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{{Short description|Indian playback singer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Anuradha Bhat
| image =
| origin = [[Mangalore]], [[Dakshina Kannada]], [[Karnataka]], India
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Filmi]], [[Devotional song|devotional]], [[Bhavageete]], [[children’s music]]
| occupation = [[Vocalist]], [[playback singer]]
| years_active = 2006–present
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website = https://www.anuradhabhat.com/
}}

'''Anuradha Bhat''' is an Indian [[playback singer]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Anuradha Bhat News|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anuradha-Bhat/news |publisher=Times of India |date=6 April 2021}}</ref> who predominantly works in [[Kannada]] language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-05 |title=Anuradha Bhat's first single is an ode to Karnataka |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-first-single-is-an-ode-to-karnataka/articleshow/79040557.cms |access-date=2024-05-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==

Anuradha Bhat was born to Sri krishna Bhat and Gayatri Bhat in [[Mangalore]], [[Dakshina Kannada]], Karnataka. Anuradha has a younger sister, Anupama Bhat who is a [[television host]] ([[TV anchor]]) and [[actor]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat and Anupama Bhat are sisters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/anupama-bhat-and-anurdha-bhat-are-sisters/articleshow/46383481.cms?from=mdr |website=Times of India| date=26 February 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Anupama Bhat – tele host turned actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/anupama-bhat-to-act-in-serial/articleshow/45639682.cms |website=Times of India|date=25 December 2014 }}</ref>

Anuradha Bhat received her primary education from [[Carmel School, Mangalore|Carmel school]] and later from premier institutes like [[Canara College]] and MSNM Besant PG Institute of Management Studies (both affiliated to Mangalore University)<ref>{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat, a product of Mangalore University sings the University anthem |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/mangalore-university-all-set-to-get-its-own-anthem/articleshow/60718775.cms}}</ref>

