Sound
P. Susheela
Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam cinema · 180 credits
Born
13 November 1935 (age 90)
Birthplace
Vizianagaram, Madras Presidency, British India
Also known as P Susheela · Pulapaka Susheela · Gaana Saraswati · Gandharva Gayaki · Kannada Kogile · Gana Kokila
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.
Known for
Filmography
Aadai
Playback Singer
Indian
Playback Singer
Duet
Playback Singer
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
Playback Singer
Anna Thammudu
Playback Singer
பாலம்
1990
Paalam
Playback Singer
Atha Mechina Alludu
Playback Singer
தென்றல் சுடும்
1989
Thendral Sudum
Playback Singer
Bazaaru Rowdy
Playback Singer
Nayakan
Playback Singer
Karthika Pournami
Playback Singer
Shankaravam
Playback Singer
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Playback Singer
Maa Voori Magaadu
Playback Singer
మకుటం లేని మహారాజు
1987
Makutamleni Maharaju
Playback Singer
Majnu
Playback Singer
Kirayi Dada
Playback Singer
Singhasan
Playback Singer
డ్రైవర్ బాబు
1986
Driver Babu
Playback Singer
Khaidi Rudrayya
Playback Singer
Illale Devatha
Playback Singer
Agni Parvatham
Playback Singer
పచ్చని కాపురం
1985
Pachani Kapuram
Playback Singer
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Playback Singer
Manasariyathe
Playback Singer
Iddaru Dongalu
Playback Singer
Kanchu Kaagada
Playback Singer
Adavalle Aligithe
1983
Adavalle Aligithe
Playback Singer
Chandashasanudu
Playback Singer
Thavalam
Playback Singer
Engane Nee Marakkum
Playback Singer
Guru Dakshina
Playback Singer
పెళ్ళి చూపులు
1983
Pelli Choopulu
Playback Singer
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Playback Singer
ఊరంతా సంక్రాంతి
1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
Playback Singer
Kirayi Kotigadu
Playback Singer
Mundhadugu
Playback Singer
Khaidi
Playback Singer
കാളിയ മർദ്ദനം
1982
Kaaliya Mardhanam
Playback Singer
Aakrosam
Playback Singer
Bangaru Koduku
Playback Singer
కృష్ణార్జునులు
1982
Krishnarajunulu
Playback Singer
Kalavaari Samsaram
Playback Singer
மருமகளே வாழ்க
1982
Marumagale Vazhga
Playback Singer
Saptapadi
Playback Singer
Gaja Donga
Playback Singer
కొండవీటి సింహం
1981
Kondaveeti Simham
Playback Singer
Guru Sishyulu
Playback Singer
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Playback Singer
ఘరానా గంగులు
1981
Gharana Gangulu
Playback Singer
Ram Lakshman
Playback Singer
Savaal
Playback Singer
Yedanthasthula Meda
Playback Singer
Angaadi
Playback Singer
Gharana Donga
Playback Singer
దేవుడిచ్చిన కొడుకు
1980
Devudichina Koduku
Playback Singer
Mama Allulla Saval
Playback Singer
Bangaru Bava
Playback Singer
Vamsa Vruksham
Playback Singer
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
Playback Singer
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Playback Singer
Srimadhvirata Parvamu
Playback Singer
Maavaari Manchithanam
Playback Singer
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Playback Singer
బుర్రిపాలెం బుల్లోడు
1979
Burripalem Bullodu
Playback Singer
Samajaniki Sawal
Playback Singer
Hema Hemeelu
Playback Singer
Vetagadu
Playback Singer
Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Playback Singer
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
Playback Singer
சிட்டுக்குருவி
1978
Chittu Kuruvi
Playback Singer
Sati Savitri
Playback Singer
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Playback Singer
Chanakya Chandragupta
Playback Singer
Manasaakshi
Playback Singer
16 Vayathinile
Playback Singer
Adavi Ramudu
Playback Singer
Krushna Sudama
Playback Singer
Magaadu
Playback Singer
Rajaankanam
Playback Singer
Agni Pushpam
Playback Singer
Panchami
