Awards
Kavita Krishnamurty has received several awards and honours. She was the recipient of three consecutive Filmfare awards from 1995–1997.
Civilian Awards:
- 2005 – Padma Shri – India's fourth highest civilian honours
Filmfare Awards
- 2003 – Best Female Playback Singer(shared with Shreya Ghoshal) – Dola Re Dola (Devdas)
- 1997 – Best Female Playback Singer – Aaj Main Upar (Khamoshi: The Musical)
- 1996 – Best Female Playback Singer – Mera Piya Ghar Aaya (Yaraana)
- 1995 – Best Female Playback Singer – Pyaar Hua Chupke Se (1942: A Love Story)
Star Screen Awards
- 1997 – Best Female Playback Singer – Aaj Main Upar (Khamoshi: The Musical)
- 2000 – Best Female Playback Singer – Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)
Zee Cine Awards
- 2003 – Best Female Playback Singer (shared with Shreya Ghoshal) – Dola Re (Devdas)
- 2000 – Best Female Playback Singer – Nimbooda (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)
IIFA Awards
- 2003 – Best Female Playback Singer (shared with Shreya Ghoshal) – Dola Re (Devdas)
Other Awards
- Yesudas Award (2008) by Swaralaya, for exceptional contribution to Indian music.
- Kishore Kumar Journalists'/Critics' Award in Calcutta (2002)
- Bollywood Award, held in New York (2000)
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