Hindi Film Songs - Award-winning Artists in 1981

Best Music Director - Umrao Jaan - Khayyam

Best Female Playback Singer - Kudrat - Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna (Female) - Parveen Sultana

Best Male Playback Singer - Love Story - Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai (Male) - Amit Kumar

Padma Vibhushan - Pandit Ravi Shankar

Padma Shri - B.V. Karanth

Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award - Naushad

Best Music Direction (Songs) - Umrao Jaan - Khayyam

Best Female Playback Singer - Umrao Jaan - Dil Cheez Kya Hai - Asha Bhosle

Awards in 1981