World Music Day: 5 Female Singers Who Rule The Indian Music Industry

Music has always been an integral part of everyones life. Happy? Listen to music. Sad? Music becomes your best friend. Angry? Channel your anger with music. Looking for motivation? Music will always help. On World Music Day, heres a look at five female singers who have given us some soulful songs and ruled the Indian music industry.

1. Shilpa RaoThe Besharam Rang singer has time and again proved her versatility with songs of different tunes and genres. Shilpa Rao's hoax voice is what makes her unique from the rest of the singers.Shilpa became a household name after lending her voice to popular songs like Tose Naina, Khuda Jaane, and Woh Ajnabee, among others. She recently garnered massive appreciation for her songs like Chaleya, Ghunghroo, and Tere Hawale.

2. Shreya GhoshalIt's World Music Day, and how can we miss the queen of vocals? Shreya Ghaoshal redefined the Indian music industry with her soulful voice, which can effortlessly soothe our minds.While she started off singing love songs with Chikni Chameli and other party songs, the ace singer proved her versatility and surprised music lovers with every tune.

3. Jonita GandhiYet another versatile singer of the new generation, we love how Jonita Gandhi is blending cultures and languages across the country. She is one of the few Indian female playback singers to have sung in Bollywood as well as in South cinema.Jonita is best known for some peppy songs like The Breakup Song (Ae Dil Hain Mushkil) and What Jhumka? (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani).

4. Neeti MohanShe is multitalented, with many tunes hidden in her expressive vocals and tunes. Neeti Mohan started her career as a playback singer in Bollywood with Ishq Wala Love from Karan Johar's Student of the Year. Since then, there's been no looking back for her.Neeti has sung some spectacular songs like Jiya Re (Jab Tak Hain Jaan), Nainowale Ne (Padmaavat), Meri Jaan (Gangubai Kathiyawadi), and First Class (Kalank), among others.

5. Sunidhi ChauhanThis list would certainly be incomplete without the one who broke all stereotypes of how a woman should sound with her bold and beautiful voice.Sunidhi Chauhan is one of those playback singers who can add a Midas touch to any ordinary song and make it extraordinary. She gained popularity with songs like Mehboob Mere, Beedi Jalaile, Dhoom Machale, and Sheila Ki Jawaani, among others.Sunidhi continues to be a global sensation and has even collaborated with many international musicians.