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Anuradha Paudwal was born in Mumbai, Bombay State, India on October 27, 1952. Anuradha Paudwal is credited as an actor, singer and composer. That works out to 73 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Padma Shri in arts (2017), National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (1990) and Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (1986).
My Take
Anuradha Paudwal is one of those voices that carries more than melody, it carries devotion. A National Film Award and Filmfare winner crowned with the Padma Shri, she could have coasted on Bollywood playback fame alone, yet she leaned deep into bhajan, the devotional tradition, and that choice is what earns my respect. There is a discipline and sincerity in her singing that polished film hits rarely demand. To me she represents an artist who chased meaning over spectacle, and that is precisely why her recordings have aged so gracefully and why generations keep returning to them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anuradha Paudwal
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌラーダ・パウドウェル
- Reading
- あぬらーだ・ぱうどうぇる
- Born
- October 27, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor / singer / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Padma Shri in arts
- 1990 National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer
- 1986 Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuradha%20Paudwal
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42018
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anuradha Paudwal born?
Born October 27, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Anuradha Paudwal from?
Anuradha Paudwal is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Anuradha Paudwal do?
Anuradha Paudwal works as actor, singer, composer.
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