K.J. Yesudas

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Dr. Kattassery Joseph Yesudas (born January 10, 1940), is a noted South Indian musician and a leading playback singer for songs in many Indian languages. His film songs, mostly in Malayalam, continue to please millions throughout the world. He was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala to Augustine Joseph and Elizabeth Joseph. His father, who was his first guru (teacher), was a well known Malayalam classical musician and stage actor of his time. Yesudas is a Malayali singer, and exponent of Carnatic Music. He joined the Music Academy in Thirupunithura and won a gold medal for music at a local competition in Fort Kochi at age 7. He later trained under the legendary Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar in Classical Music, and this training, abruptly cut short by the guru's demise in 1974, still stood him in good stead. His first song as a playback singer (non-Hindi movie) was for the movie Kalpadukal (1961). His first Hindi song was for the movie Anand Mahal, with music given by Salil Chowdhury who shared a long standing relation with the singer. Fondly remembered songs of the duo include songs from movies such as Nellu, Vishukkani, Chuvanna Chirakukal, Ee Gaanam Marakkumo - to name a few. The trio combination of Salil-Yesudas and Prem Nazir (the evergreen hero of Malayalam Cinema) took the Malayalam Cinema Industry of the 70's by storm. As a matter of fact, it was generally agreed that Yesudas's voice was the most ideal one for Prem Nazir. Yesudas's most popular Hindi songs are from the 197

top songs

albums

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Doob Doob O'Rama 2: More Filmsongs From Bollywood

ChitChor

Sauparnika

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24 Carat Gold - Hits Of K.J.Yesudas - Vol-1

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Duets Of K J Yesudas: Neela Ponmane

Mullum Malarum (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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K.J. Yesudas : Melodious Memories (Malayalam)

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Bharathiar Songs from Tamil Films

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Moodu Pani

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Ilayaraja's Hits

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Kaliyattam

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Bharateeyudu (1996)

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