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Leela Omchery was born on 31 May, 1929 in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Travancore, India, is an Indian singer (1929–2023). Discover Leela Omchery's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?
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Singer, musicologist, writer |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May 1929 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Travancore, India |
| Date of death |
1 November, 2023 |
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| Nationality |
India
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Leela Omchery Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Leela Omchery height not available right now. We will update Leela Omchery's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Leela Omchery's Husband?
Her husband is Omchery N. N. Pillai
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Omchery N. N. Pillai |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Deepti Omchery Bhalla |
Leela Omchery Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leela Omchery worth at the age of 94 years old? Leela Omchery’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from India. We have estimated Leela Omchery's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
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Timeline
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.
Leela Omchery was born on 31 May 1929 in Mankoyikkal tharavdu in Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu to Parameswara Kurup and Lakshmikutty Amma.
She started learning music from an early age under a Karnatic music guru, Thiruvattar Arumugham Pillai Bhagavathar, along with her younger brother, the late Kamukara Purushothaman, a classical and playback singer in Malayalam.
Hailing from a family of musicians, she had the opportunity to hone her musical talents under the guidance of her grandmother and mother who were musicians in their own right.
After early schooling in Kanyakumari, she obtained a graduate degree in Carnatic music from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram and continued her studies in Hindustani music at Punjab University, obtaining another graduate degree.
Her Master's degree came from Meerut University and she got her PhD in music from Delhi University.
Leela Omchery was working as a Professor in Kamukara School of Music, Dance and Research Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and as Professor and Principal of Trikalaa Gurukulam in Delhi.
Omchery was the President of Dakshina Bharati (a south Indian Women’s Organization) and Vice President of Swaralaya, Delhi.
Omchery was an accredited Supervisor and Guide to Ph.D and M.Phil candidates from various universities including Delhi, Kerala, Calicut, Baroda, Nalanda, and Mumbai.
She was also a member of the Selection Board of AIR, Doordarshan, ICCR, IGNCA, SNA (Delhi), the Ministry of Culture and IGNOU.
Omchery also worked as the Associate Professor and Head, Karnatak Music Section, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi (1964–1994).
She served as Editorial Staff of Indian Music Journal, Vageeshwari, (1975–1994).
Omchery also wrote some short stories.
Omchery was married to writer Omchery N. N. Pillai and resided in New Delhi.
The couple had two children, S.D. Omchery and Deepti Omchery Bhalla, a classical dancer.
Leela Omchery died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 94.
She is also credited with over 200 published articles.
