Usha Mangeshkar
Usha Mangeshkar (born 15 December 1935) is an Indian singer who has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odia and Assamese songs. She is the youngest among four Mangeshkar sisters, after Lata Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Asha Bhosle as well as only elder from brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. In 2025, she received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Marathi cinema.
Usha Mangeshkar
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- Name
- Usha Mangeshkar
- Born
- 15 December 1935
- Birthplace
- Indore, Indore State, British India (present day Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India)
- Occupation
- Singer
- Nationality
- British Raj · Dominion of India · India
- Fields
- indian classical · indian film
- Education
- Balmohan Vidyamandir
- Languages
- Marathi · Meitei · Hindi
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Usha Mangeshkar (born 15 December 1935) is an Indian singer who has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odia and Assamese songs. She is the youngest among four Mangeshkar sisters, after Lata Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Asha Bhosle as well as only elder from brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. In 2025, she received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Marathi cinema.
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Biography
Biography
Mangeshkar worked across actor, singer and composer. The registers place that work in Indian classical music and Indian film music. This article rests on 162 catalogued compositions, 1 published texts, 1 issued recordings and 6 scholarly references drawn from named institutional registers. Every statement below returns to a source shown in the evidence panel; where the record is silent or divided, the article says so instead of resolving it.
Usha Mangeshkar at 70th Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards
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Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar-Khadikar at the event when their sister Lata Mangeshkar was honoured with "Insignia of Officer de la Legion d'Honneur"
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Usha Mangeshkar • Background — person • Born — 15 December 1935 • Birthplace — Indore, Indore State, British India (present day Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India) • Origin — Indian • Instruments — vocal • Genre — Indian classical music, playback singing • Occupation — Singer • Years Active — 1954–present
Career
Career
Mangeshkar came into the spotlight as a playback singer after singing some devotional songs for the movie Jai Santoshi Maa (1975), which became an all-time blockbuster. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer award for her song "Main to Aarti" in that film. She sang the same songs for that movie's remake in 2006. Mangeshkar is known for her famous song "Mungda" and songs for the Marathi movie Pinjara. She is famous also for her song Chupi Chupi Gori Kane in Odia Film "Abhiman"(1977). She had also produced musical drama Phoolwanti for Doordarshan.
Marathi songs
Marathi songs
• Year — Film — Song — Composer(s) — Co-artist(s) • 1972 — Pinjra — "Mala Lagli Kunachi" "Disla Ga Bai" "Mala Ishqachi Ingali Dasali" "Naka Todu Pawhn Jara Thamba" "Kashi Nashiban Thatta Aaj Mandli" "Tumhavar Keli Mi Marji" "Chabidar Chabi Mi" — Ram Kadam — Sudhir Phadke, Solo • 1975 — Jyotibacha Navas — "Phoola Sapnala Aali Ga" "Kunitari Sobatila Rahva Majhya" "Kalpnecha Kunchla" "Ghodyala Lagaam Ghala" — Sudhir Phadke • 1977 — Bhingri — "Sajni Ga Bhulalo Mi" "Bhingari Title Track" "Naar Nakhryachi Mi Tarni" "Gorya Gorya Tachat" "Gobinda Re" "Lagnaat Gondhal Ghalte" — Bal Palsule — Solo, Mahendra Kapoor • Ram Ram Gangaram — Mohra Ho Gangubai Gangu Taroonya Tujh Befaam Naki Doli Chaan Galavarchi Khali Tujhya Bakricha Samdyasni Laglay Lala — Ram Laxman — Mahendra Kapoor • Bala Gau Kashi Angai — "Halke Halke Jojwa" "Tula Kadhitari Mi" — N. Dutta — Solo Jaywant Kulkarni • Navra Majha Bramhchari — "Daulaticha Naad Nako" — Pandurang Dixit — Solo • 1978 — Kalavantin — "Mee Ek Roop Vhave" "Kaapad Purena Cholila" "Raat Jhurtiya Chandrasathi" — Ram Kadam — Solo, Suresh Wadkar • 1982 — Bhannat Bhanu — "Majha Hoshil" "Adakitta Supari" "Tijori Choran Phodli" — Ram Kadam — Solo, Suresh Wadkar • 1984 — Bin Kamacha Navra — Ain Dupari Aad Watana — Rajendra Vinay — Solo • 1987 — Bhatak Bhavani — Tula Khula Mhanu Ki Shahana Mhanu Amavsya Kay An Punav Kay — Vishwanath More — Suresh Wadkar
Life and work
Life and work
Usha Mangeshkar was born on 15 December 1935 in Indore. Mangeshkar held the nationality of British Raj, Dominion of India and India. Mangeshkar was educated at Balmohan Vidyamandir. Recorded father: Deenanath Mangeshkar. Recorded sibling: Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Lata Mangeshkar. Mangeshkar worked as actor, singer and composer. Mangeshkar was active from 1954. The fields Mangeshkar worked in include Indian classical music and Indian film music. Mangeshkar played the voice.
