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K. J. Yesudas, born Kattassery Joseph Yesudas on January 10, 1940, is a playback singer and music producer in the Indian music industry. He was born in Fort Kochi, India, to Augustine Joseph. Yesudas specializes in Indian classical music and is known for his noteworthy song Harivarasanam.
Yesudas was educated at St John De Britto Anglo-Indian High School and later attended Swathi Thirunal College of Music. Vijay Yesudas, one of his children, is also a prominent singer.
Throughout his career, Yesudas has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. Additionally, he has been recognized with the Kalaimamani, Lata Mangeshkar Award, and Swathi Sangeetha Puraskaram, among other prominent accolades.
In his home country, Yesudas has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Kerala State Film Awards, the Karnataka Rajyotsava, the J. C. Daniel Award, the Nandi Awards, and the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. International recognitions include the Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Asianet Film Awards, and the Vanitha Film Awards, as he has established himself as a prominent figure in Indian classical music.
