Leela Omchery | |
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 Omchery in 2004 | |
| Born | 31 May 1929 |
| Died | 1 November 2023 (aged 94) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musicologist, writer |
| Spouse | Omchery N. N. Pillai |
| Children | 2, including Deepti Omchery Bhalla |
| Awards | Padmashri Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award Marunaadan Malayaali Award Fellow – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Sangeeta Kulapathi Sangeet Kovida Kalaacharya Sangeeta Sarva Bhouma |
| Website | http://leelaomchery.org |
Leela Omchery (31 May 1929 – 1 November 2023) was an Indian classical singer, musicologist and writer. She is known for her contributions to classical music and was a recipient of the Padma Shri award from the Government of India for her contributions to Indian classical dance and music.[1]
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.