Singer Usha
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Usha known professionally as Singer Usha, is a Telugu
playback singer
. In a career spanning about 10 years, she has established herself as one of the leading playback singers in Telugu film industry and has worked with many major music directors.
.
Usha participated in various music-related shows on TV between 1996 and 2000. Her performance in "Endaro Mahanubhavlu" on Gemini TV won her appreciation and applause from the audience. She later participated in "Meri Awaz Suno" on Star TV
and was one of the finalists in the All-India finals. She also participated in various Hindi programs on channels like ELTV and Zee TV
.
, renowned music director. Her first song was from the movie Illalu. She got her major break in Telugu film industry in 2000. She sang various chart busters for Telugu movies like Indra
, Chiruta
, Athidi, Pourudu
, Varsham
, Bhadra
, Chitram
, Nuvvu Nenu
, Manasantha Nuvve, Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu, Jayam
, Santhosham, Nee Sneham
, Avunanna Kadanna and many more (for complete filmography, please see the section below).
, Hariharan, Mani Sharma
, P. Suseela and Mano
among many others. Her biggest achievement was performing with Sri. SP Balasubramanyam at the Afro-Asian Games
opening ceremony in 2003 at Hyderabad.
, MM Keeravani, Koti, Mani Sharma
, Vandemataram Srinivas
, Devi Sri Prasad
, Kamalakar, RP Patnaik, Chakri
, Yuvan Shankar Raja
, Ramana Gogula
etc...
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
. In a career spanning about 10 years, she has established herself as one of the leading playback singers in Telugu film industry and has worked with many major music directors.
Music competitions
Usha began her singing career with "Paadutha Teeyaga", a music based program on Eenadu Television hosted by legendary singer Sri. SP Balasubramanyam. She stood first in the competition and later followed up by winning another music contest titled "Navaragam" on Gemini TVGemini TV
Gemini TV is a Telugu language Indian Television channel offered by Sun Network. The channel's programming includes serials, films,interactive film-based programs, game shows and News....
.
Usha participated in various music-related shows on TV between 1996 and 2000. Her performance in "Endaro Mahanubhavlu" on Gemini TV won her appreciation and applause from the audience. She later participated in "Meri Awaz Suno" on Star TV
STAR TV (Asia)
Satellite Television Asian Region is an Asian TV service owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.In 2009, News Corporation restructured STAR Asia into four units – STAR India, STAR Greater China, STAR Select and Fox International Channels....
and was one of the finalists in the All-India finals. She also participated in various Hindi programs on channels like ELTV and Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...
.
Movie career
Usha got her maiden opportunity from Sri. Vandemataram SrinivasVandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas is a South Indian Music Director, Who is also a playback singer and an Actor and film director-Awards:* Filmfare Best Male Playback Award - Aaha...
, renowned music director. Her first song was from the movie Illalu. She got her major break in Telugu film industry in 2000. She sang various chart busters for Telugu movies like Indra
Indra (film)
Indra is a Telugu language action film directed by B. Gopal. It stars Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, and Arti Agarwal. It was dubbed into Hindi and Tamil as Indra- The Tiger and Indran respectively.- Cast :...
, Chiruta
Chiruta
Chirutha is a 2007 Telugu film produced by Ashwini Dutt and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film marks the debut of Ram Charan Teja, son of the popular Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, in the lead role. Delhi-based model Neha Sharma plays the female lead. The film also features a soundtrack by Mani Sharma...
, Athidi, Pourudu
Pourudu
Pourudu is a 2008 Telugu film released on Jan 13th 2008. Sumanth and Kajal Agarwal acted in the lead roles. The film was directed by the late Raaj Aditya and produced by Sumanth's sister, Supriya under the Annapurna Studios banner...
, Varsham
Varsham
-Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:...
, Bhadra
Bhadra (film)
Bhadra is a Telugu film released on 12 May 2005 and was directed by debutant director Boyapati Srinu. Ravi Teja and Meera Jasmine played the lead roles. The film was later remade into Tamil as Saravana with Silambarasan and Jyothika...
, Chitram
Chitram
Chitram is a 2000 Telugu film written and directed by Teja. This film stars Uday Kiran & Reema Sen in the lead roles and marked the debut of the lead actors. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao and has music composed by R.P. Patnaik...
