Usha Uthup
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Biography
Usha Uthup, born Usha Iyer on November 8, 1947, in Mumbai, India, is an Indian singer known for her deep contralto voice and versatility across genres and languages. Her musical journey began at nine when she sang "Mockingbird Hill" on Radio Ceylon's Ovaltine Music Hour. Uthup started her professional career in 1969, performing at nightclubs like Nine Gems in Chennai and Trincas in Calcutta. She made her Bollywood debut with Bombay Talkies (1970), singing an English number under Shankar-Jaikishan. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Uthup collaborated with music directors like R.D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri, reprising songs such as "Mehbooba Mehbooba" and "Dum Maro Dum". She released albums including Shai Ra Ri (2001), Aha Tumi Sundari Kata Kolkata (2011), and The Magnificent Artiste (2016). Uthup's contributions to the arts earned her the Padma Shri award in 2011 and the Padma Bhushan in 2024.
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- Daarrrling featuring Vishal Bhardwaj
- A Smile Is Few Tears Away featuring Usha Uthup
- Mera Desh Kamaal featuring Hariharan
- Main Ladki
- Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si featuring Usha Uthup
- Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo featuring Shah Rukh Khan
- Doston Se Pyar Kiya by Usha Uthup
- Janu Meri Jaan featuring Asha Bhosle
- We Are India by Jovith Tellis
- Pyar Mein Jeena Pyar Mein Marna
- Hai Re Mera Dil
- Yamma Yamma featuring R.D. Burman
- TGIF - Party Nights featuring Toshi
- Aaiye Meharban
- Tu Mujhe Jaan Se Bhi by Usha Uthup
- Windows Open Wide by Usha Uthup
- Phir Wahi
- Pyar Karne Wale featuring R.D. Burman
- Sure Sure Mishe Pran by Usha Uthup
- Jhoom Tadak Dhoom
- Naam Thaan Indhiyargal by Usha Uthup
- Ankhon Ne Ankhon Se
- Shai Ra Ri
- Hari Om Hari by Usha Uthup
