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Sithara Krishnakumar
Background information
Birth nameSithara Krishnakumar
Born (1986-07-01) 1 July 1986 (age 38)
Thennhippalam Malapuram, Kerala, India
GenresFolk, Indian classical, Playback Singing, Ghazal
Occupation(s)Playback singer, music director
Years active2007 – present
Websitesithara.in

Sithara Krishnakumar (born 1 July 1986) is an Indian playback singer, composer, dancer and an occasional actor.[1] She predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Sithara is trained in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions and is also a recognised ghazal singer.[2][3] She is the recipient of several awards, including two Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer.

She travels extensively and has performed in concerts and stage shows across the world. Folk and fusion being her other areas of interest.[4] She has collaborated with various popular musical bands in Kerala. In 2014, she formed a musical band Eastraga which focuses on a mix of female oriented songs backed by a team of renowned musicians.[5] She is also part of the 10-member band Project Malabaricus which features contemporarised folk and classical songs.[6]

Personal life

Sithara was born in Malappuram to K. M. Krishnakumar, an academician and Saly Krishnakumar. Born into a family inclined to classical arts, Sithara was introduced to the world of music as a child and started singing at the age of four. She attended St. Paul's Higher secondary School Thenhipalam, Calicut University Campus School and NNM Higher secondary School Chelembra . She did her graduation in English Literature from Farook College, Feroke[7] and secured her master's degree from Calicut University, Kerala. She married Dr. Sajish M, a Specialist in Cardiology,[8] on 31 August 2007 and the couple has a baby girl Saawan Rithu born on 9 June 2013. The family resides at Aluva, Kerala.

Career

She started off her art life as a dancer and eventually became a playback singer. She was trained in Carnatic Music by Sri Ramanattukara Satheesan Master and Palai CK Ramachandran. Sithara also received extensive education in Hindustani Classical music from Ustad Fiyaz Khan. She is also a classical dancer trained by Kalamandalam Vinodini. For her multifaceted talents, she was accoladed with the Kalathilakam title[9] in Calicut University Arts Festival for two consecutive years(2005 and 2006). She holds master's degrees in Hindustani Khyal Music and Vocal Music from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata.[10]

Sithara performing with Shankar Mahadevan at Wayanad Maholsavam 2012

Sithara started off her playback singing career in the year 2007 with the song Pammi Pammi in Vinayan's Malayalam film Athishayan. Formerly, she was the winner of several musical talent shows like Asianet Saptha Swarangal (2004), Kairali TV Gandharva Sangeetham (Seniors) and Jeevan TV Voice 2004 which served to bring her multifarious talents to the fore. She also won Jeevan TV's 20 million Apple Megastars in 2008. She has gained a good reputation as a devoted Ghazal singer and a passionate stage performer of other vocal genres. She has worked with noted composers like Ouseppachan, M. Jayachandran, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Prashant Pillai, Gopi Sundar, Bijibal, Shaan Rahman and rendered her voice to over 300 film songs including Malayalam and other Indian languages.[11] Her works are of various genres which convey the deep rooted understanding of music at many different levels.

In 2017, she turned composer with the single Ente Akasham,[12] Written by herself, it was a tribute to femininity. The video which officially got released at a programme held by Kerala State Women's Development Corporation to commemorate International Women's Day, picturized the life of night-time female workers.[12]

She turned film music composer with the film Udalaazham along with Mithun Jayaraj. The film is produced under the banner Doctor’s Dilemma – a doctor's collective which includes her husband Dr. Sajish. M.[13] She made a cameo appearance in the Malayalam film Ganagandharvan directed by Ramesh Pisharody.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:

South Indian International Movie Awards:

Asianet Film Awards:

Asiavision Awards:

Mirchi Music Awards South:

Mazhavil Music Awards

  • 2019 - Best Female Playback Singer - Madhura Raja - "Mohamundiri"

Janmabhumi Film Awards:

  • 2018 – Best Female Playback Singer - Eeda - "Marivil"[14]

Mangalam Music Awards:

  • 2017 – Best Female Playback Singer[15]

