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Born on July 27, 1963, in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first ''guru'' (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in [[Carnatic music]] from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the [[University of Kerala]].<ref name="herself">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/21/stories/2005072113740200.htm|title=One more feather in her cap |author=S.R. Ashok Kumar |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=21 July 2005}}</ref> She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984.<ref name=night /> She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011. |
Born on July 27, 1963, in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first ''guru'' (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in [[Carnatic music]] from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the [[University of Kerala]].<ref name="herself">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/21/stories/2005072113740200.htm|title=One more feather in her cap |author=S.R. Ashok Kumar |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=21 July 2005}}</ref> She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984.<ref name=night /> She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011. |
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Chithra was introduced to [[Malayalam]] playback singing by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] in 1979 and went on to become a regular singer for many malayalam musicians, including [[Raveendran]].<ref name="herself"/> ''Attahasam'', ''Snehapurvam Meera'' and ''Njaan Ekananu'' were the first few films which she recorded her songs.<ref name="herself"/> She also performed live concerts with [[K. J. Yesudas]] in India and abroad and that was a turning point in her career.<ref name="herself"/> Veteran music directors such as [[Raveendran]], [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]], Jerry Amaldev, Kannoor Rajan and [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]] also helped her move up in her career ladder.<ref name="herself"/> She made her debut in the [[Kollywood|Tamil film industry]] through the song "Poojaikketra Poovithu" from the film ''Neethana Antha Kuyil'', which was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. She was given the title ''Chinnakuyil'' after singing the song "Chinna Kuyil Paadum" from the film ''Poove Poochoodava''.<ref name="herself"/><ref>http://www.kollywoodsingers.com/kollywoodsingers.htm</ref> It was director [[Fazil]] who cast her for this |
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By the mid-eighties, she became the most sought after female singer in Malayalam. She recorded many hit songs for the above listed composers and numerous songs for Ilaiyaraaja in Tamil. She has been acredited as the only female singer to have sung the maximum number of songs for the [[Academy Award]] winning composer [[A. R. Rahman]] for his Tamil film songs. She also sang for veteran composers such as [[G. Devarajan]], [[M. S. Viswanathan]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], [[Ouseppachan]], [[Deva (music director)|Deva]], [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], [[Bharadwaj (music director)|Bharadhwaj]], Chakravarthy, [[M. Jayachandran]], [[M. M. Keeravani]], [[Hamsalekha]], [[Sharreth]], [[Raj-Koti]], [[Rajan-Nagendra]], [[S. A. Rajkumar]], [[Mani Sharma]], [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Devisri Prasad]] and many other south Indian music directors.<ref>http://www.kschitra.info/articles01.htm</ref> |
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She has recorded many memorable Hindi songs for various music directors in Bollywood, namely A. R. Rahman, [[Anand-Milind]], [[Anu Malik]], [[Rajesh Roshan]], [[Viju Shah]], [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]], [[Naushad]], [[Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy]], [[Jatin-Lalit]] and many others. She also recorded the Hindi versions of her own Tamil songs sung for A. R. Rahman. |
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K. S. Chithra ( Malayalam: കെ. എസ്. ചിത്ര) often credited as Chithra (or Chitra), is an Indian playback singer who has made her mark in the Indian (film) music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil (Little Nightingale) of South India, [1] she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films. She has recorded more than 15,000 film songs [2] and is a recipient of six National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards and more than thirty different state film awards. [3]
Personal life
Born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first guru (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in Carnatic music from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the University of Kerala. [3] She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984. [1] She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011.
