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.
Filmography
all 103
Movies 102
self 3
TV Shows 1
Kaathal – The Core (2023)
Appatha (2023)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Butterfly (2022)
Dhadha (2022)
Perfume (2022)
Malayankunju (2022)
Hridayam (2022)
Annaatthe (2021)
Walter (2020)
Market Raja MBBS (2019)
Aakashaganga 2 (2019)
Thiruttukkalyanam (2019)
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019)
Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018)
Amutha (2018)
Pulimurugan (2016)
Female Unnikrishnan (2015)
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju (2015)
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012)
Nagavalli (2010)
Naanayam (2010)
Meghatheertham (2009)
Kuselan (2008)
Chennai 600028 (2007)
Toys of Coconut Shell (2006)
Athadu (2005)
Police (2005)
Priyasakhi (2005)
Jalolsavam (2004)
Sullan (2004)
Mayilattam (2004)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
Lesa Lesa (2003)
Chronic Bachelor (2003)
Khadgam (2002)
Dhruva (2002)
Kaiyethum Doorath (2002)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Student No. 1 (2001)
Joker (2000)
Thenali (2000)
Indriyam (2000)
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
Darling Darling (2000)
Taal (1999)
En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
Love Story 1999 (1998)
Dil Se.. (1998)
Kalyana Galatta (1998)
Sooryaputhran (1998)
Salaakhen (1998)
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
Ratchagan (1997)
Daud (1997)
Pelli (1997)
V.I.P (1997)
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
Love Birds (1996)
Halo Mogudu Bale Pellam (1996)
Muthu (1995)
Rangeela (1995)
Indira (1995)
Spadikam (1995)
Bombay (1995)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
Karuththamma (1994)
Pavithra (1994)
May Madham (1994)
Gangmaster (1994)
Super Police (1994)
Duet (1994)
Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Gejje Naada (1993)
Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
Uzhavan (1993)
Gandharvam (1993)
Aapathbandavudu (1992)
Yoddha (1992)
Roja (1992)
Jaagruti (1992)
Amaran (1992)
Love (1991)
Kshana Kshanam (1991)
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
Season (1989)
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988)
Agni Natchathiram (1988)
Nayakan (1987)
Thoovanathumbikal (1987)
Pranamam (1986)
Shyama (1986)
Njan Piranna Nattil (1985)
Angadikkappurathu (1985)
Katha Ithuvare (1985)
Vanitha Police (1984)
Kilikkonchel (1984)
Sabari
Super Singer Junior
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Known ForSound
GenderFemale
Birthday1963-07-27 (60 years old)
Birth Nameകൃഷ്ണൻ നായർ ശാന്തകുമാരി ചിത്ര
Birth PlaceThiruvananthapuram, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsK.S. Chitra, K.S.Chitra, KS. Chitra, KS.Chitra, കെ എസ് ചിത്ര, KS Chithra, K. S. Chitra, K.S. Chithra, K Chithra , K.Chithra
AwardsPadma 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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