Sithara Krishnakumar
Background information
Also known asSithumani
BornMalappuram, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)Dr. Sajish. M.
Musical career
Genres
Websitesithara.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]

Personal life

Sithara was born in Malappuram to K. M. Krishnakumar, an academician and Saly Krishnakumar. 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. She attended St. Paul's Higher secondary School Thenhipalam, GMHSS Calicut University Campus School and NNM Higher secondary School Chelembra . She did her graduation in English Literature from Farook College, Feroke[8] and secured her master's degree from Calicut University Campus, Kerala. She 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, Kochi, Kerala.

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:

  • 2016 – Best Female Playback Singer – Lailaa O Lailaa – "Nanayumee Mazhai"

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

YearTitleComposerLanguageLink
2017Ente AkashamSitharaMalayalam[19]
2019ThodiSitharaMalayalam[20]

Films

YearTitleLanguageDirectorLink
2018UdalaazhamMalayalamUnnikrishnan Avala
2018Katha Paranja KathaMalayalamDr. Siju Jawahar

As Playback Singer

  • All songs are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.

TV series title song

YearTitleDirectorLink/Notes
2020Padatha Painkili (TV series)M Jayachandran
2020Manam Pole MangalyamGopi Sundar
2022Bhavana (TV series)
2023Kaathodu KathoramBalagopal

Albums(Non-film songs)

YearTitleDirectorLink/Notes
2013Thirithazhum SandhyasooryanSiraj
2014PranayardramUdhayabhanu
2015Nilathattam
2015HarithamDhavesh
2015MazhithulliTansen BerneyTamil song
2016Neeyen SarvamGeorge
2017Avan KrupaSunny Jetson
2017LokathilSunny Jetson
2017Ente AkashamHerself
2018KrupayathraScaria
2018Nammal RandumYas Thirurangadi & Shanoof Ulikkal
2018KaiyoppuTansen Berney
2018Sri Gurubhyo namahBinish BhaskaranSanskrit song
2019CalvaryGeorge
2019MothirakalluGraham
2019Paribhavam MarannuHerself
2019Tharattu padanBobby
2019Sakhavinte Sakhi (2 songs)Shamsu
2019SahabSayan
2019Ninakkay NjanSudeep Palanad
2019MizhiShameer Madatharayil
2019KrishnanandamKM Udayan
2019Nee Valaranam Njan KurayanamNelson Peter
2020PeyyundundeSunilkumar
2020KalalayamShafeeq Rahman
2020Ormayil Njn VarachaNelson Peter
2020Nilavu PoothappolUday Ramachandran
2020NeeliEldhose and Kripa
2020OrmakaleShifkath Rafi
2020Kangal NeeyeTamil song
2020OrmakalJecin George
2020Mere QudaShukoor
2020ChayappattuHerself
2020Corona Song
2020Piriyuvanakilla ninneMeenakshi Jaykumar
2020Song of ValorHerself
2020MalakhaAnsar
2020Unthum Panthum PiranthumSadique Pandallur
2020Mohabatthin AtharKozhikode Aboobacker
2020DathamJomin Samuel
2020SwarnanalamNK Prabhakaran
2020NilapanthalShameer
2020OnathumbiGopan Panachikadu
2020Orumichoru OnamSamuel Aby
2020Ente NeelakashapoykayilVineeshkumar
2020AavaniRoshin Ramesh
2020OrmapookkalKomalam Gopalakrishnan
2020Manasinte MadrasaAnvar Ali
2020EthramelE.Jayakrishnan
2020IndumathiGopi Sundar
2020Parayanund ParibhavameSanjai and Helvis
2020MehaboobiThej Mervin
2021Enthoru Marimayam KannaGokul Menon / Rajeev Nair PallassanaRonima Creations
2021NagarKK Nishad
2021Manathe AmbiliManu Ramesan
2021NeeliEldhose
2021Undo SakhiRaheem Kutyadi
2021Hey Nila
2022Uppayude MakalYahya

