Sithara (singer)

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.

Sithara Krishnakumar
Background information
Birth nameSithara Krishnakumar
Born (1986-07-01) 1 July 1986
Thennhippalam, Kerala, India
GenresFolk, Indian classical, Playback Singing, Ghazal
Occupation(s)Playback singer, music director
Years active2007 – present
Websitesithara.in

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 Specialist in Cardiology,[8] on 31 August 2007 and the couple has a baby girl Saawan Rithu born on 9 June 2013. The family resides at Aluva, 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 which served to bring her multifarious talents to the fore. 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 which convey the deep rooted understanding of music at many different levels.

In 2017, she turned composer with the single Ente Akasham,[12] Written by herself, it was a tribute to femininity. The video which officially got released at a programme 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:

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
YearTitleComposerLanguageLink
2017Ente AkashamSitharaMalayalam[18]
2019ThodiSitharaMalayalam[19]

Films
YearTitleLanguageDirectorLink
2018UdalaazhamMalayalamUnnikrishnan Avala
2018Katha Paranja KathaMalayalamDr. Siju Jawahar

As Playback Singer

Albums
YearTitleLanguageDirectorLink
2018Nammal RandumMalayalamYas Thirurangadi & Shanoof Ulikkal

Malayalam
YearFilmSongComposer(s)
2007AthishayanAluva ManappurathuAlphons Joseph
2008Chithrasalabhangalude VeeduVinniloodanginguDr.Muhammed Shakeel
2009GulumalKilu KilukkumManu Ramesh
2010Best of LuckThanka ThamizhPalash Sen
2010PullimanAllippoo MallippooSharreth
2010Yakshiyum NjanumPonmaaneSajan Madahav
2010Elsamma Enna AankuttyKannaaram Pothi PothiRajamani
2010Marykkundoru KunjaaduPanchara Chiri Kondu,Kunjade KurumbanaadeBerny Ignatius
2011TrafficPakalin PavanilMejo Joseph
2012ChaptersEtho Nira SandhyayilMejo Joseph
2012PoppinsMazha Mazha Mazha Mazha MazhayeRatheesh Vegha
2012Mallu SinghRub Rub There RubM. Jayachandran
2012ChayilyamAmbili PoomkalaParis Chandran
2012MayamohiniHath Le LeBerny Ignatius
2012GruhanathanChinthum paadiRajamani
2012AsuravithuAadyaanuraagaRajesh Mohan
2012Ee adutha kaalathO PonthoovalaayiGopi Sundar
2013Maad DadMaanathe VellithinkalAlex Paul
2013CelluloidEnundodeeM Jayachandran
2013Lucky StarIsthiri CutRatheesh Vegha
2013Omega.exeMizhiyaale CholliRonnie Raphael
2013ClimaxThamara PoomkaikalBerny Ignatius
2013Orissa–Ratheesh Vegha
2013Black TicketNaruliathullikalGayoz Johnson
2013Police MamanPolice MamanAnwar
2013BanglesPen Poove KunungiSuvid Wilson
2014Ettekal SecondKoodorukkidumColin Francis, K. Santhosh
2014Weeping BoyKilimozhikal AlayayiAnand Madhusoodanan
2014Mr. FraudSadaa PaalayaGopi Sundar
2014Tamaar PadaarRandattangal KootimuttiBijibal
2014Mylanji Monjulla VeeduThammil ThammilAfzal Yusuff
2014Colour BalloonSwapnakooduMohan Sithara
2014Turning PointHima BindhukkalVidyadharan
2014CousinsKannodu KannidayumM. Jayachandran
2014Snehamulloral KoodeyullappolSwapnathinu KayyoppukalSajeev Mangalathu
2014Monayi Angane AanayiTaj Theerthoru ShajahanVinu Uday
2014Aval Vannathinu SheshamEthetho NagaraSanthosh Raj
2015Aakashangalil–Abhijith. P.S. Nair
2015Sand CityManasil MazhaiyaiRinil Gowtham
2015Laila O LailaNanayumee MazhaGopi Sundar
2015Sir C.PNinte Nizhal KonduSejo John
2015Njan Ninnodu Koode UnduPeyyunnunde MinnunnundeSunil Kumar
2015IvideEtho TheerangalGopi Sundar
2015Rudra SimhaasanamKaathil ParayumoVishwajith
2015Love 24 x 7Venal OzhiyunnuBijibal
2015Ayal NjanallaNeelavan Mukile NeeManu Ramesan
2015Salt Mango TreeKaathilaroHesham Abdul Wahab
2015Puthan Padam–Kanhangad Ramachandran
2015IlamveyilManjadikkunnilShiji
2016Valleem Thetti Pulleem ThettiPooram KaananSooraj S Kurup
2016Jacobinte SwargarajyamThiruvavaniraavu, EnnilerinjuShaan Rahman
2016Poyi Maranju ParayatheHima BindhukkalVidhyadharan
2016IthinumappuramNaagaraajaavaayaVidhyadharan
2016Pa Va Pappanekkurichum VarkeyekkurichumPavakku BhoomiyilAnand
2016Welcome to Central JailRavin ChillayilNadirshah
2016YodhaavuAzhakulloru, Thazhukaam ThazhukaamS. Thaman
2017Take It EasyMazhayazhakeRajesh Babu
2017C/O Saira BanuChakkikkochammeMejo Joseph
2017SathyaChilankakalGopi Sundar
2017SakhavuUdhichuyarnnePrashant Pillai
2017GodhaWow SongShaan Rahman
2017Thondimuthalum DriksakshiyumAayilyamBijibal
2017Pokkiri SimonMampazhakkalamGopi Sundar
2017Udaharanam SujathaKanakku, Nee Njangada, Ethu MazhayilumGopi Sundar
2017VillainKandittum Kandittum4 Musics
2017 Sthaanam Jeevitha Dukhatthin Sam Kadamanitta
2017 Vimaanam Vaanamakalunnuvo Gopi Sundar
2017 Y Hey Thandanane Pramod Bhaskar
2018 Eeda Marivil Chandran Veyattummal
2018 Kadha Paranja Kadha Pazhampattin Eenam Sithara
2018 Kala Viplavam Pranayam Vaanolam Athul Anand
2018 Ira Etho Paattin Eenam Gopi Sundar
2018 Kinar Mazhavil Kaavile M. Jayachandran
2018 Udalaazham Medasooryante(f), Oridathoru, Puzhayil Sithara, Mithun Jayaraj
2018 Aalorukkam Oridathoru Ronnie Raphael
2018 Kamuki Sowhrudam Gopi Sundar
2018 Theekuchiyum Panithulliyum Akalangal Anoop Jacob
2018 Njan Marykutty Ennullil Ennum Nee Mathram, Kaanaa Kadalaasilaaro Anand Madhusoodanan
2018 Orange Valley Mazha Nanayum Rhithwik S Chand
2018 Ente Ummante Peru Madhu Chandrika Poloru Gopi Sundar
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Cherathukal Sushin Shyam
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Akaleyetho Kanavu Thedi Gopi Sundar
2019 Mikhael Novinte Kayal Karayil Gopi Sundar
2019 Zam Zam Kili Penne Amit Trivedi
2019 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakkeel Babuvetta Gopi Sundar
2019 Magic Moments Dhoorathengaay Mejo Joseph
2019 Madhura Raja Moha Mundhiri Gopi Sundar
2019 Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Kaathu Kaathe Gopi Sundar
2019 Uyare Nee Mukilo Gopi Sundar
2019 Muttayikallanum Mammaliyum Kannaaram Pothaan Ratheesh Kannan
2019 Thottappan Pranthan Kandalin, Kayale Leela Girish Kuttan
2019 Sameer Jeevante Jeevanay Sudeep Palanad
2019 Pathinettam Padi Mazhayodu Prasanth Prabhakar
2019 Margamkali Ennuyire Penkiliye Gopi Sundar
2019 Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo Pularippoo Vishwajit
2019 Kalki Vidavaangi Jakes Bejoy
2019 Adukkalayil Paniyundu Chil Chilambumani Sangeethaa
2019 Happy Sardar Njanakum Poovil Gopi Sundar
2019 Edakkad Battalion 06 Shehnai Kailas Menon
2019 Dhamakka Happy Happy Mammal Happy Gopi Sundar
2019 Aakasha Ganga 2 Thee Thudi Bijibal
2019 Safe Ariyumo Kaalame Rahul Subrahmanian
2019 Love FM Chandana Poomara Ashraf Manjeri
2019 Ulta Madikkanenthanu Gopi Sundar
2020 Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Smaranakal Sachin Balu
2020 Kappela Kadukumanikkoru Kannundu Sushin Shyam

