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((Infobox musical artist  <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name             = P. Leela
| background       = solo_singer
| image            = PLeela.jpg
| caption          = P. Leela in the late 1940s
| native_name      = 
| birth_name       = Porayath Leela
| alias            = 
| birth_date       = ((birth date|df=yes|1934|5|19))
| birth_place      = [[Chittur]], [[Palakkad]], British India
| death_date       = ((death date and age|df=yes|2005|10|31|1934|5|19))
| death_place      = [[Chennai]], India
| genre            = [[Indian classical music]] and [[Playback singer|playback singing]]
| occupation       = Singer
| instrument       = Vocalist
| years_active     = 1948–2005
))

'''Porayath Leela''' (19 May 1934–31 October 2005) was an [[Indian playback singers|Indian playback singer]], [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist, and a [[music director]].<ref>((Cite web |title=P. Leela |url=https://musicbrainz.org/artist/be044867-c5ab-4e03-865c-165607d10326 |website=musicbrainz.org))</ref> She has recorded more than 5,000 songs in various [[Languages of India|Indian languages]] including [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]], [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Maratino language|Marati]]. and also [[Sinhalese language|Sinhale.]] She is also known for her extensive history of [[collaboration]] in the songs with Music Composers [[V. Dakshinamoorthy|v.Dakshinamoorthy]], [[Baburaj|MS Baburaj]], [[G. Devarajan|G Devarajan]], [[Ghantasala (musician)|ghantasala]], [[M. S. Viswanathan|MS Viswanathan]] , [[K. Raghavan]], [[Br Lakshmanan]], [[L. P. R. Varma|LPR Varma]], BA chithambara athletes, AT ummer, [[M. K. Arjunan|MK Arjun]],Johnson, [[ouseppachan]], [[ilaiyaraja]], and with the playback singers [[K. J. Yesudas|KJ Yesudas]] and [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|Ghantalasa]] over the years.<ref>((Cite web|title=P. Leela age, biography|url=https://www.last.fm/music/P.+Leela/+wiki|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Last.fm|language=en))</ref> Leela is known for her sweet and melodious voice that she named Ganamani''.'' She was awarded ''[[Padma Bhushan]]'' in 2006.<ref>((Cite web |title=PREVIOUS AWARDEES |url=https://dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Bhushan |website=padmaawards.gov.in))</ref> She made her debut as a playback singer in the 1948 Tamil film ''[[Kangkanam]]''.

==Early life==
Leela was born in 1934, in [[Chittur]], [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]] to V.K. Kunjanmenon and Porayath Meenakshi Amma. She was the youngest of three daughters – Sharadha, Bhanumathi and Leela. V.K. Kunjanmenon was a teacher in Ramavarma [[Higher secondary school|Higher Secondary School]] at [[Ernakulam]]. Leela's father wanted her and her sisters to learn Carnatic music, and she states that her father was the reason she became a singer.((citation needed|date=November 2020))

Since the age of 13, she has sung some 5,000 film songs in all the South Indian languages – [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]]. She also sang for a [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film]] and in [[Sinhalese language|Sinhala]] movies. Her songs are known for their emotional touch and classical discipline. She made a name for herself by singing both in film industry and in [[Carnatic music]]. She considered it an honour to have sung in the same period as  [[M S Subbulakshmi|Subbulakshmi]], [[M L Vasanthakumari]] and [[D K Pattammal]] – three giants of Carnatic Music.((citation needed|date=November 2020)) She has worked under most of the great music directors and has sung with many of the major singers of the South Indian film industry.

==Career==
Leela's first guru was Thiribuvana Manibhagavadhar, the uncle of musician [[T. V. Gopalakrishnan]]. Later she learnt from Paththamadai Krishna Ayyar, Maruthuvakudi Rajagopala Iyer and Rama Bhagavathar. Leela was trained in Carnatic music by doyens such as [[Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar]] and [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]]. Vadakkancheri Ramabhagavadhar was a close friend of Menon. He had settled down in Madras. He would invite Menon and Leela to [[Madras]] to learn music whenever he visited Ernakulam. The headmistress of the school where Leela was studying advised her father to take her to Madras for further training in music.

