filmfare Awards started in 1953, awards for the best playback singer category started in 1959. 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 respectively.
"The Filmfare Best Male Playback Award is given by Filmfare as 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. Although the Filmfare Awards started in 1953, awards for the best playback singer category started in 1959. 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 respectively." Quoting Wikipedia.
Date Established : 1968

Check all the winners of Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer presented under Filmfare Awards since 1968 .


Arijit Singh

Honored for : Tum Hi Ho
(Aashiqui 2)

Nominations 2014 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amit Trivedi Manja
Kai Po Che!
Ankit Tiwari Sunn Raha Hai
Aashiqui 2
Benny Badtameez Dil
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Siddharth Mahadevan Zinda
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Arijit Singh Tum Hi Ho
Aashiqui 2

Ayushmann Khurrana

Honored for : Pani Da Rang (Male)
(Vicky Donor)

Nominations 2013 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rabbi Shergill Challa
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Mohit Chauhan Ala Barfi
Barfi!
Nikhil Paul George Main Kya Karoon
Barfi!
Sonu Nigam Abhi Mujh Main Kahin
Agneepath
Ayushmann Khurrana Pani Da Rang (Male)
Vicky Donor

Mohit Chauhan

Honored for : Jo Bhi Main
(Rockstar)

Nominations 2012 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mohit Chauhan Saada Haq
Rockstar
Shafqat Amanat Ali Dildaara
Ra.One
Akon Chammak Challo (International Version)
Ra.One
Vishal Dadlani Chammak Challo (International Version)
Ra.One
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Teri Meri
Bodyguard
Mohit Chauhan Jo Bhi Main
Rockstar

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Honored for : Dil To Bachcha Hai
(Ishqiya)

Nominations 2011 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Adnan Sami Noor e Khuda
My Name Is Khan
Shankar Mahadevan Noor e Khuda
My Name Is Khan
Mohit Chauhan Pee Loon
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sajdaa
My Name Is Khan
Shafqat Amanat Ali Bin Tere
I Hate Luv Storys
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Dil To Bachcha Hai
Ishqiya

Mohit Chauhan

Honored for : Masakali
(Delhi-6)

Nominations 2010 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sonu Nigam Shukran Allah (feat. Shreya Ghosal & Salim Merchant)
Kurbaan
Salim Merchant Shukran Allah (feat. Shreya Ghosal & Salim Merchant)
Kurbaan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Ajj Din Chadheya
Love Aaj Kal
Sukhwinder Singh Dhan Te Nan
Kaminey
Vishal Dadlani Dhan Te Nan
Kaminey
Javed Ali Arziyan
Delhi-6
Kailash Kher Arziyan
Delhi-6
Atif Aslam Tu Jaane Na
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Mohit Chauhan Masakali
Delhi-6

Sukhwinder Singh

Honored for : Haule Haule
(Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)

Nominations 2009 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Farhan Akhtar Socha Hai
Rock On!!
Krishnakumar Kunnath Khuda Jaane
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Rashid Ali Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Sonu Nigam Inn Lamhon Ke Daaman Me
Jodhaa Akbar
Krishnakumar Kunnath Zara Si Dil Mein
Jannat
Sukhwinder Singh Haule Haule
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Shaan

Honored for : Jabse Tere Naina
(Saawariya)

Nominations 2008 »

Nominee Nominated Work
A. R. Rahman Tere Bina
Guru
Krishnakumar Kunnath Ajab Si
Om Shanti Om
Sonu Nigam Main Agar Kahoon
Om Shanti Om
Sukhwinder Singh Chak De India
Chak De India
Shaan Jabse Tere Naina
Saawariya

Shaan, Kailash Kher

Honored for : Chand Sifarish
(Fanaa)

Nominations 2007 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Atif Aslam Tere Bin
Bas Ek Pal
Himesh Reshammiya Jhalak Dikhlaja
Aksar
Sonu Nigam Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Zubeen Garg Ya Ali
Gangster
Kailash Kher Chand Sifarish
Fanaa
Shaan Chand Sifarish
Fanaa

Himesh Reshammiya

Honored for : Aashiq Banaya Aapne
(Aashiq Banaya Aapne)

Nominations 2006 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shaan Dus Bahane
Dus
Krishnakumar Kunnath Dus Bahane
Dus
Sonu Nigam Dheere Jalna
Paheli
Sonu Nigam Piyu Bole
Parineeta
Atif Aslam Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein
Zeher
Himesh Reshammiya Aashiq Banaya Aapne
Aashiq Banaya Aapne