Yuva Awards:

  • 2017 – Best Female Playback Singer

Red FM Malayalam Music Awards:

  • 2017 – Best Female Playback Singer

Anand TV Awards:

  • 2018 – Best Female Playback Singer
  • 2016 – Best Female Playback Singer

Federation of Kerala Associations in North America Awards:

  • 2016 – Best Female Playback Singer – Lailaa O Lailaa – "Nanayumee Mazhai"

Other Awards:[16]

  • 2002 – Baburaj Memorial Award – Best Female Singer
  • 2004 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award – Best Singer
  • 2009 – Drishya Award – Best Female Album Singer[17]
  • 2011 – Mohammed Rafi Memorial Award – Best Playback Singer
  • 2011 – Vayalar Samskarika Vedi Award – Best Playback Singer
  • 2012 – Kannur Rajan Memorial Award – Best Playback Singer
  • 2012 – L Channel Award – Best Playback Singer
  • 2012 – Inspire Film Award – Best Playback Singer
  • 2019 - Johnson Music Awards - Best Playback Singer
  • 2020 - Muzic2morrow Awards - Best Female Singer
  • 2020 - Movie Street Film Awards - Best Female Playback Singer

Discography

As Music Composer

Albums

Year Title Composer Language Link
2017 Ente Akasham Sithara Malayalam [18]
2019 Thodi Sithara Malayalam [19]

Films

Year Title Language Director Link
2018 Udalaazham Malayalam Unnikrishnan Avala
2018 Katha Paranja Katha Malayalam Dr. Siju Jawahar

As Playback Singer

Albums(Non-film songs)

Year Title Language Director Link
2013 Thirithazhum Sandhyasooryan Malayalam Siraj
2014 Pranayardram Malayalam Udhayabhanu
2015 Nilathattam Malayalam
2015 Haritham Malayalam Dhavesh
2015 Mazhithulli Tamil Tansen Berney
2016 Neeyen Sarvam Malayalam George
2017 Avan Krupa Malayalam Sunny Jetson
2017 Lokathil Malayalam Sunny Jetson
2017 Ente Akasham Malayalam Herself
2018 Krupayathra Malayalam Scaria
2018 Nammal Randum Malayalam Yas Thirurangadi & Shanoof Ulikkal
2018 Kaiyoppu Malayalam Tansen Berney
2018 Sri Gurubhyo namah Sanskrit Binish Bhaskaran
2019 Calvary Malayalam George
2019 Mothirakallu Malayalam Graham
2019 Paribhavam Marannu Malayalam Herself
2019 Tharattu padan Malayalam Bobby
2019 Sakhavinte Sakhi (2 songs) Malayalam Shamsu
2019 Sahab Malayalam Sayan
2019 Ninakkay Njan Malayalam Sudeep Palanad
2019 Mizhi Malayalam Shameer Madatharayil
2019 Krishnandam Malayalam KM Udayan
2019 Nee Valaranam Njan Kurayanam Malayalam Nelson Peter
2020 Peyyundunde Malayalam Sunilkumar
2020 Kalalayam Malayalam Shafeeq Rahman
2020 Ormayil Njn Varacha Malayalam Nelson Peter
2020 Nilavu Poothappol Malayalam Uday Ramachandran
2020 Neeli Malayalam Eldhose and Kripa
2020 Ormakale Malayalam Shifkath Rafi
2020 Kangal Neeye Tamil
2020 Ormakal Malayalam Jecin George
2020 Mere Quda Malayalam Shukoor
2020 Chayapattu Malayalam Herself
2020 Corona Song Malayalam
2020 Piriyuvanakilla nine Malayalam Meenakshi Jaykumar
2020 Song of Valor Malayalam Herself
2020 Malakha Malayalam Ansar
2020 Unthum Panthum Piranthum Malayalam Sadique Pandallur
2020 Mohabatthin Athar Malayalam Kozhikode Aboobacker
2020 Datham Malayalam Jomin Samuel
2020 Swarnanalam Malayalam NK Prabhakaran
2020 Nilapanthal Malayalam Shameer
2020 Onathumbi Malayalam Gopan Panachikadu
2020 Orumichoru Onam Malayalam Samuel Aby
2020 Ente Neelakashapoykayil Malayalam Vineeshkumar
2020 Aavani Malayalam Roshin Ramesh
2020 Ormapookkal Malayalam Komalam Gopalakrishnan
2020 Manasinte Madrasa Malayalam Anvar Ali
2020 Ethramel Malayalam E.Jayakrishnan
2020 Indumathi Malayalam Gopi Sundar
2020 Padatha Painkili (TV series) (Title song) Malayalam M. Jayachandran

