Singer · Actor · Hindi cinema
Usha Uthup
Also known as Usha Vaidyanath Someshwar Sami
Usha Uthup ( 7 November 1947) is an Indian pop, filmi, jazz, and playback singer who sang songs in the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Darling, which she recorded with Rekha Bhardwaj for the film 7 Khoon Maaf, won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2012.
78 yearsBorn Nov 7, 1947Mumbai
Career at a glance
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Each ring compares Usha Uthup with every one of the Hindi playback singers on Clapnumber, one measure at a time. A fuller ring means higher: Top 4% means only 4 in 100 have as much. Critics compares review averages, out of 5 claps. A ring shows only when there are enough people to compare fairly and Usha Uthup is in the top half; otherwise you see just the number.
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About Usha Uthup
Usha Uthup is an actor, singer working in Hindi cinema and Tamil cinema. Clapnumber holds 60 titles for Usha Uthup, from Anbe Vaa in 1966 to I, Nobody in 2026. By decade, that is 1 in the 1960s, 3 in the 1970s, 4 in the 1980s, 1 in the 1990s, 16 in the 2000s, 25 in the 2010s and 10 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, romance and action.
Common questions
How many films has Usha Uthup been in?
Clapnumber lists 60 titles for Usha Uthup.
What was Usha Uthup's first film?
The earliest release on file is Anbe Vaa (1966).
What is Usha Uthup's latest film?
The most recent release on file is I, Nobody (2026).
Who has Usha Uthup worked with most?
Kamal Haasan, on 3 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Usha Uthup's films?
Titles featuring Usha Uthup are listed on Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
Where is Usha Uthup from?
Usha Uthup is from Mumbai.