December 4, 2023 / 06:57 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

K. S. Chithra

Singer

Born : 27/07/1963

Birth Place : Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Father : Krishnan Nair

Mother : Shanthakumari

Sibling : Beena

Spouse : Vijayashankar

Children : Nandana

Biography:

K. S. Chithra, born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a renowned Indian singer celebrated for her captivating voice. She gained immense popularity in the South Indian music industry, especially in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi movies.

Her journey as a playback singer began in 1979 with her debut song in a Malayalam film, “Attahaasam.” Chithra’s musical repertoire includes over 25,000 songs across various languages, showcasing her versatility and depth as an artist.

In Telugu cinema, she has delivered numerous melodious hits, such as “Padaharella Vayasu,” “Priyatama,” and “Kanne Pillavani,” among others, earning her acclaim and a special place in the hearts of Telugu music lovers.

Recognized for her exceptional talent, Chithra has been honored with six National Film Awards and numerous state awards. She is admired for infusing profound emotions into her songs and remains a highly respected figure in the Indian playback singing arena.

More Details

Name	K. S. Chithra
Also Known as	Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra
Date of Birth	27/07/1963
Current Residence	Kerala
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Hobbies	singing
Father	Krishnan Nair
Mother	Shanthakumari
Sibling	Beena
Spouse	Vijayashankar
Children	Nandana
Educational Qualification	B.A. in music
College (s)	University of Kerala.

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Malyalam	Attahaasam.

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
1986	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Sindhu Bhairavi
2004	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer	Varsham
1987	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Nakhakshathangal
1989	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Vaishali
1996	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Minsaara Kanavu
1997	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Virasat
2004	National Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Autograph
2017	IIFA	Best Female Singer	Jessie
2016	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Kambhoji
2005	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Nottam
2002	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Nandanam
2001	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Theerthadanam
1999	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu
1995	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Devaraagam
1994	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Parinayam
1992	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Savidham
1991	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Santhwanam
1988	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Vaishali
1987	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Ezhuthappurangal
1986	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Play Back Singer	Nakhakshathangalgal
1996	Star Screen Awards	Best Female Playback
1997	Star Screen Awards	Best Female Playback
1998	Star Screen Awards	Best Female Playback	Virasat
2017	SIIMA	Best play Back Singer Tamil	Sethupathi
2017	SIIMA	Best play Back Singer Malayalam	Pulimurugan
2018	SIIMA	Best play Back Singer Malayalam	Kamboji
2014	SIIMA	Best play Back Singer Telugu	Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2022	Reporter TV Film Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Malik
1984	Kerala Film Critics Association Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Nokkethadoorathu Kannumnattu
2016	Kerala Film Critics Association Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Ormakalil Oru Manjukaalam
1987	Kerala Film Critics Association Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Idanazhiyil oru kaalocha
2004	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Telugu	Varsham
2006	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam	Vadakkumnadhan
2006	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Kannada	My Autograph
2008	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam	Thirakkatha
2009	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam	Pazhassiraja
2013	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Telugu	Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2016	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Telugu	Nenu Sailaja
2017	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam	Kambhoji
2022	Filmfare Awards South	Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam	Malik
2005	Gulf Malayalam Music Awards	Best Female Playback Singer
2006	Gulf Malayalam Music Awards	Best Female Playback Singer
2008	Gulf Malayalam Music Awards	Best Female Playback Singer
1986	Cinema Express Awards
1987	Cinema Express Awards
1988	Cinema Express Awards
1990	Cinema Express Awards
1991	Cinema Express Awards
1993	Cinema Express Awards
1994	Cinema Express Awards
1995	Cinema Express Awards
1998	Cinema Express Awards
2008	Devasthanam Award
2003	Swaralaya Yesudas Award
2021	Padma Bhushan
2005	Padma Shri
2001	National Excellence Award
2018	Rashtrapati Award
1997	Kalaimamani Award
2011	Bharath Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award
2013	Sangeeta Samman Puraskar
2014	Kerala Samsthana Vanitha Rathnam
2018	Harivarasanam Award
2011	Honorary Doctorate
2018	Honorary Doctorate
2013	Global Indian Music Academy Awards	Best Carnatic Classical Album	Vande Vasudevam
2001	MTV Video Music Award	International Viewer's Choice Awards	Piya Basanti