Pulapaka Susheela Leela, known as P. Leela, was an acclaimed Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician renowned for her versatility across various Indian languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. Born on May 19, 1934, in Chittur, Madras Presidency, Leela's musical journey began at a young age under the tutelage of Patrayani Seetharama Sastry with intensive training in Carnatic music. She made her playback singing debut with the Telugu film 'Sougandhika Parinayam' in 1942, marking the beginning of a prolific career that spanned four decades.

Leela's mellifluous voice captured the hearts of music lovers, as she delivered countless memorable performances both on-screen in films and off-screen in public concerts. Her contribution to film music includes collaborations with legendary composers like K.V. Mahadevan and G. Ramanathan. Leela's most recent releases showcase her deep involvement with devotional music, reflecting her commitment to spirituality and religious themes. Albums such as "Sri Vishweshwara Sakshathkara Gamaka Vaachana" and "Sree Gruvayoorappa Suprabatham" exhibit her expertise in rendering complex Carnatic compositions with ease and devotion. Despite her passing on October 31, 2005, P. Leela’s legacy lives on through her recordings, immersing listeners in the richness of South Indian classical and cinematic music.

Genres

Filmi

Vintage Tollywood

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Latest Release

Sri Vishweshwara Sakshathkara Gamaka Vaachana

P. Leela

Single - Released July 31, 2023