She's wooed the airwaves for decades and captured the imagination of generations with her unique voice and range, cutting language barriers. The Guide caught up with Usha Uthup, unplugged and in high spirits,u00a0 days before she performs in Mumbai

Some things never go out of style. Like Usha Uthup's trademark avatar whenever she gets behind the mike -- Kanjeevaram sari, full moon bindi, jasmine gajra and an infectious stage appeal that continues to regale the most stoic 60-year-old mami from Matunga as much as it does to the 30-something banker sipping on his margherita. No wonder then, a chat with the vibrant performer who is back in the city to perform for the Time and Talent Club, is always laced with laughter, wit and good, old-fashioned advice. Excerpts from the interview:

What goes through your mind every time you return to Mumbai?
By god's grace, I keep getting plenty of opportunities to perform here. In fact, I've been doing this show for the Time and Talent Club for 40 years now. It's an amazing audience. I intend to keep the nostalgia quotient intact. Some of the tracks I intend to perform include Just The Way You Are, Fever, Jezebel, Jambalaya, Can't Help Falling in Love and Hava Nageela. Yes, there are bound to be requests for Darling, Dum Maaro Dum and Senorita. At the end of the day, I intend to go with flow.