B. K. Sumitra

B. K. Sumitra
Born (1941-04-27) April 27, 1941 (age 83)
Bilalukoppa, Horanadu, Karnataka
Genres
  • Film
  • Devotional
  • Bhavageethe
OccupationPlayback Singer
Years active1965 - Present

Bilalukoppa Krishnayya Sumitra, popularly known as B. K. Sumitra, is an Indian singer known for her work in Kannada films. She is also popular for her numerous devotional and folk songs.[1]

Personal life

Sumitra was born in Bilalukoppa near Horanadu, Karnataka to Gangamma and Krishnayya. The family later moved to Shivamogga, where Sumitra was trained in Carnatic music by M. Prabhakar, the brother of the actress Pandaribai.[1]

Sumitra married M. L. Sudhakar. Her daughter Sowmya Raoh is also a playback singer, while her son Sunil Raoh became a film actor in the Kannada film industry.[2]

Career

Sumitra was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh, who asked her to sing in the film Kavaleredu Kulavandu (1964).[3][4] In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has worked with many composers including G. K. Venkatesh, R. Sudarsanam, Vijaya Bhaskar, M. Ranga Rao, Rajan–Nagendra, and new generation musicians like Anoop Seelin. Sumitra is active in participating in musical workshops and training students across the state.[5]

Notable songs

Awards

Sumitra's awards include:

  • Nadoja honour and Honorary Doctorate from Kannada University, Hampi[6]
  • Kempegowda Award
  • 1991 – Karnataka Rajyotsava Award[7]
  • 1992 – Sangeetha Nrithya Academy Award
  • 2017 – G. V. Iyer Award from the Karnataka Film Academy[8]
  • 2019 – Lifetime Achievement Award at KIMA Awards
  • 2021 – K. Mohandev Alva and Dr. M.K. Shailaja Alva endowment Award from Kannada Sahitya Parishat[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Govind, Ranjani (2016-04-26). "Singer B.K. Sumitra turns 75". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Celebrity B. K. Sumitra". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. ^ "B K SUMITRA, Singer & Tutor". mfestindia.com.
  4. ^ "Kavaleredu Kula Ondu (1964) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
  5. ^ "BK Sumitra". Prajavani.
  6. ^ "B K Sumitra takes us on a journey down memory lane". The New Indian Express. 19 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Karnataka Government". karnataka.gov.in.
  8. ^ "Annual film awards presented". Deccan Herald. March 4, 2017.
  9. ^ "Selected for Kannada Sahitya Parishat Awards-2021". Star of Mysore. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-09-27.

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