Singer Amirbai Karnataki

• Songs:  158

Amirbai Karnataki, born in 1906 in Bilgi, Karnataka, emerged as a popular voice in the early days of Hindi cinema, famously known as Kannada Kokila. Her journey in the music industry started with her move to Bombay at the age of fifteen, where she initially faced struggles but eventually found her footing, becoming a celebrated playback singer and actress​​. Amirbai’s career spanned from 1935 to 1961, during which she contributed to the Hindi film industry by lending her voice to over 380 songs across 150 films. Among her numerous contributions, three songs stand out for their popularity and impact: “O’ Jaanay Waalay Balamwa Laut Kay Aa Laut Kay Aa” from the film “Rattan” (1944), “Dheere Dheere Aa Re, Baadal” from “Kismat” (1943), and the Kannada song “Priya madhuvanadali.” Her life story is not just one of artistic achievement but also of resilience and perseverance, making her a true legend of Indian music history.

Here, we’ve listed all songs sung by Amirbai Karnataki, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Amirbai Karnataki Songs Lyrics below.