P. Susheela
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- November 13, 1935 (age 91)
- Birthplace
- Vizianagaram, Madras Presidency, British India
Biography
Pulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema for over six decades. She has been recognized by both the Guinness Book of World Records and the Asia Book of Records for singing most number of songs in Indian languages. She is also the recipient of five National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer and numerous state awards. Susheela is widely acclaimed as a singer who defined feminism in South Indian cinema and is well known for her mellifluous vocal performances for over 50,000 film songs[8] across South Indian languages. The song "Paal Polave" from Tamil film Uyarndha Manidhan brought her the first ever award at the 16th National Film Awards, by winning her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer,National Award for female playback singing was introduced for the first time in 1969 and Smt P.Susheela was the first recipient also making it the first Tamil film to win a National Award under that category. She is fondly called "Gana Kokila" and "Gana Saraswathi". She is also considered as one of the rich voiced singers whose pronunciation of the syllables to be more clear and precise in any of the languages she sang. In a career spanning more than six decades, she has recorded nearly 40,000 songs in various Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu and Badaga. She has also sung for Sinhalese films. Her mother tongue is Telugu. She can also speak Tamil, fluent Hindi, and a little Kannada.
Known For
Filmography
Aadai
Movie · Playback Singer
Indian
Movie · Playback Singer
Duet
Movie · Playback Singer
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
Movie · Playback Singer
Anna Thammudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Paalam
Movie · Playback Singer
Atha Mechina Alludu
Movie · Playback Singer
Thendral Sudum
Movie · Playback Singer
Bazaaru Rowdy
Movie · Playback Singer
Nayakan
Movie · Playback Singer
Karthika Pournami
Movie · Playback Singer
Shankaravam
Movie · Playback Singer
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Maa Voori Magaadu
Movie · Playback Singer
Makutamleni Maharaju
Movie · Playback Singer
Majnu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kirayi Dada
Movie · Playback Singer
Singhasan
Movie · Playback Singer
Sarvam Sakthimayam
Movie · Playback Singer
Driver Babu
Movie · Playback Singer
Khaidi Rudrayya
Movie · Playback Singer
Nilave Malare
Movie · Playback Singer
Illale Devatha
Movie · Playback Singer
Agni Parvatham
Movie · Playback Singer
Pachani Kapuram
Movie · Playback Singer
Mannukketha Ponnu
Movie · Playback Singer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Movie · Playback Singer
Manasariyathe
Movie · Playback Singer
Iddaru Dongalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kanchu Kaagada
Movie · Playback Singer
Adavalle Aligithe
Movie · Playback Singer
Chandashasanudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Thavalam
Movie · Playback Singer
Engane Nee Marakkum
Movie · Playback Singer
Guru Dakshina
Movie · Playback Singer
Pelli Choopulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Movie · Playback Singer
Oorantha Sankranthi
Movie · Playback Singer
Kirayi Kotigadu
Movie · Playback Singer
Mundhadugu
Movie · Playback Singer
Khaidi
Movie · Playback Singer
Aakrosam
Movie · Playback Singer
Kaaliya Mardhanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Bangaru Koduku
Movie · Playback Singer
Krishnarajunulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kalavaari Samsaram
Movie · Playback Singer
Marumagale Vazhga
Movie · Playback Singer
Saptapadi
Movie · Playback Singer
Gaja Donga
Movie · Playback Singer
Kondaveeti Simham
Movie · Playback Singer
Guru Sishyulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Gharana Gangulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Ram Lakshman
Movie · Playback Singer
Savaal
Movie · Playback Singer
Yedanthasthula Meda
Movie · Playback Singer
Angaadi
Movie · Playback Singer
Gharana Donga
Movie · Playback Singer
Devudichina Koduku
Movie · Playback Singer
Mama Allulla Saval
Movie · Playback Singer
Bangaru Bava
Movie · Playback Singer
Vamsa Vruksham
Movie · Playback Singer
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
Movie · Playback Singer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Movie · Playback Singer
Maavaari Manchithanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Movie · Playback Singer
Burripalem Bullodu
Movie · Playback Singer
Samajaniki Sawal
Movie · Playback Singer
Hema Hemeelu
Movie · Playback Singer
Vetagadu
Movie · Playback Singer
Adukku Malli
Movie · Playback Singer
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Movie · Playback Singer
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Movie · Playback Singer
Chittu Kuruvi