Malayalam film songs

Year Film Song Composer(s)
2007 Athishayan Aluva Manappurathu Alphons Joseph
2008 Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu Vinniloodangingu Dr.Muhammed Shakeel
2009 Gulumal Kilu Kilukkum Manu Ramesh
2010 Best of Luck Thanka Thamizh Palash Sen
2010 Pulliman Allippoo Mallippoo Sharreth
2010 Yakshiyum Njanum Ponmaane Sajan Madahav
2010 Elsamma Enna Aankutty Kannaaram Pothi Pothi Rajamani
2010 Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Panchara Chiri Kondu,Kunjade Kurumbanaade Berny Ignatius
2011 Traffic Pakalin Pavanil Mejo Joseph
2012 Chapters Etho Nira Sandhyayil Mejo Joseph
2012 Poppins Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazhaye Ratheesh Vegha
2012 Mallu Singh Rub Rub There Rub M. Jayachandran
2012 Chayilyam Ambili Poomkala Paris Chandran
2012 Mayamohini Hath Le Le Berny Ignatius
2012 Gruhanathan Chinthum paadi Rajamani
2012 Asuravithu Aadyaanuraaga Rajesh Mohan
2012 Ee adutha kaalath O Ponthoovalaayi Gopi Sundar
2013 Maad Dad Maanathe Vellithinkal Alex Paul
2013 Celluloid Enundodee M Jayachandran
2013 Lucky Star Isthiri Cut Ratheesh Vegha
2013 Omega.exe Mizhiyaale Cholli Ronnie Raphael
2013 Climax Thamara Poomkaikal Berny Ignatius
2013 Orissa – Ratheesh Vegha
2013 Black Ticket Naruliathullikal Gayoz Johnson
2013 Police Maman Police Maman Anwar
2013 Bangles Pen Poove Kunungi Suvid Wilson
2014 Ettekal Second Koodorukkidum Colin Francis, K. Santhosh
2014 Weeping Boy Kilimozhikal Alayayi Anand Madhusoodanan
2014 Mr. Fraud Sadaa Paalaya Gopi Sundar
2014 Tamaar Padaar Randattangal Kootimutti Bijibal
2014 Mylanji Monjulla Veedu Thammil Thammil Afzal Yusuff
2014 Colour Balloon Swapnakoodu Mohan Sithara
2014 Turning Point Hima Bindhukkal Vidyadharan
2014 Cousins Kannodu Kannidayum M. Jayachandran
2014 Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol Swapnathinu Kayyoppukal Sajeev Mangalathu
2014 Monayi Angane Aanayi Taj Theerthoru Shajahan Vinu Uday
2014 Aval Vannathinu Shesham Ethetho Nagara Santhosh Raj
2015 Aakashangalil – Abhijith. P.S. Nair
2015 Sand City Manasil Mazhaiyai Rinil Gowtham
2015 Laila O Laila Nanayumee Mazha Gopi Sundar
2015 Sir C.P Ninte Nizhal Kondu Sejo John
2015 Njan Ninnodu Koode Undu Peyyunnunde Minnunnunde Sunil Kumar
2015 Ivide Etho Theerangal Gopi Sundar
2015 Rudra Simhaasanam Kaathil Parayumo Vishwajith
2015 Love 24 x 7 Venal Ozhiyunnu Bijibal
2015 Ayal Njanalla Neelavan Mukile Nee Manu Ramesan
2015 Salt Mango Tree Kaathilaro Hesham Abdul Wahab
2015 Puthan Padam – Kanhangad Ramachandran
2015 Ilamveyil Manjadikkunnil Shiji
2016 Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Pooram Kaanan Sooraj S Kurup
2016 Jacobinte Swargarajyam Thiruvavaniraavu, Ennilerinju Shaan Rahman
2016 Poyi Maranju Parayathe Hima Bindhukkal Vidhyadharan
2016 Ithinumappuram Naagaraajaavaaya Vidhyadharan
