K. S. Chithra

K. S. Chithra

Known for: Sound
Biography: 1963-07-27 (60 years old)

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Biography

Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning over four decades, she has recorded over 25,000 songs in various Indian languages, as well as foreign languages such as Malay, Latin, Arabic, Sinhalese, English and French. She is also known for her extensive history of collaboration with music composers like A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraja, Hamsalekha, M. M. Keeravani and with the playback singers K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam over the years. She is regarded as a cultural icon of South Indian states. She is cited as the Golden Voice of India by world’s Prestigious Royal Albert Hall, London in 2001 and Melody Queen of Indian Cinema by Radio Mirchi, The Times Group in 2016. She is honoured with the title First Ladies by the President of India in 2018 for being the first Indian woman to be honoured by British Parliament at House of Commons, United Kingdom in 2003. People of India fondly called her as Little Nightingale of Indian Cinema.

Chithra is a recipient of six National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards South and 36 different state film awards from six states of India such as 16 Kerala State Film Awards, 11 Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards, 4 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 3 Karnataka State Film Awards, 1 Orissa State Film Awards, 1 West Bengal State Film Awards. She was awarded India's third-highest civilian honours Padma Bhushan in 2021 and Padma Shri in 2005 for her valuable contributions towards the Indian musical fraternity. Her performance at the Qinghai international water and music festival in Qinghai, China, in 2009 changed this national talent into a global musical genius. Her Performance in the Royal Albert Hall, London was applauded with much appreciation by a roomful of an international audience. Her song "Kannalane/Kehna Hi Kya" from the film Bombay (1995) was included in United Kingdom The Guardian's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear Before You Die" list.

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Filmography

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Movies 102

self 3

TV Shows 1

Vocals
Kaathal – The Core

Kaathal – The Core (2023)

Movie
Playback Singer
Appatha

Appatha (2023)

Movie
Playback Singer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)

Movie
Playback Singer
Butterfly

Butterfly (2022)

Movie
Playback Singer
Dhadha

Dhadha (2022)

Movie
Playback Singer
Perfume

Perfume (2022)

Movie
Playback Singer
Malayankunju

Malayankunju (2022)

Movie
Playback Singer
Hridayam

Hridayam (2022)

Movie
Playback Singer
Annaatthe

Annaatthe (2021)

Movie
10
Playback Singer
Walter

Walter (2020)

Movie
Playback Singer
Market Raja MBBS

Market Raja MBBS (2019)

Movie
Playback Singer
Aakashaganga 2

Aakashaganga 2 (2019)

Movie
Playback Singer
Thiruttukkalyanam

Thiruttukkalyanam (2019)

Movie
Herself
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum

Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019)

Movie
Playback Singer
Thattumpurath Achuthan

Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018)

Movie
Playback Singer
Amutha

Amutha (2018)

Movie
Playback Singer
Pulimurugan

Pulimurugan (2016)

Movie
Playback Singer
Female Unnikrishnan

Female Unnikrishnan (2015)

Movie
Playback Singer
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju

Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju (2015)

Movie
Playback Singer
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey

Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012)

Movie
Playback Singer
Nagavalli

Nagavalli (2010)

Movie
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Naanayam

Naanayam (2010)

Movie
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Meghatheertham

Meghatheertham (2009)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kuselan

Kuselan (2008)

Movie
Playback Singer
Chennai 600028

Chennai 600028 (2007)

Movie
Vocals
Toys of Coconut Shell

Toys of Coconut Shell (2006)

Movie
Playback Singer
Athadu

Athadu (2005)

Movie
6
Playback Singer
Police

Police (2005)

Movie
Playback Singer
Priyasakhi

Priyasakhi (2005)

Movie
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Jalolsavam

Jalolsavam (2004)

Movie
Playback Singer
Sullan

Sullan (2004)

Movie
Playback Singer
Mayilattam

Mayilattam (2004)

Movie
Playback Singer
Koi... Mil Gaya

Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)

Movie
3.5
Playback Singer
Priyamaana Thozhi

Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)

Movie
Playback Singer
Lesa Lesa

Lesa Lesa (2003)

Movie
Playback Singer
Chronic Bachelor

Chronic Bachelor (2003)

Movie
Playback Singer
Khadgam

Khadgam (2002)

Movie
Playback Singer
Dhruva

Dhruva (2002)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kaiyethum Doorath

