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 lists his major awards, honors and titles.
Titles and honours
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Dr. K.J. Yesudas, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 13 April 2017 Yesudas receiving his 8th National Film Award from Ram Nath Kovind , the President of India Holds the record of eight time winner of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer , the most by any male playback singer.
K. J. Yesudas won critics awards for various songs from each films.
Ranjakagayakasiromanih (The Crown Jewel among those singers whose music is charming) from TSN's Percussive Arts Centre Inc (TSNPAC), New Jersey in 2022 [ 50] Geetanjali citation by the ex-president of India Neelam Sanjiva Reddy [ 4] Star of India and Sangeetha Ratna (Music Jewel) awards by Lt. Governor of Pondicherry , Madan Mohan Lakhera Senate member of the Italy-based International Parliament for Safety and Peace [ 51] Gaana Gandharvan G. Sankara Kurup in 1968[ 15] [ 52] Sangeetha Raja (Music King) by Chembai in 1974[ 4] Sur Singar Samsad Award in 1976[ 4] Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship [ 53] Sangeetha Chakravarthy (Music Emperor) by Pallavi Narasimachary in 1988[ 4] Sangeetha Sagaram (Music Ocean) in 1989[ 4] Asthana Gayakan (Official Singer) by Government of Kerala and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in 1992[ 54] [ 15] [ 6] [ 55] [ 56] Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1992[ 57] Star of Cochin award in 1992[ 4] National Citizens Award presented by Mother Teresa in 1994[ 5] An Honorary award for Outstanding Achievements in Music and Peace by UNESCO in 1999[ 4] [ 55] [ 56] [ 58]
Dr. Pinnamaneni and Seethadevi Foundation Award in 2000[ 59] [ 60] Bhakti Sangeetha Sironmani in 2002Sangeetha Kala Sudhakara by Vidyadheesha Teertha of Udupi Sri Krishna Temple in 2002[ 15] [ 5] Swathi Ratnam (Swathi Jewel) by The Malayalee Club , Chennai in 2002[ 61] Asthana Vidwan (Official Teacher) by Udupi ,[ 15] [ 61] Sringeri , and Raghavendra mutts in 2002Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani by Sri Thyagaraja Swamy Vari Temple Etc., Building Trust in 2002[ 61] [ 62] Ranjini Sangeeta Kala Rathna Award by Sri Ranjini Trust, Chennai in 2002[ 61] Sangeetha Kalasikhamani The Indian Fine Arts Society , Chennai in 2002[ 63] [ 61] Korambayil Ahammed Haji Foundation Award in 2003[ 64] Wisdom International Award[ 64] Ghantasala Melody King Award[ 65] Mar Gregorius Award by Governor RL Bhatia in 2006Kannada Chithra Sahitya Rathna Sri.Udayashankar Memorial Film Award - Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007[ 64] [ 15] Kerala Ratna by Jaihind TV in 2008Honorary Membership Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 2008[ 10] Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Lifetime Achievement[ 66] Susheela National Music Award in 2009Jaycee Foundation Film Award for Best Singer[ 67] Social Excellence Award in 2010Mirchi Awards for Best Singer and Lifetime Achievement in 2010
Sree Chithira Thirunal National Award [ 68] Swaralaya – Eenam Award in 2010 – Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam MusicSymphony TV Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010[ 69] 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.[ 70] [ 71] Swaralaya - Devarajan Master Award in 2011.[ 72]
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Award in 2011[ 73] 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.[ 74]
References
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Padma Awardees . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Padma Awards Directory (1954-2014) . Ministry of Home Affairs (India) ↑ 3.0 3.1 Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 'I don't sing trendy music' . Rediff.com ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 KJ Yesudas: A name that spells melody . The Hindu ↑ KU to confer honorary doctorates on Narlikar, Kris Gopalakrishnan . The Hindu ↑ A Brief History of the University . University of Kerala ↑ Varsity confers honorary doctorate on CJI, Yesudas . WebIndia123 (2009-05-19). Retrieved 2020-11-08.↑ 10.0 10.1 Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ Swati Puraskaram for Yesudas . The Hindu ↑ Kerala Government Presents Special Award to Yesudas . The New Indian Express (11 September 2014).↑ Kerala Govt presents special award to Yesudas . PTI ↑ Kerala Govt's special award presented to Yesudas . Manorama News (11 September 2014).↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 Singer Yesudas among 62 chosen for Karnataka Rajyotsava Award . The Week ↑ Rajyotsava Award Recipients . Government of Karnataka ↑ Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards: Guha, Vaidehi, Yesudas among 62 recipients , Khajane, Muralidhara. The Hindu ↑ KJ Yesudas honoured with MS Subbulakshmi award, Sai Pallavi, Anirudh get Kalaimamani , Kesav, Anagha. India Today ↑ TN govt announces Kalaimamani awards, Yesudas chosen for MS Subbulakshmi award . UNI ↑ 20th National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ 21st National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ The raga of friendship . The Hindu ↑ 30th National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ 35th National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ 39th National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ 41st National Film Award Catalogue . Directorate of Film Festivals ↑ A record most melodious for this singing legend , Ajith Kumar, P. K.. The Hindu ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 1969 - 1980 . Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala) ↑ കാത്തിരുന്നവർക്കു മുന്നിലേക്ക് യേശുദാസ് എത്തുമ്പോൾ സമയം രാത്രി 12; രണ്ടു പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ നേടിയ ആ പാട്ട് , Malamel, Biju. Malayala Manorama ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 1969 - 1980 . Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala) ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 1981 - 1990 . Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala) ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 1991 - 1999 . Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala) ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 2000 - 2012 . Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala) ↑ Nivin Pauly, Sudev Nair, Nazriya Nazim win Kerala State Film Awards 2014 . The News Minute ↑ Nandi Awards 1964 - 2008 . I&PR AP . Retrieved September 24, 2025.↑ Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2006 . Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television & Theatre Development Corporation . Retrieved September 24, 2025.↑ Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013 {{#if:Dhananjayan|, Dhananjayan}. Blue Ocean Publishers(2014)↑ State film awards . The Indian Express ↑ Film city to be ready soon: Jaya . The Indian Express ↑ Lifetime Achievement Award (South) winners down the years . Filmfare ↑ Filmfare Awards 2007 Malayalam Winners . The Times of India ↑ Filmfare Awards 2009 Malayalam Winners . The Times of India ↑ Filmfare Awards 2009 Malayalam Winners . The Times of India ↑ 24th Filmfare Awards Winners (27 March 2025).↑ The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who .↑ Filmfare Awards Winners from 1953-2020 . Filmfare ↑ Kerala Film Critics Awards 1977 - 2012 . Kerala Film Critics Association (October 17, 2020). Retrieved September 24, 2025.↑ Chalachitra Ratnam Awards 1993 - 2020 . Kerala Film Critics Association (October 17, 2020). Retrieved September 24, 2025.↑ Vanitha Film Awards 2009 Announced | Malayalam Television Channels Blog . Keralatv.in(2010-02-11).↑ History of TSNPAC {{#if:Purna|, Purna}. Google Books(2023)↑ The power of staying , Sri, K. T.. ChennaiOnline (18 February 2004).↑ Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ KSNA Fellowship List - Classical Music . Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi ↑ Dr. K. J. Yesudas - world renowned singer . Department of Tourism (Kerala) ↑ 55.0 55.1 KJ Yesudas turns 73 . Asianet ↑ 56.0 56.1 Legendary playback singer Yesudas turns 70 . Deccan Herald ↑ Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards – Performing Art in the Media . Sangeet Natak Akademi .↑ Yesudas turns 80: Rare photos of Gana Gandharvan . The New Indian Express ↑ DRPSF Awardees . drpsf.org .↑ Pinnamaneni foundation award for Hariprasad Chaurasia and Hindol . The Hindu ↑ 61.0 61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwanmani Awardees . srithyagarajatirupati.org . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ Awardees of Sangeetha Kalasikhamani . theindianfineartssociety.com . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ 64.0 64.1 64.2 Yesudas Awards . Retrieved 2020-09-16.↑ Ghantasala's statue to adorn Guntur . The Hindu ↑ Sathyan memorial film awards announced . Retrieved 2011-08-12.↑ Jaycey Awards . The Hindu ↑ Yesudas wins Sree Chitra Tirunal award . The New Indian Express ↑ Award for Yesudas . The New Indian Express ↑ Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced . Best Media Info(2 June 2011).↑ Amritha awards for Mammootty, Kavya and T D Dasan . IndiaGlitz (2 June 2011).↑ Yesudas selected for Swaralaya-Devarajan Master Award . The Hindu ↑ Yesudas receives CNN-IBN 'Indian of the Year' award . RadioandMusic.com(17 December 2011).↑ MK Raghavan award for Yesudas . Retrieved 2012-01-09.↑ Five eminent musicians felicitated , Tankha, Madhur. The Hindu ↑ Limca Book of Records honours Asha Bhosle , Srivastava, Priyanka. India Today ↑ First Harivarasanam Award presented to Yesudas . The Hindu ↑ Puttur: 'Dharmashree' Award Conferred on K J Yesudas (2012-01-13). Retrieved 2020-07-16.↑ Yesudas to be honoured . Daijiworld Media ↑ Three-day global Christian Cultural Festival ends . Mathrubhumi (17 November 2013).↑ A paragon of humility . The Hindu ↑ Saroji Devi Honours Yesudas (12 April 2015). Retrieved 2020-08-09.↑ K. J. Yesudas bags Mazhavil Mango Music lifetime achievement award . YouTube ↑ Winners of Mazhavil Mango Music Awards 2017 . VinodaDarshan .↑ Dr.K.J.Yesudas Receives the Sangeetha Kalasarathy Award for 2017 (2017-12-19). Retrieved 2020-07-16.↑ Padma Vibhushan Singer Dr. K. J. Yesudas helps raise over $150,000 for Sankara Nethralaya , Mayani, Viren. Khabar.com (2017-11-11). Retrieved 2025-06-12.↑ Flowers Music Awards 2018 . VinodaDarshan .↑ K J Yesudas Receiving Mazhavil Manorama All time Entertainer Award 2019 . YouTube ↑ Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2019 - Blessed moment of Mohanlal and Mammootty to hand over the award to K J Yesudas . Mazhavil Manorama ↑ മൂന്നാമത് 'ദേശാഭിമാനി' പുരസ്കാരം യേശുദാസിന് . athmaonline.in (4 August 2019). Retrieved 3 April 2024.↑ Why bestowing awards on Yesudas is like devotional offerings , Sreenivasan, T. P.. Malayala Manorama ↑ DPIFF 2024 Winners List . Dpiff .↑ DPIFF Award for Yesudas . Aimamedia (2023-12-15). Retrieved 2024-07-26.
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