K. S. Harisankar

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K. S. Harisankar
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Born
Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar

(1993-11-18) 18 November 1993 (age 28)
Haripad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India
Alma materPMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, Thiruvananthapuram
Occupation
  • Singer
  • music producer
  • dentist
Years active2014–present
Spouse(s)
Gadha
​
(m. 2017)​
RelativesK. Omanakutty (maternal grandmother)
M. G. Radhakrishnan (maternal great-uncle)
M. G. Sreekumar (maternal great-uncle)
M. R. Rajakrishnan (first cousin once removed)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
  • Muzik247
  • KS Harisankar[1]

Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993), popularly known as K. S. Harisankar, is an Indian playback singer and music producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[2] Some of his popular songs are Nilaavum Maayunnu (Ennum Eppozhum),[3] Jeevamshamayi (Theevandi),[4] "Pavizhamazhaye" (Athiran),[5] Aval (Kakshi: Amminippilla) and Nee Himamazhayaay (Edakkad Battalion 06).[6]

Early life[]

Harisankar was born on 18 November 1993[7][4] to musicians Alappuzha K. S. Sreekumar and Kamala Lekshmi.[8] He was trained by his grandmother K. Omanakutty and his father.[9] He is the sororal grandnephew of musicians M. G. Radhakrishnan and M. G. Sreekumar.[10]

Career[]

Harisankar sang for the movie Saphalyam with K. J. Yesudas at the age of four in 1997[9] and for the devotional album Sabarimala with M. G. Sreekumar in 1998.[11]

He graduated BDS from PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, and practiced at a clinic for six months. Then he opted out from medical practicing and focused on katcheris and film songs.[9][12]

Harisankar is the winner of the AIR classical competition in 2008 and an accredited Grade B artiste. He won the Kerala regional final of the M. S. Subbulakshmi Award 2016 held in Kochi.[13]

His first song, "Kaatte Chaariya Vaathil", for the 2014 film Karanavar was penned by O. N. V. Kurup and composed by Ouseppachan,[14] but the first song which came out was "Payye Payye" from the film Ormayundo Ee Mukham.[9]

Harisankar formed a band with his friends named Pragathi in 2015. It has become a near-constant pick for pro-shows in Thiruvananthapuram. His brother Ravisankar, a violinist, is also a part of the band.[15]

Harisankar also releases singles and covers from his YouTube channel.[16][12][17]

Personal life[]

Harisankar married Gadha Sidharthan on 21 May 2017 at Thiruvananthapuram.[18]

Awards[]

  • 2019 - SIIMA for Best Male Playback Singer (Malayalam) for the song Pavizhamazhaye from Athiran[19]

References[]

  1. ^ KS Harisankar
  2. ^ Soman, Deepa (11 May 2019). "K S Harisankar: I came through Carnatic concerts and don't want to put them on the backburner". The Times of India.
  3. ^ S. Nair, Saranya (22 February 2016). "Music is in his Genes". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ a b Soman, Deepa (19 November 2020). "Kailas Menon shares the first recording of Hari Sankar's rendition of 'Jeevamsham'". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "'Pavizha Mazha' song from 'Athiran' is out!". The Times of India. 29 April 2019.
  6. ^ Shrijith, Sajin (16 October 2019). "'Nee Hima Mazhayayi' is more intense than 'Jeevamshamaayi': Kailas Menon". The New Indian Express.
  7. ^ "K. S. Harisankar profile". NetTV4U.
  8. ^ "Alappuzha Sreekumar passes away". The New Indian Express. 23 June 2018.
  9. ^ a b c d M., Athira (10 October 2019). "I have a strong foundation in music because of my family: KS Harisankar". The Hindu.
  10. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (8 April 2015). "Striking a chord". The Hindu.
  11. ^ "KS Harisankar - Non Albums at MSI". MSIDb.
  12. ^ a b J. S., Harikumar (10 August 2018). "K.S. Harishankar's tryst with Telugu". The Hindu.
  13. ^ "Harisankar wins regional final of M.S. Subbulakshmi Award". The Hindu. 22 October 2016.
  14. ^ K. S., Aravind (13 November 2014). "Living a Legacy". The New Indian Express.
  15. ^ Manu, Meera (3 August 2015). "Making Great Strides of Progress". The New Indian Express.
  16. ^ J. S., Harikumar (2 September 2020). "Why Malayalam music videos are in tune with the times during this pandemic". The Hindu.
  17. ^ "Famous Mr Moosa". The New Indian Express. Kochi. 12 March 2021.
  18. ^ U. R., Arya (6 May 2017). "Singer K S Hari Sankar to tie the knot". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "SIIMA 2021: Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna win big for Maharshi and Dear Comrade, check out full winners list". The Indian Express. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.

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