== Career ==
Anuradha Bhat has worked in several non-film albums, remix songs, TV serials, children’s songs and rhymes. "''Chinnu – Series of Kannada Animated Rhymes''" .<ref>{{cite news |title=3D Chinnu to rhyme in Kannada now |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/apr/24/3d-chinnu-to-rhyme-in-kannada-now-361695.html |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=24 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Infobells launches animated 'Chinnu – Kannada Rhymes' Home DVD |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/infobells-launches-animated-chinnu-kannada-rhymes-home-dvd/ |website=Animation Express.com|date=7 May 2012 }}</ref> She also sung and featured in video single "''Naa haaduve nimagaagiye''" <ref>{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat's first single is an ode to Karnataka|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-first-single-is-an-ode-to-karnataka/articleshow/79040557.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=5 November 2020}}</ref> A compilation of few of her popular songs - “''Anuradha Bhat mashup''” is another video song that features her.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat's shooting for a new video song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-shooting-for-a-new-video-song/articleshow/77638229.cms?from=mdr |publisher=Times of India |date=19 August 2020}}</ref> "''Navilugari''" is yet another non-film song that she has rendered alongside Rajesh Krishnan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat has a new duet with Rajesh Krishnan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhat-has-a-new-duet-with-rajesh-krishnan/articleshow/77466133.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=10 August 2020}}</ref>
== Discography ==
This is a partial list of notable films where Anuradha Bhat has worked as a playback singer.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Song name
!Film / Album
!Composer
!Ref.
|-
|2006
|Preethiyalli Naanu
|''[[Mohini 9886788888]]''
|[[Hamsalekha]]
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2009
|Jinta Ta
| rowspan="2" |''[[Veera Madakari (film)|Veera Madakari]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[M. M. Keeravani]]
|
|-
|Jum Jum Maaya
|
|-
|Neene Kane
|[[Abhay (2009 film)|''Abhay'']]
| rowspan="2" |[[V. Harikrishna]]
|
|-
|Junglee Shivalingu
|[[Junglee (2009 film)|''Junglee'']]
|
|-
|Baachiko
|''[[Dubai Babu]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[V. Sridhar]]
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2010
|Nee Adada Maathu
|''[[Krishnan Love Story]]''
|
|-
|Gandu Makkalu
|''[[Eno Onthara]]''
|V. Harikrishna
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2011
|Avarivara Jothe
|[[Jarasandha (film)|''Jarasandha'']]
|[[Arjun Janya]]
|
|-
|Dhamma Dhamma
|''[[Kirataka]]''
|[[V. Manohar]]
|
|-
|Neenu Ninthare
|''[[Kool...Sakkath Hot Maga]]''
| rowspan="5" |V. Harikrishna
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2012
|Kaddu Mucchi
|[[Jaanu (2012 film)|''Jaanu'']]
|
|-
|Nee Eshtu Muddu
|''[[Mr. 420 (2012 film)|Mr. 420]]''
|
|-
|Yaarivano Yaarivano
| rowspan="2" |''[[Yaare Koogadali]]''
|
|-
|Gaaliyalli Eejuvaase
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2013
|Baite Baite
| rowspan="2" |''[[Varadhanayaka]]''
| rowspan="4" |Arjun Janya
|
|-
|Ondhsari
|
|-
|Kanna Minche Jaahirathu
|[[Victory (2013 film)|''Victory'']]
|
|-
|Sri Krishna
|''[[Bhajarangi]]''
|
|-
|Muddu Muddagi
|[[Parari (2013 film)|''Parari'']]
|[[J. Anoop Seelin]]
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2014
|Chanana Chanana
| rowspan="2" |''[[Ugramm]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[Ravi Basrur]]
|[https://music.apple.com/in/album/ugramm-original-motion-picture/883192619]{{dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
|-
|Ondu Hudugi
|
|-
|Neenu Iruvaga
|''[[Ninnindale]]''
|[[Mani Sharma]]
|
|-
|Usiraaguve
|''[[Bahuparak]]''
|[[Bharath B. J.]]
|
|-
|Dheera Nanna Magadheeranu
|[[Shivajinagara (film)|''Shivajinagara'']]
|[[Jassie Gift]]
|
|-
|2015
|Mareyada Pustaka
|''[[Rathaavara]]''
|[[Dharma Vish]]
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016
|O Baby
|[[Ricky (2016 film)|''Ricky'']]
|Arjun Janya
|
|-
|Saaku Saakinnu
|''[[Krishna-Rukku]]''
|V. Sridhar
|
|-
|2017
|Appa I love you
|''[[Chowka]]''
|Arjun Janya
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Chowka {{!}} Appa i Love You Pa {{!}} New Video Song 2017 {{!}} Anuradha Bhat {{!}} Arjun Janya {{!}} V.Nagendra Prasad |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkOuyF3Oo9A |language=en |access-date=2023-01-23}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
|Kaaneyagiruve Naanu
|[[Odeya (film)|''Odeya'']]
|V. Harikrishna
|
|-
|Yeko Yeno
|[[Bazaar (2019 film)|''Bazaar'']]
|Ravi Basrur
|
|-
|Putta Putta Aase
|[[Sinnga (film)|''Sinnga'']]
|Dharma Vish
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|Pataki Poriyo
|''[[Kotigobba 3]]''
|Arjun Janya
|
|-
|Geleyane Jeevavu
|[[Ranam (2021 film)|''Ranam'']]
|Ravi Shankar Chinna
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2022
|Edebaditha Joragide
|''[[Ek Love Ya]]''
|Arjun Janya
|
|-
|Sotheya Hrudaya
| rowspan="2" |''[[Triple Riding]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[Sai Karthik]]
|
|-
|Ee Hosa Sudina
|
|-
|Usire Sereyagide
|''[[Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane]]''
|Arjun Janya
|
|}

