Manjari (Indian singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Manjari |
| Born | 17 April 1986 |
| Genres | Playback singing |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Spouse | Vivek Prasad (2009-Present) |
Manjari (Malayalam: മഞ്ജരി) (born 17 April 1986)[1] is an Indian playback singer and Hindustani vocalist. She was born in 1986 in Thiruvananthapuram and grew up in Muscat and her family is originally from Kannur.[2][3] Her first stage performance was with Shiva, the Kolkota-based rock band, when she was in class eight.[3]
Manjari was introduced into the world of film music by Ilaiyaraaja in the Sathyan Anthikad movie, 'Achuvinte Amma'. She sang two songs in the movie, a duet 'Swasathin Thalam' with Dr. K.J. Yesudas and a solo 'Tamarakuruvikku' in the movie. Since her début, she has worked with the likes of Ramesh Narayan, Ilayaraaja, M. G. Radhakrishnan, Kaithapram Viswanathan, Vidyasagar, M. Jayachandran and the late Raveendran. She has also sung for albums such as Balabhaskar's Mazhayil Aaro Oral. She has over 200 Tamil and Malayalam films and several albums to her credit. Since 2004, Manjari has performed Hindustani Classical concerts in India and the world over under the prestigious banner of "Soorya". Manjari also gained popularity as a Ghazal singer. She performed an exclusive Ghazal show titled 'Khayal' in 'Media One TV' featuring popular Ghazals of yesteryears.[4]
Manjari won the Kerala State Film Award for the best female singer twice; first in 2004, for the song Mukilin makale in the film Makalku and second in 2008 for the song Mullulla Murikkinmel in Vilapangalkappuram.[5] Manjari is a popular playback singer and Live performer today. She has set up her own band for Ghazal Concerts and performs at various venues in India and abroad. Manjari continues to pursue her studies in Hindustani Classical Music under the tutelage of Pandit Ramesh Julé of Kirana Gharana.[6]
In 2016 she won the prestigious Sahir and Adeeb International Award for her contribution to Urdu and the genre of ghazals. Among the four recipients, she was the only Indian to receive the award in 2016. She is also the youngest Indian to receive the eminent award. In the past Adeeb International has awarded the Sahir and Adeeb awards to almost 60 eminent personalities and legends like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Kaifi Azmi, B R Chopra, Shabana Azmi, Sharmila Tagore, Begum Bushra Rehman amongst others.[7]
Family
Manjari was born to Babu Rajendran and Dr. Latha Manjari; she has a younger sister named Madhuri. She is an alumnus of Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir in the Sultanate of Oman.[8][9] She married Vivek Prasad, a navy officer on 11 April 2009 at Subrahmaniam hall in Thiruvananthapuram. [10]
Discography
Films
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Oru Chiri Kandal | |
| 2005 | Vamanapuram Bus Route | Thane En | |
| 2005 | Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Mankutty | |
| 2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Thamarakuruvikku | Asianet Award |
| 2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Swasathin Thalam | |
| 2005 | Makalkku | Mukilin Makalee | Kerala State Award[3] |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Kinavin Kilikale | |
| 2005 | Daivanamathil | Ezham Baharinte | |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Pinakkamaano | |
| 2006 | Out of Syllabus | Poi varuvaan | Hamma hamma ho |
| 2006 | Rasathanthram | Attinkara | Asianet Award[11] |
| 2006 | Rasathanthram | Ponnavani Paadam | |
| 2006 | Moonamathoral | Nilavinte | |
| 2006 | Vadakkumnathan | Paahi Param Porule | |
| 2006 | Baba Kalyani | Kai Niraye | |
| 2006 | Classmates | Chillu Jalaka Vathilil | |
| 2006 | Note Book | Iniyum Mounamo | |
| 2006 | Photographer | Enthe Kannanu | |
| 2006 | Karutha Pakshikal | Mazhayil | |
| 2006 | Pothan Vava | Nerane | |
| 2007 | Vinodayatra | Kaiyetha Kombathu | |
| 2007 | Hello | Mazhavillin Neelima, Bhajan | |
| 2007 | Nasrani | Eeran Meghame | |
| 2007 | Sooryan | Ishtakaari | |
| 2007 | Paradesi | Ananda Kannerin | |
| 2007 | Hallo | Mazhavillin | |
| 2007 | Mayavi | Muttathe Mulle | |
| 2007 | Ali Bhai | Punchiri | |
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Aalilayum | |
| 2008 | Positive | Orikkal née paranju | |
| 2008 | Vilapangalkappuram | Mullulla Murikkinmel | Kerala State Award |
| 2008 | Minnaminnikootam | Kadalolam | |
| 2008 | Novel | Onninumallaathe | |
| 2008 | Novel | Urangan Nee Enikku | |
| 2009 | Pazhassi Raja | Ambum Kombum | |
| 2009 | Love in Singapore | Magic Magic | |
| 2009 | Bharya Swantham Suhurthu | Mandara Manavatty | |
| 2009 | Chattambi Naadu | Mukkuti Chand | |
| 2009 | My Big Father | Nirathingale | |
| 2009 | Vellathooval | Kaatoram | |
| 2010 | Yakshiyum Njanum | Thenundo Poove | |
| 2010 | Music Video | Chandala-bhikshuki (based on Mahakavi Kumaran Asan's poem) | Ajayan (director), Actors: Tom George Kolath as Ananda bhikshu (Buddha's disciple) and Jyothirmayi as Matangi (Chandala woman) |