==Professional career==Idea Star Singer]]) and Tamil Nadu ( Airtel Super Singer Junior). [4]
Awards
Chithra has won six National Awards for best female playback singer. [5] [6] She is just behind K.J. Yesudas who has won 7 national awards as a singer. This is the highest number of national awards awarded to any female playback singer. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer 15 times. [6] She has won the following awards:
- 2005 - Padma Shri - India's fourth highest civilian honours [7]
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Ovvoru Pookkalume") Autograph, Tamil Film [8]
- 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Payalein Chun Mun") Virasat, Hindi Film
- 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Maana Madurai" (Ooh La La La)) Minsaara Kanavu, Tamil Film
- 1989 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum Raathri") Vaishali, Malayalam Film
- 1987 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Manjal Prasadavum") Nakhakshathangal, Malayalam Film
- 1986 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Padariyen Padippariyen") Sindhu Bhairavi, Tamil Film
- 2009: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
- 2008: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Oduvil Oru" ( Thirakkatha)
- 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Kalabham Tharam" ( Vadakkumnathan)
- 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Kannada) - "Araluva Hoovugale" ( Autograph)
- 2004: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Telugu) - "Nuvvostanante" ( Varsham)
- 2005 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mayangipoyi" ( Nottam)
- 2002 - Best Play Back Singer - "Karmukil Varnante" ( Nandanam)
- 2001 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mooli Mooli" ( Theerthadanam)
- 1999 - Best Play Back Singer - "Pular Veyilum" (Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu)
- 1995 - Best Play Back Singer - "Sasikala Charthiya" ( Devaraagam)
- 1994 - Best Play Back Singer - "Parvanenthu" ( Parinayam)
- 1993 - Best Play Back Singer - "Ponmeghame" ( Sopanam) , "Rajahamsame" ( Chamayam) , "Sangeethame" ( Gazal)
- 1992 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mounasarovaram" (Savidham)
- 1991 - Best Play Back Singer - "Thaaram" (Keli) , "Swarakanyakamar" (Santhwanam)
- 1990 - Best Play Back Singer - "Kannil Nin Meyyil" ( Innale) , "Palappoove" ( Njan Gandharvan)
- 1989 - Best Play Back Singer - "Kalarivilakku" ( Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha) , "Thankathoni" ( Mazhavilkavadi)
- 1988 - Best Play Back Singer - "Indupushpam" ( Vaishali)
- 1987 - Best Play Back Singer - "Eenam marannakatte" (Eenam Maranna Kattu) , "Thalolam Paithal" (Ezhuthappurangal)
- 1986 - Best Play Back Singer - "Manjalprasadavum" ( Nakhakshathangal)
- 1985 - Best Play Back Singer - "Oreswaram Ore Niram" (Ente Kaanakuyil), "Poomaname" (Nirakkootu) , "Aayiram Kannumai" (Nokettadoorathu Kannum Nattu)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Ovvoru Pookalume" ( Autograph)
- 1995 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kannalane" ( Bombay)
- 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Vanthathey Kungumam" ( Kizhakku Vasal)
- 1988 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Ninnukkori Varanam" ( Agni Natchathiram)
Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards:
- 2009 - Best Female Playback Singer- "Kalavaramaye Madilo" ( Kalavaramaye Madilo)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Nuvvostanante Neddontana" ( Varsham)
- 1999 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Marala Telupuna" (Swayamvaram)
- 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Priya" (Srikrishnarjuna Vijayam)
- 1993 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Venuvai Vachhanu" ( Matrudevobhava)
- 1992 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Akasana" ( Sundarakanda)
- 1991 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Endharo"(Rajeswari Kalyanam)
- 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kaliki Chilaka" (Seetha Ramayyagari Manavaraalulu)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kandamma Kandamma" ( Maharaja)
- 2000 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Srigandhada Gombe" (Yajamana)
- 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Hele Kogile Impagalaa" ( Nammoora Mandara Hoove)
Andhra Pradesh State TV Nandi Awards:
- 1998 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Anweshitha" (Anweshita Etv Serial)
- 2009 - Best Female Playback - "Kunnathe Konnakkyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
- 2007 - Best Female Playback - "Chellathamare" ( Hallo)
- 2005 - Best Female Playback - "Enthu Paranjalum" (' Achuvinte Amma)
- 2003 - Best Female Playback - "Enthinai Nin Idam Kannin" ( Mizhi Randilum)
- 2000 - Best Female Playback - "Varmukile"( Mazha)
- 1999 - Best Female Playback - "Thumbayum Thulasiyum" ( Megham)
Jai Hind Film Awards
- 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
Radio Mirchi Awards (South)
- 2010 - Radio Mirchi Listeners Choice Award - K. S. Chitra - "Kunnathe Konnakyum"( Pazhassiraja)
Swaralaya -Eenam Awards
- 2010 - Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam Music - K. S. Chitra
South Scope Film Awards
- 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
Other achievements
Chithra was also honoured with the Kalaimamani title from Tamil Nadu Government in 1997, the Swaralaya Yesudas Award in 2004, Kalaiselvam title from the South Indian Nadigar Sangam in 2002, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Malayalee Council in London in 2003. She has also received numerous mainstream awards like MTV Video Music Award, Screen – Videocon Award, Film Fans Association Awards, and Cinema Express Awards. Chithra was also awarded the 'Vocational Excellence' Award by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore. [9] Recognising her contribution to the music world, Smt. Chithra has been conferred the Padma Shri title by the Government of India in 2005. In 2010, she bagged C. Cheriyan Memorial Award by Cochin Fine Arts Society, Swaralaya - Eenam Award for Best Female Singer and Chakkulathamma Swaravarsha Award.