2016 Pa Va Pappanekkurichum Varkeyekkurichum Pavakku Bhoomiyil Anand
2016 Welcome to Central Jail Ravin Chillayil Nadirshah
2016 Yodhaavu Azhakulloru, Thazhukaam Thazhukaam S. Thaman
2017 Take It Easy Mazhayazhake Rajesh Babu
2017 C/O Saira Banu Chakkikkochamme Mejo Joseph
2017 Sathya Chilankakal Gopi Sundar
2017 Sakhavu Udhichuyarnne Prashant Pillai
2017 Godha Wow Song Shaan Rahman
2017 Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Aayilyam Bijibal
2017 Pokkiri Simon Mampazhakkalam Gopi Sundar
2017 Udaharanam Sujatha Kanakku, Nee Njangada, Ethu Mazhayilum Gopi Sundar
2017 Villain Kandittum Kandittum 4 Musics
2017 Sthaanam Jeevitha Dukhatthin Sam Kadamanitta
2017 Vimaanam Vaanamakalunnuvo Gopi Sundar
2017 Y Hey Thandanane Pramod Bhaskar
2018 Eeda Marivil Chandran Veyattummal
2018 Kadha Paranja Kadha Pazhampattin Eenam Sithara
2018 Kala Viplavam Pranayam Vaanolam Athul Anand
2018 Ira Etho Paattin Eenam Gopi Sundar
2018 Kinar Mazhavil Kaavile M. Jayachandran
2018 Udalaazham Medasooryante(f), Oridathoru, Puzhayil Sithara, Mithun Jayaraj
2018 Aalorukkam Oridathoru Ronnie Raphael
2018 Kamuki Sowhrudam Gopi Sundar
2018 Theekuchiyum Panithulliyum Akalangal Anoop Jacob
2018 Njan Marykutty Ennullil Ennum Nee Mathram, Kaanaa Kadalaasilaaro Anand Madhusoodanan
2018 Orange Valley Mazha Nanayum Rhithwik S Chand
2018 Ente Ummante Peru Madhu Chandrika Poloru Gopi Sundar
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Cherathukal Sushin Shyam
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Akaleyetho Kanavu Thedi Gopi Sundar
2019 Mikhael Novinte Kayal Karayil Gopi Sundar
2019 Zam Zam Kili Penne Amit Trivedi
2019 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakkeel Babuvetta Gopi Sundar
2019 Magic Moments Dhoorathengaay Mejo Joseph
2019 Madhura Raja Moha Mundhiri Gopi Sundar
2019 Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Kaathu Kaathe Gopi Sundar
2019 Uyare Nee Mukilo Gopi Sundar
2019 Muttayikallanum Mammaliyum Kannaaram Pothaan Ratheesh Kannan
2019 Thottappan Pranthan Kandalin, Kayale Leela Girish Kuttan
2019 Sameer Jeevante Jeevanay Sudeep Palanad
2019 Pathinettam Padi Mazhayodu Prasanth Prabhakar
2019 Margamkali Ennuyire Penkiliye Gopi Sundar
2019 Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo Pularippoo Vishwajit
2019 Kalki Vidavaangi Jakes Bejoy
2019 Adukkalayil Paniyundu Chil Chilambumani Sangeethaa
2019 Happy Sardar Njanakum Poovil Gopi Sundar
2019 Edakkad Battalion 06 Shehnai Kailas Menon
2019 Dhamakka Happy Happy Mammal Happy Gopi Sundar
2019 Aakasha Ganga 2 Thee Thudi Bijibal
2019 Safe Ariyumo Kaalame Rahul Subrahmanian
2019 Love FM Chandana Poomara Ashraf Manjeri
2019 Ulta Madikkanenthanu Gopi Sundar
2020 Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Smaranakal Sachin Balu
2020 Kappela Kadukumanikkoru Kannundu Sushin Shyam