, Nuvvu Nenu
Nuvvu Nenu
Nuvvu Nenu was 2001 hit Telugu film directed by Teja with a love storyline of a rich boy and a poor girl. Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani played the lead roles. The supporting roles were done by Sunil, Benarjee, Tanikella Bharani, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Telangana Shakuntala etc...
, Manasantha Nuvve, Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu, Jayam
Jayam (2002 film)
Jayam is a 2002 Telugu film directed and produced by Teja. It stars Nitin, Sadha, and Gopichand in the lead roles. The film was a huge box office hit. It was remade by M. Raja in Tamil with the same title.-Plot:...
, Santhosham, Nee Sneham
Nee Sneham
Nee Sneham is a 2002 film directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by M S Raju . The film stars Uday Kiran, Aarti Agarwal and Jatin Grewal. The film was a moderate hit and well received by family groups. The screenplay and music tracks of the movie are highlights and stud for the movie success...
, Avunanna Kadanna and many more (for complete filmography, please see the section below).
Concerts
Usha has performed in close to 150 concerts worldwide. Apart from her own solo concerts, she has performed alongside legendary singers and musicians like Sri. SP Balasubramanyam, Shankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
, Hariharan, Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work...
, P. Suseela and Mano
Mano (singer)
Mano is an Indian playback singer. He sings in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.-Biography:Mano was born in a Muslim family and his original name is Nagoor Babu; he was rechristened Mano by Ilayaraja...
among many others. Her biggest achievement was performing with Sri. SP Balasubramanyam at the Afro-Asian Games
Afro-Asian Games
The Afro-Asian Games are a series of inter-continental multi-sport competitions, held between athletes from Asia and Africa. These Games are one-of-a-kind, since no other sporting competition brings athletes from these two continents together for one event, excluding the Olympic Games. These Games...
opening ceremony in 2003 at Hyderabad.
TV programmes
- Judge for the music based program Zee TeluguZee TeluguZee Telugu is a Telugu-language cable television channel in India. It is offered by Zee Network, part of the Essel Group.By 2004, the Zee Network already had a strong presence in northern and eastern India, with channels in Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi; their proposed Telugu-language...
"Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" Nuvva Nena (2010). - Judge for the music based program Zee TeluguZee TeluguZee Telugu is a Telugu-language cable television channel in India. It is offered by Zee Network, part of the Essel Group.By 2004, the Zee Network already had a strong presence in northern and eastern India, with channels in Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi; their proposed Telugu-language...
"Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" Little Champs. - Usha hosted a music based program on Zee Telugu TV channel titled "Swaraneerajanam" - first season.
- Judge for the semi-final episode of "Padalani Vundi" music program on MAA TVMAA TVMaa TV is a Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India.MAA TV was founded by PENMETSA MURALI KRISHNAM RAJU.It is one of the leading Telugu-language TV channels in Andhra Pradesh, India....
hosted by SP Balasubramanyam. - Numerous appearances in interviews and music related programs across various South Indian channels including Eenadu Television, Gemini TVGemini TVGemini TV is a Telugu language Indian Television channel offered by Sun Network. The channel's programming includes serials, films,interactive film-based programs, game shows and News....
, MAA TVMAA TVMaa TV is a Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India.MAA TV was founded by PENMETSA MURALI KRISHNAM RAJU.It is one of the leading Telugu-language TV channels in Andhra Pradesh, India....
, Zee TeluguZee TeluguZee Telugu is a Telugu-language cable television channel in India. It is offered by Zee Network, part of the Essel Group.By 2004, the Zee Network already had a strong presence in northern and eastern India, with channels in Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi; their proposed Telugu-language...
, TV9 (Telugu)TV9 (Telugu)TV9 is a Telugu news channel started in January 2004 by a team of journalists led by Ravi PrakashIt gained instant popularity among the masses with the punchline "మెరుగైన సమాజం కొసం". Currently it is no 1 telugu news channel in India...
and others.
Nandi Awards
- Best Female Playback Singer (TV Category) in 2006 for TV film song "Bommarillu Podarillu"
- Best Female Playback SingerNandi Award for Best Female Playback SingerThe Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer winners:...
in 2002 for "Chinuku Tadiki" song from Nee SnehamNee SnehamNee Sneham is a 2002 film directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by M S Raju . The film stars Uday Kiran, Aarti Agarwal and Jatin Grewal. The film was a moderate hit and well received by family groups. The screenplay and music tracks of the movie are highlights and stud for the movie success... - Best Female Playback SingerNandi Award for Best Female Playback SingerThe Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer winners:...
in 2001 for "Kallu Teravani" song from Padma
Other awards and felicitations
- American Telugu Association (ATA) Excellence Award in 2008.
