Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Didi |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Known For | Deep contralto voice, versatility across genres and languages |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Weight | 80 Kg (176 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Agnes High School, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Usha Uthup is presently a resident of Kolkata, West Bengal. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Husband | Ramu Iyer (Died), Jani Chacko Uthup (Died 08/07/2024) |
| Children |
Family
| Father | Vaidyanath Someshwar Sami (DC in Police) |
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| Siblings | Indira and Uma (Both elder) |
Career
| Debut | Singing Debut: Chattakkari (1974) |
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| Career Start | 1969 at Nine Gems nightclub, Chennai |
| Bollywood Debut | Ivory Merchants' Bombay Talkies |
| Notable Songs | Ramba Ho, Shaan Se, Uri Uri Baba, Doston Se Pyaar Kiya |
Favourites
| Food | Bhel puri, pani puri, rasam, sambhar, kali dal |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/usha.uthup/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Usha Uthup does not smoke or drink alcohol. | |
| 2. While in school, she was expelled from music class because of her voice. | |
| 3. Her singing career began in 1969 at the Chennai nightclub Nine Gems. | |
| 4. One of her popular songs is Shaan Se from the 1980s film Shaan. | |
| 5. Usha has sung in various languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and many more, as well as in French, German, Italian, and other languages. | |
| 6. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011. | |
| 7. In 2024, she was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award. | |
| 8. The Padma Bhushan for Art was presented to Usha Uthup by President Droupadi Murmu. | |
| 9. She is known for her deep contralto voice. | |
| 10. She has received a Filmfare Award. | |
| 11. Her first public singing occurred when she was nine years old. | |
| 12. She was formerly known as Sami. | |
| 13. She is a prominent figure in Indian music since the 1970s. | |
| 14. She has been a frequent visitor to BBC offices in London and was interviewed on London Sounds Eastern on BBC Radio London. | |
| 15. She has collaborated with music legends such as Ilayaraaja, A.R. Rahman, R. D. Burman, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, and Bappi Lahiri. | |
| 16. She has performed stage shows for Prime Ministers and Presidents. |