The National Film Awards are considered the most prominent and prestigious award ceremony in India. The government established the awards in 1954 to honor and encourage the films directed across India. Each year the Indian government appoints a national panel to select the winning entry. The award ceremonies are generally held in New Delhi and the President of India presents the awards to the winners for the year. The ‘Best Female Playback Singer’ award is one of the sub-categories of Silver Lotus Award which was introduced in the year 1967. The inaugural award was presented to K.B. Sundarambal for the track ‘Ariyathu Ariyathu’ from the Tamil movie ‘Kandan Karunai’. The movie was released in 1967 and was directed by A.P. Nagarajan. The movie is about Lord Murugan and his birth to accept the head post of the army in heaven is portrayed.
The Winners For Silver Lotus Best Female Playback Singer Award Are:
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Year
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Singer
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Song
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Film
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2009
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Shreya Ghoshal
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Pherari Mon
Jeev Dangla
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Antaheen
Jogva
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2008
|
Shreya Ghoshal
|
Yeh Ishq Hai
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Jab We Met
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2007
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Aarati Ankalikar-Tikekar
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Balamwa Tum Kya Jaano Preet
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Antarnad
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2006
|
Shreya Ghoshal
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Dheere Jalna
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Paheli
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2005
|
K. S. Chithra
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Ovvoru Pookalume
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Autograph
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2004
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Tarali Sarma
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Kakuti Gosha
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Akashitorar Kothare
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2003
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Shreya Ghoshal
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Bairi Piya
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Devdas
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2002
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Sadhana Sargam
|
Pattu Solli
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Azhagi
|
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2001
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Bhavatharini
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Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu
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Bharathi
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2000
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Jayshree Dasgupta
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Hriday Ammar Prokash Holo
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Paromitar Ek Din
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1999
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Alka Yagnik
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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1998
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K. S. Chithra
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Payalein Chun Mun
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Virasat
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1997
|
K. S. Chithra
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Maana Madurai (Ooh La La La)
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Minsaara Kanavu
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1996
|
Anjali Marathe
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Bhui Bhegalali Khola
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Doghi
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1995
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Swarnalatha
|
Porale Ponnuthaaye
|
Karuththamma
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1994
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Alka Yagnik
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Ghoongat Ki Aad Se
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Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
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1993
|
S. Janaki
|
Inji Iduppazhagi
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Thevar Magan
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1992
|
Vani Jayaram
|
Aanati Neeyaraa
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Swathi Kiranam
|
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1991
|
Lata Mangeshkar
|
Yaara Sili Sili
|
Lekin
|
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1990
|
Anuradha Paudwal
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He Ek Reshami Gharate
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Kalat Nakalat
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1989
|
K. S. Chithra
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Indupushpam choodi nilkum raathri
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Vaishali
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1988
|
Asha Bhosle
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Mera Kuchh Saamaan
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Ijaazat
|
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1987
|
K. S. Chithra
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Manjal Prasadavum
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Nakhakshathangal
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1986
|
K. S. Chithra
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Padariyen
|
Sindhu Bhairavi
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1985
|
S. Janaki
|
Vennello Godari Andham
|
Sithara
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1984
|
P. Susheela
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Yento Beedha Vedu Gopaludu
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M L A Yedukondalu
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1983
|
P. Susheela
Aarti Mukherjee
|
Aakulo aakunai
Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani
|
Meghasandesam
Masoom
|
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1982
|
Asha Bhosle
Parveen Sultana
|
Dil Cheez Kya Hai
Humen Tumse Pyaar Kitna
|
Umrao Jaan
Kudrat
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1981
|
S. Janaki
|
Ettumanoorambalathil
|
Oppol
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1980
|
Vani Jayaram
|
Dorakuna ituvanti seva
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Sankarabharanam
|
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1979
|
Chhaya Ganguli
|
Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar
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Gaman
|
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1978
|
S. Janaki
|
Senthoora Poove
|
16 Vayathinile
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1977
|
P. Susheela
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Jhummandhi Naadham
|
Siri Siri Muvva
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1976
|
Vani Jayaram
|
Yezhu Swarangalukkul
|
Apoorva Raagangal
|
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1975
|
Lata Mangeshkar
|
Roothe Roothe Piya
|
Kora Kagaz
|
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1973
|
Lata Mangeshkar
|
Beeti Na Bitai
|
Parichay
|
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1972
|
P. Susheela
|
Chittukkuruvikkenna Kattuppaadu
|
Savaale Samaali
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1971
|
Sandhya Mukherjee
|
Amader Chhuti Chhuti
Ore Sakol Sona Molin Holo
|
Jay Jayanti
Nishi Padma
|
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1970
|
K.B. Sundarambal
|
Kooppita Kuralukku
Pazhani Malai Meethile
|
Thunaivan
|
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1969
|
P. Susheela
|
Paal Polave - Nalai Intha Velai
|
Uyarntha Manithan
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1967
|
K.B. Sundarambal
|
Ariyathu Ariyathu
|
Kandan Karunai
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