Usha Uthup (born November 7, 1947) is an iconic Indian playback singer renowned for her versatile voice and unique musical style. She emerged as a pioneering figure in Indian music during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of the first singers to blend rock and disco elements with traditional Indian music. With the ability to sing in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, she has lent her voice to hundreds of Bollywood and regional films. She was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2011 for her contributions to Indian music.
