Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Karwar, Bombay State (now Karnataka), India |
Latest News about Anuradha Paudwal
06/02/2025
Anuradha Paudwal was ranked as the 26th top global artist on YouTube as of February 6, 2025, maintaining a consistent chart presence for 237 weeks. This milestone highlights her enduring popularity and the massive reach of her devotional and film music content on the platform.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Alka Nadkarni |
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| Nickname | T-Series Queen |
| Other Nicknames | Bhajan Queen |
| Genre | Devotional Music, Filmi Songs |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.62 m |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | A duplex located in Khar, a posh western Mumbai suburb |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Listening to Music |
| Interests | Devotional Music, Social Work |
Relationships & More
| Husband | Late Arun Paudwal (Music Composer) |
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| Marriage Date | 1969 |
Family
| Spouse | Arun Paudwal |
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| Children |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Awards/Honours |
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| Controversies |
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| Years Active | 1973–present |
Favourites
| Favourite Singer(s) | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
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| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Music Director | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
| Favorite Food | Simple Indian Vegetarian Food |
Social Media
| Not very active | |
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| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@AnuradhaPaudwalOfficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born in a Konkani family in Karwar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. | |
| 2. Her interest in music started after hearing a Lataji song on the radio. | |
| 3. Born with a hoarse voice, she recovered by listening to Lataji's voice. | |
| 4. She actively participated in school and college functions, winning several awards. | |
| 5. She fell in love with Arun, a music composer, in her teenage years and married at 17. | |
| 6. She has no formal training in classical music. | |
| 7. She has sung in multiple languages and recorded many hit songs. | |
| 8. She promoted unknown playback singers like Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet. | |
| 9. She retired from the film industry in the early 1990s, focusing on devotional music. | |
| 10. She established the 'Suryauday' foundation in memory of her late husband, Arun. | |
| 11. She is involved in social work through the Suryodaya Foundation. | |
| 12. She was ranked among YouTube's top global artists (No. 26 as of February 6, 2025), maintaining chart presence for 237 weeks. |