Born on November 7, 1947 Usha Uthup, or “Didi”, as she is fondly called, comes from a traditional middle class South lndian family. Her father was a policeman, who rose to become Deputy Commissioner of police, Bombay. Usha's career began in 1969 at a Chennai nightclub called Nine Gems and now she is one of the most popualr singers of India.
Her first public singing occurred when she was nine. Her sisters who were already exploring a music career, took her to the most popular radio announcer in India that time called Ameen Sayani who gave her an opportunity to sing on the Ovaltine Music Hour in Radio Ceylon. She sang a number called "Mockingbird Hill". After that, several appearances followed through her teenage years and now at the age of 70, she is one of the most talented singers that India has ever seen.
Here are some of her popular Bollywood songs.
Classic James Bond-styled opening credits for this hit Bollywood film from 1980 featured Ushu Uthup's voice. The Theme song "Doston Se Pyar Kiya" was composed by the great RD Burman wityh lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi.
Vande Mataram from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham by Usha Uthup and Kavita Krishnamurthy
Darling song from 7 Khoon Maaf fetched Usha Uthup a Filmfare Award
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