Sneha : Chithra's Fund Raising Organization
Chithra, along with a Kerala based satellite channel, Asianet Cable Vision (ACV), has jointly launched a fund raising organization Sneha to raise funds for the betterment and welfare of long forgotten and aged musicians who have lost their careers to the emerging technological elements in the music industry. She has launched this organization on the occasion of her completion of three decades in the music playback industry. Chithra has remarked that the fund would provide help to the musicians with financial impediments and those suffering from health problems. fdhhfdhdhf
A cultural event named Chitra Pournami was held on 15th February 2011 at Tiruvanantapuram to celebrate the 30 glorious career years of Chithra and also to officially launch this organization. The who's who of South Indian music industry attended the event and felicitated Chithra with a Tamboora instrument. The prominent personalities being K. J. Yesudas, V. Dakshinamurthy, Sreekumaran Thampi, P. Susheela, Hariharan, M. G. Sreekumar, Sharath, Sujatha Mohan, Unni Menon, Minmini among others felicitated Chithra and praised her noble cause and intentions to help for the ailing musicians. [10]
Stage performance
Chithra has performed all over India, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark.
Audiotracs Recording Label
Chithra, who is a Grade A artiste of All India Radio and Doordarshan, has established her own recording label, Audiotracs, to promote new talents in the music world by giving them opportunities to collaborate with her as singers, lyricists and music directors.
Discography
Studio albums
She has in her credit, private albums in Hindi, namely Piya Basanti and Sunset Point. The former was penned by Ustad Sultan Khan and was certified Gold while the latter was penned by Gulzar. [9] Her first ghazal album with Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle is ready for release. [2] In 2006, she released an album in dedication to Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi named My Tribute. It is a collection of krithis and bhajans dedicated to Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi. [2] Sony Music is planning to release a solo album soon owing to success of Piya Basanti.
