Indian singer, composer, and dancer
Sithara Krishnakumar
Also known as Sithumani Born Kozhikode , Kerala , IndiaOccupations Years active 2007–present Spouse Dr. Sajish. M. Musical career Genres Website sithara .in
Sithara Krishnakumar is an Indian playback singer , composer , lyricist , classical dancer and an occasional actor .[ 1] She predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Sithara is a well known singer who 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 which includes three Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer .
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 as well as collaborated in many stage shows, which includes international shows as well. 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 6-member band named Sithara's Project Malabaricus , an independent venture which features contemporarised folk and classical songs.[ 6] [ 7]
Early life & education
Sithara was born to K. M. Krishnakumar and Saly in Malappuram , Kerala . Her mother Saly is a Catholic . 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.
Sithara attended St. Paul's School, Tenhipalam, GMHSS Calicut University Campus School, and NNM Higher Secondary School, Chelembra. She did her graduation in English literature from Farook College , Kozhikode ,[ 8] and secured her master's degree from Calicut University Campus .
Sithara married Dr. Sajish M., a cardiologist ,[ 9] on 31 August 2007, and the couple has a daughter, Saawan Rithu, born on 9 June 2013. The family resides in Aluva .
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[ 10] 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 .[ 11]
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. 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.[ 12] Her works are of various genres.
Sithara Performing at Qatar in 2019
In 2017, she turned composer with the single Ente Akasham,[ 13] Written by herself. The video which officially got released at a program held by Kerala State Women's Development Corporation to commemorate International Women's Day , picturized the life of night-time female workers.[ 13]
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.[ 14] 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
Janmabhumi Film Awards :
2018 – Best Female Playback Singer – Eeda – "Marivil" [ 15]
Mangalam Music Awards:
2017 – Best Female Playback Singer[ 16]
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:
Other Awards: [ 17]
2002 – Baburaj Memorial Award – Best Female Singer
2004 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award – Best Singer
2009 – Drishya Award – Best Female Album Singer[ 18]
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
2022 – Swaralaya – KPAC Sulochana Award
Discography
As composer
Albums
Films
As Playback Singer
All songs are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted .
TV series
Albums (Non-film songs)
Year
Title
Director
Link/Notes
2013
Thirithazhum Sandhyasooryan
Siraj
2014
Pranayardram
Udhayabhanu
2015
Nilathattam
2015
Haritham
Dhavesh
2015
Mazhithulli
Tansen Berney
Tamil song
2016
Neeyen Sarvam
George
2017
Avan Krupa
Sunny Jetson
2017
Lokathil
Sunny Jetson
2017
Ente Akasham
Herself
2018
Krupayathra
Scaria
2018
Nammal Randum
Yas Thirurangadi & Shanoof Ulikkal
2018
Kaiyoppu
Tansen Berney
2018
Sri Gurubhyo namah
Binish Bhaskaran
Sanskrit song
2019
Calvary
George
2019
Mothirakallu
Graham
2019
Paribhavam Marannu
