Sithara (singer)

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Sithara Krishnakumar
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Background information
Birth nameSithara Krishnakumar
Born (1986-07-01) 1 July 1986 (age 35)
Thenhipalam, Malappuram, 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 cardiologist,[8] on 31 August 2007 and the couple has a daughter Saawan Rithu born on 9 June 2013. The family resides at Aluva, Kochi 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. 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.

Sithara Performing at Qatar in 2019

In 2017, she turned composer with the single Ente Akasham,[12] Written by herself. The video which officially got released at a program 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:

  • 2012 – Best Female Playback Singer in Tamil – Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal – "Kangal Neeye"
  • 2019 - Best Female Playback Singer in Malayalam - Kumbalangi Nights - "Cherathukal"

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 Krishnanandam 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 Chayappattu 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 Parayanund Paribhavame Malayalam Sanjai and Helvis
2020 Mehaboobi Malayalam Thej Mervin
2021 Enthoru Marimayam Kanna Malayalam Gokul Menon / Rajeev Nair Pallassana
2021 Nagar Malayalam KK Nishad

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
Pulliman Allippoo Mallippoo Sharreth
Yakshiyum Njanum Ponmaane Sajan Madahav
Elsamma Enna Aankutty Kannaaram Pothi Pothi Rajamani
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Panchara Chiri Kand Berny Ignatius
Kunjaade Kurumbanade
2011 Traffic Pakalin Pavanil Mejo Joseph
2012 Chapters Etho Nira Sandhyayil Mejo Joseph
Poppins Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazhaye Ratheesh Vegha
Mallu Singh Rub Rub There Rub M. Jayachandran
Chayilyam Ambili Poomkala Paris Chandran
Mayamohini Hath Le Le Berny Ignatius
Gruhanathan Chinthum paadi Rajamani
Asuravithu Aadyaanuraaga Rajesh Mohan
Ee adutha kaalath O Ponthoovalaayi Gopi Sundar
2013 Maad Dad Maanathe Vellithinkal Alex Paul
Celluloid Enundodee M. Jayachandran
Lucky Star Isthiri Cut Ratheesh Vegha
Omega.exe Mizhiyaale Cholli Ronnie Raphael
Climax Thamara Poomkaikal Berny Ignatius
Orissa – Ratheesh Vegha
Black Ticket Naruliathullikal Gayoz Johnson
Police Maman Police Maman Anwar
Bangles Pen Poove Kunungi Suvid Wilson
2014 Ettekal Second Koodorukkidum Colin Francis, K. Santhosh
Weeping Boy Kilimozhikal Alayayi Anand Madhusoodanan
Mr. Fraud Sadaa Paalaya Gopi Sundar
Tamaar Padaar Randattangal Kootimutti Bijibal
Mylanji Monjulla Veedu Thammil Thammil Afzal Yusuff
Colour Balloon Swapnakoodu Mohan Sithara
Turning Point Hima Bindhukkal Vidyadharan
Cousins Kannodu Kannidayum M. Jayachandran
Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol Swapnathinu Kayyoppukal Sajeev Mangalathu
Monayi Angane Aanayi Taj Theerthoru Shajahan Vinu Uday
Aval Vannathinu Shesham Ethetho Nagara Santhosh Raj
2015 Aakashangalil – Abhijith. P.S. Nair
Sand City Manasil Mazhaiyai Rinil Gowtham
Laila O Laila Nanayumee Mazha Gopi Sundar
Sir C.P Ninte Nizhal Kondu Sejo John
Njan Ninnodu Koode Undu Peyyunnunde Minnunnunde Sunil Kumar
Ivide Etho Theerangal Gopi Sundar
Rudra Simhaasanam Kaathil Parayumo Vishwajith
Love 24 x 7 Venal Ozhiyunnu Bijibal
Ayal Njanalla Neelavan Mukile Nee Manu Ramesan
Salt Mango Tree Kaathilaro Hesham Abdul Wahab
Puthan Padam – Kanhangad Ramachandran
Ilamveyil Manjadikkunnil Shiji
2016 Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Pooram Kaanan Sooraj S Kurup
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Thiruvavaniraavu, Ennilerinju Shaan Rahman
Poyi Maranju Parayathe Hima Bindhukkal Vidhyadharan
Ithinumappuram Naagaraajaavaaya Vidhyadharan
Pa Va Pappanekkurichum Varkeyekkurichum Pavakku Bhoomiyil Anand
Welcome to Central Jail Ravin Chillayil Nadirshah
Yodhaavu Azhakulloru, Thazhukaam Thazhukaam S. Thaman
2017 Take It Easy Mazhayazhake Rajesh Babu
C/O Saira Banu Chakkikkochamme Mejo Joseph
Sathya Chilankakal Gopi Sundar
Sakhavu Udhichuyarnne Prashant Pillai
Godha Wow Song Shaan Rahman
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Aayilyam Bijibal
Pokkiri Simon Mampazhakkalam Gopi Sundar
Udaharanam Sujatha Kanakku, Nee Njangada, Ethu Mazhayilum Gopi Sundar
Villain Kandittum Kandittum 4 Musics
Sthaanam Jeevitha Dukhatthin Sam Kadamanitta
Vimaanam Vaanamakalunnuvo Gopi Sundar
Y Hey Thandanane Pramod Bhaskar
2018 Eeda Marivil Chandran Veyattummal
Kadha Paranja Kadha Pazhampattin Eenam Sithara
Kala Viplavam Pranayam Vaanolam Athul Anand
Ira (film) Etho Paattin Eenam Gopi Sundar
Kinar Mazhavil Kaavile M. Jayachandran
Udalaazham Medasooryante(f), Oridathoru, Puzhayil Sithara, Mithun Jayaraj
Aalorukkam Oridathoru Ronnie Raphael
Kamuki Sowhrudam Gopi Sundar
Theekuchiyum Panithulliyum Akalangal Anoop Jacob
Njan Marykutty Ennullil Ennum Nee Mathram, Kaanaa Kadalaasilaaro Anand Madhusoodanan
Orange Valley Mazha Nanayum Rhithwik S Chand
Ente Ummante Peru Madhu Chandrika Polor Gopi Sundar
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Cherathukal Sushin Shyam
Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Akaleyetho Kanavu Thedi Gopi Sundar
Mikhael Novinte Kayal Karayil Gopi Sundar
Zam Zam Kili Penne Amit Trivedi
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel Babuvetta Gopi Sundar
Magic Moments Dhoorathengaay Mejo Joseph
Madhura Raja Moha Mundhiri Gopi Sundar
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Kaathu Kaathe Gopi Sundar
Uyare Nee Mukilo Gopi Sundar
Muttayikallanum Mammaliyum Kannaaram Pothaan Ratheesh Kannan
Thottappan Pranthan Kandalin, Kayale Leela Girish Kuttan
Sameer Jeevante Jeevanay Sudeep Palanad
Pathinettam Padi Mazhayodu Prasanth Prabhakar
Margamkali Ennuyire Penkiliye Gopi Sundar
Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo Pularippoo Vishwajit
Kalki Vidavaangi Jakes Bejoy
Adukkalayil Paniyundu Chil Chilambumani Sangeethaa
Happy Sardar Njanakum Poovil Gopi Sundar
Edakkad Battalion 06 Shehnai Kailas Menon
Dhamaka Happy Happy Nammal Happy Gopi Sundar
Aakasha Ganga 2 Thee Thudi Bijibal
Safe Ariyumo Kaalame Rahul Subrahmanian
Love FM Chandana Poomara Ashraf Manjeri
Ulta Madikkanenthanu Gopi Sundar
2020 Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Smaranakal Sachin Balu
Kappela Kadukumanikkoru Kannundu Sushin Shyam
Varkey Pulariyil Ilaveyil Francis Sabu, Sumesh Somasundar
Kilometers and Kilometers Thelinja Vaanaake Sooraj S. Kurup
Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi Enkilumen Chenthamare Anand Madhusoodanan
2021 Star Kuruvaa Kaavile M. Jayachandran
Roy Arikin Arikil Munna P. M.
Karl Marx Bhakthanayirunnu Mathilkakathu Manikandan Ayyappa
Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam Pakalukal Basil CJ
Kachi Mizhiyoramariyaathe Siraj Reza
Salmon 3D Raavil Viriyum Sreejith Edavana
Snehakoodu Chenthamara Poovin Vinod Sankunny Engandiyur, Simon Pavaraty

