- Renowned writer, singer, and musician Leela Omcheri passed away.
- In Kerala, she recently passed away.
- She was an expert in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.
- In 2008, she received the Padma Shri award.
- Leela was born in the Kanyakumari district in 1929.
- She was skilled in dances like Krishnanattam, Kathakali Sangeetham, and Thevaram songs.