| 2010 | Neelambari | Indraneela Raaviloode | |
| 2010 | Plus Two | Manjadi Choppulla | |
| 2010 | Holidays | Thamara Valaya | |
| 2010 | D Nova | Oru Nertha | |
| 2011 | Puthumukhangal | Manimalar Kaavil | |
| 2011 | Sahapathi 1975 | Rakthapushpame | |
| 2011 | Urumi | Chinni Chinni | *Various Awards – See Below |
| 2011 | China Town | Innu Penninu | |
| 2011 | Aazhakadal | Ponmeghathin | |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers 2 | Ishtam Nin Ishtam | |
| 2011 | Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya | Kaatte Nee Kando | |
| 2011 | Mohabbath | Thennalin Kaikalil | |
| 2011 | Mohabbath | Atharu Peyyana | |
| 2011 | Veeraputhran | Inni Kadalin | |
| 2011 | Manushya Mrigam | Aalin Kombil | |
| 2011 | Sandwich | Paneneer Chempakangal | |
| 2011 | Makaramanju | Mosobathiya | |
| 2011 | Paachuvum Kovalanum | Manasse | |
| 2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Naanam Chaalicha | |
| 2012 | Padmasree Saroj Kumar | Mozhikalum | |
| 2012 | Nadabrahmam | Pramadavaniyil | |
| 2012 | Navagatharkku Swagatham | Pokku Veyil | |
| 2012 | Arike | Ee Vazhiyil | |
| 2012 | Naughty Professor | Thalam Thiru Thalam | |
| 2012 | Cinema Company | Soni Lagdi | |
| 2012 | Grihanathan | Ragaveenayil | |
| 2012 | Manthrikan | Mukundante Vesham Kettum | |
| 2012 | My Boss | Enthinenariyilla | |
| 2012 | Maad Dad | Oru Naalum | |
| 2012 | Poppins | Valam Nadannu | |
| 2012 | Madirasi | Maari Poonkuyile | |
| 2012 | Chapters | Sandhya Sundara | |
| 2013 | Dracula | Manju Pole | |
| 2013 | Swasam | Vennilavin | |
| 2013 | Bangles | Ninakkai Ente Janmam | |
| 2013 | Pakaram | Parayan Ariyatha | |
| 2013 | Pakaram | Dooram Theera | |
| 2013 | Radio | Mukile Anadhiaai | |
| 2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | Kandathinappuram | |
| 2013 | Thomson Villa | Poo Thumbi Va | |
| 2013 | Thomson Villa | Mukkuttikal | |
| 2014 | How Old are You | Va Vayassu Chollidan | |
| 2014 | Avarude Veedu | Melle Manasinte | |
| 2015 | Anarkali | Aa Oruthi | |
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | Maranno Swarangal | |
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Omale Aromale | |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Penninu Chilambunde |
Singles
In 2014, Manjari released her first Hindi Single titled 'Aiy Aiy Yaa' [12] with Crescendo Music. The Lyrics of Alok Jha is composed by Santosh Nair. The video was shot in exotic locations of Dubai.
In 2015, Manjari released a Malayalam single titled 'Anuragam' which was composed and sung by the artist. She also featured in the video shot in Munnar under the direction of VK Prakash.
Awards
- 2004 – Best Playback Singer – Makalkku ('Mukilin Makale')
- 2008 – Best Playback Singer – Vilapangalkappuram ('Mullulla Murikkinmel')
- 2006 – Best Female Playback – Rasathanthram ('Attinkara')
Film Awards:
- 2012 – Vanitha Film Awards – Best Female Playback -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Ramu Kariat Film Awards – Best Female Playback- Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Mathrubhumi Film Awards – Popular Singer of the Year -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Surya/Film Producers Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Amrita Film Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Jaihind Film Awards- Best Female Playback – Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 – Kerala Film Critics Award- Best Female Playback
- Nominated : 2011 – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playblack
Sahir and Adeeb International Award:
- 2016 – Sahir and Adeeb International Award for her contribution to Urdu language and ghazals [13]
References
- ^ "Manjari – Filmography, Movies, Photos, biography, Wallpapers, Videos, Fan Club". Popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ Raffi, Asha (8 July 2002). "Crooning glory". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ a b c Pradeep, K. (24 January 2009). "Wedded to music". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ http://www.manjari.co/profile.aspx
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards". The Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved 18 October 2009. [dead link]
- ^ http://www.manjari.co/profile.aspx
- ^ http://mumbaimessenger.com/noted-hindustani-vocalist-manjari-the-only-indian-to-bag-the-coveted-sahir-and-adeeb-award-2016/
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/07/29/stories/2005072902210200.htm
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/songs-from-the-heart/article5660042.ece
- ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mb4eves/online/malayalam/kerala/women/articles/wedding-article-39236
- ^ "Ujala-Asianet awards announced". The Hindu. 21 January 2007. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qISWKP1wn5s
- ^ http://mumbaimessenger.com/noted-hindustani-vocalist-manjari-the-only-indian-to-bag-the-coveted-sahir-and-adeeb-award-2016/
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