Background
She is the daughter of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti (Shudhamati).
She is the daughter of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti (Shudhamati).
She is the youngest sister among Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Meena Khadikar, and elder to her music-director brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. She came into the spotlight as a playback singer after singing some devotional songs for the low-budget movie (1975), which became an all-time blockbuster. She sang the same songs for that movie"s remake in 2006.
Usha has a strong interest in painting.
She is known for her famous song "Mungla" and songs for the Marathi movie Pinjara.
BFJA Awards for Best Female Playback Singer for Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Main to Aarti" from Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Mangta Hai To Aaja" from Inkaar (1977) Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Humse Nazar To Milao" from Ikraar (1980).
