P Susheela

Bio: Pulapaka Susheela, commonly known as P. 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.[1] She is also the recipient of five National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer and numerous state awards.[2][3] Susheela is widely acclaimed as a singer who defined feminism[4] in South Indian Cinema and is well known for her mellifluous[5][6] vocal performances[7] for over 40,000 film songs[8] across South Indian languages.

Born: 13 November 1935 (age 82), Vizianagaram