It was Menon's ambition to make his youngest daughter an accomplished singer. Menon resigned his job in Ernakulam and took Leela to Madras in 1944. They stayed with Vadakkancheri Ramabagavathar in [[Mylapore]] and the 10-year-old Leela started learning in [[gurukula]] style. Her father was particular that Leela do [[Sādhaka|sadhaka]] (practice music) early in the morning.

In Madras, Leela had opportunities to listen concerts of singers like [[Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar]], [[S. Ramanathan (musician)|S. Ramanathan]], [[G. N. Balasubramaniam]], [[Chembai]] and others. Leela said this 'kelvi gnanam' (learning music by listening) helped her much in fine-tuning music and molding her.((citation needed|date=November 2020)) Leela sang at many music competitions in the city winning prizes in 1946. [[Durgabai Deshmukh]] gave her the first [[concert]] at [[Andhra Mahila Sabha|Andra Mahila Sabha]]. Leela was giving concerts in various places.

=== Entry into film industry ===
Columbia Recording Company was looking for a female voice and the manager Ganabathirama Iyer recommended Leela. She was appointed as their artiste. This paved the way for her entry into films.

In Tamil, ''[[Nandakumar (film)|Nandakumar]]'' was the first movie to introduce playback singing. [[A. V. Meiyappan|A.V. Meiyappa Chettiar]] came up with the innovative idea of replacing the soundtrack with voice and the playback system was introduced in Tamil cinema in 1938. It gradually got acceptance and many singers entered the movie world.

When she landed in Madras she did not know Tamil or Telugu. She used to write the song in Malayalam and practice them to perfection. Once she started her career as playback singer she arranged tutors and learnt other languages.

She got her first offer to sing in 1948 for a Tamil movie. Her father was initially reluctant but later he was persuaded to accept. Leela made her debut as playback singer in the movie ''Kanganam''. She sang her first song, ''Sree Varalakshmi...'', when she was just 13 years old. C.H. Padmanabhasastry was the music director of the film. She sang all the songs for the heroine in that film. After her debut in ''Kanganam'', for two decades and more she was the most sought-after playback singer in South Indian Cinema.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110401660100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060523031827/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110401660100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 May 2006|title=Entertainment Chennai / Tribute : This nightingale will be heard forever|date=4 November 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=27 February 2012))</ref>

In 1948, she sang ''Paaduka Poonkuyile'' for the Malayalam movie ''Nirmala'', though ''[[Balan (film)|Balan]]'', made in 1938, was the first Malayalam "talkie" with a sound track. ''Balan'' was produced by T.R Sundaram for Modern Theatres, Salem, with [[S. Nottani]] as the director.

=== Telugu movies ===
In 1949, Leela made her debut in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu Cinema]] singing in three films: ''Manadesam'', ''[[Keelu Gurram]]'' and ''[[Gunasundari Katha]]''. Singer and music director [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] (with whom Leela has sung the most songs) introduced Leela in ''Manadesam''. She sang all the songs for the heroine in the film ''Gunasundari Katha.''

In the 1950s Leela was busy singing in all the South Indian languages. Vijaya productions' first movie, ''Shavukaru'', did not fare well at the box office.

She sang in the film ''Missamma'' (made as ''Missiyamma'' in Tamil), and worked as a music director for a film called '[[Chinnari Papalu]]' (Telugu) in 1968. The film was produced exclusively by women. She sang eight songs along with [[P. Susheela]] in the film ''[[Lava Kusa]]'' (1963).

