33 Forgotten Singers From The '90s Who Need To Make A Comeback ASAP And Pump Up The Jam

"Tumse mile dil mein utha dard karaara... Jeene laga wohi jise ishq na maara"

The evergreen singer of the '90s, Kumar Sanu made a roaring comeback when with Dard Karara in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. We all were tripping because the voice that gave us gems like Chura Ke Dil Mera, Tu Mile Dil Khile and Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari among others had been absent from the music industry for so long, and we didn't even know we needed him back in our musical lives.

All '90s kids often find themselves looking back in nostalgia to the memories in crystal clarity of the songs that made their childhood. Most of these singers have got lost into oblivion.

In the time when our music industry is mostly churning out remakes and remixes, we are only forced to think of the era before Arijit Singh and Atif Aslam caught our fancy, these '90s pop singers gave us Bollywood chart busters.

Apart from bands like Bombay Rockers, Bombay Vikings, A Band Of Boys and Silk Route, here are the '90s singers who gave us chart-topping singles! How many of these do you still remember?

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1. Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin's instant mood lifting song Livin' La Vida Loca is a timeless song that is also an Instagram caption for almost all situations. Nobody Wants to Be Lonely, Shake Your Bon-Bon and Mar¨ªa are some of the other gems that the man gave us.

2. Enrique

Didn't we all going gaga over the "hero" of Latin pop in the 90s? Enrique Iglesias is probably the reason why we wanted to learn Spanish. From Escape, Rhythm Divine to Bailamos, Enrique has given us most memorable and unforgettable hits.

3. Alisha Chinai

Made in India was a song that instantly became a hit and won our hearts.

4. Bally Sagoo

Because we all need a little bit of Bhangra in our lives! He was the face of Punjabi pop music in the 90s. After all, Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha still doesn't have a replacement at Indian weddings.

5. Ila Arun

Her unique voice has no match in the industry. The Rajasthani singer was known for her folk-pop fusion. Arun, who has also acted in several movies, crooned songs like Choli Ke Peeche, Morni Baaga Ma Bole and Dehli Shaher Mein Maro Ghaghro.

6. Shibani Kashyap

From Sajna Aa Bhi Ja to Zinda Hoon Main and Kya Nazakat Hai, Shibani Kashyap had shot to national fame at one point in time. But where is she now?

7. Taz AKA Tarsame Singh Saini

From Gallan Goriyan and Pyar Ho Gaya to Nachange Sari Raat, Tarsame Singh Saini aka Taz of Stereo Nation¡¯s songs are still on our party playlist. Did you know that he is British singer, composer and actor of Indian descent?

8. Kunal Ganjawala

From Bheege Honth to Channa Ve, from O Humdum to Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da, his songs are what 90s kids jammed to.

9. Kavita Krishnamurthy

Aaj Main Upar Aasman Neeche, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya, Hawa Hawai, Pyaar Hua Chupke Se, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and many more songs Kavita Krishnamurthy lent voice to. Her magical voice is etched in our hearts and has no replacement till date.

10. Suneeta Rao

The Pari Hoon Main singer gave a chartbuster song that took the nation by storm, but sadly, she couldn¡¯t sustain her popularity.

11. Raageshwari

Raageshwari was one of the popular female pop singers who gave us gems like Ta Ta Ra Ri Ra Ra and Pyaar Ka Rang among other songs. In 2000, after she was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, she faded away into oblivion.

12. Anuradha Paudwal

From Pyar Kiya Toh Nibhana and Maiyya Yashoda to Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi and Chaha Hai Tujhko, Anuradha Paudwal ruled the '90s music. However, she soon shifted to devotional songs and swiftly ended her career in Bollywood.

13. Hema Sardesai

Awara Bhanwre Jo Haule Haule Gaye! The singer behind this beautiful song was none other than Hema Sardesai, who also sang popular songs like Ishq Chandi Hai Ishq Sona Hain, Sona Sona Ye Na Hona, Chali Chali Phir Chali Chali and Badal Pe Paon Hai.

14. Sonu Nigam

From Saathiya to Deewana Tera and Bijuria, Sonu Nigam's songs were mesmerising. He was a household name in the 90s.

15. Shaan

Remember his funky rendition of Roop Tera Mastana and songs like Tune Mujhe Pehchaana Nahin, Woh Ladki Hai Kahan and O Humdum Suniyo Re? Shaan's songs and his smile remains in our hearts even today.

16. KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath)

KK¡¯s songs Yaaro Dosti Badi Hi Haseen Hain, Hum Rahein Ya Na Rahein Kal, Awarapan Banjarapan and Dus Bahane among others are all-time classics we are never getting bored of. Did you know KK sang 3,500 jingles before he made his Bollywood debut?

17. Lucky Ali

We all still listen to Lucky Ali songs when we need a little calmness in our lives. Na Tum Jaano Na Hum to O Sonam and Aa Bhi Ja, Lucky Ali stormed the pop scene in the 90s.

18. Abhijeet Bhattacharya

Jab bhi koi ladki dekhu, mera dil deewana bole ole ole ole, ole! Other popular songs from Abhijeet Bhattacharya include Mere Khyaloon Ki Malika, Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon, Yeh Teri Aankhen Jhuki Jhuki, Wada Raha Sanam and Badi Mushkil Hai Khoya Mera Dil Hain among others.

19. Vinod Rathod

Do you know the man who sang the title tracks of Munna Bhai films? He is none other than Vinod Rathod, who in the 90s gave us songs like Ae Mere Humsafar, Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahi Kahi, Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main and Romeo Naam Mera Chori Hai Kaam Mera among others.

20. Sadhana Sargam

The national award winning singer gave us beautiful songs like Pehla Nasha, Chupke Se and Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye among others. Sadhana Sargam is however still popular down South.

21. Palash Sen

The founder of Euphoria, Palash Sen was the face of the group that till date is one of the most popular bands. Their songs Dhoom Pichak Dhoom, Maaeri and Aana Meri Gully are still popular.

22. Shubha Mudgal

Known for her unique voice, Shubha Mudgal is a celebrated classical vocalist. She is the voice behind Ab Ke Sawan, Ali More Angana and Pyaar Ke Geet.

23. Mandy Moore

We might know Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson from This Is Us, but back in the '90s, she gave us hits like Candy and I Wanna Be With You. Isn't this the perfect time for her to make a comeback?

24. Avril Lavigne

All my life I have been good, but now I am thinking what the hell! This song instantly takes you back to the school days when you and your gang threw attitude for no apparent reason at everyone? We need that girl power attitude now!

25. Daler Mehndi

From Bolo Ta Ra Ra to Dardi Rab Rab Kardi, from Sadde Nal to Tunak Tunak, Daler Mehndi made Punjabi music popular worldwide. Did you know he featured in Time Asia Magazine?

26. Shweta Shetty

When that powerful voice sang Deewane Deewane Toh Deewane Hai and Tote Tote Ho Gaya, we all grooved along with her.

27. Falguni Pathak

Let¡¯s admit it. We not only listened to her songs, we all danced to them too. Now hailed as the dandiya queen, Falguni Pathak was one the pop princess in her time.

28. Devang Patel

He sang some crazy songs by giving international hits a Desi twist. Remember Meri Marzi, which was a parody of It's My Life, or Ladoo Kha, a parody of Coco Jambo? He even made a parody Thoka of Livin' la Vida Loca.

29. Babul Supriyo

From Sochta Hun Uska Dil Kabhi Mujhpe Aaye Toh to Hata Sawan Ki Ghata and title track of Hum Tum, Babul Supriyo gave voice to a lot of hit songs.

30. Kamaal Khan

The voice behind Salman Khan¡¯s popular O O Jane Jana song, Kamaal Khan has crooned several other classic songs like Aye Mere Humnasheen, O Priya O Priya, O Jaana and Sawariya Re O Sawariya among others.

31. Bali Brahmabhatt

Most popular songs by the pop and remix star include Tere Bin Jeena Nahi, Amma Dekh Tera Munda Bigda Jaaye, Aamchi Mumbai and Kem Che, Kem Che.

32. SP Balasubrahmanyam

SP Balasubrahmanyam was the voice of Salman Khan in the 90s. who sang for his films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun and Saajan among others. The man who has recorded over 40,000 songs has given Bollywood gems like Dil Deewana, Tum Se Milne Ki Tamanna Hai and Mausam Ka Jaadu among others.

33. Raghav

My baby's got ooh ooh ooh ooh angel eyes. Yeah my baby's got ooh ooh ooh ooh angel eyes. Indo-Canadian artist Raghav sang his way right into our hearts. In case you¡¯re a big fan, his Instagram handle is @raghavworldwide. He looks quite different now.

Which one was your favourite?