Malayalam film songs

YearFilmSongComposer(s)
2007AthishayanAluva ManappurathuAlphons Joseph
2008Chithrasalabhangalude VeeduVinniloodanginguDr.Muhammed Shakeel
2009GulumalKilu KilukkumManu Ramesh
2010Best of LuckThanka ThamizhPalash Sen
PullimanAllippoo MallippooSharreth
Yakshiyum NjanumPonmaaneSajan Madahav
Elsamma Enna AankuttyKannaaram Pothi PothiRajamani
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Panchara Chiri Kand Berny Ignatius
Kunjaade Kurumbanade
2011TrafficPakalin PavanilMejo Joseph
2012ChaptersEtho Nira SandhyayilMejo Joseph
PoppinsMazha Mazha Mazha Mazha MazhayeRatheesh Vegha
Mallu SinghRub Rub There RubM. Jayachandran
ChayilyamAmbili PoomkalaParis Chandran
MayamohiniHath Le LeBerny Ignatius
GruhanathanChinthum paadiRajamani
AsuravithuAadyaanuraagaRajesh Mohan
Ee adutha kaalathO PonthoovalaayiGopi Sundar
2013Maad DadMaanathe VellithinkalAlex Paul
CelluloidEnundodeeM. Jayachandran
Lucky StarIsthiri CutRatheesh Vegha
Omega.exeMizhiyaale CholliRonnie Raphael
ClimaxThamara PoomkaikalBerny Ignatius
OrissaRatheesh Vegha
Black TicketNaruliathullikalGayoz Johnson
Police MamanPolice MamanAnwar
BanglesPen Poove KunungiSuvid Wilson
2014Ettekal SecondKoodorukkidumColin Francis, K. Santhosh
Weeping BoyKilimozhikal AlayayiAnand Madhusoodanan
Mr. FraudSadaa PaalayaGopi Sundar
Tamaar PadaarRandattangal KootimuttiBijibal
Mylanji Monjulla VeeduThammil ThammilAfzal Yusuff
Colour BalloonSwapnakooduMohan Sithara
Turning PointHima BindhukkalVidyadharan
CousinsKannodu KannidayumM. Jayachandran
Snehamulloral KoodeyullappolSwapnathinu KayyoppukalSajeev Mangalathu
Monayi Angane AanayiTaj Theerthoru ShajahanVinu Uday
Aval Vannathinu SheshamEthetho NagaraSanthosh Raj
2015AakashangalilAbhijith. P.S. Nair
Sand CityManasil MazhaiyaiRinil Gowtham
Laila O LailaNanayumee MazhaGopi Sundar
Sir C. P.Ninte Nizhal KonduSejo John
Njan Ninnodu KoodeyunduPeyyunnunde MinnunnundeSunil Kumar
IvideEtho TheerangalGopi Sundar
Rudra SimhasanamKaathil ParayumoVishwajith
Love 24x7Venal OzhiyunnuBijibal
Ayal NjanallaNeelavan Mukile NeeManu Ramesan
Salt Mango TreeKaathilaroHesham Abdul Wahab
Puthan PadamKanhangad Ramachandran
IlamveyilManjadikkunnilShiji
2016Valleem Thetti Pulleem ThettiPooram KaananSooraj S Kurup
Jacobinte SwargarajyamThiruvavaniraavu, EnnilerinjuShaan Rahman
Poyi Maranju ParayatheHima BindhukkalVidhyadharan
IthinumappuramNaagaraajaavaayaVidhyadharan
Pa Va Pappanekkurichum VarkeyekkurichumPavakku BhoomiyilAnand
Welcome to Central JailRavin ChillayilNadirshah
YodhaavuAzhakulloru, Thazhukaam ThazhukaamS. Thaman
2017Take It EasyMazhayazhakeRajesh Babu
C/O Saira BanuChakkikkochammeMejo Joseph
SathyaChilankakalGopi Sundar
SakhavuUdhichuyarnnePrashant Pillai
GodhaWow SongShaan Rahman
Thondimuthalum DriksakshiyumAayilyamBijibal
Pokkiri SimonMampazhakkalamGopi Sundar
Udaharanam SujathaKanakku, Nee Njangada, Ethu MazhayilumGopi Sundar
VillainKandittum Kandittum4 Musics
SthaanamJeevitha DukhatthinSam Kadamanitta
VimaanamVaanamakalunnuvoGopi Sundar
YHey ThandananePramod Bhaskar
2018EedaMarivilChandran Veyattummal
Kadha Paranja KadhaPazhampattin EenamSithara
Kala Viplavam PranayamVaanolamAthul Anand
Ira (film)Etho Paattin EenamGopi Sundar
KinarMazhavil KaavileM. Jayachandran
UdalaazhamMedasooryante(f), Oridathoru, PuzhayilSithara, Mithun Jayaraj
AalorukkamOridathoruRonnie Raphael
KamukiSowhrudamGopi Sundar
Theekuchiyum PanithulliyumAkalangalAnoop Jacob
Njan MarykuttyEnnullil Ennum Nee Mathram, Kaanaa KadalaasilaaroAnand Madhusoodanan
Orange ValleyMazha NanayumRhithwik S Chand
Ente Ummante PeruMadhu Chandrika PolorGopi Sundar
2019Kumbalangi NightsCherathukalSushin Shyam
Irupathiyonnaam NoottaanduAkaleyetho Kanavu ThediGopi Sundar
MikhaelNovinte Kayal KarayilGopi Sundar
Zam ZamKili PenneAmit Trivedi
Kodathi Samaksham Balan VakeelBabuvettaGopi Sundar
Magic MomentsDhoorathengaayMejo Joseph
Madhura RajaMoha MundhiriGopi Sundar
Argentina Fans KaattoorkadavuKaathu KaatheGopi Sundar
UyareNee MukiloGopi Sundar
Muttayikallanum MammaliyumKannaaram PothaanRatheesh Kannan
ThottappanPranthan Kandalin, KayaleLeela Girish Kuttan
SameerJeevante JeevanaySudeep Palanad
Pathinettam PadiMazhayoduPrasanth Prabhakar
MargamkaliEnnuyire PenkiliyeGopi Sundar
Sathyam Paranja ViswasikkuvoPularippooVishwajit
KalkiVidavaangiJakes Bejoy
Adukkalayil PaniyunduChil ChilambumaniSangeethaa
Happy SardarNjanakum PoovilGopi Sundar
Edakkad Battalion 06ShehnaiKailas Menon
DhamakaHappy Happy Nammal HappyGopi Sundar
Aakasha Ganga 2Thee ThudiBijibal
SafeAriyumo KaalameRahul Subrahmanian
Love FMChandana PoomaraAshraf Manjeri
UltaMadikkanenthanuGopi Sundar
2020Bhoomiyile Manohara SwakaryamSmaranakalSachin Balu
KappelaKadukumanikkoru KannunduSushin Shyam
VarkeyPulariyil IlaveyilFrancis Sabu, Sumesh Somasundar
Kilometers and KilometersThelinja VaanaakeSooraj S. Kurup
Krishnankutty Pani ThudangiEnkilumen ChenthamareAnand Madhusoodanan
2021StarKuruvaa KaavileM. Jayachandran
RoyArikin ArikilMunna P. M.
Karl Marx BhakthanayirunnuMathilkakathuManikandan 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
Animal Kashmirin Saanu Manan Bhardwaj