Kunal Ganjawala

Honored for : Bheegey Hont
(Murder)

Nominations 2005 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sonu Nigam Main Hoon Na
Main Hoon Na
Sonu Nigam Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal
Main Hoon Na
Udit Narayan Yeh Tara Woh Tara
Swades
Master Vignesh Yeh Tara Woh Tara
Swades
Udit Narayan Main Yahaan Hoon
Veer-Zaara
Sonu Nigam Do Pal
Veer-Zaara
Kunal Ganjawala Bheegey Hont
Murder

Sonu Nigam

Honored for : Kal Ho Naa Ho
(Kal Ho Naa Ho)

Nominations 2004 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kumar Sanu Kisise Tum Pyaar Karo
Andaaz
Abhijeet Bhattacharya Suno Na Suno Na
Chalte Chalte
Udit Narayan Idhar Chala Mein Udhar Chala
Koi... Mil Gaya
Udit Narayan Tere Naam
Tere Naam
Sonu Nigam Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho

Sonu Nigam

Honored for : Saathiya
(Saathiya)

Nominations 2003 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Krishnakumar Kunnath Bardaasht
Humraaz
Lucky Ali Aa Bhi Ja Aa Bhi Ja
Sur: The Melody of Life
Kumar Sanu Sanam Mere Humraaz
Humraaz
Shaan Nikama Kiya Is Dil Ne, Part 1
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
Sonu Nigam Saathiya
Saathiya

Udit Narayan

Honored for : Mitwa
(Lagaan)

Nominations 2002 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Adnan Sami Mehbooba Mehbooba
Ajnabee
Shaan Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe
Dil Chahta Hai
Udit Narayan Udja Kale Kawan (Marriage)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Sonu Nigam Suraj Hua Maddham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Udit Narayan Mitwa
Lagaan

Lucky Ali

Honored for : Na Tum Jano Na Hum
(Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai)

Nominations 2001 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Lucky Ali Ek Pal Ka Jeena
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Sonu Nigam Tu Fiza Hai
Fiza
Sonu Nigam Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan Ke Jhoken
Refugee
Udit Narayan Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hain Dil Se
Dhadkan
Lucky Ali Na Tum Jano Na Hum
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Udit Narayan

Honored for : Chand Chupa Badal Mein
(Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)

Nominations 2000 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Krishnakumar Kunnath Tadap Tadap
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Kumar Sanu Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sonu Nigam Ishq Bina
Taal
Sukhwinder Singh Ramta Jogi
Taal
Udit Narayan Chand Chupa Badal Mein
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Sukhwinder Singh

Honored for : Chaiyya Chaiyya
(Dil Se)

Nominations 1999 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aamir Khan Aati Kya Khandala
Ghulam
Kumar Sanu Ladki Badi Anjani Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Udit Narayan Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kamaal Khan O Jaane Jaana
Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Sukhwinder Singh Chaiyya Chaiyya
Dil Se

Abhijeet Bhattacharya

Honored for : Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon
(Yes Boss)

Nominations 1998 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hariharan I Love My India
Pardes
Kumar Sanu Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
Pardes
Sonu Nigam Sandese Aate Hai
Border
Roop Kumar Rathod Sandese Aate Hai
Border
Udit Narayan Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai
Abhijeet Bhattacharya Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon
Yes Boss

Udit Narayan

Honored for : Pardesi Pardesi
(Raja Hindustani)

Nominations 1997 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hariharan Chappa Chappa
Maachis
Suresh Wadkar Chappa Chappa
Maachis
Udit Narayan Ho Nahi Sakta
Diljale
Udit Narayan Ghar Se Nikalte Hi
Papa Kehte Hai
Abhijeet Bhattacharya Yeh Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki
Fareb
Udit Narayan Pardesi Pardesi
Raja Hindustani

Udit Narayan

Honored for : Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna

Nominations 1996 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hariharan Dil Ne Dil Se Ikrar Kiya
Haqeeqat
Kumar Sanu Tujhe Dekha To
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Udit Narayan Raja Ko Rani Se Pyaar
Akele Hum Akele Tum
Udit Narayan Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna

Kumar Sanu

Honored for : Ek Ladki Ko Dekha
(1942: A Love Story)

Nominations 1995 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Abhijeet Bhattacharya Ole Ole
Yeh Dillagi
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
Udit Narayan Tu Cheez Badi Hai
Mohra
Kumar Sanu Ek Ladki Ko Dekha
1942: A Love Story

