Anuradha Paudwal is reckoned as the most gifted playback singers in the history of Hindi films. She has completed her studies from Xavier`s College in Mumbai (Bombay). She is married to Arun Paudwal, who previously worked with music director S. D. Burman for some time. Anuradha Paudwal`s playback singing career started with the epoch-making film `Abhimaan`, (starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan). But she was formally initiated into singing in 1976, with the movie Kalicharan, (starring Shatrugan Sinha and Reena Roy). Aap Beeti, (starring Hema Malini and Shashi Kapoor) was her first solo singing project.

Anuradha Paudwal has worked with eminent music composers like, Laxmikant-Pyarelal (in the film Kalicharan), Rajesh Roshan (in the film Des Pardes), Jaidev (in the films Dooriyan, Laila Majnu), Kalyanji-Anandji (in the film Kalaakar, Vidhataa), and Usha Khanna (in the film Souten, Sajan Bina Suhagan). She also sang for a few Marathi movies and gave some memorable numbers at that, like- "Disate Majalaa" (in the movie, Ashtavinayak), "Raja Lalakaari", and "Kaalyaa Maatita Maatitaa". But she rose to fame with her renderings for the movie, Hero,composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

After her colaboration with Gulshan Kumar (of T-Series fame) Anuradha Paudwal began tasted success with movies like, Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Tezaab, Ashiqui, and Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. At that time, she declared that she would sing entirely for the music company, "T-series", and centered on devotional songs and "cover-version" albums. But after five long years, she resumed playback singing for movies. Some recent movie songs that hit the charts include "Kismat Se Tum" (from the film `Pukar`), "Akeli Hai Yeh Mis Khiladi" (from the film `Mr & Mrs Khiladi`), "Zara Aankhon Se Kajal" (from the film `Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehtein Hai`), "Chaha Hai Tujhko" (from the film `Mann`), and "Jogiya"` (from the film `Deewane`).

Acknowledging her talent she has been conferred many accolades through out her professional career. Some of them are- in the year 1985 for Mere Mann Bajaa Mridang from the movie `Utsav`; in the year 1990 for Nazar Ke Saamne from the movie `Aashiqui`; in the year 1991 for Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin from the movie, `Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin`; in the year 1992 for Dhak dhak from the movie, `Beta`.

