Amirbai Karnataki

by | Jul 26, 2025 | Indian Cinema, Indian Music

Amirbai Karnataki (c. 1906–1965), revered as “Kannada Kokila,” was a pioneering Indian playback singer and actress whose work bridged the worlds of classical music and early Indian cinema. Born in Bilgi, Bijapur district (now in Karnataka), Amirbai...