Manjari (Indian singer)

Manjari
Birth name Manjari
Born (1986-04-17) 17 April 1986
Genres Playback singing
Years active 2004 – present

Biography

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 Kolkata-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.[4]

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.[6]

Family

Manjari was born to Babu Rajendran and Dr. Latha; she has a younger sister named Madhuri. She is an alumnus of Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir in the Sultanate of Oman.


Discography

Films

YearFilmSong(s)Notes
2005PonmudipuzhayorathuOru Chiri Kandal
2005Vamanapuram Bus RouteThane En
2005PonmudipuzhayorathuMankutty
2005Achuvinte AmmaThamarakuruvikkuAsianet Award
2005Achuvinte AmmaSwasathin Thalam
2005MakalkkuMukilin MakaleeKerala State Award[3]
2005Kochi RajavuKinavin Kilikale
2005DaivanamathilEzham Baharinte
2005AnandabhadramPinakkamaano
2006Out of SyllabusPoi varuvaanHamma hamma ho
2006RasathanthramAttinkaraAsianet Award[7]
2006RasathanthramPonnavani Paadam
2006MoonamathoralNilavinte
2006VadakkumnathanPaahi Param Porule
2006Baba KalyaniKai Niraye
2006ClassmatesChillu Jalaka Vathilil
2006Note BookIniyum Mounamo
2006PhotographerEnthe Kannanu
2006Karutha PakshikalMazhayil
2006Pothan VavaNerane
2007VinodayatraKaiyetha Kombathu
2007HelloMazhavillin Neelima, Bhajan
2007NasraniEeran Meghame
2007SooryanIshtakaari
2007ParadesiAnanda Kannerin
2007HalloMazhavillin
2007MayaviMuttathe Mulle
2007Ali BhaiPunchiri
2007VeeralipattuAalilayum
2008PositiveOrikkal née paranju
2008VilapangalkappuramMullulla MurikkinmelKerala State Award
2008MinnaminnikootamKadalolam
2008NovelOnninumallaathe
2008NovelUrangan Nee Enikku
2009Pazhassi RajaAmbum Kombum
2009Love in SingaporeMagic Magic
2009Bharya Swantham SuhurthuMandara Manavatty
2009Chattambi NaaduMukkuti Chand
2009My Big FatherNirathingale
2009VellathoovalKaatoram
2010Yakshiyum NjanumThenundo Poove
2010Music VideoChandala-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)
2010NeelambariIndraneela Raaviloode
2010Plus TwoManjadi Choppulla
2010HolidaysThamara Valaya
2010D NovaOru Nertha
2011PuthumukhangalManimalar Kaavil
2011Sahapathi 1975Rakthapushpame
2011UrumiChinni Chinni*Various Awards – See Below
2011China TownInnu Penninu
2011AazhakadalPonmeghathin
2011Uppukandam Brothers 2Ishtam Nin Ishtam
2011Raghuvinte Swantham RasiyaKaatte Nee Kando
2011MohabbathThennalin Kaikalil
2011MohabbathAtharu Peyyana
2011VeeraputhranInni Kadalin
2011Manushya MrigamAalin Kombil
2011SandwichPaneneer Chempakangal
2011MakaramanjuMosobathiya
2011Paachuvum KovalanumManasse
2011Vellaripravinte ChangathiNaanam Chaalicha
2012Padmasree Saroj KumarMozhikalum
2012NadabrahmamPramadavaniyil
2012Navagatharkku SwagathamPokku Veyil
2012ArikeEe Vazhiyil
2012Naughty ProfessorThalam Thiru Thalam
2012Cinema CompanySoni Lagdi
2012GrihanathanRagaveenayil
2012ManthrikanMukundante Vesham Kettum
2012My BossEnthinenariyilla
2012Maad DadOru Naalum
2012PoppinsValam Nadannu
2012MadirasiMaari Poonkuyile
2012ChaptersSandhya Sundara
2013DraculaManju Pole
2013SwasamVennilavin
2013BanglesNinakkai Ente Janmam
2013PakaramParayan Ariyatha
2013PakaramDooram Theera
2013RadioMukile Anadhiaai
2013Ladies and GentlemanKandathinappuram
2013Thomson VillaPoo Thumbi Va
2013Thomson VillaMukkuttikal
2014How Old are YouVa Vayassu Chollidan
2014Avarude VeeduMelle Manasinte
2015AnarkaliAa Oruthi
2015Njan Samvidhanam CheyyumMaranno Swarangal
2015Chirakodinja KinavukalOmale Aromale
2016Puthiya NiyamamPenninu Chilambunde

Singles

In 2014, Manjari released her first Hindi Single titled 'Aiy Aiy Yaa' [8] 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

Kerala State Film Awards:

Asianet Film Awards:

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 [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Manjari – Filmography, Movies, Photos, biography, Wallpapers, Videos, Fan Club". Popcorn.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Raffi, Asha (8 July 2002). "Crooning glory". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  3. 1 2 3 Pradeep, K. (24 January 2009). "Wedded to music". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  4. 1 2 http://www.manjari.co/profile.aspx
  5. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards". The Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  6. 1 2 http://mumbaimessenger.com/noted-hindustani-vocalist-manjari-the-only-indian-to-bag-the-coveted-sahir-and-adeeb-award-2016/
  7. ↑ "Ujala-Asianet awards announced". The Hindu. 21 January 2007. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qISWKP1wn5s
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