Wakhra Swag of Usha Uthup, From Trincas to Padma Award, Saris, Song & Struggle I Barkha Dutt

The rizz, the snazz - its all here in the latest episode of our podcast Inside Out with Barkha Dutt. After all, the guest is none other than Usha Uthup! From her days of shattering stereotypes & being a singer at Trincas in Kolkata, to being a Padma Bhushan, the lady with the magnetic voice takes us through her utterly fascinating life; from her sarees to the great romance of her life to the career path she navigated!
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[@piyalgalagedara8131]

Great personality and best singing sensation with full of life. Very generous and humble Indian artist. God bless you Madam 🙏 from 🇺🇸

[@MrJothindra]

Been an admirer since the 1960's. Attended her concert in the Mysore Dasara Exhibition in the 60's. What's amazing is she continues to spread the same joy even after several decades. Her energy is simply unbelievable.

[@anshu_1601]

She is our other Didi...the happy one❤...From Kolkata...

[@chapterme]

Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) - 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Usha Uthup's Excitement 02:22 - Positivity Amid Struggles 04:23 - Transition to Sari Style 06:52 - Affinity for Saris 09:10 - Sari Collection 10:31 - Early Earnings 11:27 - Self-Taught Musician 12:21 - Musical Beginnings 16:42 - Family Support 17:11 - Nightclub Challenges 18:50 - Love with Johnny 23:46 - Divorce and Remarriage 25:48 - Baptizing Her Daughter 27:37 - Religious Identity 29:17 - Unconventional Voice 31:36 - Gender Bias in Bollywood 35:17 - Connecting with Audiences 36:00 - Missed Duet with Lata 40:29 - Celebrating Career 49:47 - Evolution of Bindis 51:54 - Granddaughter's Music Interest 53:41 - Inspired by "Skyfall" 54:21 - Diverse Repertoire 55:52 - Outro: Message of "Flowers"

[@JohnLandge-pn8ex]

First time I have seen Barkha being her true self in the presence of her idol. Barkha thank you for this truly beautiful interview with Ushaji, who has this magnetic inimitable voice and who touches your heart with her versatile singing. ❤

[@mojostory]

thank you so much, from, Barkha

[@sunilrampuria1637]

The one and only. Such a pleasure listening to her sing.

[@virendramahajan7316]

I am amazed and wish all the genZ learn that to be successful it's years of hard work is needed. Hats off to such legends.

[@yasminfinlay8018]

I used to go to Calcutta during my summer school holidays and heard Usha sing "Jambalaya" and "Fever" at Trincas back in the day. I remember feeling so surprised to see this traditional south Indian lady belt out those fabulous songs - because when I first saw her just before she started to sing I had no idea what to expect. She was fabulous and it was so thrilling to hear her singing live. She was fantastic! Another favourite song I enjoyed listening to weas "Sonny" - So enjoyable. You have come a long way Girl! And it's no wonder!

[@mojostory]

how lovely

[@vaidyanathanshanker6524]

Absolutely fantastic Barkha. I had a pre conceived thing about you, that you were a political hard nosed news reader, and although Usha is always fantastic…. You are a great person yourself. Love you both.

[@mojostory]

thank you so much sir, from Barkha

[@AbhishekSharma-jc5sy]

What a remarkable woman! It’s a shame that we know so little about a person who has been such an icon. Thank you Barkha for bringing this interview to us.

[@mojostory]

thank you so much from Barkha

[@PokhrajRoy.]

USHA UTHUP SUCH AN ICON HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈

[@MrPranove]

Love and respect for both of you legend 👏

[@anilgoel5624]

Barkha, Thanks a lot for this interview. Usha Ji is unique and no one can copy or substitute her. May I suggest you something. Why don’t you do such shows in different locations in front of invited audience and of course it should be ticketed, and followed by a dinner. I think it’s a great idea. Please think about it.

[@paulomidalal6598]

Awesome interview, never knew anything so much about her inspite of loving Bollywood music.Thanks for doing this interview ❤

[@megtm7662]

Thanks Barkha! Looking forward to seeing it!

[@sandyasalgado]

What a beautiful program. Sending love from Sri Lanka to two wonderful women I admire from across the Palk Strait ❤

[@vgg21307]

Barkha, I never knew about your passion for music. You connect well with other topics, and music truly is the soul of humanity. I watched this interview 3-4 times and highly recommend others to watch it to see another side of you. Good Job. Gandhi Vadlapatla

[@sourabhmookherjee4218]

Thank you for this

[@lavanyasuri4881]

Super.When does Usha Uthup have her next show in Chennai?

[@elizabethmohammed4664]

This was such a wonderful interview. Thank you for showing the relaxing side of yourself Barkaha❤

[@user-wm4so2pm6l]

What an awesome treat…episode. 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@mariamdaisy1719]

Wonderful to hear Usha ji ❤

[@emeriljohnful]

what a fantatsic conversation !

[@mariamdaisy1719]

Beautiful song ❤

[@mariamdaisy1719]

With so much love and life❤

[@indraniboral544]

Marvelous ❤

[@asmitamuks]

Overwhelmed❤️

[@ambalalpatel8434]

Very nice Abhinandan Usha Ji Dhanyawad Barkha Ji 🙏

[@mariamdaisy1719]

Beautiful 🥰

[@kannan0519]

👍

[@ekanth-]

❤❤❤❤

[@healthylifestyle5787]

Awesome

[@sovereign1306]

Full indian lady wonderful

[@himanshuutube]

2 great ladies of india.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Google MASHI love that 😂

[@manilalgohil]

Harry bela fonte of India 🇮🇳

[@NargisKhan-jw2lz]

Khub Robe hahahahah

[@sumitrathod938]

I truely admire her but i do came to realize that she is a true leftist and pseudo secular. Why does she gets so excited about her bindi maker marrying an Imran? Times have changed, this is no longer her time she was born into as the intentions of peace loving community are not or were never that peace loving. Also, she cheated on her husband and has no guilt. Shame.

[@drsomitsarkar7202]

Guudmaarani

[@drsomitsarkar7202]

Brilliant ...Usha Uthup

[@drsomitsarkar7202]

G....understand Maarani

[@yasminfinlay8018]

Every person on this earth has one life to live. And if you can find happiness then you deserve it. Who are we to criticise happiness it has nothing to do with politics, religion and so on. If only this was possible for everyone.

[@lakshyavarshney9942]

You might not like that but smriti Irani ,Mr modi himself ? She was also married at 18 while still studying

[@loneranger1265]

Everyone who were in that era within the Hindi film industry know how the mangeshkar sisters manipulated the producers directors and music directors and were responsible for ruining and destroying so many many upcoming singers not only from India but also abroad , anyway what goes around comes around as per Providential justice as they have paid very dear a price