- “Ugadi Puraskar” award from Madras Telugu Academy in 2005.
- "Guest of Honor" for felicitation of legendary singer Smt. Asha BhosleAsha BhosleAsha Bhosle is an Indian singer. She is one of the best-known and most highly-regarded Hindi playback singers in India, although she has a wider repertoire. Bhosle's career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand Bollywood movies...
. - Gold medal from Padma Mohana Arts in 2004.
- "P. Suseela Award" for Outstanding Singer in 2003.
- “Alapana” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2003.
- “Eenadu TV” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2003.
- Felicitated by TANA (Telugu Association of North America) in 2003.
- “CineMAACineMAA AwardsThe CineMAA Awards are the Telugu Cinema Awards Ceremony of Maa TV in Hyderabad, India. The award was first introduced in 2003. The winners are announced in March. The Awards often change their sponsors, initially starting with Lux.-Best Film:...
” and “Sivaranjani” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2002. - “Kalavedika Art” and “Yuva Kala Vahini” awards for Best Female Playback Singer in 2002.
- “ Vamsi Berkeley” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2002.
- European Telugu Association (ETA) award for Best Female Playback Singer (2001 and 2002).
- Felicitated by ETA (European Telugu Association) in 2002.
- Felicitated by Kala Sravanthi in 2002.
- “AP Cinegoers” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2001 and 2002.
- “Vaartha Vaasavi” award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2001.
- “Bharata-Muni” award for Best Female Playback Singer award in 2000.
- Felicitated at Bharat Cultural Integration by renowned actor Dr. Akkineni Nageswara RaoAkkineni Nageswara RaoAkkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
in 2000.
Concerts
- Performed at Afro-Asian GamesAfro-Asian GamesThe Afro-Asian Games are a series of inter-continental multi-sport competitions, held between athletes from Asia and Africa. These Games are one-of-a-kind, since no other sporting competition brings athletes from these two continents together for one event, excluding the Olympic Games. These Games...
held in India along with Sri. SP Balasubramanyam (2003). - Most recently performed for "Santosham Film AwardsSantosham Film AwardsSantosham Film Awards is are one of the most popular awards given for Telugu films.-Background:The awards first began in 2003 by the annual Santosham film magazine which was started in 2002)...
" function in Dubai (2007). - Music concerts for TANA (Telugu Association of North America) in 2007 and 2003.
- Music concerts for ATA (American Telugu Association) in 2006.
- Various music concerts and fund-raisers across India, US, Singapore, UK and UAE.
- Performed at WTF (World Telugu Federation) in Singapore in December 2002.
Filmography
Usha has recorded with music directors, such as IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
, MM Keeravani, Koti, Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work...
, Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas is a South Indian Music Director, Who is also a playback singer and an Actor and film director-Awards:* Filmfare Best Male Playback Award - Aaha...
, Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :...
, Kamalakar, RP Patnaik, Chakri
Chakri (music director)
Chakradhar is an Indian music composer and singer. He works for Tollywood.-Early life:Chakri was born in Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh. He has one brother and three sisters.-Career:...
, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
, Ramana Gogula
Ramana Gogula
Ramana Kumar Gogula is a music director in Telugu films. He formed his own rock-and-roll band in Vizag at the age of 17. Since then, he has traveled around the world as a software professional and music director. His most famous albums are the musical scores to the movies Thammudu,adavilo anna,...
etc...
- Manorama (2009)
- Ee Vayasulo (2009)
- Junction (2008)
- Mr. Gireesam (2008)
- Sri Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Mahatyam (2008)
- Gunde Jhallumandi (2008)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Erra Samudram (2008)
- PouruduPouruduPourudu is a 2008 Telugu film released on Jan 13th 2008. Sumanth and Kajal Agarwal acted in the lead roles. The film was directed by the late Raaj Aditya and produced by Sumanth's sister, Supriya under the Annapurna Studios banner...
