Madhu Balakrishnan | |
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Background information | |
Born | Paravur, Kerala, India | 24 June 1974
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Satyam Audios |
Website | Official website |
Madhu Balakrishnan (24 June 1973) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Malayalam. He has also sung songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada languages. He has sung over 40 songs in films and several devotional albums.[1]
Personal life
Madhu Balakrishnan was born on 24 June 1973 to Balakrishnan and Leelavathy at Paravur, Eranakulam. His earlier life was at Koratty, near Chalakudy, Thrissur. He completed his schooling in Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koratty.[2] He was inspired by his mother to take up music. Later he shifted to Paravur, his native place. He is married to Divya, elder sister of Indian cricketer S.Sreesanth.[3][1]
List of songs
Malayalam
Year | Film | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
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1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Kanakasabathalam | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri | Solo Song |
Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal | Enthininnum | Sunny Stephen | H. Rajesh | |
Sur Barsaaye Theri Sarod Se | H. Rajesh | |||
Uthram Nakshatram | Poomanam Poothulanju | Sunny Stephen | Solo Song | |
Rishivamsham | Orupadu Naalayi | Sanjeev Sabu | Solo Song | |
2000 | Rapid Action Force | Paripoothamayoru Sruthithaalalayathe | Sailesh Narayanan | Solo Song |
O Priye | Nenjilottum Kiliye | Sidharth Vijayan | Solo Song | |
Padippura Vaathilile | Solo Song | |||
2001 | Kabani | Punchavarambathoode | Vidydharan Master | Solo Song |
Njanundu Neeyundu | Solo Song | |||
Fort Kochi | Mohappaalppuzhayil | Jayan Pisharody | Solo Song | |
Akashathile Paravakal | Moopparukkoru naalukettaal | S. Balakrishnan | Solo Song | |
Thathappenne | K. S. Chitra | |||
Jagapoga | Aanandathin Kallolangal | M. G. Radhakrishnan | Solo Song | |
2002 | Valkannadi | Amme Amme | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song |
Kanmashi | Ambili Maamanumundallo | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song | |
Yathrakarude Sradhakku | Nombarakkoottile | Johnson Master | Solo Song | |
Bamboo Boys | Bamboo Boys | Thej Mervin | Chorus | |
Sisiram | Paathira Poove | Berny–Ignatius | Solo Song | |
2003 | Thilakam | Aare Aare Ariyan | Jerry Amaldev | K. S. Chitra |
Sankramam | Solo Song | |||
2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Chentharmizhi | M. Jayachandran | K. S. Chithra |
2008 | Calcutta News (film) | Enguninnu vanna | Debojyoti Mishra | K. S. Chithra |
2017 | Dhruvaraj Jagannath (DJ) (Telugu Dubbing) Duvvada Jagannadham | "Mayilo Kuyilo" | Devi Sri Prasad | Rajalakshmi Abhiram |
2021 | Home | Mukhiluthodanay | Rahul Subrahmanian | Solo Song[4] |
2023 | Animal | Neeyanakhilam Thaathaa | Harshavardhan Rameshwar | Solo Song |
Tamil
Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
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2000 | Bharathi | Edhilum Ingu, Vande Mataram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2001 | Aandan Adimai | Nammava, Thillu Mullu | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Kana Kandenadi | Vidyasagar | |
2003 | Pithamagan | Piraye Piraye | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2004 | Madurey | Kanden Kanden | Vidyasagar | |
2005 | Ji | Ding Dong | Vidyasagar | |
2005 | Raam | Yaaro Arival | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Majaa | Sollitharava | Vidyasagar | |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Konja Neram | Vidyasagar | |
2006 | Sivappathigaram | Aatrai Thingal | Vidyasagar | |
2006 | Paramasivan | Thangakili, Oru Kili | Vidyasagar | |
2007 | Pori | Perundhil Nee | Dhina | |
2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Ippave Ippave | Vidyasagar | |
2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Vaa Vaa En Devathaiye | Vidyasagar | |
2009 | Naan Kadavul | Pichai Paathiram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Appa En Appa | Sam C. S. |
Kannada
Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
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2004 | Apthamitra | Kana Kanade | Gurukiran | Solo |
2002 | Tavarige baa tangi | Thangi Ninna | Hamsalekha | Solo |
2002 | Ninagagi | Hani Hani Seri | Gurukiran | K. S. Chithra |
Telugu
Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
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2004 | Chandramukhi | Kontha kaalam Kontha kaalam | Vidyasagar | Sujatha Mohan |
2004 | Saptagiri (Devotional Album) | Naa Daari Godaranta | Ramana Gogula | -- |
2011 | Shirdi Sai | Sharanu sharanu | M.M. Keeravani | Sunitha |
2007 | Sri Ramadasu | Charanamule Nammithi | M.M. Keeravani | K. S. Chithra |
Television
- All shows are in Malayalam television unless noted
- Reality shows as Judge
Year | Show | channel |
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2019-2020 | Top Singer 1 | Flowers TV |
2021-2022 | Top Singer 2 | Flowers TV |
2023–present | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Zee Keralam |
Malayalam Television series title song
Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Channel |
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2004 | Chitta | "Kalpadarakombil" | S.Somasekharan Nair | Surya TV |
2006 | Veendum Jwalayayi | "Jwalayayi" | M.Jayachandran | DD Keralam |
2006 | Swami Ayyappan (TV series) | " Sabarimaamala Vaazhumayyappa" | S.Somasekharan Nair | Asianet |
2008 | Sreekrishna Leela | "Sreekrishna leelamrutham" | ||
sreemahabhagavatham | "Shyama Hare" | |||
Devimahathmyam | "Devimahathmyam" | |||
Thulabharam | "Neethidevathe" | Surya TV | ||
2009 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | Asianet | ||
2012 | Sabarimala Sreedharmashastha | |||
2015 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | "Kailasasringathil | Amrita TV | |
2018 | Kumarasambhavam | "Saravana Poikayil | ||
2021 | Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) | "nattu nanchu varthiya" | Syam Dharman | Surya TV |
Awards
- 2002 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for the song "Amme Amme" from the film Valkannadi[5]
- 2006 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer[6]
- 2007 - Kalaimamani award for excellence in music, dance, cinema and art conferred by the Tamil Nadu state government.[7]
- 2008 -Asianet Television Awards for Best Singer - Swamy Ayyappan
- 2011 -Asianet Television Awards for Best Singer- Devimahatmyam
- 2017 - Honorary Doctorate from The International Tamil University, USA[8][9]
References
- 1 2 cris (13 January 2017). "As sweet as Madhu". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ↑ Madhu Balakrishnan Family Interview | Onam 2022 | Indiaglitz, retrieved 14 March 2023
- ↑ "madhubalakrishnan.com - About Madhu". madhubalakrishnan.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ↑ "ഹോമിനു വേണ്ടി കാത്തിരുന്നത് 7 വർഷം, ഓരോ സിനിമയിറങ്ങിയപ്പോഴും ഞാനും റോജിനും പേടിച്ചു, പക്ഷേ: രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ". Manorama News Online. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ K. C. Gopakumar. Rendering notes of success. The Hindu. 6 November 2005.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2006". WebIndia123. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ IndiaGlitz: Kalaimamani awards announced. 11 May 2007.
- ↑ "Tamil University honorary doctorate for S P Balasubrahmanyam". Malayala Manorama - YouTube. 23 September 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ↑ "Speeches TITU". Retrieved 21 March 2019.
External links
- Official website
- Madhu Balakrishnan at IMDb
- Madhu to perform at Swaralaya Dance & Music Festival-2006
- 2005 interview
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