Zee Cine Awards is a popular choice award in which the film professionals of Bollywood are honoured for their technical and artistic eminence. Dedicated to the Hindi film industry, this prestigious award ceremony is organized by the entire Zee network. Zee Cine Awards was introduced in the year 1998. In this grand event a number of bright luminaries and various Bollywood personalities congregate to celebrate the works and achievements of the Indian cinema. The award ceremony is graced by award presentations and dazzling performances. Zee Cine Awards presents awards under varied categories as an appreciation of the contributions of Bollywood professionals in diverse cinematic fields.
14th Zee Cine Awards
14th Zee Cine Awards was held in the year 2014 on 8th February in Mumbai to honour the best films of the previous year 2013. It was aired on 23rd February on multiple channels. Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan were the co-anchors for the event. Bollywood films have always been known for their enchanting music and over years the industry has produced a myriad of gifted playback singers who make the songs memorable. Zee Cine Awards Best Playback Singer - Male honours such talents of Bollywood. In 2014, the nominations under this category included Amitabh Bhattacharya for `Tera Rasta` (Chennai Express), Arijit Singh for `Tum Hi Ho` (Aashiqui 2), Atif Aslam for `Jeene Laga Hoon` (Ramaiya Vastavaiya), Honey Singh for `Lungi Dance` (Chennai Express), Javed Bashir for `Mere Yaar` (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag) and Mika Singh for `Gandi Baat` (R... Rajkumar). The award was won by Arijit Singh.
Arijit Singh
Arijit Singh is one of the most versatile singers of Bollywood who has carved a distinct niche for himself among the leading Indian playback singers. His career began with his participation in a singing based reality show and soon he won the hearts of millions through his soulful singing. Apart from Zee Cine Awards, Arijit Singh has won many other prestigious film awards for playback singing.
Zee Cine Awards for Best Playback Singer - Male
Year | Winner | Film and Song |
2014 | Arijit Singh | Aashiqui 2 - Tum Hi Ho |
2013 | Sonu Nigam | Agneepath - Abhi Mujhme Kahin |
2012 | Mohit Chauhan | Rockstar - Jo Bhi Main |
2011 | Mohit Chauhan | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai - Pee Loon |
2008 | Shaan | Saawariya - Jab Se Tere Naina |
2007 | Shaan | Fanaa - Chand Sifarish |
2006 | Himesh Reshammiya | Aashiq Banaya Aapne - Aashiq Banaya Aapne |
2005 | Kunal Ganjawala | Murder - Bheege Hont Tere |
2004 | Shaan | Jhankaar Beats - Suno Na |
2003 | Sonu Nigam | Saathiya - Saathiya |
2002 | Sonu Nigam | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Suraj Hua Maddham |
2001 | Lucky Ali | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai - Na Tum Jaano |
2000 | Udit Narayan | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - Chand Chupa Badal Mein |
1999 | Sukhwinder Singh | Dil Se... - Chhaiyan Chhaiyan |
1998 | Sonu Nigam | Border - Sandese Aate Hai |