Updated On: 25 January, 2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kavita Krishnamurthy has lent her voice to actresses like Nutan, Helen, Shabana, Sridevi, and Kajol, to Karishma Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji among others

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Renowned singer Kavita Krishnamurthy celebrates her birthday on January 25. Her real name is Sharda, which she changed at the behest of legendary music composer Hemant Kumar. Her Bengali Mamani (maternal aunt), whom she credits for her musical career went ahead and christened her Kavita. In a career spanning over four decades, Kavita Krishnamurthy has enthralled audiences with several memorable songs. Debuted in the industry with `Aayega aanewala` (Kadambari; 1976 -- a rendition of the popular Lata Mangeshkar number from Mahal ) she has notched up several hits like `Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan`, `Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast`, `Hawa Hawai` and `Kay Sera Sera` among others.