Who was the real Queen of 80s Bollywood music?

The 1980s transformed Hindi film music. Disco, electronic sounds, audio cassettes and the rise of new music labels changed the way Bollywood songs were created, sold and consumed.

In this documentary, we rank the Top 5 Female Singers of the 1980s based on musical impact, hit songs, versatility, popularity, commercial influence and their contribution to one of the biggest transitions in Bollywood music history.

The list features Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik and Nazia Hassan.

From Aap Jaisa Koi, Boom Boom, Ek Do Teen, Tu Mera Hero Hai, In Aankhon Ki Masti, Mera Kuchh Samaan, Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Mere Angne Mein and countless other classics, this video explores the voices that defined the 1980s.

We also revisit the stories of Salma Agha, Kavita Krishnamurti, Sadhana Sargam and Hemlata, who played important roles in the changing sound of the decade.

How did Asha Bhosle dominate disco, commercial cinema and ghazals at the same time? How did Lata Mangeshkar remain at the top during a decade of rapidly changing musical trends? How did Anuradha Paudwal challenge the established order, and why did Nazia Hassan become such an important voice for a new generation?

Watch till the end and share your own ranking of the greatest female singers of the 80s.

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