Kumar Sanu

Honored for : Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen
(Baazigar)

Nominations 1994 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Udit Narayan Phoolon Sa Chehra Tera
Anari
Kumar Sanu Baazigar O Baazigar
Baazigar
Udit Narayan Jaadu Teri Nazar
Darr
Vinod Rathod Khal Nayak Hun Main
Khalnayak
Kumar Sanu Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen
Baazigar

Kumar Sanu

Honored for : Sochenge Tumhe Pyar
(Deewana)

Nominations 1993 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Udit Narayan Pehla Nasha
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Vinod Rathod Aisi Deewangi
Deewana
Kumar Sanu Sochenge Tumhe Pyar
Deewana

Kumar Sanu

Honored for : Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai
(Saajan)

Nominations 1992 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sudesh Bhonsle Jumma Chumma De De
Hum
Pankaj Udhas Jeeye to Jeeye Kaise
Saajan
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Tumse Milne Ki Tamanna Hai
Saajan
Kumar Sanu Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai
Saajan

Kumar Sanu

Honored for : Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum
(Aashiqui)

Nominations 1991 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amit Kumar Kaisa Lagta Hai
Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
Suresh Wadkar O Priya Priya
Dil
Kumar Sanu Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum
Aashiqui

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Honored for : Main Pyar Kiya: Dil Deewana
(Maine Pyar Kiya)

Nominations 1990 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mohammed Aziz My Name Is Lakhan
Ram Lakhan
Suresh Wadkar Lagi Aaj Sawan Ki
Chandni
Amit Kumar Tirchi Topiwale, Part 1
My Name Is Lakhan
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Main Pyar Kiya: Dil Deewana
Maine Pyar Kiya

Udit Narayan

Honored for : Papa Kehte Hain
(Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak)

Nominations 1989 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amit Kumar Ek Do Teen
Tezaab
Mohammed Aziz Dil Tera Kisne Toda
Dayavan
Udit Narayan Papa Kehte Hain
Qayamat Se Qayamat Ta

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Saagar Kinare
(Saagar)

Nominations 1986 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shabbir Kumar Tum Se Milkar Na Jane Kyon
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin
Suresh Wadkar Main Hi Main Hoon
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Kishore Kumar Saagar Kinare
Saagar

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain
(Sharaabi)

Nominations 1985 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar De De Pyar De
Sharaabi
Kishore Kumar Inteha Ho Gayi Intezar Ki
Sharaabi
Kishore Kumar Log Kehte Hai
Sharaabi
Kishore Kumar Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain
Sharaabi

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Agar Tum Na Hote
(Agar Tum Na Hote)

Nominations 1984 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shabbir Kumar Jab Hum Jawan Honge
Betaab
Shabbir Kumar Parbaton Se Aaj
Betaab
Shabbir Kumar Yaad Teri Aayegi
Ek Jaan Hain Hum
Kishore Kumar Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal
Souten
Kishore Kumar Agar Tum Na Hote
Agar Tum Na Hote

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Pag Ghungroo Bandh
(Namak Halaal)

Nominations 1983 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Suresh Wadkar Meri Kismat
Prem Rog
Suresh Wadkar Main Hoon Prem
Prem Rog
Amit Kumar Yeh Zameen Ga Rahi Hai
Teri Kasam
Kishore Kumar Pag Ghungroo Bandh
Namak Halaal

Amit Kumar

Honored for : Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai
(Love Story)

Nominations 1982 »

Nominee Nominated Work
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Tere Mere Beech Mein
Ek Duje Ke Liye
Kishore Kumar Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitna
Kudrat
Jagjit Singh Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum
Prem Geet
Kishore Kumar Chhu Kar Mere Manko
Yaarana
Amit Kumar Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai
Love Story

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi
(Thodisi Bewafaii)

Nominations 1981 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Om Shanti Om
Karz
Mohammed Rafi Dard-E-Dil
Karz
Mohammed Rafi Maine Puchha Chand Se (Abdullah)
Abdullah
Mohammed Rafi Mere Dost Kissa
Dostana
Kishore Kumar Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi
Thodisi Bewafaii

K. J. Yesudas

Honored for : Dil Ke Tukde
(Dada)