(2008) - Bhadradri (2008)
- OntariOntariOntari is a 2008 Telugu film which stars Gopichand and Bhavana. Choreographer-turned-director Ramana directed this film. the movie was made under reputed banner Eetharam films. The film has been dubbed into tamil as Subramaniam.- Plot :Vamsi lives with his family...
(2008) - AthidhiAthidhi-References:...
(2007) - Bhayya (2007)
- ChirutaChirutaChirutha is a 2007 Telugu film produced by Ashwini Dutt and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film marks the debut of Ram Charan Teja, son of the popular Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, in the lead role. Delhi-based model Neha Sharma plays the female lead. The film also features a soundtrack by Mani Sharma...
(2007) - Aa Roje (2007)
- Kalyanam (2007)
- Manchukurise Velalo (2007)
- Missing (2007)
- Pulakintha (2006)
- Amma Meeda Ottu (2005)
- Avunanna Kaadanna (2005)
- Ayodhya (2005)
- BhadraBhadra (film)Bhadra is a Telugu film released on 12 May 2005 and was directed by debutant director Boyapati Srinu. Ravi Teja and Meera Jasmine played the lead roles. The film was later remade into Tamil as Saravana with Silambarasan and Jyothika...
(2005) - Dhairyam (2005)
- Evadi Gola VaadidiEvadi Gola VaadidiEvadi Gola Vaadidi is a Telugu comedy film directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana.-Plot:Veera Shankar falls in love with Arti at the first sight. But he is supposed to marry the daughter of a Rayalaseema factionist Bakka Reddy . Bakkanna summons goon to finish off Arti. Veera Shankar travels to Bangkok...
(2005) - Friendship (2005)
- Good Boy (2005)
- Guru (2005)
- Manchukurise Velalo (2005)
- Meenakshi (2005)
- Moguds Pellams (2005)
- Pellam Pitchodu (2005)
- Pourusham (2005)
- Sada Mee Sevalo (2005)
- Satti (2005)
- Shravana Masam (2005)
- Thakadimitha (2005)
- Venkat Tho Alivelu (2005)
- Aa NaluguruAa NaluguruAa Naluguru is a 2004 Telugu film starring Rajendra Prasad and Amani. The film was directed by Chandra Sidhartha and produced by Sarita Patra.-Plot:...
(2004) - Aadi C/O ABN College (2004)
- Apuroopam (2004)
- Avunu Nijame (2004)
- Jai (2004)
- Koduku (2004)
- Maa Ilavelpu (2004)
- Nayudamma (2004)
- Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2004)
- Sreenu C/O Anu (2004)
- Sreenu Vasanthi Laxmi (2004)
- Swamy (2004)
- Tapana (2004)
- Thanks (2004)
- VarshamVarsham-Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:*The film had celebrated a 50-day run in 125 centres and a 100-day run in 68 centres.-Box-office performance:...
(2004) - Aadanthe Ado TypeAadanthe Ado TypeAadanthe Ado Type is a 2003 Indian Telugu romance film, directed by E V V Satyanarayana, Sivaji, Aryan Rajesh and Anita Hassanandani in lead and Sindhu Menon, Ambika Krishna, Brahmanandam, Krishna Bhagavan, Ali and others in supporting and Bhoomika Chawla in a special cameo role...
(2003) - Aayudham (2003)
- Appudappudu (2003)
- DilDil (film)Dil is a 2003 Telugu film which starred Nitin, Neha, and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. V.V. Vinayak directed this film and Dil Raju produced it. The film was a box-office hit. The comedy of the film was appreciable...
(2003) - Fools (2003)
- Golmaal (2003)
- Janaki Weds Sriram (2003)
- Johnny (2003)
- Kaartik (2003)
- Kalyanam (2003)
- Maa Bapubommaku Pellanta (2003)
- Missamma (2003)
- Neeku Nenu Naaku NuvvuNeeku Nenu Naaku NuvvuNeeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu is a Telugu movie starring Uday Kiran and Shriya, directed by Raja Sekhar. Actor Krishnam Raju, Suman, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, Ravi Babu, Brahmanandam, Krishna Mohan, Kakarala, Sujatha, Meena Kumari, and Jyothi play supporting role in this film.-Story:Raghavayya - a...
(2003) - NijamNijamNijam is a Telugu film released in 2003, starring Mahesh Babu and Rakshitha in lead roles. Teja directed this film. Mahesh Babu and Rameshwari won the Nandi Awards in Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories respectively...
