Singer Usha Uthup in Saree Bangles and Bindi: True Bharatiya
Last Sunday I had the good fortune of taking Usha Uthup’s shots. She had come to our part of Bangalore to perform for the closing function of Durga Puja celebrations.
And what a performance Ushaji gave… the crowds were dancing to the cool Bengali and Hindi songs she sang. Usha Uthup thoroughly entertains and knows to strike the right chord with her audiences wherever she is. And on Sunday night 17th Oct too, she quickly generated a dynamic rapport with the residents of Indiranagar, Bangalore.
Usha Uthup in Saree and Bangles
Singer Usha Uthup in Saree Bangles and Bindi
I must admit here, I froze at the first sight I got of her. Her Kanjeevaram saree, string of jasmine flowers, columns of bangles, eyes lined with kajal and her trade mark bindi with Bengali alphabet ‘Ka’ ক, all seeking my attention at the same time. I remember reading her quote in a news report, “I have around 10,000 bangles, many of which are from Lucknow.” 10,000!!! I had gasped.
Not only her attire, her enthusiasm in singing the songs was unbeatable.
Is she really 63 years old? Many in the crowd kept sinking back into their chairs unable to cope up with her zeal and non-stop performance. But I was not tired of taking her shots. I took 52 pictures!
See here: Women’s Appearance Matters
I am definitely going to have to learn Hindi…but, regardless, I love the music and her voice. I'd never heard of her but I listened to some you tube videos…lucky you, to see her in person. Most American youth would not appreciate this beautiful music…it's not rap, hip hop, etc.
i really inspired by her songs. i have enjoyed some songs she sung in reception i attened in palaceground bangalore. she s really wonderful woman. wat an energetic voice. everyone should listen her songs
as always my favorite…we can also see he more or less every day in idea star singer..looks great in the photos
One can't help but be proud of her very "Indianness"
Thanks for telling us about this dynamic, interesting woman.
Love Usha's voice, her showmanship and endearing style of getting the audience totally involved in her joyous singing.
She was my childhood heroine! I will never forget the time she performed in our school – all of us were absolutely spellbound by her music and her personality.
I cannot believe she is 63 years old!
Kamini.
missed it 🙁
yeah indeed golden
I rmeember her programme where sang the punjabi song and she asked the girls do the oye oye and stuff
it was so amazing …
Bikram's
Great shots! She radiates positive energy.
Hari Om Hari……
Good you enjoyed the program, I love her for being down to earth in her approach
Would love to have been there 🙂 Her saari looks wonderful and golden
http://foto.rudenius.se/post/2010/10/21/Thursday-Challenge-Golden.aspx
Extremely interesting post and thank you so much for the link. This lady sounds amazing.
More than her music it's her charisma, a magnet that attracts and endears the audience to her…
The celebrations must be fun to watch. Usha Uthup looks wonderful. I've never seen a performer in a saree. It's cool to see these shots. Thanks, Indrani.
she is georgeous
I think she sings better with age. She is 63 years for sure. She was around when I was a teen. And she has not changed – in terms of looks – and I think she sounds better now than she did before. She matched all the singers / and maybe outperformed a few at the CWG closing ceremony.
And to think she has survived in the 'pop music ' world dressed in traditional attire and that too singing in the nightclubs of Kolkata! Cheers to UU.
63 shots are a lot, they are surely all very nice and "atmospheric". Beautiful post about Usha Uthup, I like a lot the close up!
great pics Indrani!! loved esp the close up! she is always fun to listen and its amazing the way she sticks to her trademark way of dressing!
thank you
Namaste & Aloha from Hawaii
Comfort Spiral
><}}(°>
She is really a Golden Women…She also wear different variety of saari.
Her outfit is golden! Quite a brilliant shot. It seems like it was a lively performance.
find the Delhi Durgaa pujaa from madhav's eye here
http://madhavrai.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_18.html
It's not Wordless but it looks interesting!
I think you did a fine job of capturing the atmosphere both with your photos and with your words.
she's so charming.. love her bold get up too, complements her so well!
How exciting that must have been, Indrani. You must post some of her music so that we can share that as well.
What a vibrant looking lady, Indrani. She has been on stage from a young age and I love that uses her husband's last name. I'd love to have seen her perform. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and hugs Jo (now South Africa)
She is amazing
What a beautiful woman! I also like these clothes they are so colourful! It must have been a great happening!
I'm sure you captured her many moods in the 63 shots! She looks a commanding figure.
A nice woman! And I would like to listen to her songs.. 🙂 To see her singing..