Latest Film Songs
2011
| Song Title | Film | Language | Music Director |
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| "Nuvve Nuvve" | Prema Kaavali | Telugu | Anoop Rubens |
| "Nattuvazhiyorathe Poomarachillayil" | Gadhama | Malayalam | Bennet Veetraag |
| "Nuvve Naachavu" | Aha Naa Pellanta | Telugu | Raghu Kunche |
| "Oru Naal Mattum" | Seedan | Tamil | Dhina |
| "Vanamaali" | Natakame Ulakam | Malayalam | Johnson |
| "Murattu Maaman" | Bodinayakanur Ganesan | Tamil | John Peter |
| "Idhu Varayil" | Saghakkal | Tamil | Daya Rathnam |
| "Arike Ninnalum" | China Town | Malayalam | Jassie Gift |
2010
| Song Title | Film | Language | Music Director |
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| "Naan Poghiren" | Naanayam | Tamil | James Vasanthan |
| "Vaaliba Vaa Vaa" | Goa | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| "Oru Varam Tharughirai" | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | Tamil | V. Selvaganesh |
| "Prananathan Enikku Nalkhiya" | Kadaksham | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Kathirunnu Njaan" | Sadgamaya | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Aaro Padunnu" | Kadha Thudarunnu | Malayalam | Ilayaraja |
| "Sol Pechu Kekkadha" | Thillalangadi | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| "Paadan Ninakkoru" | Oru Naal Varum | Malayalam | M. G. Sreekumar |
| "Enthedi Enthedi" | Shikkar | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Sree Raghunadhki" | Lava Kusa – The Warrior Twins | Hindi | L. Vaidyanathan |
| "Ramayan Divya Katha" | |||
| "Nammakame Iyyara" | Komaram Puli | Telugu | A. R. Rahman |
| "Manavaatti Penne" | Sakudumbam Shyamala | Malayalam | M. G. Sreekumar |
| "Chinnumari Pappumari" | School Master | Kannada | V. Sreedhar |
| "Sathathanthriyakum" | Paattinte Palazhy | Malayalam | Dr. Suresh Manimala |
| "Ponnum Noolil" | |||
| "Asar Usko" | |||
| "Udayasooryane" | |||
| "Ammakkuruvi" | |||
| "Poovanangal" | Inganeyum Oral | Malayalam | Mohan Sithara |
| "The Song Goes On" | The Song Goes On | English | Herbie Hancock |
| "Poonchillayil" | Chekavar | Malayalam | Rahul Raj |
| "Raavil Neela Mazha" | Nilaavu | Malayalam | Reji Wayanad |
| "Ishtangal Okayum" | Punyam Aham | Malayalam | Isaac Thomas Kottukapalli |
| "Manikanda Swamy" | Thathwamasi | Malayalam | Ramesh Narayanan |
| "Thaake Merupulaku" | Mouna Ragam | Telugu | S. A. Rajkumar |
| "Raave Raave" | Eedu Jodu | Telugu | Satyam Ratnala |
| "Dhoom Dhoom" | Hoo | Kannada | V. Harikrishna |
| "Sarigama Sari" | |||
| "Anuragayamune" | Yakshiyum Njanum | Malayalam | Sajan Madhav |
| "Maalakhapole" | Mummy & Me | Malayalam | Seso Joseph |
| "Venmukhilin" | |||
| "Aimbathu Kilo Thangam" | Kutti Pisasu | Tamil | Deva |
| "Panchakshariki Kalyanam"' | Panchakshari | Telugu | Chinna |
| "Aaha Veenaiyil" | Pen Singam | Tamil | Deva |
| "Eno Onthara" | Ee Sanje | Kannada | Jai Shiva |
| "Hey Janmabhoomi" | Matte mungaru | Kannada | X. Paul Raj |
| "Selai Kattiya" | Magizhchi | Tamil | Vidhyasagar |
| "Manasaare" | Taare | Kannada | C. R. Bobby |
| "Chendulla Cheluve" | Neneyuve Ninna | Kannada | C. R. Bobby |
| "Chitrasalabhame" | Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Hridhayathin" | |||
| "Anamika" | Fiddle | Malayalam | Ramesh Balakrishna |
| "Meera Than" | Bombay Mittai | Malayalam | Paris V. Chandran |
| "Omkaram" | Nagavalli | Telugu | Gurukiran |
| "Sughavasi Sughavasi" | Easan | Tamil | James Vasanthan |
| "Etho Raavil" | Sahasram | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Ragada Ragada" | Ragada | Telugu | Thaman |
| "Silakka" | Mirapakaya | Telugu | Thaman |
| "Andaralaaga" | Kudirithe Cup Coffee | Telugu | Yogeshwara Sharma |
| "Kogilegoo" | Hori | Kannada | Renu Kumar |
References
- ^ a b Nair, Sulekha (23 January 2001). "Nightingale of the south". Express India. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
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"Song all the way". The Hindu.
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"One more feather in her cap".
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- ^ "Padma Shri K. S. Chithra". Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ a b c "Audience determines today's music, says K S Chitra". The Hindu. 29 April 2007. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Retrieved 11 December 2010.
