Vinod Rathod (born September 12, 1962 in Mumbai) is a legendary Indian playback singer whose powerful and versatile voice defined Bollywood’s soundscape throughout the 1990s. Discovered in 1986 by composer Usha Khanna, his early breakthrough came with a qawwali, and by 1992 he skyrocketed to fame with hits like “Romeo Naam Mera.” His rich, emotive vocals became synonymous with major stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, and Amitabh Bachchan, especially through iconic tracks like “Aisi Deewangi,” “Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main,” and “Dholi Taro Dhol Baje,” often composed by stalwarts like Anu Malik, Laxmikant‑Pyarelal, and Nadeem‑Shravan Lehren+8ezine articles+8Reddit+8Lehren+11LiveOne+11ET Now+11. Over a prolific career spanning more than 3,500 songs across multiple Indian languages, he garnered two Filmfare nominations for his work in Deewana and Khalnayak LiveOne+3IMDb+3ET Now+3. Known for modulating his voice to suit each actor’s character, he once re-recorded a track to better match Amitabh Bachchan’s larger-than-life persona ezine articles+2Lehren+2Lehren+2. Though he gradually withdrew from mainstream playback in recent years—citing a dissatisfaction with declining musical quality—his legacy endures through some of Bollywood’s most memorable melodies Wikipedia+10ET Now+10Reddit+10. A Reddit fan succinctly put it: “Vinod Rathod voice… one level”