==Discography==
:Main article [[List of songs by P. Leela]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Songs
|-
| 1948
| ''[[Kangkanam]]''
|
|-
| 1948
| ''[[Thirumalisai Alvar]]''
| ''Giridhaari''
|-
| 1949
| ''[[Inbavalli]]''
| *Inbamana Mohini maane with [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]
|-
| 1949
| ''[[Gunasundari Katha]]''
| "Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi" <br> "Upakara Gunalayavai"
|-
| 1951
|''[[Patala Bhairavi]]''
|"Pranaya Jeevulaku Devi Varaale" <br> "Entha Ghaatu Premayo" <br> "Kalavaramaaye Madilo"
|-
| 1951
|''[[Singari]]''
|"Jighu Jighu Samakku Paarungo"<br />"O! Chellaiah Nee Vallaiah"<br />"Kaanil Vennilaa Poleh"<br />"Bhaarathi Enge Solladi"<br />"Vaanavillaipoleh Oru Vaaliban"
|-
| 1952
|''[[Amarakavi]]''
|"Chedi Maraivile Oru Poongodi", "Yaanai Thandham Pole" and "Konji Pesum Kiliye" with [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar|MKT]]<br />"Mullaich Chirippile" and "Mookuthi Minnudhu" with N. L. Ghanasaraswathi 
|-
| 1953
| ''[[Bratuku Theruvu]]''
| "Andame Anandam Anandame Jeevita Makarandam"
|-
| 1954
| ''[[Pudhu Yugam (1954 film)|Pudhu Yugam]]''
| "Vaazhvinile Inba Saubhagyam"<br />"Kaadhal Kondu Poovil Vandu" with [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]<br />"Pudhu Yugam, Pudhu Yugam" with [[Jikki]]
|-
| 1954
| ''[[Vaira Malai]]''
| "Nadana Kala Rani" (Dance Drama) with [[A. P. Komala]] and [[G. K. Venkatesh]]
|-
| 1955
| ''[[Jayasimha (1955 film)|Jayasimha]]''
| "Eenaati Eehaayi Kalakadoyi Nijamoyi"
|-
| 1955
| ''[[Missamma]]''
| "Karuninchu Mary Matha"<br>"Telusukonave Chelli"<br>"Yemito Ee Maaya Challani Raja" <br> ""Raavoyi Chandamaama" <br> "Raaga Sudha Rasa"
|-"
| 1956
| ''[[Chiranjeevulu (1956 film)|Chiranjeevulu]]''
| "Thellavaaraga Vachhe Theliyaka Naasaami Malliparundevu Lera" <br> "Kanupaapa Karuvaina Kanulenduko"
|-
| 1956
| ''[[Tenali Ramakrishna (1956 film)|Tenali Ramakrishna]]''
| "Jagamula Dayanele Janani Sadashivuni Manoharini"
|-
| 1956
| ''[[Tenali Raman]]''
| "Ulagellaam Unatharulaal Malarum", "Ulagellaam Unatharulaal Malarum (pathos)", "Aadum Kalaiyellam Paruva Mangaiyar Azhagu Koorum"
|-
| 1957
| ''[[Maya Bazaar]]''
| "Chinnari Sasirekha Vardhillavamm" <br> "Vinnava Yashodamma" <br> "Neekosame Ne Jeevinchunadi" <br> "Neevena Nanu Thalachinadi" <br> "Laahiri Laahiri Laahirilo" <br> "Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela"
|-
| 1957
| ''[[Suvarna Sundari]]''
| "Bangaaru Vannela Rangaaru Sanjala Rangeli Yetenchene"
|-
| 1957
| ''[[Pathini Deivam]]''
| "Gnaanakkanna Ezhundhiru" (with [[T. M. Soundararajan]])<br>"Vaaraai Indre Mohana"<br>"Chinna Chinna Vayasile" with group 
|-
| 1957
| ''Babruvaahana''
| "Yelara Manohara <br> Manasemo Vayyaraala"
|-
| 1958
| ''[[Uthama Puthiran (1958 film)|Uthamaputhiran]]''
| "Kathiruppan Kamalakannan"
|-
| 1958
| ''[[Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]''
| "Joharu Gaikonara Deva"<br>"Rama Rama Saranam Bhadradri Rama Saranam"
|-
| 1958
| ''[[Pelli Naati Pramanalu]]''
