Minoo Purshottam
Indian playback singer (born 1944)
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Minoo Purshottam is an Indian playback singer who sang Bollywood songs, and was most popular during the 1960s and 1970s.[1]
Minoo Purushottam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 November 1944 |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1963-present |
Career
Minoo Purshottam's career started in 1963 when she was 16. The composer Roshan offered her a singing role in the film Taj Mahal. The song eventually became a duet with Suman Kalyanpur.[1]
Awards
| Year | Award | Song | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer | "Raat Piya Ke Sang" | Prem Parvat | Nominated |
Popular songs
| Song | Film | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|
| "Dekho Ji Ek Bala" | China Town (1962) | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Unse Nazrein Mili" | Gazal (1964) | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Ni Main Yaar Manana Ni" | Daag (1973) | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Hath Na Lagana" | Taj Mahal (1963) | Suman Kalyanpur |
| "Huzurewala Jo Ho Ijaazat" | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966) | Asha Bhosle |
| "Raat Piya Ke Sang Jaagi Re Sakhi" | Prem Parbat (1973) | |
| "Jaanewalon Idhar Dekho" | Badla (1974) | Asha Bhosle |
| "Durga Hai Meri Maa" | Kranti (1981) | Mahendra Kapoor |
Discography
- Minoo purshottam ranj mein raahat (1980)[3]
- Rehguzar Ghazals (1981)
