K. J. Yesudas

Indian singer and music director

K. J. Yesudas - Indian singer and music director
Born

January 10th, 1940
85 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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A prominent playback singer and music director in Indian cinema, contributions span multiple regional film industries, particularly in Malayalam and Tamil films. Renowned for versatility across various genres, including classical and devotional music. Received numerous awards, including multiple National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. Achievements include performing thousands of songs in various languages, establishing a significant career in Indian music.

Received 7 National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer

Sang over 50,000 songs across different languages

Awarded the title of 'Ganagandharvan' by the Government of Kerala

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