K.S.Chithra ---The Nightingale of South India
K.S .Chithra is one of Famous Singers in Kerala.
Her Contributuion to Malayalam Music is Really Good.please Move to the Biography of Kerala Vanampadi.
K.S. CHITHRA
Chithra is one of the Famous Female Singer in kerala. The songs of chithra's is really amazing and Heart Touching Songs.she is a six time National film awards winning singer who has made her mark in the Indian playback industry.
kerala people said that She is the Vanampadi of Kerala.
she has give her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali films. With her Classical music base, she has an ability to put to perfection the most difficult notes and her simple nature amidst all this achievements made her a favourite among the people who love music.
Chitra,the first and only Singer male or female in the History of South Indian Film Playback singing to be honoured by All the Four Southern State Governments as the best Playback Singer.Biography:
Date of birth:
July 27, 1963
Family:
Husband - Vijayashankar,
Daughter - Nandana,
Father - late Krishnan Nair,
Elder sister- K.S. Beena
Debut Film: AttahaasamEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Passed B.A. in music with first class and third rank from the University of Kerala and had completed M.A. in music.PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
She received a comprehensive training in Carnatic Classical Music from Dr. K. Omanakutty, Professor of Music at Kerala University under the national talent search scholarship. she is initiated into the film music field by Mr. M.G. Radhakrishnan through his films like "Attahasam", "Snehapurvam Meera", "Nan Ekananu", etc., she consider that the opportunity to sing with Dr. K.J.Yesudas in live concerts all over India and abroad and also for his Tharangini Cassettes as a turning point in her career. Famous Malayalam Music Directors like Ravindran, Shyam, Jerry Amaldev, Kannoor Rajan and Johnson were also instrumental for her rise as a playback artiste in Malayalam films.
Legendary Music Director SHRI. ILAYARAJA gave her the big break into Tamil films through his film "Nee Tana Antha Kuil".
she got first National Award for the songs in the mega-hit film "Sindhu Bhairavi" tuned by Shri. Ilayaraja himself. she consider that Shri. Ilayaraja is responsible for her rise as a noted playback singer in all the four South Indian Languages. And also composers like Ravindran, Johnson, S.P. Venkatesh, Mohan Sitara, Kanoor Rajan, S.A. Rajkumar, M.S.Viswanathan, Shankar-Ganesh, K.V. Mahadevan, Sathyam, Chakravarthy, Keeravani, Ouseppachan, Koti, Deva, Manisharma, Hamsalekha to name a few were kind enough to give her chances in various South Indian Languages. she also have sung in Hindi Films also for prominent music directors like A.R.Rehman, Anu Malik, Sandip Chowta, Vishal, Rajesh Roshan, Sandesh to name a few.Since 1984 she have recorded about 11000 film songs in various Indian Languages, and about 4000 non-film songs.AWARDS:
Padma Shri Award -2005 ( is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life)National Awards :
* 1986 - Sindhu Bhairavi, Tamil film,song is 'Padariyen Padippariyen'
* 1987 - Nakhaksthangal, Malayalam film,song is 'Manjal Prasadavum'
* 1989 - Vaisali, Malayalam film-song is 'Indupushpam'
* 1996 - Minsaara Kanavu, Tamil film-song is 'Ooh La La La'
* 1997 - Virasat, Hindi film-song is 'Payalein Chun Mun'
* 2004 - Autograph, Tamil Film-song is 'Ovvoru Pookalume'.Kerala State Film Awards:
2005 - Best Play Back Singer - Nottam ('Mayangipoyi')
2002 - Best Play Back Singer - Nandanam ('Karmukil Varnante')
2001 - Best Play Back Singer - Theerthadanam ('Mooli Mooli')
1999 - Best Play Back Singer - Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu ('Pular Veyilum')
1995 - Best Play Back Singer - Devaragam ('Sasikala Charthiya')
1994 - Best Play Back Singer - Parinayam ('Parvanenthu')
1993 - Best Play Back Singer - Sopanam ('Ponmeghame'), Chamayam ('Rajahamsame'), Gazal ('Sangeethame')
1992 - Best Play Back Singer - Savidham ('Mounasarovaram')
1991 - Best Play Back Singer - Keli ('Thaaram'), Santhwanam ('Swarakanyakamar')
1990 - Best Play Back Singer - Innale ('Kannil Nin meyyil'), Njan Gandharvan ('Palappoove')
1989 - Best Play Back Singer - Oru Vadakkan Veera Gadha ('Kalarivilakku'), Mazhavilkkavadi ('Thankathoni')
1988 - Best Play Back Singer - Vaishali ('Indupushpam')
1987 - Best Play Back Singer - Eenam Maranna Kattu ('Eenam marannakatte'), Ezhuthappurangal ('Thalolam Paithal')
1986 - Best Play Back Singer - Nagakshathangal ( 'Manjalprasadavum')
1985 - Best Play Back Singer - Ente Kaanakuyil ('Oreswaram Ore Niram'), Nirakkootu ('Poomaname'), Nokettadoorathu Kannum Nattu ('Aayiram Kannumai')Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:
