Vijay Yesudas Debunks False Claims About His Father's Health
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Synopsis
Vijay Yesudas, son of renowned singer K.J. Yesudas, has denied false reports claiming his father was hospitalized in Chennai. He confirmed that Yesudas is healthy and at home in the US. The legendary singer, who recently turned 85, has been unable to visit the Kollur Mookambika temple due to the pandemic.
Key Takeaways
- Vijay Yesudas confirms his father's good health.
- K.J. Yesudas recently turned 85.
- He has been residing in Dallas, USA, since the pandemic.
- Yesudas has recorded over 80,000 songs.
- He has received multiple prestigious awards including Padma Vibhushan.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (NationPress) Vijay Yesudas, the son of the iconic singer K.J. Yesudas, has dismissed unfounded rumors regarding his father's hospitalization in Chennai.
Following the widespread dissemination of this misinformation on social media, Vijay assured that his father is in good health and comfortably residing in their home in the US.
Yesudas celebrated his 85th birthday on January 10th and, for the fifth consecutive year, could not visit the revered Kollur Mookambika temple in Mangalore, Karnataka. Ever since the onset of the Covid pandemic, Yesudas has been living in Dallas, USA, which has prevented him from participating in the traditional musical tribute at the temple—a cherished family ritual for nearly forty years that involves singing hymns on his birthday. This temple holds significant esteem among artists in the music and arts community.
With a music career spanning over six decades, he has recorded more than 80,000 songs in over 14 languages, including Arabic, Latin, and Russian. Throughout his illustrious career, Yesudas has garnered an impressive total of eight national awards and 25 state awards, along with the prestigious titles of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
Known for his distinctive style—typically a white kurta paired with a white dhoti—he has recently embraced a flowing white beard. Since relocating to the US, Yesudas participates in online celebrations organized by close friends and supporters on his birthday. In addition to his musical endeavors, he has also appeared in several films.
This January, Yesudas paid heartfelt tributes to his longtime colleague, P. Jayachandran, who recently passed away, reminiscing about their participation together in the inaugural School Youth Festival back in 1958.