=== Live performances and concerts ===

Anuradha Bhat has performed at various events Hampi Utsav, [[Mysore Dasara]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Tribute to SPB At Dasara Cultural Programme |url=https://starofmysore.com/tribute-to-spb-at-dasara-cultural-programme/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=22 October 2020}}</ref> Yuva Dasara,<ref>{{cite web |title=Yuva Dasara: Armaan Malik Drowns Crowd In Soulful Melodies|url=https://starofmysore.com/yuva-dasara-young-singer-armaan-malik-drowns-crowd-in-soulful-melodies-amidst-rain/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=15 October 2018}}</ref> Mysore Winter Festival,<ref>{{cite web |title=Mysuru Winter Festival: Rajesh Krishnan And Anuradha Bhat Mesmerise Gathering At Palace |url=https://starofmysore.com/mysuru-winter-festival-rajesh-krishnan-and-anuradha-bhat-mesmerise-gathering-at-palace/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=26 December 2017}}</ref> Vishwa Kannada Sammelana{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} and Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava (BGU) <ref>{{cite news |title=A mesmerising show by Ilayaraja |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/sep/27/a-mesmerising-show-by-ilayaraja--409966.html |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=27 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava 51st year |url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/anuradha_bhat-videos-7833-15546.htm |website=Veethi}}</ref>

She also performed in various countries namely [[United States of America]] (USA),<ref>{{cite web |title=Carolina Navika – 3rd World Kannada Summit 2015 |url=http://carolina.navika.org |website=Carolina NAVIKA}}</ref><ref name="18 May 2021">{{cite web |title=Carolina NAVIKA – programme schedule |url=http://carolina.navika.org/schedule-2/ballroom-indraprastha/ |website=Carolina Navika}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Dallas Navika – 4th World Kannada Summit 2017 |url=http://dallas.navika.org |website=NAVIKA |access-date=18 May 2021}}</ref> [[London]] ([[UK]]), [[Netherlands]] (Europe), [[Australia]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Anuradha Bhat in Sydney Kannada Sangha |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/anuradha-bhat-popular-singer |website=SBS |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=16 May 2021 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516043224/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/anuradha-bhat-popular-singer |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Arjun Janya Live in Australia |url=https://twitter.com/7HillsAustralia/status/994441261351239685 |website=7 Hills Australia – Twitter |date=10 May 2018}}</ref> [[Africa]], [[Hong Kong]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Dubai: Sandalwood Stars to Descend for 'Temptations 2012' |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=134837 |website=Daijiworld |date=15 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kannada International Stars presented a fabulous show in Dubai |url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/nri-forum/39373-kannada-international-stars-presented-a-fabulous-show-temptation-2012-in-dubai |website=coastaldigest.com |date=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Arjun Janya to enthrall UAE Kannadigas |url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/nri/arjun-janya-to-enthral-uae-kannadigas-at-sangeeta-saurabha-2018-on-mar-30 |website=News Karnataka.com |date=29 March 2018 |access-date=16 May 2021 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516092809/https://www.newskarnataka.com/nri/arjun-janya-to-enthral-uae-kannadigas-at-sangeeta-saurabha-2018-on-mar-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Oman]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Gurukiran Nite Rocks Palm Gardens in Muscat |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=90308 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=24 November 2010}}</ref> [[Qatar]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Doha: Karnataka Sangha Signs off with Grand Thanksgiving Programme |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=98156 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=29 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Doha: Gurukiran to Weave Magic at Bunts Qatar Show on Nov 23 |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=155343 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=12 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Doha: Arjun Janya live in concert on Oct 30 |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=366043 |website=Daijiworld |date=29 October 2015}}</ref> [[Kuwait]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Tulukoota – Kuwait organized "Rasamanjari 2006" |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=19990 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=31 March 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tulu Koota organizes Rasamanjari 2010 |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/gulfnewsprint/219.html |publisher=Mangalore Today |date=16 October 2010}}</ref> and [[Bahrain]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bahrain: Esther, Anuradha to 'Lighten Up' Kannada Sangha's Musical Concert |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=66832 |website=Daigiworld.com |date=11 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bahrain: Ramee Rasa Sanje – a New Year Bonanza for Expatriates on Jan 5 |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/gulfnewsprint/492.html |publisher=Mangalore Today |date=24 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bahrain: Star-studded 'Ramee Rasa Sanje' to mark Ugadi |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=168744 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=28 March 2013}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==