Discography (other languages)

Tamil

Year Film Song Composer
2010 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Kangal Neeye G. V. Prakash Kumar
2012 Krishnaveni Panjaalai Athadi N. R. Raghunanthan
2012 Pathirama Pathukkunga Azhagana Shivaji Raja
2012 Kaathal Mouna Mozhi Azhake Azhake Minal Thej Mervin
2013 J.C Daniel Ammadi Nan M Jayachandran
2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Iravin Mejo Joseph
2015 Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai – Manu Ramesan

Kannada

Year Film Song Composer
2011 Aidondla Aidu Hoyyuthuthe Ouseppachan
2011 Aidondla Aidu Malabandhaga Ouseppachan

Telugu

Year Film Song Composer
2012 Nirantharam Nee Voohale Kanneeraina G. V. Prakash Kumar
2015 Rudhramadevi – Ilayaraja
2018 Pantham Right Now Gopi Sundar

Filmography as Actor

Year Film Director Role
2019 Ganagandharvan Ramesh Pisharody Judge in court
2019 Chola (film) Sanal Kumar Sasidharan herself

Television shows

Program Role Channel Notes
Super 4 (Indian TV series) Judge Mazhavil Manorama
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam Judge Zee Keralam in Grand finale Replacing Sujatha Mohan
Top Singer (TV series) Judge Flowers TV
Asianet Super Voice Judge Asianet Plus
Annie's Kitchen Guest Amrita TV
Sell Me the Answer Participant Asianet
Mylanchy Little Champions Judge Asianet
Pathinalam Ravu Season 2 Judge Media One
Mylanchy Judge Asianet Plus
Mylanchy Season 2 Judge Asianet Plus
Onnum Onnum Moonu Guest Mazhavil Manorama
Mehruba Singer WE TV
Duet Guest Amrita TV
Icon Yuva Guest TV New
Symphony Singer Kairali TV
Star Jam Guest Kappa TV
Music Mojo Season 2 Singer Kappa TV
Apple mega star Herself as Contestant Jeevan TV Winner
Gandharvasangeetham Herself as Contestant Kairali TV
Voice 2004 Herself as Contestant Jeevan TV
Sapthaswarangal Herself as Contestant Asianet

References

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  2. ^ "Yesudas to honour Pappukkutty". CNN-IBN. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Beyond textbooks and classrooms". The Hindu. 20 June 2006.
  4. ^ "Sithara Sings a Folk Song". istream.com. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Sithara & Eastraga". The Hindu. 4 April 2014.
  6. ^ M, Athira (20 October 2017). "Sound experiments". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Providence college leading in arts festival". The Hindu. 5 March 2006.
  8. ^ "Dr. Sajish M". Aster Medcity.
  9. ^ "A platform for interaction". The Hindu. 24 February 2007.
  10. ^ "Musical Star Sithara". Thiraseela.com. 14 February 2013.
  11. ^ "Singing Sithara and mom's love". deccanchronicle.com/. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Paying tribute to the sheroes". Deccan Chronicle.
  13. ^ "A new beginning". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  14. ^ "Janmabhumi Film Awards". Janam TV.
  15. ^ "മംഗളം മ്യൂസിക്‌ അവാര്‍ഡ്‌-2017 : എം.ജി. ശ്രീകുമാറിന്‌ സംഗീതപ്രതിഭാ പുരസ്‌കാരം; മികച്ച ഗായകന്‍ വിജയ്‌ യേശുദാസ്‌". Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  16. ^ "Awards | Sithara".
  17. ^ "Drisya Award Winners 2009".
  18. ^ "Ente Akasham – Sithara – Music Video". Youtube. Mathrubhumi Kappa Tv.
  19. ^ "Thodi". Youtube.
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