Compositions, 1955–1989
Catalogued output
Compositions, 1955–1989
The entries below are works composed by the subject, as the institutional registers catalogue them; later performances and commercial recordings of the same music are listed separately. The 1970s are the densest part of the run, with 40 titles, and that concentration is a fact about what the registers have catalogued rather than a judgement on the work itself. They belong to a run of 162 titles in all, from 1955 to 1989. A selection is set out below and the complete run may be opened beneath it.
62 compositions carry dates between 1955 and 1989
The run opens with O Albele Panchi, Tera Dur Thikana Hai and closes with Dhak Dhak Jiya Kare
O Albele Panchi, Tera Dur Thikana Hai
1955
Nako Jaau Nari
1956
Kuberacha Dhan Majhya Shetat
1959
Harshacha Varshacha Diwali
1959
Chinta Krodh Mage
1960
Kadhi Shivray Yayache Ghari
1960
Jhuljhul Nadi Hi Bai
1960
Nahi Jodi Vachun Godi
1960
Aai Anakhi Baba Yatun
1961
Ham Jiye Ya Mare
1963
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62 compositions carry dates between 1955 and 1989
The run opens with O Albele Panchi, Tera Dur Thikana Hai and closes with Dhak Dhak Jiya Kare
O Albele Panchi, Tera Dur Thikana Hai
1955
Nako Jaau Nari
1956
Kuberacha Dhan Majhya Shetat
1959
Harshacha Varshacha Diwali
1959
Chinta Krodh Mage
1960
Kadhi Shivray Yayache Ghari
1960
Jhuljhul Nadi Hi Bai
1960
Nahi Jodi Vachun Godi
1960
Aai Anakhi Baba Yatun
1961
Ham Jiye Ya Mare
1963
Mubarak Hai Who Dil Jisko Kisi Se
1964
Chandane Jhale Ga Keshari
1964
Honar Swayamvar Tuze
1964
Poorvajanmiche Paap
1965
Do Pal Jo Teri Aankhon Se
1967
Kis Karan Kamini Sharmaye
1967
Hirya Mankachi Hi Ho Manikwadi
1968
Kay Ga Sakhu
1971
Malyachya Malyamadhye Kon
1971
Raya Chala Ghodyavarti Basu
1971
Aaj Mi Niradhar Ekala
1972
Bol Bolana Sajana
1972
Hiravya Rangacha Chhand Raya
1972
Doosro na koi mero to girdhar gopal doosro na
1973
Sooni Re Sejaria
1973
Aho Nana
1973
Hil Hil Pori Hila
1973
Khidkit Vakun Pahu Naka
1973
Pavna Mhanu Ki Mevhana
1973
Ekaeki Madhech Tula Hi
1973
Dimadi Bole Dimdim Ghat
1973
Pyari Pyari Suratwale
1974
Koi Mar Jaaye
1975
Mala Gherav Ghatalay
1975
Takamaka Baghat Baslay Ga
1975
Tujhya Ghadyalat Kiti Vajala
1975
Gheun Roop Maze
1975
Nisarga Raja Aik Sangate
1975
Kon Hotis Tu Kaay Jhalis
1975
Nisargaraja Aik Sangate
1975
Kon Hotis Tu Kay Jhalis
1975
Lagena Re Thang Tuzya
1976
Halake Halake Jojava
1977
Sajani Ga Bholalo Mi
1977
Gorya Gorya Tachat Kata
1977
Naka Karu Kuni Mazi
1977
Bhingari Ga Bhingari
1977
Aata Lagnacha Gondhal Ghalte
1977
Aala Aala Re Govinda Aala
1977
Raat Jhuratiya Chandrasathi
1978
Kapad Purana Cholila
1978
Mi Ekarup Vhave
1978
Jhan Jhanan Jhanakar