| "Sreemanturalivai Cheluvondu Maata Mammu Deevimpuma Maa Andhramata"
|-
| 1959
| ''[[Abalai Anjugam]]''
| "Daaladikkum Paappaa Jaaliyaaga"
|-
| 1959
| ''[[Amudhavalli]]''
| "Anbum Amaidhiyum" (with [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]])<br />"Singaara Vadivamaana Thithikkum" (with [[Sirkazhi Govindarajan]])
|-
| 1959
| ''[[Nalla Theerpu]]''
| "Azhagaana Maaran Yaaradi"
|-
| 1960
| ''[[Chavukkadi Chandrakantha]]''
| "Aadchiyum Soozhchchiyum Sernthaal" (with [[A. G. Rathnamala]])<br />"Malarvana Veedhiyile Vasantha Thaerile"
|-
| 1960
| ''Shanti Nivasam''
| "Kalanaina Nee Valape Kalavaramandaina Nee Talape"
|-
| 1960
| ''Raja Makutam''
| "Ooredi Peredi <br> "Sadiseyako Gaali" <br> "Amba Jagadamba" <br> Edanunnado Ekkadunnado"
|-
| 1961
| ''[[Jagadeka Veeruni Katha]]''
| "Nanu Dayaganave Naa Moravinava" <br> "Jalakaalaatalalo kalakalapaatalalo" along with P. Suseela and "Varinchi Vachchina Maanavaveerudu also along with P. Suseela""
|-
| 1961
| ''[[Kumara Raja (1961 film)|Kumara Raja]]''
| "Yettil Padithathodu Irundhuvidaathe"<br>"Naan Vandhu Serndha Idam Nalla Idam"<br>"Aanundu Paada, Pennundu Aada" (with [[J. P. Chandrababu]])
|-
| 1963
| ''[[Lava Kusha]]''
| "Ramakathanu Vinarayyaa Ihapara Sukhamulanosage"<br>"Voorake Kanneeru Nimpa Karanamemamma"<br>"Vinudu Vinudu Ramayana Gaatha Vinudee Manasara"<br>"Sriraamuni Charithamunu Telipedamamma"
|-
|1965
|''[[Pandava Vanavasam]]''
|"Devaa Deena Baandhavaa" <br>
|-
|1966
|''[[Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam]]''
|"Swagatam Suswagatam" along with P. Suseela
|-
|1967
|''[[Rahasyam (1967 film)|Rahasyam]]''
|"Shrilalitha Shivajyothi Sarvakaamadaa" <br> "Evo Kanulu Karuninchinavee" (duet with Ghantasala Master who was the music director tooP for this movie)
|}
# ''[[Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971 film)|Sampoorna Ramayanam]]'' (1971)
# ''[[Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha]]'' (1966)
# ''Tirupathamma Katha'' (1963)
# ''Mahamantri Timmarasu'' (1962)
# ''[[Gundamma Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Dakshayagnam (1962 film)|Dakshayagnam]]'' (1962)
# ''Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam'' (1961)
# ''Deepavali'' (1960)
# ''Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani'' (1960)
# ''[[Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam]]'' (1960)
# ''Krishna Leelalu'' (1959)
# ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1959)
# ''Mangalya Balam'' (1958)
# ''Dongallo Dora'' (1957)
# ''[[Panduranga Mahatyam]]'' (1957)
# ''Preme Daivam'' (1957)
# ''Sarangadhara'' (1957)
# ''Bhakta Markandeya'' (1956)
# ''[[Bhale Ramudu]]'' (1956)
# ''Jayam Manade'' (1956)
# ''[[Anarkali]]'' (1955)
# ''Vadina Gari Gajulu'' (1955)
# ''Vaddante Dabbu'' (1954)
# ''Oka Talli Pillalu'' (1953)
# ''[[Palletooru]]'' (1952)
# ''[[Pelli Chesi Choodu]]'' (1952)
# ''[[Patala Bhairavi]]'' (1951)
# ''Navvite Navaratnalu'' (1951)
# ''Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha'' (1950)