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"Musically yours". The Hindu.
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Born on July 27, 1963, in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first ''guru'' (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in [[Carnatic music]] from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the [[University of Kerala]].<ref name="herself">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/21/stories/2005072113740200.htm|title=One more feather in her cap |author=S.R. Ashok Kumar |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=21 July 2005}}</ref> She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984.<ref name=night /> She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011. |
Born on July 27, 1963, in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first ''guru'' (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in [[Carnatic music]] from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the [[University of Kerala]].<ref name="herself">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/21/stories/2005072113740200.htm|title=One more feather in her cap |author=S.R. Ashok Kumar |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=21 July 2005}}</ref> She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984.<ref name=night /> She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011. |
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Chithra was introduced to [[Malayalam]] playback singing by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] in 1979 and went on to become a regular singer for many malayalam musicians, including [[Raveendran]].<ref name="herself"/> ''Attahasam'', ''Snehapurvam Meera'' and ''Njaan Ekananu'' were the first few films which she recorded her songs.<ref name="herself"/> She also performed live concerts with [[K. J. Yesudas]] in India and abroad and that was a turning point in her career.<ref name="herself"/> Veteran music directors such as [[Raveendran]], [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]], Jerry Amaldev, Kannoor Rajan and [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]] also helped her move up in her career ladder.<ref name="herself"/> She made her debut in the [[Kollywood|Tamil film industry]] through the song "Poojaikketra Poovithu" from the film ''Neethana Antha Kuyil'', which was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. She was given the title ''Chinnakuyil'' after singing the song "Chinna Kuyil Paadum" from the film ''Poove Poochoodava''.<ref name="herself"/><ref>http://www.kollywoodsingers.com/kollywoodsingers.htm</ref> It was director [[Fazil]] who cast her for this |
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By the mid-eighties, she became the most sought after female singer in Malayalam. She recorded many hit songs for the above listed composers and numerous songs for Ilaiyaraaja in Tamil. She has been acredited as the only female singer to have sung the maximum number of songs for the [[Academy Award]] winning composer [[A. R. Rahman]] for his Tamil film songs. She also sang for veteran composers such as [[G. Devarajan]], [[M. S. Viswanathan]], [[K. V. Mahadevan]], [[Ouseppachan]], [[Deva (music director)|Deva]], [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], [[Bharadwaj (music director)|Bharadhwaj]], Chakravarthy, [[M. Jayachandran]], [[M. M. Keeravani]], [[Hamsalekha]], [[Sharreth]], [[Raj-Koti]], [[Rajan-Nagendra]], [[S. A. Rajkumar]], [[Mani Sharma]], [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Devisri Prasad]] and many other south Indian music directors.<ref>http://www.kschitra.info/articles01.htm</ref> |
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She has recorded many memorable Hindi songs for various music directors in Bollywood, namely A. R. Rahman, [[Anand-Milind]], [[Anu Malik]], [[Rajesh Roshan]], [[Viju Shah]], [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]], [[Naushad]], [[Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy]], [[Jatin-Lalit]] and many others. She also recorded the Hindi versions of her own Tamil songs sung for A. R. Rahman. |
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K. S. Chithra ( Malayalam: കെ. എസ്. ചിത്ര) often credited as Chithra (or Chitra), is an Indian playback singer who has made her mark in the Indian (film) music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil (Little Nightingale) of South India, [1] she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films. She has recorded more than 15,000 film songs [2] and is a recipient of six National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards and more than thirty different state film awards. [3]
Personal life
Born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first guru (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in Carnatic music from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and did post-graduation in music in the University of Kerala. [3] She was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978–1984. [1] She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.Nandana died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th April, 2011.
