Radhika Thilak
Radhika Thilak | |
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 Thilak in 2014 | |
| Born | 1969 |
| Died | 20 September 2015 (aged 45–46) |
| Alma mater | St. Teresa's College, Kochi |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Spouse | Suresh Krishna |
| Children | 1 |
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Radhika Jayathilakan (1969 – 20 September 2015), known by her stage name Radhika Thilak, was an Indian playback singer who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry.[1] She sang 70 songs for Malayalam films.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Early life
[edit]Radhika was born into a family of musicians[9] to Jayathilakan and Girija Devi.[10] She was educated at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and at St. Teresa's College in Kochi. She was a winner of the light music competition held by the MG University.[11] Playback singers G. Venugopal and Sujatha Mohan are her cousins.[12]
Radhika is survived by her husband, Suresh, and daughter, Devika.[13]
Career
[edit]Some of her songs are "Arunakirana Deepam", "Deva Sangeetham", "Maya Manchalil", "Kaithapoo Manam", "Thiruvathira Thira Nokkiya", "Ente Ulludukkum Kotti" and "Ninte Kannil".[14] Her song "Ilampani Thuli" from Tamil film Aaradhanai (1981) is well remembered. Apart from film songs, she also sang 200 devotional songs.[15] She was also a TV anchor.[16][17]
Awards
[edit]In 2002 Kerala film critics association awarded her best female playback singer award for her song Omanamalare Ninmaran from the film Kunjikoonan.[18]
Death
[edit]On 20 September 2015, Radhika was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi in the evening and was declared dead at around 8:00PM. She was 45. Radhika had been undergoing treatment for cancer for nearly two years.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Radhika Thilak Bio | Radhika Thilak Career". MTV. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ Jayaram, Deepika. "Playback singer Radhika Thilak passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "Malayalam playback singer Radhika Thilak dies at 45". The Indian Express. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Singer Radhika Thilak is dead". The Hindu. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Radhika Thilak and her voice become a memory". English.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ Sachin Jose (22 September 2015). "Radhika Thilak: Popular Hindu, Christian devotional songs by late playback singer". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ Sachin Jose (20 September 2015). "Radhika Thilak dies at 45; Mohanlal, Oommen Chandy mourn Malayalam playback singer's untimely death". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Singer Radhika Thilak dies after losing the battle to cancer : Regional cinema, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ Viswanath, Chandrakanth (21 September 2015). "Singer Departs, Soulful Music Lingers On". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Service, Express News (22 September 2015). "Actors, Politicians Bid Tearful Adieu to Singer Radhika Thilak". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Service, Express News (21 September 2015). "Radhika Thilak Passes Away". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Viswanath, Chandrakanth (21 September 2015). "Singer Departs, Soulful Music Lingers On". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Playback singer Radhika Tilak no more". @mathrubhumi. 20 September 2015.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Songs by Singers Radhika Thilak". En.msidb.org. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "List of Songs Sung by Radhika Thilak". Firstshowreview. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Playback singer Radhika Thilak passes away". English.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ Sachin Jose (21 September 2015). "Radhika Thilak death: 10 songs to remember deceased playback singer". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Kunjikkoonan (2002)". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Singer Radhika Thilak Death". TNPlive. hyderabad. 21 September 2015.
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