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Shreya Ghoshal wonders why there are so less Indian female singers in top 50
Shreya Ghoshal wonders why there are so less Indian female singers even in top 50: ‘India thoda sa patriarchal hain’
Shreya Ghoshal wonders why there are so less Indian female singers even in top 50: ‘India thoda sa patriarchal hain’
Shreya Ghoshal shared her take on the issue of gender parity in India's music industry. The singer shared that this was not the case even a few decades ago.
Published on: Mar 08, 2026 7:18 AM IST By Santanu Das Share via Copy link Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most prolific and well-regarded singers in the country, having won multiple awards and dominated charts for years. The singer was in conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast recently, where she was asked why there is such a difference in India when compared to the West or in other countries where the top singers are female, be it Taylor Swift or Rihanna. (Also read: Shreya Ghoshal not embarrassed by Chikni Chameli but 'won't record songs like that' now: 'Always have to live with it') Shreya Ghoshal shared her perspective on the lack of Indian female singers in top lists in music rankings.What Shreya said
Shreya responded that a successful singer like Taylor Swift has mastered the craft and worked tirelessly on it for years. The singer then detailed that the scenario is different in India, and said, “Fact is India thoda sa patriarchal hain. Aaj bhi (India is patriarchal, even today). Leave concerts, see number of songs on charts. Tell me how many songs are there which are sung by females! I don't find. Top 50 mein bhi jao, top 10 ki baat hi nahi kar rahi main, top 50 mein 6-7 honge. It is that lopsided. This was not how it was in our country. It is very ‘now’. This lopsidedness has come now.” She went on to add, “Jo jamana tha Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, jis tarah se unhone command kiya hain (Look at the generation of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and how they commanded that era)… they were bigger than all the other male singers. The number of songs that they had, per year. That has changed, there is a lot of dilution and I feel we are going through something. Ye last 10 saal ye time chal raha hein ki hum confusion me hain. Wo confusion, fusion karte karte clarity pe aayega. (I think for the last 10 years there has been a lot of confusion and we are moving towards clarity).”About Shreya's career
Shreya began her playback singing career with Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She won her first National Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Bairi Piya. Since then, she has sung in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Shreya Ghoshal recently lent her voice to Yahin Guzaar Doon, alongside Amaal Mallik, featuring Farrhana Bhatt in the video. The singer has also announced her The Unstoppable World Tour, with planned performances in the UK, USA, India and Abu Dhabi. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Santanu Das Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More Shreya Ghoshal Rihanna Taylor Swift Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. News / Entertainment / Music / Shreya Ghoshal Wonders Why There Are So Less Indian Female Singers Even In Top 50: ‘India Thoda Sa Patriarchal Hain’ See Less
Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most prolific and well-regarded singers in the country, having won multiple awards and dominated charts for years. The singer was in conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast recently, where she was asked why there is such a difference in India when compared to the West or in other countries where the top singers are female, be it Taylor Swift or Rihanna. (Also read: Shreya Ghoshal not embarrassed by Chikni Chameli but 'won't record songs like that' now: 'Always have to live with it')
She went on to add, “Jo jamana tha Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, jis tarah se unhone command kiya hain (Look at the generation of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and how they commanded that era)… they were bigger than all the other male singers. The number of songs that they had, per year. That has changed, there is a lot of dilution and I feel we are going through something. Ye last 10 saal ye time chal raha hein ki hum confusion me hain. Wo confusion, fusion karte karte clarity pe aayega. (I think for the last 10 years there has been a lot of confusion and we are moving towards clarity).”
Shreya Ghoshal recently lent her voice to Yahin Guzaar Doon, alongside Amaal Mallik, featuring Farrhana Bhatt in the video. The singer has also announced her The Unstoppable World Tour, with planned performances in the UK, USA, India and Abu Dhabi.
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