==Professional career==Idea Star Singer]]) and Tamil Nadu ( Airtel Super Singer Junior). [4]
Awards
Chithra has won six National Awards for best female playback singer. [5] [6] She is just behind K.J. Yesudas who has won 7 national awards as a singer. This is the highest number of national awards awarded to any female playback singer. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer 15 times. [6] She has won the following awards:
- 2005 - Padma Shri - India's fourth highest civilian honours [7]
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Ovvoru Pookkalume") Autograph, Tamil Film [8]
- 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Payalein Chun Mun") Virasat, Hindi Film
- 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Maana Madurai" (Ooh La La La)) Minsaara Kanavu, Tamil Film
- 1989 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum Raathri") Vaishali, Malayalam Film
- 1987 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Manjal Prasadavum") Nakhakshathangal, Malayalam Film
- 1986 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: "Padariyen Padippariyen") Sindhu Bhairavi, Tamil Film
- 2009: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
- 2008: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Oduvil Oru" ( Thirakkatha)
- 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - "Kalabham Tharam" ( Vadakkumnathan)
- 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Kannada) - "Araluva Hoovugale" ( Autograph)
- 2004: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Telugu) - "Nuvvostanante" ( Varsham)
- 2005 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mayangipoyi" ( Nottam)
- 2002 - Best Play Back Singer - "Karmukil Varnante" ( Nandanam)
- 2001 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mooli Mooli" ( Theerthadanam)
- 1999 - Best Play Back Singer - "Pular Veyilum" (Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu)
- 1995 - Best Play Back Singer - "Sasikala Charthiya" ( Devaraagam)
- 1994 - Best Play Back Singer - "Parvanenthu" ( Parinayam)
- 1993 - Best Play Back Singer - "Ponmeghame" ( Sopanam) , "Rajahamsame" ( Chamayam) , "Sangeethame" ( Gazal)
- 1992 - Best Play Back Singer - "Mounasarovaram" (Savidham)
- 1991 - Best Play Back Singer - "Thaaram" (Keli) , "Swarakanyakamar" (Santhwanam)
- 1990 - Best Play Back Singer - "Kannil Nin Meyyil" ( Innale) , "Palappoove" ( Njan Gandharvan)
- 1989 - Best Play Back Singer - "Kalarivilakku" ( Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha) , "Thankathoni" ( Mazhavilkavadi)
- 1988 - Best Play Back Singer - "Indupushpam" ( Vaishali)
- 1987 - Best Play Back Singer - "Eenam marannakatte" (Eenam Maranna Kattu) , "Thalolam Paithal" (Ezhuthappurangal)
- 1986 - Best Play Back Singer - "Manjalprasadavum" ( Nakhakshathangal)
- 1985 - Best Play Back Singer - "Oreswaram Ore Niram" (Ente Kaanakuyil), "Poomaname" (Nirakkootu) , "Aayiram Kannumai" (Nokettadoorathu Kannum Nattu)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Ovvoru Pookalume" ( Autograph)
- 1995 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kannalane" ( Bombay)
- 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Vanthathey Kungumam" ( Kizhakku Vasal)
- 1988 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Ninnukkori Varanam" ( Agni Natchathiram)
Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards:
- 2009 - Best Female Playback Singer- "Kalavaramaye Madilo" ( Kalavaramaye Madilo)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Nuvvostanante Neddontana" ( Varsham)
- 1999 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Marala Telupuna" (Swayamvaram)
- 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Priya" (Srikrishnarjuna Vijayam)
- 1993 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Venuvai Vachhanu" ( Matrudevobhava)
- 1992 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Akasana" ( Sundarakanda)
- 1991 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Endharo"(Rajeswari Kalyanam)
- 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kaliki Chilaka" (Seetha Ramayyagari Manavaraalulu)
- 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Kandamma Kandamma" ( Maharaja)
- 2000 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Srigandhada Gombe" (Yajamana)
