Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Usha Uthup on Music Journey, Remakes, and Advice to New Singers
Usha Uthup, a famous singer, talks about her career.
She began singing in nightclubs and was noticed for her unique voice.
She was discovered by Dev Anand which led her to Bollywood.
She worked with well-known music composers.
Uthup likes song remakes, saying there is nothing wrong with them and that they are 'retro'.
She believes that new singers need to work hard to be successful.
Usha Uthup reflects on her musical journey, from nightclub singer to Bollywood icon.
She was discovered by Dev Anand and gained prominence in Hindi cinema.
Uthup worked with notable music composers such as RD Burman and Bappi Lahiri.
She views song remakes positively, calling them 'retro'.
Uthup advises new singers that there is no shortcut to success.
- Who
- Usha Uthup, a pop icon.
- What
- An interview with Usha Uthup, discussing her music career.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Unspecified location.
- Why
- To reflect on her music career and share her perspective on current trends.
View on Remakes
No opposing viewpoint in articles
Song Remakes
View on Remakes
Usha Uthup is in favor of song remakes, as she calls them 'retro'.
No opposing viewpoint in articles
No opposing viewpoint present in articles.
- Profession
- Singer
- Years Active
- Since 1969
- Notable Collaborators
- RD Burman, Bappi Lahiri
- Bollywood Debut
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna
- Movie Role
- 7 Khoon Maaf (Maggie)