P. Susheela
Known for: Sound
Born: November 13, 1935
Place of birth: Vizianagaram, Madras Presidency, British India
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.
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Filmography
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5.9
Aadai
2019
7.5
Manadhai Thirudivittai
2001
7.0
Indian
1996
7.1
Duet
1994
8.0
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
6.5
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
8.0
Anna Thammudu
1990NR
Thendral Sudum
1989
NR
Atha Mechina Alludu
1989
7.0
Kirayi Dada
1987
10.0
Maa Voori Magaadu
1987
7.9
Nayakan
1987
7.0
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
7.0
Sankharavam
1987
NR
Karthika Pournami
19877.0
Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
5.0
Majnu
1987
8.5
Khaidi Rudrayya
1986
6.5
Singhasan
1986NR
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986NR
Driver Babu
19868.0
Pachani Kapuram
1985
6.0
Illale Devatha
1985
7.0
Agni Parvatham
1985
7.0
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
8.0
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
9.0
Manasariyathe
1984
7.0
Iddaru Dongalu
19847.0
Adavalle Aligithe
1983
8.0
Engane Nee Marakkum
1983
7.0
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983
8.0
Chandashasanudu
1983
8.0
Thavalam
19839.0
Kirayi Kotigadu
1983NR
Guru Dakshina
1983
10.0
Mundhadugu
19837.0
Oorantha Sankranthi
19837.0
Pelli Choopulu
1983
7.0
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982
7.0
Aakrosam
1982NR
Marumagale Vazhga
19828.0
Kaaliya Mardhanam
19829.0
Krishnarajunulu
1982
10.0
Bangaru Koduku
19827.5
Kondaveeti Simham
19819.0
Gharana Gangulu
1981
9.0
Savaal
1981
8.5
Saptapadi
19819.0
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
9.0
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
7.5
Guru Sishyulu
1981
7.5
Ram Lakshman
1981
7.0
Gaja Donga
1981
8.0
Bangaru Bava
1980
7.0
Vamsa Vruksham
1980
7.0
Mama Allulla Saval
1980
5.0
Angaadi
1980
7.5
Gharana Donga
198010.0
Devudichina Koduku
1980
7.5
Yedanthasthula Meda
1980
9.0
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
7.5
Azhiyatha Kolangal
19799.0
Burripalem Bullodu
1979
NR
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
1979
8.0
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
1979
7.0
Hema Hemeelu
1979
NR
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
9.0
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
1979
10.0
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
197810.0
Chittu Kuruvi
1978
7.0
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
NR
Manasaakshi
1977
8.8
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
7.5
16 Vayathinile
1977
8.5
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977
8.0
Kamadhenu
197610.0
Maanasaveena
19767.0
Mallanum Mathevanum
1976
10.0
Rajaankanam
1976
10.0
Bhakta Kannappa
1976
7.0
Magaadu
1976
7.0
Krushna Sudama
1976
9.0
Annakili
1976
8.0
Panchami
1976
8.0
Agni Pushpam
19767.0
Thota Ramudu
19759.0
Sooryavamsham
19758.0
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
19757.0
Ullasa Yaathra
1975
7.0
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
1975NR
Avandhan Manidhan
1975
9.0
Mamata
1975
7.0
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
4.0
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
NR
Thathamma Kala
1974
9.0
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
1974
7.0
Nellu
1974
7.0
Kaapalika
1973
9.0
Vintha Katha
1973
8.3
Ponnapuram Kotta
1973NR
Sondham
1973
10.0
Talli Kodukulu
1973
10.0
Mallamma Katha
197310.0
Koduku Kodalu
19729.0
Postmane Kananilla
1972
7.0
Vasantha Maligai
1972
NR
Kula Gowravam
1972
7.9
Kasethan Kadavulada
1972NR
Mr. Sampath
1972
9.0
Rajamahal
1972
NR
Raja
1972NR
Puguntha Veedu
1972
6.0
Jagath Kantrilu
1971
7.0
Adi Parasakthi
1971
7.0
Nenu Manishine
1971
10.0
Naa Thammudu
1971
7.7
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
1971
8.0
Kula Gourava
1971
9.0
Kasturi Nivasa
1971
NR
Veettuku Veedu
1970
8.0
Nadu Iravil
1970
7.0
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
19709.0
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970
9.0
Thalla? Pellama
1970
9.0
Vivahitha
1970
9.0
Ekaveera
1969
5.0
Shanti Nilayam
1969
9.0
Varakatnam
1969
7.0
Yakshi
196810.0
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
8.0
Niluvu Dopidi
1968
8.0
Ashwamedham
196710.0
Stree Janma
19677.0
Vasantha Sena
19679.0
Marapurani Katha
19678.5
Pattanathil Bhootham
1967
7.0
Agniputhri
1967
7.0
Chadarangam
1967
7.0
Aastiparulu
1966
8.0
Goodachari 116
1966
9.0
Palnati Yudham
1966
7.5
Sathya Harishchandra
1965
10.0
Tene Manasulu
19658.0
Arunagirinathar
1964
8.5
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
7.0
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
7.0
Mooga Manasulu
1964
9.0
Pooja Phalamu
1964
10.0
Paruvu-Prathishtta
19639.0
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963
9.0
Kula Gotralu
1962
7.7
Gundamma Katha
1962
9.0
Dakshayagnam
1962
NR
Padandi Munduku
1962
9.0
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
NR
Nagarjuna
1961
8.0
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
9.0
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
196110.0
Kittur Chennamma
19617.0
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
9.3
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
NR
Aasha Sundari
1960
NR
Rani Honnamma
1960
7.0
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
7.0
Mangalya Balam
1959
4.0
Panduranga Mahatyam
1957
8.0
Mayabazar
1957
9.0
Chintamani
1956
NR
Palletooru
1952