- 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Hele Kogile Impagalaa" ( Nammoora Mandara Hoove)
Andhra Pradesh State TV Nandi Awards:
- 1998 - Best Female Playback Singer - "Anweshitha" (Anweshita Etv Serial)
- 2009 - Best Female Playback - "Kunnathe Konnakkyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
- 2007 - Best Female Playback - "Chellathamare" ( Hallo)
- 2005 - Best Female Playback - "Enthu Paranjalum" (' Achuvinte Amma)
- 2003 - Best Female Playback - "Enthinai Nin Idam Kannin" ( Mizhi Randilum)
- 2000 - Best Female Playback - "Varmukile"( Mazha)
- 1999 - Best Female Playback - "Thumbayum Thulasiyum" ( Megham)
Jai Hind Film Awards
- 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
Radio Mirchi Awards (South)
- 2010 - Radio Mirchi Listeners Choice Award - K. S. Chitra - "Kunnathe Konnakyum"( Pazhassiraja)
Swaralaya -Eenam Awards
- 2010 - Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam Music - K. S. Chitra
South Scope Film Awards
- 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - "Kunnathe Konnakyum" ( Pazhassiraja)
Other achievements
Chithra was also honoured with the Kalaimamani title from Tamil Nadu Government in 1997, the Swaralaya Yesudas Award in 2004, Kalaiselvam title from the South Indian Nadigar Sangam in 2002, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Malayalee Council in London in 2003. She has also received numerous mainstream awards like MTV Video Music Award, Screen – Videocon Award, Film Fans Association Awards, and Cinema Express Awards. Chithra was also awarded the 'Vocational Excellence' Award by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore. [9] Recognising her contribution to the music world, Smt. Chithra has been conferred the Padma Shri title by the Government of India in 2005. In 2010, she bagged C. Cheriyan Memorial Award by Cochin Fine Arts Society, Swaralaya - Eenam Award for Best Female Singer and Chakkulathamma Swaravarsha Award.
Sneha : Chithra's Fund Raising Organization
Chithra, along with a Kerala based satellite channel, Asianet Cable Vision (ACV), has jointly launched a fund raising organization Sneha to raise funds for the betterment and welfare of long forgotten and aged musicians who have lost their careers to the emerging technological elements in the music industry. She has launched this organization on the occasion of her completion of three decades in the music playback industry. Chithra has remarked that the fund would provide help to the musicians with financial impediments and those suffering from health problems. fdhhfdhdhf
A cultural event named Chitra Pournami was held on 15th February 2011 at Tiruvanantapuram to celebrate the 30 glorious career years of Chithra and also to officially launch this organization. The who's who of South Indian music industry attended the event and felicitated Chithra with a Tamboora instrument. The prominent personalities being K. J. Yesudas, V. Dakshinamurthy, Sreekumaran Thampi, P. Susheela, Hariharan, M. G. Sreekumar, Sharath, Sujatha Mohan, Unni Menon, Minmini among others felicitated Chithra and praised her noble cause and intentions to help for the ailing musicians. [10]
Stage performance
Chithra has performed all over India, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark.
Audiotracs Recording Label
Chithra, who is a Grade A artiste of All India Radio and Doordarshan, has established her own recording label, Audiotracs, to promote new talents in the music world by giving them opportunities to collaborate with her as singers, lyricists and music directors.
Discography
Studio albums
She has in her credit, private albums in Hindi, namely Piya Basanti and Sunset Point. The former was penned by Ustad Sultan Khan and was certified Gold while the latter was penned by Gulzar. [9] Her first ghazal album with Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle is ready for release. [2] In 2006, she released an album in dedication to Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi named My Tribute. It is a collection of krithis and bhajans dedicated to Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi. [2] Sony Music is planning to release a solo album soon owing to success of Piya Basanti.