Discography (other languages)

Tamil
YearFilmSongComposer
2010Muppozhudhum Un KarpanaigalKangal NeeyeG. V. Prakash Kumar
2012Krishnaveni PanjaalaiAthadiN. R. Raghunanthan
2012Pathirama PathukkungaAzhaganaShivaji Raja
2012Kaathal Mouna MozhiAzhake Azhake MinalThej Mervin
2013J.C DanielAmmadi NanM Jayachandran
2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalIravinMejo Joseph
2015Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai–Manu Ramesan

Kannada
YearFilmSongComposer
2011Aidondla AiduHoyyuthutheOuseppachan
2011Aidondla AiduMalabandhagaOuseppachan

Telugu
YearFilmSongComposer
2012Nirantharam Nee VoohaleKanneerainaG. V. Prakash Kumar
2015Rudhramadevi–Ilayaraja
2018PanthamRight NowGopi Sundar

Filmography as Actor
YearFilmDirectorRole
2019GanagandharvanRamesh PisharodyJudge in court
2019Chola (film)Sanal Kumar Sasidharanherself

Television shows
ProgramRoleChannelNotes
Top SingerJudgeFlowers TV
Asianet Super VoiceJudgeAsianet Plus
Annie's KitchenGuestAmrita TV
Sell Me the AnswerParticipantAsianet
Mylanchy Little ChampionsJudgeAsianet
Pathinalam Ravu Season 2JudgeMedia One
MylanchyJudgeAsianet Plus
Mylanchy Season 2JudgeAsianet Plus
Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil Manorama
MehrubaSingerWE TV
DuetGuestAmrita TV
Icon YuvaGuestTV New
SymphonySingerKairali TV
Star JamGuestKappa TV
Music Mojo Season 2SingerKappa TV
Apple mega starHerself as ContestantJeevan TVWinner
GandharvasangeethamHerself as ContestantKairali TV
Voice 2004Herself as ContestantJeevan TV
SapthaswarangalHerself as ContestantAsianet

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