Updated November 7th, 2020 at 10:32 IST

Usha Uthup Quiz: Find out how well you know the 'Darling' singer on her birthday

Usha Uthup Quiz: On the occasion of the singer's birthday, take a quiz based on her life and her career. Also, learn important information about her.

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Legendary singer and vocalist Usha Uthup is celebrating her birthday today. The singer is well known for her bold and heavy voice and has sung many record-smashing hits. Some of her most famous singles are "I am in love", "Ek Do Cha Cha Cha", "Doston Se Pyar Kiya" and "Mafia". On the occasion of Usha Uthup's birthday, take a quiz based on her life and know more about the artist.

Usha Uthup quiz

1) Where was Usha Uthup born? 

  • Mumbai 
  • Tamil Nadu 
  • Chennai 
  • Kerala 

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2) At what age did the singer kickstart her career? 

  • 15 years old
  • 7 years old 
  • 22 years old 
  • 9 years old 

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3) In 1969, Usha Uthup used to sing at which club? 

  • Chalani 
  • Nine Gems
  • 7th Heaven 
  • Backstreet 

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4) Which film did Usha Uthup made her first appearance in? 

  • 7 Khoon Maaf
  • Ideal Couple
  • Bombay to Goa
  • Rock On 2 

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5) In which year did the singer win her first award?

  • 1979
  • 2011
  • 2015
  • 1999

6) Usha Uthup appeared in a documentary 'If Not for You'. The documentary was for which legendary singer? 

  • Bob Dylan 
  • John Lenon 
  • Eddie Grey 
  • Bon Jove 

7) Usha Uthup has performed which one of Michael Jackson's song in Hindi? 

  • Don't stop till you get enough 
  • Beat it 
  • Thriller 
  • Human Nature 

8) On which show was the singer a judge? 

  • Indian Idol 
  • Bharat Ki Shaan: Singing Star 
  • Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs
  • The Voice

9) Usha has sung the title song for which show? 

  • Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
  • Dekh Bhai Dekh 
  • Fauji
  • Flop Show

10) Which one of these awards has the singer won?

  • Padma Shri
  • Mirchi Music Awards
  • Filmfare awards 
  • All of the above 

11) What role did the singer play in 7 Khoon Maaf? 

  • Herself 
  • Maggie Aunty
  • Simi Aunty 
  • Popular singer 

12) In which film did Usha Uthup play Mrs Baker? 

  • X: Past Is Present
  • Rock On 2
  • Mumbai to Goa 
  • If Not for You

13) Which song of  R. D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri did the singer reprise?

  • Mehbooba Mehbooba
  • Dum Maro Dum 
  • All of the above 
  • None 

14) Which song did the singer sing in Rock On 2? 

  • Ramba main Samba
  • Chalo Chalo
  • Din Hai Na Ye Raat
  • Daud

Usha Uthup's trivia - Answers 

1. Mumbai: The singer was born in Mumbai to a Tamil family. 

2. 9 years old: Sang "Mockingbird Hill" on the radio at the age of 9. 

3. Nine Gems: She used to perform wearing a long saree in the club.  

4. Bombay to Goa: The film released in 1973. 

5. 2011: The singer won Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Darling' 

6. Bob Dylan: The documentary came out in 2019. 

7. Don't stop till you get enough: For the album Tom Middleton – The Trip (2004). 

8. Bharat Ki Shaan: Singing Star: The show used to air on DD National 

9. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: For season 1 

10. All of the above: The singer has won all the awards in different years. 

11. Maggie Aunty: She also sings in the film. 

12. X: Past Is Present: The film came out in 2015 

13. All of the above: The singer reprised both Mehbooba Mehbooba and Dum Maro Dum. 

14. Chalo Chalo: The song was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. 

 

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Published November 7th, 2020 at 10:32 IST