;Won
* [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] (2012) presented by the [[Government of Karnataka]] for her song "''Jnaanajyothi''" from the movie "Little Master" <ref>{{cite web |title=Karnataka State Film Awards: Darshan and Nirmala Bag top honours |url=http://www.cineloka.co.in/latest-news/karnataka-state-film-awards-darshan-and-nirmala-bag-top-honors.html |website=Cineloka.co.in |date=26 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030302/http://www.cineloka.co.in/latest-news/karnataka-state-film-awards-darshan-and-nirmala-bag-top-honors.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2015) for "''Chanana Chanana''" from the movie [[Ugramm]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |website=Filmfare.com |publisher=Filmfare Editorial |date=27 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129092825/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |archive-date=29 January 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=62nd Filmfare Awards South 2015 Nominations |url=http://www.dailyindia.org/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-nominations-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada/ |website=Daily India |date=4 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626123232/http://www.dailyindia.org/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-nominations-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada/ |archive-date=26 June 2015 |ref=the original}}</ref>
* [[RED FM Tulu Film Awards]] Best Female Playback Singer – Tulu (2016) for "''Mahamaye''" from the movie [[Chaali Polilu]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Mangaluru Sohail Khan adds spark to Tulu Film Awards – Winners' list |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=389340 |publisher=Daigiworld}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2018) for "''Appa I love you''" from the movie [[Chowka]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Winners: 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018/articleshow/64617904.cms |date=17 June 2018 |publisher=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Filmfare Awards South 2018: Check out the complete winners list of South awards |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/filmfare-awards-south-2018-check-out-the-complete-winners-list-of-south-awards |date=18 June 2018 |publisher=The Free Press journal}}</ref>
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] for "''Appa I love you''" from the movie [[Chowka]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2022) for "''Dheera Sammohagaara''" from the movie [[Bicchugatti]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 full winners list Kannada: Act 1978 wins best film, Dhananjaya wins Black Lady for Badava Rascal; Raj B Shetty is best director – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022-full-winners-list-kannada-act-1978-wins-best-film-dhananjaya-wins-black-lady-for-badava-rascal-raj-b-shetty-is-best-director/articleshow/94751633.cms |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=The Times of India |date=10 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
;Nominations
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2013) for "''Ellello Oduva Manase (Female)''" from the movie [[Sidlingu]]<ref>{{cite web |title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-1.html |website=Filmfare.com |date=4 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2014) for "''Srikrishna''" from the movie [[Bhajarangi]]<ref>{{cite web |title=61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South) Nomination list |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-nomination-list-6638-1.html |website=Filmfare.com |date=8 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2015) for "''Neenu Iruvaga''" from the movie [[Ninnindale]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2016) for "''Irali Hege''" from the movie [[Benkipatna]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2017) for "''Yavoora Geleya''" from the movie [[Ricky (2016 film)|Ricky]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Kannada Nominations for Filmfare Awards South 2017 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2017/kannada/nominations |website=Filmfare.com}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada]] (2019) for "''Holeva Holeyachege (Slow)''" from the movie [[Ammachi Yemba Nenapu]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931-1.html |date=10 December 2019}}</ref>
* Chandanavana Film Critics Award for Best Female Singer (2020) for "''Elliruve Hariye''" from the movie [[Kurukshetra (2019 film)|Kurukshetra]]<ref>{{cite web |title=1st CFCA awards nominations: Best Playback Singer (Female) |url=https://twitter.com/AcademyCFC/status/1223892942537887746 |website=Twitter |publisher=Chandanavana Film Critics Academy |date=2 February 2020}}</ref>
* Chandanavana Film Critics Award for Best Female Singer (2020–2021) for "''Dheera Sammohagaara''" from the movie [[Bicchugatti]]<ref>{{cite web |title=CFCA nominations: Best Female Singer |url=https://twitter.com/AcademyCFC/status/1360510351398236162 |website=Twitter |publisher=Chandanavana Film Critics Academy |date=13 February 2021}}</ref>

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Television
! Role
!Ref
|-
| 2021–2023
| [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship]]
| Mentor
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat to be a mentor on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Championship – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/anuradha-bhat-to-be-a-mentor-on-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-championship/articleshow/86191046.cms |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=The Times of India |date=14 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|5713208|Anuradha Bhat}}

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Anuradha Bhat - Revision history

Dan at 23:54, 7 January 2026