P. Leela
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Porayath Leela was an Indian playback singer and Carnatic vocalist born on May 19, 1934, in Chittur, Kerala. Trained by masters such as Thiribuvana Manibhagavadhar and Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, she moved to Madras in 1944. Leela made her professional debut in 1947 and gained prominence with the 1948 Tamil film Kangkanam, performing the song âSree Varalakshmiâ. Her breakthrough came in 1949 with the Telugu production Gunasundari katha. Over a career spanning five decades, she recorded more than 5,000 songs across multiple languages and collaborated with prominent artists like Ghantasala and K. J. Yesudas. Her discography includes revered devotional recordings of âNarayaniyamâ and âJnanappanaâ. In 1969, she won the first Kerala State Film Award for the song âUjjayiniyile gaayikaâ from the film Kadalpalam. She later received the Kalaimamani award in 1992. Leela died in Chennai on October 31, 2005. She was posthumously honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2006 for her contributions to Indian music.
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- Odi Pokum (From ''Porter Kunhali'') by P. Leela
- Yechati Nundi Veecheno (Trap) featuring P. Leela
- Ellam Inba Mayam by P. Leela
- Puthan Purakkarte by P. Leela
- Thazhayam Poomudichi by P. Leela
- Jagadabhi Ramudu featuring P. Susheela
- Pillaiyar Kovilukku by P. Leela
- Ramakathanu featuring P. Susheela
- Vennelalone (LoFi) featuring P. Leela
- Sriraamuni Charithamunu by P. Leela
- Paalootti (therodum) by P. Leela
- Ayyappa Hare Ayyappa
- Lahiri Laahiri Lo (Trap) featuring P. Leela
- Rajayogame (From "Thalavanchani Veerudu") featuring P. Leela
- Vanga Machan Vanga featuring P. Leela
- Jolly Bombaayile featuring Jikki
- Chandrikayil Aliyunnu featuring P. Leela
- Padikkatha Methai Story And Dialogues, Pt. 1 featuring L.R. Easwari
- Padikkatha Methai Story And Dialogues, Pt. 2 featuring L.R. Easwari
- Oorake Kanneeru Nimpa by P. Leela
- Jagadnabhari Ramudu (From "Lava Kusa") featuring P. Susheela
- Leru Kusalavula by P. Leela
- Slokams & Poems featuring P. Susheela
- Padhyam featuring P. Susheela
