: For his contributions to Indian music, he has received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan
These tracks are considered essential listening and defined his peak era in Bollywood during the late 70s and early 80s:
Soon, Yesudas became the voice of introspection, devotion, and gentle romance. Directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar loved his clarity and restraint. In Ghar (1978), his "Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuch" — written by Gulzar and composed by R. D. Burman — turned into a timeless melody of shy, deep love.