Usha Uthup

Usha Uthup is an Indian pop, filmi, jazz, and playback singer who is widely known as the pioneer of pop music in India and has sung in multiple languages.

Pop Singer

November 7, 1947

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Usha Uthup Iyer, an Indian pop, filmi, jazz, and playback singer, rose to fame in the late 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Renowned for her powerful voice, she has performed in numerous languages such as Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Tamil, and Malayalam. Her most notable works include hit songs like “Hari Om Hari,” “Rambha Ho,” and “Jeete Hain Shaan Se.” In addition to recording albums and performing in various shows and movies, Uthup has also acted in films like “7 Khoon Maaf” and “Armaan.” As a pioneer of pop music in India, she has been singing professionally for over five decades and has received several accolades, including the Padma Shri in 2011. Uthup is recognized for her unique style, often donning sarees and her signature bindi. She is also a passionate car enthusiast, participating in vintage car rallies and demonstrating her expertise in identifying and restoring classic cars. Notably, Uthup has sung in more than 13 Indian languages and eight foreign languages, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the Indian pop music scene.