Some films for which she has lend her voice are- Jaane Hoga Kya (released in the year 2006); Kalyug (released in the year 2005); Kasak (released in the year 2005); Lucky: No Time for Love (released in the year 2005); Subhash Chandra Bose (released in the year 2005); Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (released in the year 2004); Aan: Men at Work (released in the year 2004); Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (released in the year 2004); Muskaan (released in the year 2004); Paap (released in the year 2003); Wrong Number (released in the year 2003); Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (released in the year 2003); Ek Hindustani (released in the year 2003); Jee Aayan Nu (released in the year 2003); Rishtey (released in the year 2002); Shakthi: The Power (released in the year 2002); Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (released in the year 2002); Awara Paagal Deewana (released in the year 2002); Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (released in the year 2002); Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (released in the year 2002); Lajja (released in the year 2001); Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (released in the year 2001); Mitti (released in the year 2001); Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (released in the year 2000); Beti No. 1 (released in the year 2000); Shikari (released in the year 2000); Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (released in the year 2000); Hadh Kar Di Aapne (released in the year 2000); Papa the Great (released in the year 2000); Khauff (released in the year 2000); Badal (released in the year 2000); Pukar (released in the year 2000) "Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile"); Bulandi (released in the year 2000); Mela (released in the year 2000); Le Chal Apne Sang (released in the year 2000); Khoobsurat (released in the year 1999); Mann (released in the year 1999); Rajaji (released in the year 1999); Sooryavansham (released in the year 1999); Lal Baadshah (released in the year 1999); Daag: The Fire (released in the year 1999); Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (released in the year 1999); Hu Tu Tu (released in the year 1999); Dil Kya Kare (released in the year 1999); Heeralal Pannalal (released in the year 1999); Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (released in the year 1999); Mother (released in the year 1999); Shaheed-E-Mohabbat (released in the year 1999); Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (released in the year 1998); Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (released in the year 1998); Major Saab (released in the year 1998); Gharwali Baharwali (released in the year 1998); Salaakhen (released in the year 1998); Keemat: They Are Back (released in the year 1998); Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (released in the year 1998); 2001: Do Hazaar Ek (released in the year 1998); Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (released in the year 1997); Aflatoon (released in the year 1997); Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (released in the year 1997); Prithvi (released in the year 1997); ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (released in the year 1997); Army (released in the year 1996); Mera Damad (released in the year 1995); Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se (released in the year 1994); Hasti (released in the year 1993); Mahakaal (released in the year 1993); Prateeksha (released in the year 1993); Sahibaan (released in the year 1993); Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (released in the year 1993); Junoon (released in the year 1992); Humshakal (released in the year 1992); Mr. Bond (released in the year 1992); Sahebzaade (released in the year 1992); Meera Ka Mohan (released in the year 1992); Mera Dil Tere Liye (released in the year 1992); Beta (released in the year 1992); Sangeet (released in the year 1992); Sadak (released in the year 1991); Phool Aur Kaante (released in the year 1991); Saajan (released in the year 1991); House No. 13 (released in the year 1991); Kurbaan (released in the year 1991); Ajooba (released in the year 1991); Vishnu-Devaa (released in the year 1991); Saugandh (released in the year 1991); Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (released in the year 1991); Jeene Ki Sazaa (released in the year 1991); Bahaar Aane Tak (released in the year 1990); Nyay Anyay (released in the year 1990); Zimmedaaar (released in the year 1990); Aashiqui (released in the year 1990); Doodh Ka Karz (released in the year 1990); Tum Mere Ho (released in the year 1990); Swarg (released in the year 1990); Amiri Garibi (released in the year 1990); Maha-Sangram (released in the year 1990); Atishbaz (released in the year 1990); Awaargi (released in the year 1990); Jawani Zindabad (released in the year 1990); Tejaa (released in the year 1990); Bhrashtachar (released in the year 1989); Shehzaade (released in the year 1989); Batwara (released in the year 1989); Souten Ki Beti (released in the year 1989); Abhimanyu (released in the year 1989); Purani Haveli (released in the year 1989); Jaaydaad (released in the year 1989); Nigahen: Nagina Part II (released in the year 1989); Ram Lakhan (released in the year 1989); Suryaa: An Awakening (released in the year 1989); Namumkin (released in the year 1988); Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (released in the year 1988); Shoorveer (released in the year 1988); Ek Hi Maqsad (released in the year 1988); Biwi Ho To Aisi (released in the year 1988); Jeete Hain Shaan Se (released in the year 1988); Kanoon Ki Hathkadee (released in the year 1988); Hifazat (released in the year 1987); Kachchi Kali (released in the year 1987); Khooni Mahal (released in the year 1987); Sansar (released in the year 1987); Insaaf (released in the year 1987); Sutradhar (released in the year 1987); Waqt Ka Shahenshah (released in the year 1987); Watan Ke Rakhwale (released in the year 1987); Karamdaata (released in the year 1986); Tan-Badan (released in the year 1986); Aap Ke Saath (released in the year 1986); Amrit (released in the year 1986); Nagina (released in the year 1986); Sadaa Suhagan (released in the year 1986); Anokha Modh (released in the year 1985); Sur Sangam (released in the year 1985); Aakhir Kyon? (released in the year 1985); Ek Se Bhale Do (released in the year 1985); Jaan Ki Baazi (released in the year 1985); Teri Meherbaniyan (released in the year 1985); Love Marriage (released in the year 1984); Utsav (released in the year 1984); Ram Tera Desh (released in the year 1984); Lakhon Ki Baat (released in the year 1984); Farishta (released in the year 1984); Grahasthi (released in the year 1984); Hiran Ne Kanthe (released in the year 1984); Coolie (released in the year 1983); Woh 7 Din (released in the year 1983); Rang Birangi (released in the year 1983); Souten (released in the year 1983); Jeevan Dhaara (released in the year 1982); Apradhi Kaun? (Released in the year 1982); Dholi (released in the year 1982); Prem Geet (released in the year 1981); Ek Duuje Ke Liye (released in the year 1981); Jagya Tyathi Sawaar (released in the year 1981); Walayati Babu (released in the year 1981); Do Premee (released in the year 1980); Lahu Ke Do Rang (released in the year 1979); Amar Deep (released in the year 1979); Dooriyaan (released in the year 1979); Aahuti (released in the year 1978); Amar Shakti (released in the year 1978); Saajan Bina Suhagan (released in the year 1978); Ek Hi Raasta (released in the year 1977); Janam Janam Na Saath (released in the year 1977); Udhar Ka Sindur (released in the year 1976).