Susheela is widely acclaimed as a singer who defined feminism in South Indian cinema and is well known for her mellifluous vocal performances for over 50,000 film songs across South Indian languages. She is also the recipient of five National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer and numerous state awards. She has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as well as by the Asia Book of Records for performing a record number of songs in different Indian languages. She is one of the greatest and best-known playback singers in India. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P.
