P. Susheela

P. Susheela

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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Movies Made by P. Susheela (132)

Aadai (2019)

Playback Singer

Indian (1996)

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Duet (1994)

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Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993)

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Pudhiya Mugam (1993)

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Atha Mechina Alludu (1989)

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Kirayi Dada (1987)

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Maa Voori Magaadu (1987)

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Nayakan (1987)

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Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)

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Majnu (1987)

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Khaidi Rudrayya (1986)

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Singhasan (1986)

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Illale Devatha (1985)

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Agni Parvatham (1985)

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Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)

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Manasariyathe (1984)

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Iddaru Dongalu (1984)

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Adavalle Aligithe (1983)

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Engane Nee Marakkum (1983)

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Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)

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Chandashasanudu (1983)

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Thavalam (1983)

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Guru Dakshina (1983)

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Pelli Choopulu (1983)

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Aakrosam (1982)

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Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)

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Kondaveeti Simham (1981)

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Gharana Gangulu (1981)

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Saptapadi (1981)

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Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)

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Guru Sishyulu (1981)

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Ram Lakshman (1981)

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Gaja Donga (1981)

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Vamsa Vruksham (1980)

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Mama Allulla Saval (1980)

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Angaadi (1980)

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Gharana Donga (1980)

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Yedanthasthula Meda (1980)

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Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)

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Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)

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Srimadhvirata Parvamu (1979)

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Maavaari Manchithanam (1979)

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Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979)

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Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (1978)

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Chittu Kuruvi (1978)

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Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1978)

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Manasaakshi (1977)

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Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)

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16 Vayathinile (1977)

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Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)

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Kamadhenu (1976)

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Mallanum Mathevanum (1976)

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Rajaankanam (1976)

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Bhakta Kannappa (1976)

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Magaadu (1976)

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Annakili (1976)

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Krushna Sudama (1976)

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Panchami (1976)

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Agni Pushpam (1976)

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Thota Ramudu (1975)

Vocals

Sooryavamsham (1975)

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Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975)

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Ullasa Yaathra (1975)

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Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975)

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Avandhan Manidhan (1975)

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Mamata (1975)

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Nippulanti Manishi (1974)

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Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)

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Thathamma Kala (1974)

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Aadambaralu Anubandhalu (1974)

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Ponnapuram Kotta (1974)

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Nellu (1974)

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Kaapalika (1973)

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Vintha Katha (1973)

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Talli Kodukulu (1973)

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Sondham (1973)

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Koduku Kodalu (1972)

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Postmane Kananilla (1972)

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Vasantha Maligai (1972)

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Kula Gowravam (1972)

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Kasethan Kadavulada (1972)

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Rajamahal (1972)

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Raja (1972)

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Puguntha Veedu (1972)

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Jagath Kantrilu (1971)

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Adi Parasakthi (1971)

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Nenu Manishine (1971)

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Naa Thammudu (1971)

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Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)

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Kula Gourava (1971)

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Kasturi Nivasa (1971)

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Veettuku Veedu (1970)

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Nadu Iravil (1970)

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Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (1970)

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Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)

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Thalla? Pellama (1970)

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Vivahitha (1970)

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Shanti Nilayam (1969)

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Varakatnam (1969)

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Yakshi (1968)

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Ashwamedham (1967)

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Stree Janma (1967)

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Vasantha Sena (1967)

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Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)

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Agniputhri (1967)

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Chadarangam (1967)

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Aastiparulu (1966)

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Goodachari 116 (1966)

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Palnati Yudham (1966)

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Sathya Harishchandra (1965)

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Doctor Chakravarthy (1964)

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Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)

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Mooga Manasulu (1964)

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Pooja Phalamu (1964)

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Paruvu-Prathishtta (1963)

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Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)

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Kula Gotralu (1962)

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Gundamma Katha (1962)

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Dakshayagnam (1962)

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Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)

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Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (1961)

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Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) (1961)

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Kittur Chennamma (1961)

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Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)

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Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)

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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)

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Mangalya Balam (1959)

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Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)

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Mayabazar (1957)

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Chintamani (1956)

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Palletooru (1952)

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