The Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Female is chosen by the jury and the winner is announced at the ceremony.
The winners are listed below:-
| Year | Winner | Film & Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Richa Sharma | My Name Is Khan - Sajda |
| 2008 | Shreya Ghoshal | Guru - Barso Re Megha |
| 2007 | Alka Yagnik | Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna - Tumhi Dekho Naa |
| 2006 | Shreya Ghoshal | Parineeta - Piyu Bole |
| 2005 | Sunidhi Chauhan | Dhoom - Dhoom Macha Le |
| 2004 | Sadhana Sargam | Kuch Naa Kaho - Kuch Naa Kaho |
| 2003 | Shreya Ghoshal & Kavita Krishnamurthy | Devdas - Dola Re |
| 2002 | Asha Bhosle | Lagaan - Radha Kaisa Na Jale |
| 2001 | Alka Yagnik | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai - Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2000 | Kavita Krishnamurthy | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam - Nimbooda |
| 1999 | Alka Yagnik | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1998 | Lata Mangeshkar | Dil To Pagal Hai - Dil To Pagal Hai |