== Personal life ==
Leela married a lawyer, but the marriage was not successful. In her later years, Leela was busy rendering classical concerts and light music programs. Leela was staying with her sister's children in Defence colony, [[St. Thomas Mount]] (Parangimalai).

==Legacy, Singing style==
She was known for her ability to sing both classical and light, film music also her emotional touch and classical discipline she imparted.<ref>((Cite web|title=P.Leela passes away|url=http://www.telusuna.org/all-articles/p_leela.html|access-date=2021-06-25|website=www.telusuna.org))</ref> It can be well explained by her song in the film [[Chilamboli]], Priyamanasa née composed by [[V. Dakshinamoorthy|V Dakshinamoorthy]] and sung by her.<ref>((Cite web|last=സി.കരുണാകരന്‍|title=പാടിമറഞ്ഞ പൂങ്കുയില്‍|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/p-leela-10th-death-anniversary-malayalam-news-1.639909|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en))</ref>

On her death, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, [[Jayalalitha]] said ((blockquote|One of the greatest vocal musicians of India, who made a name for herself by singing exquisite songs in her mellifluous voice in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu both for the film industry, as well as in Carnatic music." She had also rendered melodious devotional songs.((pb))Though she had been decorated with a number of awards including the Kalaimamani Award of the State Government for 1991-92, she was the epitome of humility and considered her contributions in the field of music a humble service to humanity and an offering to the Lord.((pb))In her passing, we have lost a great singer, leaving a great void in the world of music.<ref>((Cite web|date=2016-01-14|title=The Hindu : Kerala News : P. Leela's death mourned|website=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|access-date=2021-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114193037/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|archive-date=14 January 2016))</ref>))

== Awards and recognition ==

===1.Civilian Honours by Government of India===

She was awarded [[Padma Bhushan]] posthumously for her contributions in the year 2006.<ref name="Padma Awards2">((cite web|date=2015|title=Padma Awards|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf|access-date=21 July 2015|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India))</ref>

===Tamil Nadu State Honour===
She was conferred with the [[Kalaimamani]] title<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114193037/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-01-14|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Kerala News : P. Leela's death mourned|date=2005-11-01|access-date=2016-07-14))</ref> in 1992 by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa<ref>((Cite web|date=2016-01-14|title=The Hindu : Kerala News : P. Leela's death mourned|website=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|access-date=2021-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114193037/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110108140400.htm|archive-date=14 January 2016))</ref>((Citation needed|date=May 2021))

===Kerala State Awards===
Leela received the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|best playback singer award]] of the Kerala government in 1969 for the song ''Ujjayiniyile Gaayika'' from the movie [[Kadalpalam]].

She received a Certificate of Honour for the Growth and Developments of Malayalam Films by Kerala Government.<ref name="lakshmansruthi">((Cite web|title=P Leela - Profile ((!)) Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/p-leela.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021060944/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/p-leela.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 October 2011|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com))</ref>