Herself
2019
Tharattu padan
Bobby
2019
Sakhavinte Sakhi (2 songs)
Shamsu
2019
Sahab
Sayan
2019
Ninakkay Njan
Sudeep Palanad
2019
Mizhi
Shameer Madatharayil
2019
Krishnanandam
KM Udayan
2019
Nee Valaranam Njan Kurayanam
Nelson Peter
2020
Peyyundunde
Sunilkumar
2020
Kalalayam
Shafeeq Rahman
2020
Ormayil Njn Varacha
Nelson Peter
2020
Nilavu Poothappol
Uday Ramachandran
2020
Neeli
Eldhose and Kripa
2020
Ormakale
Shifkath Rafi
2020
Kangal Neeye
Tamil song
2020
Ormakal
Jecin George
2020
Mere Quda
Shukoor
2020
Chayappattu
Herself
2020
Corona Song
2020
Piriyuvanakilla ninne
Meenakshi Jaykumar
2020
Song of Valor
Herself
2020
Malakha
Ansar
2020
Unthum Panthum Piranthum
Sadique Pandallur
2020
Mohabatthin Athar
Kozhikode Aboobacker
2020
Datham
Jomin Samuel
2020
Swarnanalam
NK Prabhakaran
2020
Nilapanthal
Shameer
2020
Onathumbi
Gopan Panachikadu
2020
Orumichoru Onam
Samuel Aby
2020
Ente Neelakashapoykayil
Vineeshkumar
2020
Aavani
Roshin Ramesh
2020
Ormapookkal
Komalam Gopalakrishnan
2020
Manasinte Madrasa
Anvar Ali
2020
Ethramel
E.Jayakrishnan
2020
Indumathi
Gopi Sundar
2020
Parayanund Paribhavame
Sanjai and Helvis
2020
Mehaboobi
Thej Mervin
2021
Enthoru Marimayam Kanna
Gokul Menon / Rajeev Nair Pallassana
Ronima Creations
2021
Nagar
KK Nishad
2021
Manathe Ambili
Manu Ramesan
2021
Neeli
Eldhose
2021
Undo Sakhi
Raheem Kutyadi
2021
Hey Nila
2022
Uppayude Makal
Yahya
Malayalam film songs
Year
Film
Song
Composer(s)
2007
Athishayan
Aluva Manappurathu
Alphons Joseph
2008
Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu
Vinniloodangingu
Dr.Muhammed Shakeel
2009
Gulumal
Kilu Kilukkum
Manu Ramesh
2010
Best of Luck
Thanka Thamizh
Palash Sen
Pulliman
Allippoo Mallippoo
Sharreth
Yakshiyum Njanum
Ponmaane
Sajan Madahav
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Kannaaram Pothi Pothi
Rajamani
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
Panchara Chiri Kand
Berny Ignatius
Kunjaade Kurumbanade
2011
Traffic
Pakalin Pavanil
Mejo Joseph
2012
Chapters
Etho Nira Sandhyayil
Mejo Joseph
Poppins
Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazha Mazhaye
Ratheesh Vegha
Mallu Singh
Rub Rub There Rub
M. Jayachandran
Chayilyam
Ambili Poomkala
Paris Chandran
Mayamohini
Hath Le Le
Berny Ignatius
Gruhanathan
Chinthum paadi
Rajamani
Asuravithu
Aadyaanuraaga
Rajesh Mohan
Ee adutha kaalath
O Ponthoovalaayi
Gopi Sundar
2013
Maad Dad
Maanathe Vellithinkal
Alex Paul
Celluloid
Enundodee
M. Jayachandran
Lucky Star
Isthiri Cut
Ratheesh Vegha
Omega.exe
Mizhiyaale Cholli
Ronnie Raphael
Climax
Thamara Poomkaikal
Berny Ignatius
Orissa
–
Ratheesh Vegha
Black Ticket
Naruliathullikal
Gayoz Johnson
Police Maman
Police Maman
Anwar
Bangles
Pen Poove Kunungi
Suvid Wilson
2014
Ettekal Second
Koodorukkidum
Colin Francis, K. Santhosh
Weeping Boy
Kilimozhikal Alayayi
Anand Madhusoodanan
Mr. Fraud
Sadaa Paalaya
Gopi Sundar
Tamaar Padaar
Randattangal Kootimutti
Bijibal
Mylanji Monjulla Veedu
Thammil Thammil
Afzal Yusuff
Colour Balloon
Swapnakoodu
Mohan Sithara
Turning Point
Hima Bindhukkal
Vidyadharan
Cousins
Kannodu Kannidayum
M. Jayachandran
Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol
Swapnathinu Kayyoppukal
Sajeev Mangalathu
Monayi Angane Aanayi
Taj Theerthoru Shajahan
Vinu Uday
Aval Vannathinu Shesham
Ethetho Nagara
Santhosh Raj
2015
Aakashangalil
–
Abhijith. P.S. Nair
Sand City
Manasil Mazhaiyai
Rinil Gowtham
Laila O Laila
Nanayumee Mazha
Gopi Sundar
Sir C. P.
