Himesh Reshammiya

He'd already had a long career as a behind-the-scenes music director before "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" made him famous as a singer in his own right — that unmistakable nasal delivery that people either loved or couldn't stand. First composer ever to win Best Male Playback Singer at Filmfare, and Aap Kaa Suroor sold past 55 million copies. Love it or hate it, there's no mistaking the voice.