K. J. Yesudas
Indian playback singer and musician
K. J. Yesudas is considered one of Kerala’s greatest singers because his voice has been part of people’s lives for generations. Whether it is a film song, a devotional track, or classical music, Yesudas has a way of making every song feel soulful, powerful, and unforgettable.
Over the decades, he has recorded thousands of songs in multiple Indian languages and earned some of the country’s highest honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. He has also won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer a record number of times, making him one of the most celebrated singers in Indian music history.
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Born: 10 January 1940 (age 86)
Place: Fort Kochi, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
Known as: Ganagandharvan
Education: Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram
Title: Singer, Composer, Music producer
Years active: 1961–present
Genres: Indian classical music, Playback singing
Instrument: Vocals
READ MORE: K. J. Yesudas: The Architecture of a Voice