Ninte Nizhal Kondu
Sejo John
Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu
Peyyunnunde Minnunnunde
Sunil Kumar
Ivide
Etho Theerangal
Gopi Sundar
Rudra Simhasanam
Kaathil Parayumo
Vishwajith
Love 24x7
Venal Ozhiyunnu
Bijibal
Ayal Njanalla
Neelavan Mukile Nee
Manu Ramesan
Salt Mango Tree
Kaathilaro
Hesham Abdul Wahab
Puthan Padam
–
Kanhangad Ramachandran
Ilamveyil
Manjadikkunnil
Shiji
2016
Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti
Pooram Kaanan
Sooraj S Kurup
Jacobinte Swargarajyam
Thiruvavaniraavu, Ennilerinju
Shaan Rahman
Poyi Maranju Parayathe
Hima Bindhukkal
Vidhyadharan
Ithinumappuram
Naagaraajaavaaya
Vidhyadharan
Pa Va Pappanekkurichum Varkeyekkurichum
Pavakku Bhoomiyil
Anand
Welcome to Central Jail
Ravin Chillayil
Nadirshah
Yodhaavu
Azhakulloru, Thazhukaam Thazhukaam
S. Thaman
2017
Take It Easy
Mazhayazhake
Rajesh Babu
C/O Saira Banu
Chakkikkochamme
Mejo Joseph
Sathya
Chilankakal
Gopi Sundar
Sakhavu
Udhichuyarnne
Prashant Pillai
Godha
Wow Song
Shaan Rahman
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Aayilyam
Bijibal
Pokkiri Simon
Mampazhakkalam
Gopi Sundar
Udaharanam Sujatha
Kanakku, Nee Njangada, Ethu Mazhayilum
Gopi Sundar
Villain
Kandittum Kandittum
4 Musics
Sthaanam
Jeevitha Dukhatthin
Sam Kadamanitta
Vimaanam
Vaanamakalunnuvo
Gopi Sundar
Y
Hey Thandanane
Pramod Bhaskar
2018
Eeda
Marivil
Chandran Veyattummal
Kadha Paranja Kadha
Pazhampattin Eenam
Sithara
Kala Viplavam Pranayam
Vaanolam
Athul Anand
Ira (film)
Etho Paattin Eenam
Gopi Sundar
Kinar
Mazhavil Kaavile
M. Jayachandran
Udalaazham
Medasooryante(f), Oridathoru, Puzhayil
Sithara, Mithun Jayaraj
Aalorukkam
Oridathoru
Ronnie Raphael
Kamuki
Sowhrudam
Gopi Sundar
Theekuchiyum Panithulliyum
Akalangal
Anoop Jacob
Njan Marykutty
Ennullil Ennum Nee Mathram, Kaanaa Kadalaasilaaro
Anand Madhusoodanan
Orange Valley
Mazha Nanayum
Rhithwik S Chand
Ente Ummante Peru
Madhu Chandrika Polor
Gopi Sundar
2019
Kumbalangi Nights
Cherathukal
Sushin Shyam
Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu
Akaleyetho Kanavu Thedi
Gopi Sundar
Mikhael
Novinte Kayal Karayil
Gopi Sundar
Zam Zam
Kili Penne
Amit Trivedi
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel
Babuvetta
Gopi Sundar
Magic Moments
Dhoorathengaay
Mejo Joseph
Madhura Raja
Moha Mundhiri
Gopi Sundar
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu
Kaathu Kaathe
Gopi Sundar
Uyare
Nee Mukilo
Gopi Sundar
Muttayikallanum Mammaliyum
Kannaaram Pothaan
Ratheesh Kannan
Thottappan
Pranthan Kandalin, Kayale
Leela Girish Kuttan
Sameer
Jeevante Jeevanay
Sudeep Palanad
Pathinettam Padi
Mazhayodu
Prasanth Prabhakar
Margamkali
Ennuyire Penkiliye
Gopi Sundar
Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo
Pularippoo
Vishwajit
Kalki
Vidavaangi
Jakes Bejoy
Adukkalayil Paniyundu
Chil Chilambumani
Sangeethaa
Happy Sardar
Njanakum Poovil
Gopi Sundar
Edakkad Battalion 06
Shehnai
Kailas Menon
Dhamaka
Happy Happy Nammal Happy
Gopi Sundar
Aakasha Ganga 2
Thee Thudi
Bijibal
Safe
Ariyumo Kaalame
Rahul Subrahmanian
Love FM
Chandana Poomara
Ashraf Manjeri
Ulta
Madikkanenthanu
Gopi Sundar
2020
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
Smaranakal
Sachin Balu
Kappela
Kadukumanikkoru Kannundu
Sushin Shyam
Varkey
Pulariyil Ilaveyil
Francis Sabu, Sumesh Somasundar
Kilometers and Kilometers
Thelinja Vaanaake
Sooraj S. Kurup
Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi
Enkilumen Chenthamare
Anand Madhusoodanan
2021
Star
Kuruvaa Kaavile
M. Jayachandran
Roy
Arikin Arikil
Munna P. M.
