Divya S. Menon

Divya S. Menon is an Indian musician and television anchor from Kerala. Divya is a playback singer in Malayalam cinema, who has also recorded songs for Tamil and Telugu films.[1] Divya started anchoring musical shows in Asianet Cable Vision (Thrissur) and has done musical shows in Yes Indiavision (Mementos) and Kairali Channels (Ganamela, Sing 'N' Win and Rain drops).

Divya
Birth nameDivya S Menon
GenresPlayback singing
Occupation(s)Singer, television anchor
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.divyasmenon.com

Divya S Menon started her film career by singing for the 2009 film Ee Pattanathil Bhootham. She was noticed by Shaan Rahman while anchoring music shows and picked her for Vineeth SreenivasanShaan Rahman debut album, Coffee @ MG Road.[2] She is associated with Blogswara and have sung in multiple albums in the series.[3][4] Divya has sung in Vineeth Sreenivasan's super hit romantic movie, Thattathin Marayathu composed by Shaan Rahman. She has been associated with Vineeth – Shaan ventures, including Malarvadi Arts Club.[5] In 2014 the hit wedding song "Thudakkham Maangalyam" from Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days gave her much popularity which she sang along with, along with Vijay Yesudas and Sachin Warrier composed by Gopi Sunder.[6] In 2015 Divya was noticed more promptly when she sang the song "Puthumazhayai" from Martin Prakkat's Charlie composed by Gopi Sundar while the same song was sung by Shreya Ghoshal too. She also sang several ad jingles for various music composers both in Malayalam and Tamil.

Personal life

Divya was born in Thrissur, Kerala, to Soman Kurup, a mechanical engineer and his wife Meena Soman. She was introduced to the world of music as a child and started singing at an early age of Seven.[7] Divya's father was on a transferable job and hence she attended schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya and Bhavans Vidhya Mandir across India. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur and went on to pursue her master's degree in Fashion Designing from St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam. She is married to Reghu Mohan on 20 August 2012 and is currently residing at Thrippunithura, Kochi, Kerala. The couple has a baby girl born on 31 October 2014.

Professional life

Divya was trained in Carnatic Music from the age of 12 years by Smt. Shakunthala Sheshadri, Mr. Sunil and Sri. Mangad Nadessan.Divya also received education in Hindustani Classical music from Ustad Fiyaz Khan and Sri Dinesh Devdas. She is also passionate about jewellery making and have conducted several exhibitions under her jewellery brand named "Jingles".

Discography

YearTitleFilmLanguageComposerNotes
2010"Adipoli Bhootham"Ee Pattanathil BhoothamMalayalamShaan Rahman
2010"Ayiram Kaatham"Malarvaadi Arts ClubMalayalam
2012"Anuraagam Anuraagam"Thattathin MarayathuMalayalam
2013"Ennodu Koode"ImmanuelMalayalamAfzal Yusuf
2014"Rasool Allah"Salalah MobilesMalayalamGopi Sunder
2014"Mannil Pathiyum"God's Own CountryMalayalam
2014"Thudakkam Maangalyam"Bangalore DaysMalayalamWon NAFA Award 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer


Won KVTV Award 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer

2014"Pattum Chutti Veli Pennu"RajadhirajaMalayalamKarthik Raja
2015"Mutholam Azagilu"Namasthe BaliMalayalamGopi Sunder
2015"Choolamittu"Ivan MaryadaramanMalayalam
2015"Ummarathee"Ivan MaryadaramanMalayalam
2015"Manjiloode"100 Days of LoveMalayalamGovind Menon
2015"Murugappaa"Jamna PyariMalayalamGopi Sunder
2015"Muthe Mohabathin"NikkahMalayalam
2015"Puthumazhayai"CharlieMalayalam


Won NAFA Award 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer


Won KVTV Award 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer

2016"Ee Pulariyil"Maalgudi DaysMalayalamDr Praveen
2016"Okko Nakshatram"Seethamma Andalu Ramayya SitraluTeluguGopi Sunder
"Paravasame"
2016"Thodakkam Maangalyam"Bangalore NaatkalTamil
2016"Adada Adada"Ennul AayiramTamil
2016"Vaarthinkalee"KaliMalayalam


Won Janmabhumi Award 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer


Nominated – RED FM Malayalam Music Awards 2016 for Best Female Playback Singer


Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam (64th Filmfare Awards South)

2016"Chithira Muthe" Shajahanum PareekuttiyumMalayalam
2016"Mayathe Ennum"DooramMalayalamMohammed Rizwan
2016"Neela Shankhu Pushpame"Team 5MalayalamGopi Sunder
2017"Mohabathin" Take OffMalayalam
2017"Chekkanum Pennum"ChunkzzMalayalam
2017"Ithu Nava Sumasara"ChunkzzMalayalam
2017"Nenje Nenje"Kadam KadhaMalayalamDeepankuran Kaithapram
2017"Nee Njangada"Udaharanam SujathaMalayalamGopi Sunder
2017"Pennale"Udaharanam SujathaMalayalam
2017"Anthike Varikente"VimaanamMalayalam
2017"Meghakanavinu"VimaanamMalayalam
2018"Njano Ravo"Kammara SambhavamMalayalam


Nominated – Movie Streets Film awards 2019 for Best Female Playback Singer


Nominated – RED FM Malayalam Music Awards 2019 for Best Duet

2018"Aazhikkulil"Kammara SambhavamMalayalam
2018"Aaarovarunora"MazhayathuMalayalam
2018"First Time"PanthamTelugu
2018"Neeyam Sooryan"KamukiMalayalam
2018"Inkem Inkem"Geetha GovindamTeluguIntroductory/Backing Vocals with Ajay Satyan
2019"Konji Konji"Irupathiyonnaam NoottaanduMalayalam
2019"Repa Kuda Veyanival"Evvarikee CheppodduTeluguSankar Sharma
2019"Kandille Kandille"Madhura RajaMalayalamGopi Sunder
2019"Shaadi Mein Aana"Happy SardarMalayalam
2019"Pandithu Pande"Happy SardarMalayalam
2019"Pon Tharame"HelenMalayalamShaan Rahman


Won QMH Analysis Award 2019 for Best Female Playback Singer

2020"Manikya Kiliye"ShylockMalayalamGopi Sunder
2020"Manikya Kiliye"KuberanTamil
2020"Raletti"World Famous LoverTelugu
2020"My Love"World Famous LoverMalayalam
2020"Kaneerilaliyunna"World Famous LoverMalayalam
2020"Jannanathi Poovale"JoshuaMalayalam
2020"Noorukanavukal"JoshuaMalayalam
2020"Jaalame"TranceMalayalamJackson Vijayan

Albums

YearAlbumSongMusicCo-Singer
2008Coffee@ MG RoadPoonkuyile PoonkuyileShaan RahmanVineeth Sreenivasan
2008Coffee@ MG RoadCollegeShaan RahmanVineeth Sreenivasan, Shaan Rahman
2012Dews of LoveMinnal SwapnameAnup BhatGovind
2013Pepper BandNathooonneVishnu MohanVishnu Mohan
2015VizhiyilNee Yen Munnil VannuAkshayjithSachin Warrier

References

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