First and Last Songs of Famous Bollywood Singers
Tracing the musical journey of legendary voices
Bollywood music has been shaped by the golden voices of iconic singers. From their first break to their final performance, these artists left an unforgettable imprint on Indian cinema. Here’s a factual list of the first and last recorded songs of some of Bollywood’s most celebrated singers.
1. Lata Mangeshkar
First Song: “Naachu Yaa Gade” (1942 – Marathi film Kiti Hasaal)
First Hindi Song: “Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu” (1943 – Gajaabhaau)
Last Song: “Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki” (2021 – Tribute to Indian Army)
2. Kishore Kumar
First Song: “Marne Ki Duayen Kyon Mangun” (1948 – Ziddi)
Last Song: Guru Guru” (1987 – Unreleased; last released was “Waqt Ka Yeh Paigham” in Waqt Ki Awaaz)
3. Mohammed Rafi
First Song: "Soniye Ni Heeriye Ni" (1944 - Punjabi film Gul Baloch )
First Hindi Song: “Aji Dil Ho Kaabu Mein To Dildar Ki Aisi Taisi” (1944 – Gaon Ki Gori)
Last Song: “Shaam Phir Kyun Udaas Hai Dost” (1980 – Aas Paas)
4. Mukesh
First Song: “Dil Hi Bujha Hua Ho To” (1941 – Nirdosh)
Last Song: “Chanchal Sheetal Nirmal Komal” (1976 – For Raj Kapoor’s Satyam Shivam Sundaram but died before film release)
5. Asha Bhosale
First Song: "Chala Chala Nav Bala" for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943
First Hindi Song: “Saawan Aaya” (1948 – Chunariya)
Recent Notable Work: "Saiyaan Bina" ( 2024 - Saiyaan Bina)
6. Udit Narayan
First Bollywood Break: “Mil Gaya Mil Gaya” (1980 – Unees Bees)
Popular Recent Song: "Main Nikla Gaddi Leke" (2023 - Udit Narayan )
7. Alka Yagnik
First Song: “Thirkat Ang” (1979 – Payal Ki Jhankaar)
Last Bollywood Song (as of now): "Choli Ke Peeche" Remake from the 2024 film Crew.
8. Sonu Nigam
First Major Hit: “Accha Sila Diya” (1995 – Bewafa Sanam)
Recent Popular Song: “Mere Dholna 3.0" (Sonu Nigam Version) [From "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3"] is a Hindi album released in 2024.
9. Shreya Ghoshal
First Bollywood Song: “Bairi Piya” (2002 – Devdas)
Famous Releases: Continues to sing in films like "Ami Je Tomar 3.0" from Hindi movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 ( 2024)
10. Arijit Singh
First Bollywood Song: “Phir Mohabbat” (2011 – Murder 2)
Latest Song (as of 2025): Continuously releasing hits including “Zamaana Lage” (Metro...In Dino – 2025)
Updated as on June 2025. Written for music lovers by music lover. Let me know in contact form if any update or new addition or blog you want. All rights reserved to respective stakeholders.
