Veteran playback singer Usha Uthup's live performances in Kolkata's nightclubs during the 70s and 80s have been the stuff of legends. The fact remains that Uthup's voice still carries the same powerful tonality and enthralls every time she takes the stage. Recently honoured with the Padma Bhushan for her musical contributions, Uthup still delights fans with impromptu performances. This week, the queen of Indian pop surprised patrons by performing at Trincas, an upscale restaurant on Kolkata's Park Street.
Interestingly, Trincas was the venue where Uthup began her singing career back in the 70s when she first arrived in Kolkata.
A video has now gone viral on social media, showcasing 'Usha di', as she is affectionately known in Kolkata's music circles, performing several songs to the delight of the audience. However, what surprised many was when the singer included the immensely popular Flowers by Miley Cyrus from her album Endless Summer Vacation, released last year.
The video was shared by one Meghdut Roy Chowdhury on Instagram and has since then gone viral.
Fans were left in awe after hearing the singer's rendition of the Grammy-winning track, dressed in her trademark saree and bindi look. Here are some of the comments hailing the jazz queen!
Usha Uthup totally rocks the mic with her killer voice! She's like the ultimate desi diva, belting out tunes that hit you right in the feels. Her vibe on stage is just next level, keeping the crowd grooving all night long. Mad respect for this legendary singer!
— Kunal࿗ (@Kunaljain_19) February 11, 2024
This woman is as timeless as time❤️ #ushauthup https://t.co/ajxc5PofkP
— shalaka (@kashalashalaka) February 10, 2024
Circle of life... completed.
— মানসপ্রতিম ✍🏽 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓸𝓼𝓱𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓲𝓶 (@em_basu) February 10, 2024
Trincas, Calcutta to Rashtrapati Bhawan to Trincas, Calcutta.
Take a bow #UshaUthup 🙏 https://t.co/RdQkDFvRtn
Usha Uthup is a legend and is so goddamn cool!!!
— SudoG (@RGSudo) February 10, 2024
Its funny how we can imagine bizarre things in world but i can for sure say on the behalf of every Indian that we could have never imagined usha uthup singing flowers
— Arpit (@oyearpit) February 11, 2024
For those unfamiliar, Cyrus' song recently won the 'Record of the Year' at the prestigious Grammy Awards.
As for Uthup, the music veteran has garnered extensive acclaim across various music genres for her foot-tapping tracks such as Hare Rama Hare Krishna, and Hari Om Hari, among countless other iconic songs. She is also renowned as a stage performer and has collaborated with numerous Western musicians on various albums.
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