(2003) - Sambhu (2003)
- Aahuti (2002)
- Allari RamuduAllari RamuduAllari Ramudu is a 2002 Telugu film which starred Jr. NTR, Gajala and Arti Agarwal for the first time. B. Gopal directed this film....
(2002) - Ammulu (2002)
- Andam (2002)
- Anveshna (2002)
- Chance (2002)
- Dhanush (2002)
- Eeswar (2002)
- Gemini (2002)
- Girl Friend (2002)
- Hai (2002)
- IndraIndra (film)Indra is a Telugu language action film directed by B. Gopal. It stars Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, and Arti Agarwal. It was dubbed into Hindi and Tamil as Indra- The Tiger and Indran respectively.- Cast :...
(2002) - JayamJayam (2002 film)Jayam is a 2002 Telugu film directed and produced by Teja. It stars Nitin, Sadha, and Gopichand in the lead roles. The film was a huge box office hit. It was remade by M. Raja in Tamil with the same title.-Plot:...
(2002) - Jenda (2002)
- Jodi No.1 (2002)
- Kubusam (2002)
- Manasundi...Ra! (2002)
- Memu (2002)
- Nee Premakai (2002)
- Nee SnehamNee SnehamNee Sneham is a 2002 film directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by M S Raju . The film stars Uday Kiran, Aarti Agarwal and Jatin Grewal. The film was a moderate hit and well received by family groups. The screenplay and music tracks of the movie are highlights and stud for the movie success...
(2002) - Neethodu Kaavali (2002)
- Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu (2002)
- Ninne Cherukunta (2002)
- Nuvve Nenu Nene Nuvvu (2002)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2002)
- Premante (2002)
- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
- Santhosham (2002)
- SreeramSreeramSreeram is a 2002 Tollywood film starring Uday Kiran, Anitha, & Ashish Vidyarthi. This film was directed by V.N. Aditya and produced by Burugapally Siva Rama Krishna. Music was scored by R. P. Patnaik. It is a remake of the film, Dhill.-Plot:...
(2002) - Toli Parichayam (2002)
- Vachinavaadu Suryudu (2002)
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Badrachalam (2001)
- Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2001)
- Nuvvu NenuNuvvu NenuNuvvu Nenu was 2001 hit Telugu film directed by Teja with a love storyline of a rich boy and a poor girl. Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani played the lead roles. The supporting roles were done by Sunil, Benarjee, Tanikella Bharani, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Telangana Shakuntala etc...
(2001) - Premaku Swagatham (2001)
- Shivudu (2001)
- Takkari DongaTakkari DongaTakkari Donga is a Telugu language film that released on 12 January 2002 and was directed by Jayant Paranjee. Mahesh Babu, Lisa Ray and Bipasha Basu play the lead roles. The film received positive review from critics and average at box office...
(2001) - Vechi Vunta (2001)
- Baachi (2000)
- ChitramChitramChitram is a 2000 Telugu film written and directed by Teja. This film stars Uday Kiran & Reema Sen in the lead roles and marked the debut of the lead actors. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao and has music composed by R.P. Patnaik...
(2000) - Shubhavela (2000)
- Chantigadu
- Colours
- Pavan Subbalakshmi Preminchukunnarata
- Ramma ! Chilakamma
- Rowdi
Trivia
- Usha got married in June 2005 to US based software engineer and migrated to Virginia, US. She is shuttling between US and India to pursue her passion of singing.
- Usha is a post graduate in Computer Applications from Osmania University.
- Usha's private music albums "Toonega Toonega" and "Usharugaa" became very successful.
- Usha rendered her voice to around 450 Telugu film songs and 600 private songs (including devotionals).
External links
- Official Website
- Interview I
- Interview II
- Interview III
- Interview IV
- Video interview
- Discography I - II - III
- About Ilaiyaraaja
- Usha's Wedding
- Usharuga Audio Function
- Usha in Padalanivundi
- http://video.yahoo.com/watch/1882341/6191786
- http://www.andhravilas.com/movienews.asp?id=48235
- http://www.telugulo.com/view_news.php?id=3482
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/31295.html
- http://www.andhravilas.com/movienews.asp?id=48718
- http://www.telugulo.com/view_news.php?id=5358
- http://www.ragalahari.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=4445
- http://www.giftofvision.org/events/2006/RoshniArticle.htm