About Usha Uthup
Usha Uthup is an Indian pop icon with an unmistakable deep voice, kanjeevaram sarees and bindi. From nightclub jazz in the 1960s to Hari Om Hari, Ramba Ho and Darling (7 Khoon Maaf), she has sung in more than a dozen languages and remains one of India’s most joyful live performers.
Usha Uthup quick facts
- Born: 8 November 1947, Mumbai
- Profession: Singer, performer
- Known for: Hari Om Hari, Ramba Ho, Darling
- Honours: Padma Bhushan (2024), Padma Shri (2011)
- Based in: Kolkata
Early life and background
Born in Mumbai into a Tamil family, Usha began singing in nightclubs in Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi in the late 1960s, and her style quickly made her a sensation.
Career highlights
She sang with composer R. D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri, with hits including Hari Om Hari and Ramba Ho, and later Darling in 7 Khoon Maaf. She performs worldwide and has made Kolkata her home for decades.
Popular songs by Usha Uthup
- Hari Om Hari – Pyaara Dushman (1980)
- Ramba Ho – Armaan (1981)
- Darling – 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
- Dum Maro Dum (live renditions)
Awards and achievements
- Padma Bhushan (2024)
- Padma Shri (2011)
- Filmfare Award for Darling
Audience and brand fit
Usha Uthup suits celebration, festive and inclusive campaigns, Kolkata and pan-India brands, and corporate events or festivals that want a legendary, high-energy performer loved across generations.
Book Usha Uthup through CelebrityHai
CelebrityHai handles enquiries for Usha Uthup for concerts, corporate events, festivals, brand campaigns and appearances. Share your brand, city, dates, deliverables and budget range; we check interest and availability with Usha’s team, confirm usage rights and send a clear written quote before anything is committed.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Usha Uthup for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Usha’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Usha Uthup available for brand endorsements?
Usha considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Usha Uthup work in?
Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and many more.
Available for
- Live Performance
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Usha Uthup’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
