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Born on January 25, 1958 in New Delhi, India, Kavita Krishnamurthy is a film actor, singer and composer. As of 2026, Kavita Krishnamurthy is 68 years old. Awards on record include Padma Shri in arts (2005).
My Take
Kavita Krishnamurthy fascinates me as one of the great invisible voices of Indian cinema. A playback singer who has recorded across Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, English and a dizzying list of other languages, she pours life into characters whose faces we see but whose songs are hers. The 2005 Padma Shri only hints at her reach. I'm drawn to artists who shape a film's emotional core while standing offscreen, and her versatility across linguistic traditions is staggering. That a New Delhi-born singer became the soul of so many regional cinemas speaks to a rare, generous kind of talent.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kavita Krishnamurthy
- Name (Japanese)
- カビータ・クリシュナマーシー
- Reading
- かびーた・くりしゅなまーしー
- Born
- January 25, 1958 (age 68)
- Origin
- New Delhi, India
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / composer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Padma Shri in arts
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kavita Krishnamurthy born?
Kavita Krishnamurthy was born on January 25, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Kavita Krishnamurthy from?
Kavita Krishnamurthy is from New Delhi, India.
What does Kavita Krishnamurthy do?
Kavita Krishnamurthy works as film actor, singer, composer, musician.
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