1978
Dolyat Vakun Baghatos Kay
1978
Jhalya Tini Sanja Karun
1978
Achha Chalo Ji Baba Maaf Kar Do
1979
Dhund Hi Hava Tari
1979
Chandane Tipur Halato Vara
1980
A further 4 recorded entries stand behind this article and are held on the record.
Compositions without a settled date
Catalogued output
Compositions without a settled date
100 further compositions are catalogued under Mangeshkar's name without a date the collections agree on, which is why they are set apart from the dated run rather than placed in it. He Jagatna Sarjan Haar. He Kaan Tari Re Muralidiman. Have Ant Ghadi Aavi Re. He Tari Chhogali Paghadi Ne Cheedle. He Kanudane Koi. He Naag Raja. He Juri Mariye Ame Juri Mariye. He Madrari Aavyo. He Naath Re Kahun Vaat Re. He Kanude Kavaravya Gokuliyaman.
Gori Ghume Daine Taal
Hum To Kahun Aasmaan
Apradhi Banya Re
Balma Sajna Duniya Bhoola Di
Bhari Re Bajarman Chhedi Nandalale
Ghuntdo Bharyo Re (From “Koi Nu Mindhal Koi Na Hathe”)
Dholaji Halya Chakari Re
Dhundit Gandhit Houni Sajna
Gormano Var Kesariyo
Avi Avi Ashadini Sanjre
Aankho Luchhi Le Beni
Aaje Savarna Bolyo To Kagdo
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Gori Ghume Daine Taal
Hum To Kahun Aasmaan
Apradhi Banya Re
Balma Sajna Duniya Bhoola Di
Bhari Re Bajarman Chhedi Nandalale
Ghuntdo Bharyo Re (From “Koi Nu Mindhal Koi Na Hathe”)
Dholaji Halya Chakari Re
Dhundit Gandhit Houni Sajna
Gormano Var Kesariyo
Avi Avi Ashadini Sanjre
Aankho Luchhi Le Beni
Aaje Savarna Bolyo To Kagdo
Goron ki na kalon ki
Haye Re Gori Shun Taro Vat Chhe
Hun Bharatni Ek Naari
Haan Haan Re Daan Mange
Bolo Ki Kore Bojhai
Dekho Idhar Bhi
Ghumti Ghumti Re
Aa Kundalu Taru Aa Kundalu Maru
Aaye Gayo More Man Bhaye Gayo
Aavi Huratni Kelavali
Chhiye Dukhiyare Ame Nathi Sukhiya
Aaj Mataji Aavya Mare Angane
Ame Idariyo Gadh Jitya Re
Hun To Phaganiyama Phoru
Jai Jai Jai Shitla Maa
Jab Jab Bahar Aayee
Chalo Sakhi Jovane Jaiye
Hari Tara Panch Pashikada
Ari O Re Bajar Vachhe Bajanio
Hun Fatkelo Phaganiyo
Bai Mari Bakarino Janamadin
Ek Roope Too Mari Benadi
Ho Pankhida Jaje
Ame Mahiyara Re
Aavo Re Aavo Re Chittdun Chori
Ardhi Raataldiye Mane Jagadi
Hari Hari Te Vanano Morlo
Alak Malak Zanzar Zalak
Aaj Aaye Re Banke More Saiyan
Alya Kaliya Re
Chhedo Sari Jaay
Dulhan Maike Chali
Hun To Melo Jova
Jai Jai Narayan
Garbe Ramo Tran Taali Dai
Aavada Mandirman Hun To Ekli
Avyo Avyo Re Aso Maas
Bhari Bajare Gaitee
Duha and Songs
Gori Radhaji Ni Saathe
Aare Dharati Ne Aare
Do Pal Jo Teri Ankhon Se
Aavo Gori Nadine Kinare
Aabhman Zini Zabuke Vijali
Aamli Ne Niche Talao
Gham Valona Gham
Ek Chandne Bije Chandne
Hun Payalni Patrani
A further 18 recorded entries stand behind this article and are held on the record.