Kaiyethum Doorath (2002)

Movie
Playback Singer
Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam (2001)

Movie
Playback Singer
Student No. 1

Student No. 1 (2001)

Movie
Playback Singer
Joker

Joker (2000)

Movie
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Thenali

Thenali (2000)

Movie
Playback Singer
Indriyam

Indriyam (2000)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal

Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)

Movie
Playback Singer
Darling Darling

Darling Darling (2000)

Movie
Playback Singer
Taal

Taal (1999)

Movie
5.4
Playback Singer
En Swasa Kaatre

En Swasa Kaatre (1999)

Movie
Playback Singer
Love Story 1999

Love Story 1999 (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Dil Se..

Dil Se.. (1998)

Movie
4.2
Playback Singer
Kalyana Galatta

Kalyana Galatta (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Sooryaputhran

Sooryaputhran (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Salaakhen

Salaakhen (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kabhi Na Kabhi

Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)

Movie
Playback Singer
Ratchagan

Ratchagan (1997)

Movie
Playback Singer
Daud

Daud (1997)

Movie
Playback Singer
Pelli

Pelli (1997)

Movie
Playback Singer
V.I.P

V.I.P (1997)

Movie
Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu

Minsara Kanavu (1997)

Movie
Playback Singer
Love Birds

Love Birds (1996)

Movie
Self
Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam

Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam (1996)

Movie
Playback Singer
Muthu

Muthu (1995)

Movie
Playback Singer
Rangeela

Rangeela (1995)

Movie
6.4
Playback Singer
Indira

Indira (1995)

Movie
Playback Singer
Spadikam

Spadikam (1995)

Movie
Playback Singer
Bombay

Bombay (1995)

Movie
Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mannargal

Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Karuththamma

Karuththamma (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Pavithra

Pavithra (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
May Madham

May Madham (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Gangmaster

Gangmaster (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Super Police

Super Police (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Duet

Duet (1994)

Movie
Playback Singer
Manichitrathazhu

Manichitrathazhu (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Gejje Naada

Gejje Naada (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Thiruda Thiruda

Thiruda Thiruda (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kizhakku Cheemayile

Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Uzhavan

Uzhavan (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Gandharvam

Gandharvam (1993)

Movie
Playback Singer
Aapathbandavudu

Aapathbandavudu (1992)

Movie
Playback Singer
Yoddha

Yoddha (1992)

Movie
Playback Singer
Roja

Roja (1992)

Movie
Playback Singer
Jaagruti

Jaagruti (1992)

Movie
Playback Singer
Amaran

Amaran (1992)

Movie
Playback Singer
Love

Love (1991)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kshana Kshanam

Kshana Kshanam (1991)

Movie
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Movie
Playback Singer
Paattukku Naan Adimai

Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)

Movie
Playback Singer
Season

Season (1989)

Movie
Playback Singer
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu

Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988)

Movie
Playback Singer
Agni Natchathiram

Agni Natchathiram (1988)

Movie
Playback Singer
Nayakan

Nayakan (1987)

Movie
Playback Singer
Thoovanathumbikal

Thoovanathumbikal (1987)

Movie
Playback Singer
Pranamam

Pranamam (1986)

Movie
Playback Singer
Shyama

Shyama (1986)

Movie
Playback Singer
Njan Piranna Nattil

Njan Piranna Nattil (1985)

Movie
Playback Singer
Angadikkappurathu

Angadikkappurathu (1985)

Movie
Playback Singer
Katha Ithuvare

Katha Ithuvare (1985)

Movie
Playback Singer
Vanitha Police

Vanitha Police (1984)

Movie
Playback Singer
Kilikkonchel

Kilikkonchel (1984)

Movie
Playback Singer
Sabari

Sabari

Movie
Self - Judge
Super Singer Junior

Super Singer Junior

TV

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Information

Known For
Sound

Gender
Female

Birthday
1963-07-27 (60 years old)

Birth Name
കൃഷ്ണൻ നായർ ശാന്തകുമാരി ചിത്ര

Birth Place
Thiruvananthapuram, India

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
K.S. Chitra, K.S.Chitra, KS. Chitra, KS.Chitra, കെ എസ് ചിത്ര, KS Chithra, K. S. Chitra, K.S. Chithra, K Chithra , K.Chithra

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, Rashtrapati Award, Kalaimamani, National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, Padma Bhushan, Nandi Award, Honorary degree, honorary degree


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