Latest Film Songs
2011
| Song Title | Film | Language | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Nuvve Nuvve" | Prema Kaavali | Telugu | Anoop Rubens |
| "Nattuvazhiyorathe Poomarachillayil" | Gadhama | Malayalam | Bennet Veetraag |
| "Nuvve Naachavu" | Aha Naa Pellanta | Telugu | Raghu Kunche |
| "Oru Naal Mattum" | Seedan | Tamil | Dhina |
| "Vanamaali" | Natakame Ulakam | Malayalam | Johnson |
| "Murattu Maaman" | Bodinayakanur Ganesan | Tamil | John Peter |
| "Idhu Varayil" | Saghakkal | Tamil | Daya Rathnam |
| "Arike Ninnalum" | China Town | Malayalam | Jassie Gift |
2010
| Song Title | Film | Language | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Naan Poghiren" | Naanayam | Tamil | James Vasanthan |
| "Vaaliba Vaa Vaa" | Goa | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| "Oru Varam Tharughirai" | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | Tamil | V. Selvaganesh |
| "Prananathan Enikku Nalkhiya" | Kadaksham | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Kathirunnu Njaan" | Sadgamaya | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Aaro Padunnu" | Kadha Thudarunnu | Malayalam | Ilayaraja |
| "Sol Pechu Kekkadha" | Thillalangadi | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| "Paadan Ninakkoru" | Oru Naal Varum | Malayalam | M. G. Sreekumar |
| "Enthedi Enthedi" | Shikkar | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Sree Raghunadhki" | Lava Kusa – The Warrior Twins | Hindi | L. Vaidyanathan |
| "Ramayan Divya Katha" | |||
| "Nammakame Iyyara" | Komaram Puli | Telugu | A. R. Rahman |
| "Manavaatti Penne" | Sakudumbam Shyamala | Malayalam | M. G. Sreekumar |
| "Chinnumari Pappumari" | School Master | Kannada | V. Sreedhar |
| "Sathathanthriyakum" | Paattinte Palazhy | Malayalam | Dr. Suresh Manimala |
| "Ponnum Noolil" | |||
| "Asar Usko" | |||
| "Udayasooryane" | |||
| "Ammakkuruvi" | |||
| "Poovanangal" | Inganeyum Oral | Malayalam | Mohan Sithara |
| "The Song Goes On" | The Song Goes On | English | Herbie Hancock |
| "Poonchillayil" | Chekavar | Malayalam | Rahul Raj |
| "Raavil Neela Mazha" | Nilaavu | Malayalam | Reji Wayanad |
| "Ishtangal Okayum" | Punyam Aham | Malayalam | Isaac Thomas Kottukapalli |
| "Manikanda Swamy" | Thathwamasi | Malayalam | Ramesh Narayanan |
| "Thaake Merupulaku" | Mouna Ragam | Telugu | S. A. Rajkumar |
| "Raave Raave" | Eedu Jodu | Telugu | Satyam Ratnala |
| "Dhoom Dhoom" | Hoo | Kannada | V. Harikrishna |
| "Sarigama Sari" | |||
| "Anuragayamune" | Yakshiyum Njanum | Malayalam | Sajan Madhav |
| "Maalakhapole" | Mummy & Me | Malayalam | Seso Joseph |
| "Venmukhilin" | |||
| "Aimbathu Kilo Thangam" | Kutti Pisasu | Tamil | Deva |
| "Panchakshariki Kalyanam"' | Panchakshari | Telugu | Chinna |
| "Aaha Veenaiyil" | Pen Singam | Tamil | Deva |
| "Eno Onthara" | Ee Sanje | Kannada | Jai Shiva |
| "Hey Janmabhoomi" | Matte mungaru | Kannada | X. Paul Raj |
| "Selai Kattiya" | Magizhchi | Tamil | Vidhyasagar |
| "Manasaare" | Taare | Kannada | C. R. Bobby |
| "Chendulla Cheluve" | Neneyuve Ninna | Kannada | C. R. Bobby |
| "Chitrasalabhame" | Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Hridhayathin" | |||
| "Anamika" | Fiddle | Malayalam | Ramesh Balakrishna |
| "Meera Than" | Bombay Mittai | Malayalam | Paris V. Chandran |
| "Omkaram" | Nagavalli | Telugu | Gurukiran |
| "Sughavasi Sughavasi" | Easan | Tamil | James Vasanthan |
| "Etho Raavil" | Sahasram | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran |
| "Ragada Ragada" | Ragada | Telugu | Thaman |
| "Silakka" | Mirapakaya | Telugu | Thaman |
| "Andaralaaga" | Kudirithe Cup Coffee | Telugu | Yogeshwara Sharma |
| "Kogilegoo" | Hori | Kannada | Renu Kumar |
References
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"Musically yours". The Hindu.
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