Movie · Playback Singer
Sati Savitri
Movie · Playback Singer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Movie · Playback Singer
Chanakya Chandragupta
Movie · Playback Singer
Manasaakshi
Movie · Playback Singer
16 Vayathinile
Movie · Playback Singer
Adavi Ramudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Thani Kudithanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Krushna Sudama
Movie · Playback Singer
Magaadu
Movie · Playback Singer
Rajaankanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Mallanum Mathevanum
Movie · Playback Singer
Agni Pushpam
Movie · Playback Singer
Panchami
Movie · Playback Singer
Kamadhenu
Movie · Playback Singer
Bhakta Kannappa
Movie · Playback Singer
Annakili
Movie · Playback Singer
Maanasaveena
Movie · Playback Singer
Thota Ramudu
Movie · Vocals
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
Movie · Playback Singer
Avandhan Manidhan
Movie · Playback Singer
Mamata
Movie · Playback Singer
Sooryavamsham
Movie · Playback Singer
Ullasa Yaathra
Movie · Playback Singer
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
Movie · Playback Singer
Mangalya Bhagyam
Movie · Playback Singer
Nellu
Movie · Playback Singer
Thathamma Kala
Movie · Playback Singer
Nippulanti Manishi
Movie · Playback Singer
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kaapalika
Movie · Playback Singer
Sondham
Movie · Playback Singer
Ponnapuram Kotta
Movie · Playback Singer
Talli Kodukulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Vintha Katha
Movie · Playback Singer
Mallamma Katha
Movie · Playback Singer
Puguntha Veedu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kasethan Kadavulada
Movie · Playback Singer
Kula Gowravam
Movie · Playback Singer
Postmane Kananilla
Movie · Playback Singer
Vasantha Maligai
Movie · Playback Singer
Raja
Movie · Playback Singer
Rajamahal
Movie · Playback Singer
Mr. Sampath
Movie · Playback Singer
Koduku Kodalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Adi Parasakthi
Movie · Playback Singer
Kasturi Nivasa
Movie · Playback Singer
Kula Gourava
Movie · Playback Singer
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Movie · Playback Singer
Nenu Manishine
Movie · Playback Singer
Naa Thammudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Jagath Kantrilu
Movie · Playback Singer
Vivahitha
Movie · Playback Singer
Nadu Iravil
Movie · Playback Singer
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Movie · Playback Singer
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Movie · Playback Singer
Thalla? Pellama
Movie · Playback Singer
Veettuku Veedu
Movie · Playback Singer
Shanti Nilayam
Movie · Playback Singer
Varakatnam
Movie · Playback Singer
Ekaveera
Movie · Playback Singer
Yakshi
Movie · Playback Singer
Niluvu Dopidi
Movie · Playback Singer
Manchi Kutumbam
Movie · Playback Singer
Bommalaattam
Movie · Playback Singer
Agniputhri
Movie · Playback Singer
Pattanathil Bhootham
Movie · Playback Singer
Ashwamedham
Movie · Playback Singer
Marapurani Katha
Movie · Playback Singer
Stree Janma
Movie · Playback Singer
Vasantha Sena
Movie · Playback Singer
Chadarangam
Movie · Playback Singer
Pesum Deivam
Movie · Playback Singer
Ninaivil Nindraval
Movie · Playback Singer
Aastiparulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Palnati Yudham
Movie · Playback Singer
Goodachari 116
Movie · Playback Singer
Thenmazhai
Movie · Playback Singer
Tene Manasulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Sathya Harishchandra
Movie · Playback Singer
Doctor Chakravarthy
Movie · Playback Singer
Arunagirinathar
Movie · Playback Singer
Mooga Manasulu
Movie · Playback Singer
Pooja Phalamu
Movie · Playback Singer
Ramudu Bheemudu
Movie · Playback Singer
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Movie · Playback Singer
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Movie · Playback Singer
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
Movie · Playback Singer
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
Movie · Playback Singer
Lava Kusa
Movie · Playback Singer
Aathma Bandhuvu
Movie · Playback Singer
Dakshayagnam
Movie · Playback Singer
Kula Gotralu
Movie · Playback Singer
Padandi Munduku
Movie · Playback Singer
Gundamma Katha
Movie · Playback Singer
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Movie · Playback Singer
Sati Sulochana
Movie · Playback Singer
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Movie · Playback Singer
Kittur Chennamma
Movie · Playback Singer
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Movie · Playback Singer
Nagarjuna
Movie · Playback Singer
Rani Honnamma
Movie · Playback Singer
Aasha Sundari
Movie · Playback Singer
Mangalya Balam
Movie · Playback Singer
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Movie · Playback Singer
Panduranga Mahatyam
Movie · Playback Singer
Mayabazar
Movie · Playback Singer
Chintamani
Movie · Playback Singer
Palletooru
Movie · Playback Singer