Usha Uthup
Usha Uthup | |
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Usha Uthup, c. 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Usha Iyer |
| Also known as | Didi |
| Born | 8 November 1947 Bombay, Maharashtra State, Dominion of India (present day Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) |
| Genres | Indian pop, filmi, jazz, R&B, Indian classical music, Western |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1966 – present |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2011) Padma Bhushan (2024) |
Usha Iyer Uthup (born 8 November 1947) is an Indian singer known for her deep contralto voice and her versatility across genres and languages. A prominent figure in Indian music since the 1970s, she has received a Filmfare Award, and was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2011 and the Padma Bhushan in 2024 for her contribution in the field of arts.