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 Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971) Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966) Tirupathamma Katha (1963) Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962) Gundamma Katha (1962) 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. It can be well explained by her song in the film Chilamboli, Priyamanasa née composed by V Dakshinamoorthy and sung by her. On her death, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalitha said Awards and recognition 1.Civilian Honours by Government of India She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously for her contributions in the year 2006. Tamil Nadu State Honour She was conferred with the Kalaimamani title in 1992 by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Kerala State Awards Leela received the 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. Other awards Janmashtami Puraskaram instituted by Balasamskara Kendram for her efforts in spreading 'Narayaniyam', 'Jnanappana' and 'Harinamakeerthanam. Kerala Sangeetha