Society & Culture
In this episode of the Voice of Bengaluru, host Sowjanya talks about the story of Amirbai Karnataki, a popular actress and playback singer from the early years of Hindi cinema. She was most affectionately known as 'Kannada Kokila.' Amirbai Karnataki was a renowned Indian playback singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Karnataka in 1912, she began her career as a singer in All India Radio in Bombay and then started singing for films. Her melodious voice and natural acting skills helped her become a popular name in the Indian film industry. She sang in various languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada, and worked with several prominent composers of her time. Her most notable songs include "Balam Aaye Baso More Man Mein" and "Awaaz De Kahaan Hai". She passed away in 1965, leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian music and cinema. Subscribe to this podcast and also follow us here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjsowjanya/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjsowjanya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rjsowjanya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjsowjanya Credits: Produced by Spooler Producer - Prathiksha Nehru Audio Editor - Dhananjay Show Host - RJ Sowjanya