Usha Mangeshkar is an accomplished Indian playback singer who has recorded many Hindi and Marathi soundtracks. She is the youngest of the Mangeshkar sisters. She was born to classical singer father Dinanath Mangeshkar and into a family of musicians and music lovers. She experienced her father`s death at a very sensitive age. She came down to Mumbai along with Lata Mangeshkar. Usha received her training in singing under the expert tutelage of Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and Ustad Aman Ali Khan. During their time at Mumbai, both the sisters Usha and Lata used to attend concerts by Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Usha Mangeshkar apart from her training in classical music also received training in classical dance; she took to professional singing at a very early age.

In 1953, Usha Mangeshkar sang a song which became widely admired. `Bhabhi aayeee` (subah ka tara) the song was composed by the leading composer, C Ramchandra. She sang Aplam chaplam again for C Ramchandra in `Azaad` which remains popular even to this day.

Awards and Honours of Usha Mangeshkar
Acknowledging her talent Usha has been conferred with many accolades like, BFJA Award for Best Female Playback Singer for `Jai Santoshi Maa` (in the year 1975); Filmfare Nomination as Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Main to Aarti" from `Jai Santoshi Maa` (in the year1975); Filmfare Nomination as Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Mangta Hai To Aaja" from `Inkaar` (in the year1977).

Filmography of Usha Mangeshkar
2006 Jai Santoshi Maa
1997 Lav Kush
1996 Maahir
1993 Shivrayachi Soon Tararani
1991 Aaj Ka Samson
1989 Joshilaay
1989 Jaaydaad
1989 Maine Pyar Kiya
1988 Jag Wala Mela
1987 Aulad
1987 Khazana
1986 Ek Pal
1985 Jhoothi
1985 Samay Bada Balwan
1984 Haisiyat
1984 Apna Bhi Koi Hota
1984 Jeene Nahi Doonga
1984 Yeh Desh
1983 Achha Bura
1983 Dard-E-Dil
1983 Gehri Chot: Urf - Door-Desh
1983 Dhola Maru
1983 Mardani
1983 Shri Shri Maa Kamakhya
1982 Disco Dancer
1982 Ustadi Ustad Se
1982 Hamari Bahu Alka
1982 Agent Vinod
1982 Angrejjan
1982 Don Baika Phajeeti Aika
1981 Shakka
1981 Sahhas
1981 Dhanwan
1981 Khatta Meetha
1981 Wardaat
1981 Naseeb
1981 Kanhaiyaa
1981 Bhagat Gora Kumbhar
1981 Jagya Tyathi Sawaar
1981 Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
1981 Manacha Kunku
1980 Shaan
1980 Unees-Bees
1980 Jyoti Bane Jwala
1980 The Burning Train
1980 Aman Laxmi
1980 Bhavni Bhavai
1980 Khubsoorat
1980 Morchha
1979/I Tarana
1979 Surakksha
1979 Kartavya
1979 Debdas
1979 Hamare Tumhare
1979 Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba
1979 Ashaati Beej
1979 Dera Aashqan Da
1979 Nagin Aur Suhagan
1979 Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1978 Bhagat Gora Kumbhar
1978 Kaala Aadmi
1978 Karwa Chouth
1978 Muqaddar
1977 Jay-Vejay: Part - II
1977 Parvarish
1977 Aap Ki Khatir
1977 Abhimaan
1977 Dhoop Chhaon
1977 Do Chehere
1977 Farishta Ya Qatil
1977 Gayatri Mahima
1977 Inkaar
1977 Janam Janam Na Saath
1977 Kachcha Chor
1977 Kulvadhu
1977 Shirdi Ke Sai Baba
1976 Sabse Bada Rupaiya
1976 Bhadar Tara Vehata Paani
1976 Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein
1976 Jeevan Jyoti
1976 Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun
1975 Faraar
1975 Samna
1975 Qaid
1975 Salaam Memsaab
1975 Julie
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
1975 Chameli Memsaab
1975 Do Jhoot
1975 Jai Santoshi Maa
1975 Ponga Pandit
1974 Do Phool
1974 Manoranjan
1973 Namak Haraam
1973 Dhund
1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973 Dil Ki Rahen
1973 Phagun
1973 Rani Aur Jaani
1973 Vishnu Puran
1972 Jangal Mein Mangal
1972 Aankhon Aankhon Mein
1972 Gora Aur Kala
1972 Sazaa
1971 Parde Ke Peechey
1970 Holi Ayee Re
1970 Pavitra Paapi
1970 Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
1969 Do Raaste
1969 Jeene Ki Raah
1968 Ankhen
1967 Arundhati
1967 Bai Mee Bholi
1967 Chandan Ka Palna
1967 Deiva Janile Kuni
1967 Deva Tuzhi Sonyachi Jejuri
1967 Dulhan Ek Raat Ki
1967 Lav-Kush
1967 Naunihal
1967 Taqdeer
1966 Aasra
1966 Devar
1966 Dillagi
1966 Dus Lakh
1966 Husn Aur Ishq alias Alif Laila
1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa
1966 Sawan Ki Ghata
1966 Zimbo Ka Beta
1965 Johar-Mehmood in Goa
1965 Gumnaam
1965 Khandan
1965 Poonam Ki Raat
1965 Sikandar E Azam
1965 Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965 Teen Sardar
1964 Benazir
1964 Chitralekha
1964 Khufia Mahal
1964 Sati Savitri
1963 Awara Abdulla
1963 Begaana
1963 Bluff Master
1963 Ek Raaz
1963 Holiday in Bombay
1963 Kinare Kinare
1963 Mere Arman Mere Sapne
1963 Nartakee
1963 Shikari
1963 Sunheri Nagin
1963 Suryamukhi
1962 Burmah Road
1962 Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath
1962 Professor
1962 Ummeed
1961 Kabuliwala
1961 Jhumroo
1960 Chaudhary Karnail Singh
1960 Usne Kaha Tha
1960 Zimbo Shaher Mein
1959 Kavi Kalidas
1959 Main Nashe Men Hoon
1958 Zimbo
1957 Mother India
1957 Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke
1956 Patrani
1955 Azaad
1955 Devdas
1954 Naukari