 Usha Mangeshkar is an accomplished Indian playback singer who has recorded many Hindi and Marathi soundtracks. She is the youngest of the Mangeshkar sisters. She was born to classical singer father Dinanath Mangeshkarand into a family of musicians and music lovers. She experienced her father's death at a very sensitive age. She came down to Mumbai along with Lata Mangeshkar. Usha received her training in singing under the expert tutelage of Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and Ustad Aman Ali Khan. During their time at Mumbai, both the sisters Usha and Lata used to attend concerts by Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khanand Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Usha Mangeshkar apart from her training in classical music also received training in classical dance; she took to professional singing at a very early age.
In 1953, Usha Mangeshkar sang a song which became widely admired. 'Bhabhi aayeee' (subah ka tara) the song was composed by the leading composer, C Ramchandra. She sang Aplam chaplam again for C Ramchandra in 'Azaad' which remains popular even to this day. Awards and Honours of Usha Mangeshkar Acknowledging her talent Usha has been conferred with many accolades like, BFJA Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 'Jai Santoshi Maa' (in the year 1975); Filmfare Nomination as Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Main to Aarti" from 'Jai Santoshi Maa' (in the year1975); Filmfare Nomination as Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Mangta Hai To Aaja" from 'Inkaar' (in the year1977). Filmography of Usha Mangeshkar 2006 Jai Santoshi Maa 1997 Lav Kush 1996 Maahir 1993 Shivrayachi Soon Tararani 1991 Aaj Ka Samson 1989 Joshilaay 1989 Jaaydaad 1989 Maine Pyar Kiya 1988 Jag Wala Mela 1987 Aulad 1987 Khazana 1986 Ek Pal 1985 Jhoothi 1985 Samay Bada Balwan 1984 Haisiyat 1984 Apna Bhi Koi Hota 1984 Jeene Nahi Doonga 1984 Yeh Desh 1983 Achha Bura 1983 Dard-E-Dil 1983 Gehri Chot: Urf - Door-Desh 1983 Dhola Maru 1983 Mardani 1983 Shri Shri Maa Kamakhya 1982 Disco Dancer 1982 Ustadi Ustad Se 1982 Hamari Bahu Alka 1982 Agent Vinod 1982 Angrejjan 1982 Don Baika Phajeeti Aika 1981 Shakka 1981 Sahhas 1981 Dhanwan 1981 Khatta Meetha 1981 Wardaat 1981 Naseeb 1981 Kanhaiyaa 1981 Bhagat Gora Kumbhar 1981 Jagya Tyathi Sawaar 1981 Jiyo To Aise Jiyo 1981 Manacha Kunku 1980 Shaan 1980 Unees-Bees 1980 Jyoti Bane Jwala 1980 The Burning Train 1980 Aman Laxmi 1980 Bhavni Bhavai 1980 Khubsoorat 1980 Morchha 1979/I Tarana 1979 Surakksha 1979 Kartavya 1979 Debdas 1979 Hamare Tumhare 1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba 1979 Ashaati Beej 1979 Dera Aashqan Da 1979 Nagin Aur Suhagan 1979 Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin 1978 Bhagat Gora Kumbhar 1978 Kaala Aadmi 1978 Karwa Chouth 1978 Muqaddar 1977 Jay-Vejay: Part - II 1977 Parvarish 1977 Aap Ki Khatir 1977 Abhimaan 1977 Dhoop Chhaon 1977 Do Chehere 1977 Farishta Ya Qatil 1977 Gayatri Mahima 1977 Inkaar 1977 Janam Janam Na Saath 1977 Kachcha Chor 1977 Kulvadhu 1977 Shirdi Ke Sai Baba 1976 Sabse Bada Rupaiya 1976 Bhadar Tara Vehata Paani 1976 Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein 1976 Jeevan Jyoti 1976 Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun 1975 Faraar 1975 Samna 1975 Qaid 1975 Salaam Memsaab 1975 Julie 1975 Rafoo Chakkar 1975 Chameli Memsaab 1975 Do Jhoot 1975 Jai Santoshi Maa 1975 Ponga Pandit 1974 Do Phool 1974 Manoranjan 1973 Namak Haraam 1973 Dhund 1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar 1973 Dil Ki Rahen 1973 Phagun 1973 Rani Aur Jaani 1973 Vishnu Puran 1972 Jangal Mein Mangal 1972 Aankhon Aankhon Mein 1972 Gora Aur Kala 1972 Sazaa 1971 Parde Ke Peechey 1970 Holi Ayee Re 1970 Pavitra Paapi 1970 Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 1969 Do Raaste 1969 Jeene Ki Raah 1968 Ankhen 1967 Arundhati 1967 Bai Mee Bholi 1967 Chandan Ka Palna 1967 Deiva Janile Kuni 1967 Deva Tuzhi Sonyachi Jejuri 1967 Dulhan Ek Raat Ki 1967 Lav-Kush 1967 Naunihal 1967 Taqdeer 1966 Aasra 1966 Devar 1966 Dillagi 1966 Dus Lakh 1966 Husn Aur Ishq alias Alif Laila 1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa 1966 Sawan Ki Ghata 1966 Zimbo Ka Beta 1965 Johar-Mehmood in Goa 1965 Gumnaam 1965 Khandan 1965 Poonam Ki Raat 1965 Sikandar E Azam 1965 Tarzan Comes to Delhi 1965 Teen Sardar 1964 Benazir 1964 Chitralekha 1964 Khufia Mahal 1964 Sati Savitri 1963 Awara Abdulla 1963 Begaana 1963 Bluff Master 1963 Ek Raaz 1963 Holiday in Bombay 1963 Kinare Kinare 1963 Mere Arman Mere Sapne 1963 Nartakee 1963 Shikari 1963 Sunheri Nagin 1963 Suryamukhi 1962 Burmah Road 1962 Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath 1962 Professor 1962 Ummeed 1961 Kabuliwala 1961 Jhumroo 1960 Chaudhary Karnail Singh 1960 Usne Kaha Tha 1960 Zimbo Shaher Mein 1959 Kavi Kalidas 1959 Main Nashe Men Hoon 1958 Zimbo 1957 Mother India 1957 Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke 1956 Patrani 1955 Azaad 1955 Devdas 1954 Naukari (Last Updated on : 26-07-2014) |
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