List of titles, honours and major awards received by Yesudas

K. J. Yesudas awards and nominations
	; Yesudas in 2011
Awards & nominations
	Total number of wins and nominations

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 list his Major Awards, Honors and Titles

Titles, honours and major awards

Padma Vibhushan, 2017
Padma Bhushan, 2002
Padma Shri, 1975
Honorary Doctorate by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu in 1989.
Honorary Doctorate by Kerala University, Kerala in 2003.[1]
Honorary doctorate by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala in 2009.[2]
Asthana Gayakan (Official Singer) by Government of Kerala
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1992[3]
Asthana Vidwan (Official Teacher) by Udupi, Sringeri, and Raghavendra mutts
Sangeetha Sagaram (Music Ocean) in 1989
Sangeetha Chakravarthy (Music Emperor) in 1988 by Pallavi Narasimachary
Sangeetha Raja (Music King) by Chembai in 1974
Sangeetha Ratna (Music Jewel) by Lt. Governor of Pondicherry M.M. Lakhera
Swathi Ratnam (Swathi Jewel)
Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani in 2002
Bhakti Sangita Geetha Sironmani in 2002
Gaana Gandharva by G. Sankara Kurup
Geetanjali Award by The ex-president of India Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Sur Singar Samsad Award in 1976
Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu
Star of India Award by Lt. Governor of Pondicherry M.M. Lakhera
National Citizens Award in 1994
Mar Gregorius Award by Governor RL Bhatia in 2006
Kerala Ratna by Jaihind TV in 2008
The Annual Latha Mangeshkar Award by Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1992
Dr. Pinnamaneni and Seethadevi Foundation Award in 2000.
Senate member for the Italy-based International Parliament for Safety and Peace
An Honorary award for Outstanding Achievements in Music and Peace by UNESCO in 1999.
Ghantasala Melody King Award in 2005.[4]
Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2008.[5]
Susheela National Music Award in 2009
Jaycee Foundation Film Award for Best Singer in 2009[6]
Social Excellence Award in 2010
Mirchi Awards for Best Singer and Lifetime Achievement in 2010
Sree Chithira Thirunal Trust National Award in 2010
Swaralaya – Eenam Award in 2010 – Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam Music
Symphony Award in 2010
Swathi Sangeetha Puraskaram in 2010, highest music award given by Government of Kerala[7]
Jaihind TV Film Award 2010 for Best Male Playback Singer Award for the song Pinne Ennodonnum from the movie Shikkar.
Amrita-FEFKA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.[8][9]
Swaralaya-Devarajan Award in 2011
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Award in 2011.[10]
M. K. Raghavan Vakkeel Award, instituted by Sree Narayana Sangam in memory of M. K. Raghavan, former Labour Minister and S. N. Trust General Secretary, in 2012.[11]
Harivarasanam Award, instituted by Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in 2012.
SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013.
Dynamic Man of the Millennium Award by K. G. Foundation in 2013.
Harmony Award by Marthoma Research Academy in 2013.[12]
Special Award by Government of Kerala for his overall contributions in diverse fields.[13][14][15]

National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer

Yesudas receiving his 8th National Film Award from Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India

Holds the record of 8-time winner of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, the most by any Male Playback Singer.

2017, Film Name: Viswasapoorvam Mansoor, Language: Malayalam, Song:Poy Maranja Kalam
1993, Film Name: Sopanam, Language: Malayalam, Song: All Songs
1991, Film Name: Bharatham, Language: Malayalam, Song: Ramakadha Gaanalayam
1987, Film Name: Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, Language: Malayalam, Song: Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1982, Film Name: Meghasandesam, Language: Telugu, Song: Aakasa Desana Aashada Masaana
1976, Film Name: Chitchor, Language: Hindi, Song: Gori Tera Gaon Bada
1973, Film Name: Gaayathri, Language: Malayalam, Song: Padmatheerthame Unaru
1972, Film Name: Achanum Bappayum, Language: Malayalam, Song: Manushyan Mathangale