Playback Singer
മല്ലനും മാതേവനും
1976
Mallanum Mathevanum
Playback Singer
Kamadhenu
Playback Singer
Bhakta Kannappa
Playback Singer
Annakili
Playback Singer
മാനസവീണ
1976
Maanasaveena
Playback Singer
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
Playback Singer
அவன்தான் மனிதன்
1975
Avandhan Manidhan
Playback Singer
Mamata
Playback Singer
ഉല്ലാസയാത്ര
1975
Ullasa Yaathra
Playback Singer
സൂര്യവംശം
1975
Sooryavamsham
Playback Singer
Mangalya Bhagyam
Playback Singer
Nellu
Playback Singer
Thathamma Kala
Playback Singer
Nippulanti Manishi
Playback Singer
Aadambaralu Anubandhalu
Playback Singer
Kaapalika
Playback Singer
சொந்தம்
1973
Sondham
Playback Singer
Ponnapuram Kotta
Playback Singer
Talli Kodukulu
Playback Singer
Vintha Katha
Playback Singer
Mallamma Katha
Playback Singer
Puguntha Veedu
1972
Puguntha Veedu
Playback Singer
Kasethan Kadavulada
Playback Singer
Kula Gowravam
Playback Singer
Raja
Playback Singer
Vasantha Maligai
Playback Singer
Rajamahal
Playback Singer
மிஸ்டர் சம்பத்
1972
Mr. Sampath
Playback Singer
కొడుకు కోడలు
1972
Koduku Kodalu
Playback Singer
Adi Parasakthi
Playback Singer
Kasturi Nivasa
Playback Singer
Kula Gourava
Playback Singer
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Playback Singer
Nenu Manishine
Playback Singer
Naa Thammudu
Playback Singer
Jagath Kantrilu
Playback Singer
Vivahitha
Playback Singer
Nadu Iravil
Playback Singer
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
Playback Singer
விளையாட்டுப் பிள்ளை
1970
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Playback Singer
Thalla? Pellama
Playback Singer
Veettuku Veedu
Playback Singer
Shanti Nilayam
Playback Singer
Varakatnam
Playback Singer
Ekaveera
Playback Singer
Yakshi
Playback Singer
Niluvu Dopidi
Playback Singer
మంచి కుటుంబం
1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Playback Singer
Agniputhri
Playback Singer
பட்டணத்தில் பூதம்
1967
Pattanathil Bhootham
Playback Singer
Ashwamedham
Playback Singer
మరపురాని కథ
1967
Marapurani Katha
Playback Singer
స్త్రీ జన్మ
1967
Stree Janma
Playback Singer
వసంత సేన
1967
Vasantha Sena
Playback Singer
Chadarangam
Playback Singer
பேசும் தெய்வம்
1967
Pesum Deivam
Playback Singer
Ninaivil Nindraval
Playback Singer
Palnati Yudham
Playback Singer
Goodachari 116
Playback Singer
Thenmazhai
Playback Singer
Tene Manasulu
Playback Singer
Sathya Harishchandra
Playback Singer
Doctor Chakravarthy
Playback Singer
அருணகிரிநாதர்
1964
Arunagirinathar
Playback Singer
Mooga Manasulu
Playback Singer
Pooja Phalamu
Playback Singer
Ramudu Bheemudu
Playback Singer
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Playback Singer
Paruvu-Prathishtta
Playback Singer
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
Playback Singer
Lava Kusa
Playback Singer
Aathma Bandhuvu
Playback Singer
Dakshayagnam
Playback Singer
Kula Gotralu
Playback Singer
Padandi Munduku
Playback Singer
Gundamma Katha
Playback Singer
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Playback Singer
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Playback Singer
கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்
1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Playback Singer
ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ
1961
Kittur Chennamma
Playback Singer
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Playback Singer
Nagarjuna
Playback Singer
Rani Honnamma
Playback Singer
Aasha Sundari
Playback Singer
Mangalya Balam
Playback Singer
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Playback Singer
Panduranga Mahatyam
Playback Singer
Mayabazar
Playback Singer
Chintamani
Playback Singer
Palletooru
Playback Singer