Music is that cool and calm breeze which touches
the soul of all and sundry. It is always a treat to lend your ears to a
beautiful and melodious voice. With BollyCurry celebrating
empowerment of women in Bollywood, courtesy of Women's Day falling in
March, we present to you those female singers who've lent their voice
since the origin of the music industry, and whose songs are still a
treasure in our hearts.
Lata Mangeshkar 
This is the first name
that comes to mind when we speak of the magic of Indian singers. One of
the most sought out voice and fondly known as the 'Nightingale of India'; Lata ji is a legendary singer in Indian
history, with a voice as soothing as a lullaby and a career spanning over six and a half decades. Some of her songs
include "Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna", "Luka Chupi", "Resham Ki Dori", and
"Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham".
Asha
Bhonsle 
No one can forget the
lady who's voice has an edge of peppiness to it. Singing runs in
Bhonsle's genes after followed her sister's
Lata Mangeshkar, foot-steps,
but with her own dynamic twist. Along with the innumerable songs she's
sung, she has also been an
active part of some musical reality shows, gracing the judging panel. A
few of
her songs include 'O Hasina Zulfo Wali', 'Kambakht Ishq', 'Le Gayi Le
Gayi', 'Keh Doon Tumhe', etc.
Sadhna
Sargam
With a voice immersed with the classical touch, Sargam has
been a consistent singer for some of
the softest songs the Indian Film Industry has heard. Her most
remembered songs are 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye', 'Na Kajre Ki Dhaar',
'Pehla Nasha', 'Aao Na', 'Har Kisiko Nahi Milta' and many more.
Alka Yagnik
She is one of
those rare few who has sweetness flowing out of their tunes. The romantic
genre is her forte as she can shower a song full of love and passion
with a smooth click of her vocal cords. A few of her commonly hummed
songs are 'Ek Din Aap', 'Kuch Toh Hua Hai'. 'Suraj Hua Madham', 'Bakhuda Tumhi Ho'.
Alisha
Chinai 
No one can forget the cute looking
'Made In India' girl, who's song is a favorite of almost everyone
even till today. Her appearance gives away the nature of her song, the
tint of naughtiness but only so visible. She blended the Indian music
with
her touch of pop and a hint of Western mixes. Songs such as "Kajra Re",
"Bebo", "Tinka Tinka" and "Aaj Ki Raat" have been given her mesmerizing
voice.
Usha
Uthup
Apart from romantic songs, there are other genres that keep the
music industry going. One
of them consists of vibrant and beating-worthy music, which you just
cant resist but tap your feet to it involuntarily. Uthup is such a
singer whose voice
could bring life into any morose scenario. "Darling", "Doston Se Pyar
Kiya", "Hai Ye Maya" are some of her hit numbers.
Falguni
Pathak
Diversity is one of India's best features which resulted
in Bollywood graciously welcoming the sweet Gujju singer, Falguni.
Innocence splashed all over her face and in the listener's view, she was
an
immediate hit. Her songs had a traditional hint and pleased audiences of
all ages. She is best known for "Maine Payal Hai Chankayi", "Pal Pal
Teri Yaad Sataye", "Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi" and many other songs.