Discography
• "Bhabhi Aayi Badi Dhoom Dhaam Se" from Subah Ka Tara (1954) • "Aplam Chaplam" from Azaad (1955), duet with Lata Mangeshkar • "Chali Chali Kaisi Hawa Yeh Chali" from Bluff Master (1963) • "Dekho Bijli Dole Bin Badal Ki" from Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), duet with Asha Bhosle • "Kahe Tarasaye Jayara" from Chitralekha (1964), duet With Asha Bhosle • "Namana Laaj Yestari" from Maitighar (1966) • "Yariva nan mana", Kannada song from Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (1967) • "Tumhawar Keli Mi Marji Bahal" from Pinjara (1972) • "Pyari Pyari Suratwale, Hay Mere Allah Itne Saare" from Khote Sikkay (1974), duet with Asha Bhosle • "Main To Aarti Utaroon" from Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) • "Asom Deshor Bagisare", Assamese song from Chameli Memsaab (1975) • "Mungda" from Inkaar (1977) • "Na Na Jaane Na Doongi" from Priyatama (1977) • "Tu Jo Bole Han To Han" from Priyatama (1977) • "Sultana Sultana" from Taraana (1979) • "Muje Pyar Ka Tohfa Deke" from Kaala Patthar (1979) • "Pakdo, Pakdo, Pakdo" from Naseeb (1981) • "Rang Jamake Jayenge" from Naseeb (1981) • "Goro Ki Na Kaalon Ki" from Disco Dancer (1982) • "Sona-No Sooraj Ugyo" from Noorani Chehra • "Aavo Aavo Momino Sahu Aavore" from Noorani Chehra Also did scores of Marathi songs for Dada Kondke, including the most famous "Dhagala Lagali Kala" and "Tumhawar Keli Me Marji Bahar" from Pinjara. In 2008, Usha collaborated with Shaukat (Sam) Kassam for the CD Noorani Chehra, to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Agha Khan.
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- “Usha Mangeshkar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q3288794: Usha Mangeshkar
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Awards and nominations
• BFJA Awards for Best Female Playback Singer for Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) • Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Main to Aarti" from Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) • Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Mangta Hai To Aaja" from Inkaar (1977) • Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Humse Nazar To Milao" from Ikraar (1980) • Winner of Mirchi Awards 2020 for Lifetime Achievement Awards • Lata Mangeshkar Award by Government of Maharashtra (2020) • Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award - 2025 Legend Award for her contribution to Indian music
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- 2.Khubchandani, Lata. Movies: Will Kavi Pradeep get his due?. rediff.com. 19 July 2002.
- 3.JHA, SUBHASH K. Usha Mangeshkar: 'Now, Even Ashadidi Is Gone'. Rediff.
- 4.69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007. Bengal Film Journalists' Association.
- 5.FILMFARE NOMINEES AND WINNER, deep750.googlepages.com
- 6.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presents Sur Jyotsna National Music Award. Voice of Maharashtra.
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