Veteran Singer Usha Uthup’s husband Jani Chacko Uthup passes away of cardiac arrest

Veteran Singer Usha Uthup’s husband Jani Chacko Uthup passes away of cardiac arrest

It comes as a saddenning news that veteran singer Usha Uthup’s husband Jani Chacko Uthup breathed his last due to cardiac arrest in Kolkata on Monday. The Uthups have
a son Sunny, and daughter Anjali.

Jani, who was 78, complained of discomfort while watching the television at their home after which he was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead.

Reports reveal thatJani was associated with the tea plantation sector and had met Usha at the Trincas in the early 70s. Jani hailed from the Manarcaud Painumkal family of Kottayam. Reportedly Usha was earlier married to the late Ramu.

In a career spanning 50 years Usha Uthup has enthralled audiences with several hit songs such as ‘Ramba Ho Ho’, ‘Hari Om Hari’, ‘Koi Yahan Aha’, ‘One Two Cha Cha Cha’ and ‘Darling’ among others. Her unique and powerful voice has helped her carve a niche for herself in the music industry as a singer to reckon with. She has
also acted in a few films.

She is the proud recepient of the Padma Bhushan earlier this year. Expressing her immense happiness on for the honour done, she revealed to the media that she was so, so happy and overflowing with joy… tears visible in her eyes. For her, the award was the biggest moment of her life… to be recognized and appreciated by the country and, of course, by the government. What more could one ask for, truly?”

Speaking on the importance of the award, Usha articulated that she feels so good because if you are a classical singer or a classical dancer, or if you are classical in your art, then it’s natural to eventually receive an award. But for people like them ie singers, they are ordinary people, so to be chosen for the Padma award is such a huge thing… because she only believes in peace and brotherhood, and also believe that together, as a united force, we can do things for each other… make them smile through her music. That’s all she is interested in.

Last month, Usha shared her own rendition of the song ‘Tilasmi Bahein’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.’ Bhansali’s ‘Tilasmi Bahein’ stands out as a powerful composition filled with energy and rhythm.

RIP Jani Chacko Uthup.

News Edit K.V.Raman