Episode notes
Playback singing — a uniquely Indian phenomenon — has shaped the soul of our cinema for over a century.
From the musical roots of Nautanki to the first talkie Alam Ara, this episode traces how actors went from singing their own songs to giving way to legendary voices like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar.
A quick, fascinating look at how playback singing began, evolved, and why it still defines Indian storytelling today.