Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/01/1940 |
| Age | 86 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Kochi, Kingdom of Cochin |
Latest News about K. J. Yesudas
10/01/2025
K. J. Yesudas celebrated his 85th birthday on January 10, 2025, with tributes from across the Indian music industry. The legendary singer, who has recorded over 50,000 songs in more than 20 languages, was honored by fans and fellow artists for his enduring contribution to Indian classical and playback music.
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Bio/Wiki
| K. J. Yesudas is an Indian classical musician and playback singer known for recording songs in multiple languages across a career spanning more than six decades. | |
| His birth place is consistently reported as Fort Kochi / Kochi, and multiple reliable bios give his date of birth as 10 January 1940. | |
| He is widely known by the nickname Dasettan and the title Gaana Gandharvan. | |
| His full birth name is Kattassery Joseph Yesudas. | |
| He is widely considered one of the greatest singers in the history of Indian music and is the most famous cultural and entertainment industry icon of Kerala from the modern era. | |
| He has recorded more than 50,000 songs in his career. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Swathi Thirunal College of Music in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
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| Education | Three-year certificate course in Music |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Prabha Yesudas |
| Marriage Date | 1970 |
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Family
| Father | Augustine Joseph |
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| Mother | Elizabeth Joseph |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. K. J. Yesudas learned music from his father, a famous Malayalam classical musician and stage actor. | |
| 2. Financial constraints prevented him from continuing his music studies. | |
| 3. He was invited by the Soviet Union government to perform in various cities of the USSR. | |
| 4. Yesudas recorded a Russian song on Radio Kazakhstan. | |
| 5. He has sung for many top actors in Hindi cinema. | |
| 6. The album ‘Ahimsa’ was recorded by Yesudas in Sanskrit, Latin, and English. | |
| 7. He performed Arabic songs in Carnatic style at concerts in the Middle East. | |
| 8. Yesudas represents Indian culture through his performances as a cultural ambassador. | |
| 9. He initiated the 'cross-country musical' campaign in Thiruvananthapuram against terrorism. | |
| 10. Yesudas has performed 36 times at the Soorya Music festival. | |
| 11. His son, Vijay Yesudas, received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. | |
| 12. The Temple of Sabarimala in Kerala plays Yesudas's voice for Harivarasanam daily. | |
| 13. He performed his first concert at the age of 9 in 1949. | |
| 14. His first recorded song was on November 14, 1961. |