List of awards and nominations received by K. J. Yesudas

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K. J. Yesudas is a multilingual singer, singing Indian classical music, devotional, light music and film songs. His commercially published recordings span multiple genres. This page lists his major awards, honors and titles.

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Titles and honours

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Dr. K.J. Yesudas, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 13 April 2017 The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Dr. K.J. Yesudas, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 13, 2017.jpg
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Dr. K.J. Yesudas, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 13 April 2017
YearHonourHonouring bodyRef(s)
1975 Padma Shri Government of India [1] [2] [3]
1986 Kalaimamani Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Government of Tamil Nadu [4]
1989 Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) Annamalai University [4] [5]
1993 Lata Mangeshkar Award Government of Madhya Pradesh [6] [5]
2002 Padma Bhushan Government of India [1] [7] [2] [3]
2003Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) University of Kerala [8] [9]
2009Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala [10] [11]
2010 Swathi Sangeetha Puraskaram Government of Kerala [12]
2017 Padma Vibhushan Government of India [1] [7] [2] [3]
2017 Rajyotsava Award Government of Karnataka [1] [13] [14]

National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer

Yesudas receiving his 8th National Film Award from Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Rajat Kamal Award to Padma Vibhushan Dr. K.J. Yesudas (Best Male Playback Singer) for the film VISWASAPOORVAM MANSOOR (Malayalam), at the 65th National Film Awards Function, in New Delhi.JPG
Yesudas receiving his 8th National Film Award from Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India

Holds the record of eight time winner of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, the most by any male playback singer.

YearSongFilmLanguageRef(s)
1972Manushyan Mathangale Achanum Bappayum Malayalam [15]
1973Padmatheerthame Unaru Gayathri [16]
1976Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara Chitchor Hindi [17]
1982Aakasa Desaana Aashada Maasaana Meghasandesam Telugu [18]
1987Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Malayalam [19]
1991 Ramakadha Gaanalayam Bharatham [20]
1993Ksheerasaagara Shayana Sopanam [21]
2017Poymaranja Kaalam Viswasapoorvam Mansoor [22]

Kerala State Film Awards

CategoryYearSongFilmRef
Best Male Playback Singer 1969Polthinkalkkala Kumara Sambhavam [23]
1970Various SongsVarious Films
1971
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977Shankara Digvijayam Jagadguru Aadisankaran
Neela Jalaashayathil Angeekaaram [24]
1979Krishna Thulasi Ulkkadal [25]
1980Manassoru Maanthrika Mela
Mizhiyoram Manjil Virinja Pookkal
Paavaada Venam Angadi
1981Various SongsVarious Films [26]
1982
1983
1984Ee Marubhoovil Swantham Sarika
1985Vachaalamaakum Mounam Ambada Njaane!
Anuragini Itha En Oru Kudakeezhil
1986Neeraaduvaan Nakhakshathangal
1993Raappaadi Kezhunnuvo Aakashadooth [27]
Chandrakantham Kondu Padheyam
Madhuram Jeevaamrutha Chenkol
1994Saamaja Sancharini Parinayam
1995Ponnambili Pottumthottu No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North
Aathmaavin Pusthakathaalil Mazhayethum Munpe
Japamaay VedhasaadhakamaayPunnaram
1996Kaliveedurangiyallo Desadanam
Parvathi Manohari Thooval Kottaram
1997 Harimuraleeravam Aaraam Thampuran
1998Etho Nidrathan Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
2001Aakaasha Deepangal Ravanaprabhu [28]
J. C. Daniel Award 2002Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to Malayalam Cinema
Best Male Playback Singer2009Swantham Swantham Madhya Venal
2014AadithyakiranangalWhite Boys [29]

Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards)

YearCategorySongFilmRef(s)
1982 Best Male Playback Singer Sigalo Avi Viralo Meghasandesam [ citation needed ]
1988Neeve Namma Jyothi Jeevana Jyothi [ citation needed ]
1990Muddhabanthi Navvulo Alludugaru [ citation needed ]
2006Vellipothunnava Ganga [30]

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

YearCategorySongFilmRef(s)
2003 Lifetime Achievement Award [31]
2006 Best Playback Singer (Malayalam) Gange Vadakkumnadhan [32]
2008Amma Mazhakkarinu Madampi [33]
2009Aadhiyusha Sandhya Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja [34]

Filmfare Awards

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

Vanitha Film Awards

Asianet Film Awards

Other major titles, honours and awards

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