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
2018 Pantham Right Now Gopi Sundar
2020 Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya Nuvvemo Bijibal

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
High on Music Singer - Band YouTube
Mizhi Thurakkam Pratheekshayilekku Singer Mazhavil Manorama New year anthem
Manam Pole Mangalyam Singer Zee Keralam TV series title song
Red Carpet Mentor Amrita TV
The Happiness Project Guest Kappa TV
Morning Guest Guest Media One
Day with a Star Guest Kaumudy TV
On Record Guest Asianet News
Stay Home Stay Happy Guest Mathrubhumi News
JB Junction Guest Kairali TV
Namasthe Keralam Guest Asianet News
Sunday Funday Guest Amrita TV
Manam Pole Mangalyam Guest Jaihind TV
Super 4 (Indian TV series) Judge Mazhavil Manorama
Padatha Painkili Singer Asianet TV series title song
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam Judge Zee Keralam in Grand finale Replacing Sujatha Mohan
Top Singer (TV series) Judge Flowers TV
Smart Show Participant Flowers TV
Asianet Super Voice Judge Asianet Plus
Tharapakittu Guest Kaumduy TV
Annie's Kitchen Guest Amrita TV
Sell Me the Answer Participant Asianet
Mylanchy Little Champions Judge Asianet
Pathinalam Ravu Season 2 Judge Media One
Gandharva Sangeetham Junior Judge Kairali TV
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 Contestant Jeevan TV Winner
Gandharvasangeetham Contestant Kairali TV
Voice 2004 Contestant Jeevan TV
Sapthaswarangal Contestant Asianet

References[]

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