K. S. Chithra
![Chithra in 2022](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Melody_Queen_of_Indian_Cinema_Dr._K_S_Chithra.jpg)
Chithra is a recipient of six National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards South and 36 different state film awards from six states of India such as 16 Kerala State Film Awards, 11 Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards, 4 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 3 Karnataka State Film Awards, 1 Orissa State Film Awards, 1 West Bengal State Film Awards. She was awarded India's third-highest civilian honours Padma Bhushan in 2021 and Padma Shri in 2005 for her valuable contributions towards the Indian musical fraternity. In 2009, She became the first Indian artist to be honoured by Government of China while performing live at the Qinghai International river festival. Barring Lata Mangeshkar, she also remains the second female playback singer from India to have performed at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London in 2001 and her Performance was applauded with much appreciation by a roomful of an international audience. Her song "Kannalane/Kehna Hi Kya" from the film ''Bombay'' (1995) was included in United Kingdom ''The Guardian'' "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear Before You Die" list. Provided by Wikipedia
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