Karl Marx Bhakthanayirunnu
Mathilkakathu
Manikandan Ayyappa
Pushpa: The Rise (D)
Saami Saami
Devi Sri Prasad
Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam
Pakalukal
Basil CJ
Kachi
Mizhiyoramariyaathe
Siraj Reza
Salmon 3D
Raavil Viriyum
Sreejith Edavana
Snehakoodu
Chenthamara Poovin, En Jeevane
Vinod Sankunny Engandiyur, Simon Pavaraty
Rabecca Stephante Chathuramuri 6.5 inch
Mazhakkarinoduvil
Yunuseo
Again GPS
Kathoram Thazhuki Nadannu
Ragesh Swaminathan
Kaanekkaane
Paalnilavin Poykayil
Ranjin Raj
Thel
Mazhavillin Cheelu
Abhi Veda
Ellam Sheriyakum
Ilapeytu Moodumi
Ouseppachan
Thaara
Kidavu Menja
Vishnu V Divakaran
2022
Beyond the Seven Seas
Vella Kizhakkangu
Dr Vimal Kumar Kalipurayath
Kaalachekon
Raavurangiya
Dr Girish Gnanadas
Djinn
O Manuja
Prashant Pillai
Aval
Kalavegam Odimayumbol
Arun Raj
Grandma
Kathalye Kathalye
Jecin George
Aaro
Kanna Nee
Bijibal
Kayppakka
Chil Chilambumani
Sangeethaa
Sundari Gardens
Mayamoham
Alphons Joseph
Padma
Varumoru Sughanimisham
Ninoy Varghese
Badal
Kaananasandhyakal
Bijibal
Aviyal
Chirimozhikal
Shankar Sharma
Jack N' Jill
Angane
Gopi Sundar
Welcome to Pandimala
Mayum Ravin
Charles Simon
Vaashi
Yaathonnum Parayaathe
Kailas Menon
Nokkukuthi
Manamuruki Varanundu
Sajith Sankar
Antharam
Koodillaa Koottil
Rajesh Vijay
Jo and Jo
Thorappan song
Govind Vasantha
Mike
Ladki Ladki
Hesham Abdul Wahab
Sundari Gardens
Mayamoham
Alphons Joseph
Anuradha Crime No.59/2019
Aaranno Ethanno
Arun Raj
Kudukku 2025
Poove
Bhoomee
Ellam Settaanu
Pennoruthi
P.S Jayhari
Pathonpatham Noottandu
Vaanam
M. Jayachandran
Chathuram
Raani
Prashant Pillai
Thattassery Koottam
Kanda Naal
Raam Sarath
Maahi
Melle Kathi
Raghupathi
Moonam Chiraku
Neeyum Nilavum
Syam Prasad
Prathi Niraparadhiyaano
Chandam Chindum
Arun Raj
2023
Rekha
Ormakal Orupaadu
Milan V.S, Nikhil V
Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn
Koodey Nin Koodey
Nishant Ramteke
Janaki Jaane
Karimizhi Niraye
Kailas
18+
Mizhiyil Nirayum
Sanjay Prasannan
Experiment 5
Iniyumeth
Mineesh Thambaan
Little Miss Rawther
Ra Ra Rajasika
Govind Vasantha
Purple Poppins
Kulirormayayi
Nirshad Nini
Pappa
Pakal Maayave
Jayesh Stephen
Imbam
Soubhagyam
PS Jayhari
Paathirakattu
Neela Shalabham
Biju Unity
Jailer
Vadum Mullapoovalla
Riyas Payyoli
Innalekal Thalirkkumbol
Vanashalabhame
Rajeesh K Chandhu
Achanoru Vaazha Vechu
Holi Song
Bijibal
Murivu
Chandana Perumazha
Yunuseo
Digital Village
Kan Munnilai
Hari S.R
HanuMan
Maangayachaar Anjaneya
Anudeep Dev
Mahal
Karimegha Thazhappilum
Musthafa Ambadi
Animal
Kashmirin Saanu
Manan Bhardwaj
2024
Hi Nanna
Hridayame
Hesham Abdul Wahab
Choottu
Mazhayurangatha Rathri
Samad Ammas
Kuthood
Pularkalathannoru Naal
Jayachandran Kaavumthazha
Palayam PC
Mizhi Paaki
Sadique Pandallur
Anpodu Kanmani
Vadakkudikkiloru
Samuel Aby
Porattu Nadakam
Nazhoori Paalu, Aare Vittathamma
Rahul Raj
Mura
Veenurukiyo
Christy Joby
Pushpa 2: The Rule (D)
Peelings
Devi Sri Prasad
Discography (other languages)
Tamil
Kannada
Telugu
Filmography as Actor
Television shows
References
External links
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