Kerala State Film Awards

01 - 1969 - Best Playback Singer - Kumara Sambhavam
02 - 1970 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
03 - 1971 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
04 - 1973 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
05 - 1974 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
06 - 1975 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
07 - 1976 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
08 - 1977 - Best Playback Singer - Jagathguru Adisankaran, Angeekaaram
09 - 1979 - Best Playback Singer - Ulkkadal
10 - 1980 - Best Playback Singer - Mela, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Angadi
11 - 1981 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
12 - 1982 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
13 - 1983 - Best Playback Singer - Various Films
14 - 1984 - Best Playback Singer - Swantham Sharika
15 - 1985 - Best Playback Singer - Aksharangal
16 - 1986 - Best Playback Singer - Nakhakshathangal
17 - 1993 - Best Playback Singer - Aakashadooth, Padheyam, Chenkol
18 - 1994 - Best Playback Singer - Parinayam
19 - 1995 - Best Playback Singer - No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North, Mazhayethum Munpe, Punnaram
20 - 1996 - Best Playback Singer - Desadanam, Thooval Kottaram
21 - 1997 - Best Playback Singer - Aaraam Thampuran
22 - 1998 - Best Playback Singer - Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
23 - 2001 - Best Playback Singer - Ravanaprabhu
24 - 2002 - J. C. Daniel Award - Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding contributions to Malayalam Cinema
25 - 2009 - Best Playback Singer - Madhya Venal
26 - 2014 - Best Playback Singer - White Boys

Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards

2006- Best Playback Singer - Ganga
1990- Best Playback Singer - Alludugaru
1988- Best Playback Singer - Jeevana Jyothi
1982- Best Playback Singer - Meghasandesam

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

1992- Best Playback Singer - Mannan
1989- Best Playback Singer - Nyaya Tharasu
1988- Best Playback Singer - Various Films
1982- Best Playback Singer - Moondram Pirai
1977- Best Playback Singer - Andaman Kadhali, Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan

Filmfare Awards South

2009 - Best Playback Singer (Malayalam) - Pazhassi Raja
2008 - Best Playback Singer (Malayalam) - Madampi
2006 - Best Playback Singer (Malayalam) - Vadakkumnadhan
2003 - Lifetime Achievement Award[16]

Filmfare Awards

1980 - Best Playback Singer - Dada

Vanitha Film Awards

2009 - Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 - Best Playback Singer - Pazhassi Raja[17]

Asianet Film Awards

2015 - Lifetime Achievement Award
2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award
2000 - Best Playback Singer - Devadoothan

References

D.Litt. by Kerala University
D.Litt. by MG university
"Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards – Performing Art in the Media". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
"Ghantasala's statue to adorn Guntur". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2005-12-11.
"Sathyan memorial film awards announced".
"Jaycey Awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2010-09-23.
"Swati Puraskaram for Yesudas". The Hindu. Trivandrum, India. 2005-12-11.
"Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced". Best Media Info. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
"Amritha awards for Mammootty, Kavya and T D Dasan". Indiaglitz. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
"Yesudas receives CNN-IBN 'Indian of the Year' award". RnM Team. RadioandMusic.com. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
"MK Raghavan award for Yesudas".
"Three-day global Christian Cultural Festival ends". Press Trust of India. Mathrubhumi. 17 November 2013. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
"Kerala Government Presents Special Award to Yesudas". PTI. The New Indian Express. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
"Kerala Govt presents special award to Yesudas". PTI. Business Standard. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
"Kerala Govt's special award presented to Yesudas". Manorama News. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
"51st South Filmfare Awards". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17.
"Vanitha Film Awards 2009 Announced | Malayalam Television Channels Blog". Keralatv.in. 2010-02-11. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2010-05-01.

External links

Yesudas: Awards at Internet Movie Database

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[1] D.Litt. by Kerala University

[2] D.Litt. by MG university

[3] "Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards – Performing Art in the Media". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved 2009-03-31.

[4] "Ghantasala's statue to adorn Guntur". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2005-12-11.

[5] "Sathyan memorial film awards announced".

[6] "Jaycey Awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2010-09-23.

[7] "Swati Puraskaram for Yesudas". The Hindu. Trivandrum, India. 2005-12-11.

[8] "Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced". Best Media Info. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.

[9] "Amritha awards for Mammootty, Kavya and T D Dasan". Indiaglitz. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.

[10] "Yesudas receives CNN-IBN 'Indian of the Year' award". RnM Team. RadioandMusic.com. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[11] "MK Raghavan award for Yesudas".

[12] "Three-day global Christian Cultural Festival ends". Press Trust of India. Mathrubhumi. 17 November 2013. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[13] "Kerala Government Presents Special Award to Yesudas". PTI. The New Indian Express. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[14] "Kerala Govt presents special award to Yesudas". PTI. Business Standard. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[15] "Kerala Govt's special award presented to Yesudas". Manorama News. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[16] "51st South Filmfare Awards". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17.

[17] "Vanitha Film Awards 2009 Announced | Malayalam Television Channels Blog". Keralatv.in. 2010-02-11. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2010-05-01.