Nominations 1980 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amitabh Bachchan Mere Pass Aao
Mr. Natwarlal
K. J. Yesudas Sunayana In Nazaron Ko
Sunayana
Kishore Kumar Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi
Kaala Patthar
Mohammed Rafi Chalo Re Doli Uthao
Jaani Dushman
Nitin Mukesh Aaja Re Mere Dilbar
Noorie
K. J. Yesudas Dil Ke Tukde
Dada

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Khaike pan banaras wala
(Don)

Nominations 1979 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar O Saathi Re
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Kishore Kumar Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na The
Shalimar
Mohammed Rafi Aadmi Musafir Hai
Apnapan
Mukesh Chanchal Sheetal
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Kishore Kumar Khaike pan banaras wala
Don

Mohammed Rafi

Honored for : Kya Hua Tera Wada
(Hum Kisise Kum Naheen)

Nominations 1978 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Aap Ke Anurodh Se
Anurodh
Mohammed Rafi Parda Hai Parda (Amar Akbar Anthony)
Amar Akbar Anthony
Mukesh Suhaani Chandni
Mukti
K. J. Yesudas Ka Karoon Sajni Aye Na Baalam
Swami
Mohammed Rafi Kya Hua Tera Wada

Mukesh

Honored for : Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein
(Kabhi Kabhie)

Nominations 1977 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mahendra Kapoor Sunke Teri Pukar
Fakira
Mukesh Ek Din Bik Jayega
Dharam Karam
Mukesh Main Pal do Pal Ka Shair Hoon (Kabhi Kabhi)
Kabhi Kabhie
K. J. Yesudas Gori Tera Gaon
Chitchor
Mukesh Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Dil Aisa Kisi
(Amanush)

Nominations 1976 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Main Pyasa Tu Sawan
Faraar
Kishore Kumar O Majhi Re
Khushboo
Manna Dey Kya Mar Sakegi
Sanyasi
Rahul Dev Burman Mehbooba Mehbooba
Sholay
Kishore Kumar Dil Aisa Kisi
Amanush

Mahendra Kapoor

Honored for : Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahi
(Roti Kapda Aur Makaan)

Nominations 1975 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai - Dost
Dost
Kishore Kumar Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz
Kora Kagaz
Mohammed Rafi Accha Hi Hua Dil Toot Gaya
Maa Bahen Aur Biwi
Mukesh Main Na Bhooloonga
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Mahendra Kapoor Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahi
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan

Narendra Chanchal

Honored for : Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo
(Bobby)

Nominations 1974 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai
Daag: A Poem of Love
Manna Dey Yaari Hai Imaan Mera
Zanjeer
Mohammed Rafi Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaari Hai
Naina
Shailender Singh Main Shair To Nahin
Bobby
Narendra Chanchal Beshak Mandir Masjid Todo
Bobby

Mukesh

Honored for : Jai Bolo Be - Imaan Ki
(Be-Imaan)

Nominations 1973 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Chingari Koi Bhadke
Amar Prem
Mukesh Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Shor
Mukesh Jai Bolo Be - Imaan Ki
Be-Imaan

Manna Dey

Honored for : Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo
(Mera Naam Joker)

Nominations 1972 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kishore Kumar Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
Kati Patang
Kishore Kumar Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana
Andaz
Manna Dey Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo
Mera Naam Joker

Mukesh

Honored for : Sabse Bada Nadan
(Pehchan)

Nominations 1971 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mohammed Rafi Khilona Jankar
Khilona
Mukesh Bas Yehi Apradh
Pehchan
Mukesh Sabse Bada Nadan
Pehchan

Kishore Kumar

Honored for : Roop Tera Mastana
(Aradhana)

Nominations 1970 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Manna Dey Kal Ka Paiya
Chanda Aur Bijli
Mohammed Rafi Badi Mastani Hai
Jeene Ki Raah
Kishore Kumar Roop Tera Mastana
Aradhana

Mohammed Rafi

Honored for : Dil Ke Jharoke Mein
(Brahmachari)

Nominations 1969 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mohammed Rafi Babul Ki Duvayen
Neel Kamal
Mohammed Rafi Main Gaoon Tum So Jao
Brahmachari
Mohammed Rafi Dil Ke Jharoke Mein
Brahmachari

Mahendra Kapoor

Honored for : Neele Gagan Ke Tale
(Hamraaz)

Nominations 1968 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mahendra Kapoor Mere desh Ki Dharti
Upkar
Mukesh Sawan Ka Mahina
Milan
Mahendra Kapoor Neele Gagan Ke Tale