Hemlata | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lata Bhatt |
Also known as | Hemlata, Hemalatha, Hemlata Bali |
Born | Hyderabad, India | 16 August 1954
Origin | Rajasthan, India |
Genres | Playback singing, Hindustani Classical Music, Bhajans |
Occupation | Playback singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1968–present |
Hemlata (born 16 August 1954) is an Indian classically trained playback singer in Bollywood. She is best known for her songs in the late 1970s, especially Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se song.[1][2]
She was nominated for Filmfare Best Female Playback Award five times in the period of 1977–81 and won once for Chitchor in 1977 for her classical rendition of "Tu Jo Mere Sur Mein" which was duet with K.J. Yesudas, composed by Ravindra Jain.