===Other awards===
*Janmashtami Puraskaram instituted by Balasamskara Kendram for her efforts in spreading 'Narayaniyam', 'Jnanappana' and 'Harinamakeerthanam. 
* [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award]] for Best Classical Musician (1983).<ref>((Cite web|title=Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi|url=http://www.keralasangeethanatakaakademi.in/fa.php|access-date=2021-05-28|website=www.keralasangeethanatakaakademi.in))</ref>
* Kamukara Awards<ref>((Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2014-05-17|title=Baburaj selected for Kamukara Music award|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/baburaj-selected-for-kamukara-music-award-114051700695_1.html|access-date=2021-05-23))</ref>
* Thyagaraja Bhagavthar special awards by Tamil Nadu government<ref>((Cite web|date=2006-02-11|title=Siddharth time has come - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/state-film-awards-announced-tamil-news-20363|access-date=2021-05-28|website=IndiaGlitz.com))</ref>
*Madras Music Academy Gold Medal
* [[Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award|Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas]] Special Jury Awards
*Film fans awards
*Life achievement awards by the sangam kala group-hero honda<ref>((Cite web|agency=PTI|date=Feb 2, 2002|title=Award for Leela, Gokulapalan ((!)) Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/award-for-leela-gokulapalan/articleshow/149874665.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en))</ref>  
*Sivapadmam Award
*Swathi Ratna award and Title by Malayali club Madras for propagating Swathi Thirunal krithis<ref>((Cite web|title=Honours & Awards ((!)) Bharata Kalanjali|date=22 August 2018|url=https://bharatakalanjali.in/honours-awards/|access-date=2021-06-23|language=en-US))</ref>
*Vayalar Memorial Cultural Award 1997" by Kala Kairali and Vayalar Memorial Cultural Award Academy.
*Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA<ref>((Cite web|title=MACTA|url=https://www.mactaonline.com/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=www.mactaonline.com))</ref>) honorary membership.

=== Titles ===
*Leela has been conferred with many titles like <nowiki>''ganamani'', ''ganakokila'', ''kalarathnam'' and ''ganavarshini''</nowiki>,
*1 Curnool - Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha - "Ganamathi"
*2. Anbathur - Maunaswamigal - "Sangeetha Hamsani"
*3. Guntur - Guntur Cultural Academy - "Ganakokila" 4. Chennai - St. Thomas Arts Academy - "Sangeetha Saraswathi" 5. Trivandrum - Trivandrum Devaswom Board - "Kalaratnam" 6. Newyork - Kannada Kota & Tamil Sangam - "Gana Varshini" 7. Guruvayoor - Venkatachalapathi Temple - "Nada Sudha" 8. Guruvayoor - Sangeerthana Trust - "Bakthi Gana Thilakam" 9. Arni - Sri Thyagaraja Sabha - "Irai Isai Mamani" 10. Guruvayoor - Guruvayoor Temple - "Sangeetha Narayani"
<ref name="lakshmansruthi" />

== Death ==
P. Leela died on 31 October 2005, at 00:40 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] at [[Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre]] in Chennai. She was hospitalized in late September after suffering serious injuries sustained due to a fall at the bathroom in her home. Though she was operated on, her condition suddenly worsened due to [[pneumonia]], probably a complication of [[asthma]] she suffered for a long time, and she went into a deep [[coma]] a day before she died. She was cremated with full state honours the same day at Besant Negar Crematorium.

===Memorial===

An open stage named Thiruvarangu was built in 2018 at her native place Chittur-Tathamangalam in her memory.<ref>((Cite web|title=പി. ലീലയുടെ ഓര്‍മയ്ക്കായി ചിറ്റൂരില്‍ സ്ഥിരം വേദി|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/palakkad/malayalam-news/singer-p-leela-1.2630880|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Mathrubhumi|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184517/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/palakkad/malayalam-news/singer-p-leela-1.2630880|url-status=dead))</ref><ref>((Cite web|title=P.Leela Smriti Mandapam in the city Chittur|url=https://in.worldorgs.com/catalog/chittur/amusement-park/pleela-smriti-mandapam|access-date=2021-08-11|website=in.worldorgs.com))</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* ((IMDb name|0654901))
* ((Cite web|url=http://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/41475|title=P. Leela, 'Forgotten' Singer Who Sang Unforgettable Songs in Tamil Cinema|author=D. B. S. Jeyaraj|website=dbsjeyaraj.com|access-date=4 January 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180104050230/http://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/41475|archive-date=4 January 2018|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all))

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