Happy Birthday Alka Yagnik.

The Melody Queen, who ruled the 90s and early 2000s, celebrates her 57th birthday today, on March 20.

Alka Yagnik has earned the title of being one of the most prominent and successful playback singers in Bollywood.

In a career spanning over four decades, she has recorded more than 8000 songs for various films and albums.

The singer is ranked number 1 on the YouTube's music charts.

A classically trained singer, Alka Yagnik began singing at the age of six for All India Radio.

Her first Bollywood song was for the film 'Paayal Ki Jhankaar' in 1980.

Alka Yagnik got her big break with the song 'Ek Do Teen' from Madhuri Dixit starrer 'Tezaab'.

Alka Yagnik has several awards and accolades to her credit, including two National Film Awards.

She is currently seen judging singing reality shows.