2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - Ovvoru Pookalume (Autograph)
1995 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kannalane (Bombay)
1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - Various Films
1988 - Best Female Playback Singer - Various FilmsAndhra Pradesh State Film Awards (Nandi Award):
2009 - Best Female Playback Singer- Kalavaramaye Madilo (Kalavaramaye Madilo)
2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - 'Nuvvostanante Neddontana (Varsham)
1999 - Best Female Playback Singer - Marala Telupuna (Swayamvaram)
1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - Priya (Srikrishnarjuna Vijayam)
1993 - Best Female Playback Singer - Chukkallara(Aapathbandhavudu)
1992 - Best Female Playback Singer - Akasana(Sundarakanda)
1991 - Best Female Playback Singer - Endharo(Rajeswari kalyanam)
1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kaliki Chilaka (Seetha Ramayyagari Manavaraalulu)
Karnataka State Film Awards:
2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kandamma Kandamma - (Maharaja)
2000 - Best Female Playback Singer - Various
1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - VariousFilmfare Awards South:
2008: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - Oduvil Oru (Thirakkatha)
2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - Kalabham tharam (Vadakkumnathan)
2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Kannada) - Araluva Hoovugale (My Autograph)
2004: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Telugu) - Nuvvostanante (Varsham)Asianet Film Awards:
2009 - Best Female Playback - Kunnathe Konnakkum (Pazhassiraja)
2007 - Best Female Playback - Chellathamare (Hallo)
2005 - Best Female Playback - Enthu Paranjalum (Achuvinte Amma)
2003 - Best Female Playback - Mizhi Randilum
2000 - Best Female Playback - Various
1999 - Best Female Playback - Megham
MTV Video Music Award for the Album "PIYABASANTI". The first singer from South India to get the prestigious MTV Award
First winner of IMMIES award for 2003 in the category Hindi films best playback singer. This Award is instituted by IMI (Indian Music Industry)
Bollywood film award New York U.S.A for the best playback singer 2004. First South Indian singer to get this award
Cinema Express Award for 1986, 1987, 1988,1990,1991,1993,1994,1995,1998.
Film Fans Association Chennai Award - 20 times (This is the oldest film award in South India)
Gulf Malayalam music Awards (GMMA) – 2005, 2006, 2008
Gamma Indian Music Award, Malaysia for 1988,1989,1990,1996.
Other numerous awards given by Social, Cultural corporate, media Organizations. Like Kala Sagar, Film Critics etc.,
Screen - Videocon Award 1996 for the best playback singer in South Indian Languages.
Screen - Videocon Award 1997 for the best playback singer in South Indian Languages.
Screen - Videocon Award 1997 for the best playback singer in the Hindi film - " VIRASAT"
Ujala - Asianet award for the best playback singer 1999, 2000, and 2003, 2005, 2007(Malayalam)
Lux - Asianet award for the best playback singer 2001, 2006 (Kannada)
AMRITHA Mathrubhoomi awards for the best playback singer 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008 (Malayalam)
Arabia 2000 films award for the best playback singer.
Tamil film Music Award 2008 of Kalainjar T.V.
Jai Hind Film Awards
2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)
Radio Mirchi Awards (South)
2010 - Radio Mirchi Listeners Choice Award - K. S. Chitra - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)
Swaralaya -Eenam Awards
2010 - Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam Music - K. S. Chitra
South Scope Film Awards
2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)LIFE TIME ACHIEEMENT AWARDS
Conferment of "PADMASRI" by the President of India in 2005. (The first female singer from South India to be conferred with a PADMA award)
Title of "KALAIMAMANI" From Tamilnadu Government In 1997 for contributions to film music
Winner of the prestigious Dr. K. J. Yesudas lifetime achievement award from Swaralaya Kairali in 2004
National Excellence Award 2001 by LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS
"For the sake of honour" award from Rotary International. 2001
"Vocational excellence" award from Rotary International in 2004
SIKHARAM - 15 life time achievement award 2005 from INDIA TODAY
JEEVAN TV - P. JAYACHANDRAN Lifetime Achievement Award 2005
Ugadi Purashkar by Madras Telugu Academy, Chennai. - 1994
Title of "KALAISELVAM" From South Indian Nadigar Sangam. 2002
Lifetime achievements award from Global Malayali council London in 2003.
Aginhotri life time achievement award 2007 from SAMORIN OF CALICUT
JANMASHTAMI life time achievement award 2008
VIRTUSO Music Awards 2005She is now The Chief judge of Asianet 's Idea Star Singer.
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