Discography (other languages)

Tamil

YearFilmSongComposer
2010Muppozhudhum Un KarpanaigalKangal NeeyeG. V. Prakash Kumar
2012Krishnaveni PanjaalaiAthadiN. R. Raghunanthan
Pathirama PathukkungaAzhaganaShivaji Raja
Kaathal Mouna MozhiAzhake Azhake MinalThej Mervin
2013J.C DanielAmmadi NanM Jayachandran
Chennaiyil Oru NaalIravinMejo Joseph
2015Ettuthikkum MadhayaanaiManu Ramesan
2018VandiVa va en koodeSooraj Kurup

Kannada

YearFilmSongComposer
2011Aidondla AiduHoyyuthutheOuseppachan
2011Aidondla AiduMalabandhagaOuseppachan
2023Animal (D)"Kaashmira Thaana"Manan Bhardwaj

Telugu

YearFilmSongComposer
2012Nirantharam Nee VoohaleKanneerainaG. V. Prakash Kumar
2018PanthamRight NowGopi Sundar
2020Uma Maheswara Ugra RoopasyaNuvvemoBijibal
202218 PagesNannayya RaasinaGopi Sundar
2023Hi NannaSamayamaHesham Abdul Wahab

Filmography as Actor

YearFilmDirectorRole
2019GanagandharvanRamesh PisharodyJudge in court
2019Chola (film)Sanal Kumar SasidharanHerself
TBASundari Gardens

Television shows

ProgramRoleChannelNotes
Star Singer (season 9)JudgeAsianet
Mylanchi season 7JudgeAsianet
Star singer junior season 3JudgeAsianet
Super KudumamJudgeMazhavil ManoramaReplaced by Shaan Rahman
Story tel – Stories UntoldHostRose Bowl
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest AirportParticipantITV
Super 4 JuniorsJudgeMazhavil Manorama
High on MusicSinger – BandYouTube
Mizhi Thurakkam PratheekshayilekkuSingerMazhavil ManoramaNew year anthem
Manam Pole MangalyamSingerZee KeralamTV series title song
Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV
The Happiness ProjectGuestKappa TV
Morning GuestGuestMedia One
Day with a StarGuestKaumudy TV
On RecordGuestAsianet News
Stay Home Stay HappyGuestMathrubhumi News
JB JunctionGuestKairali TV
Namasthe KeralamGuestAsianet News
Sunday FundayGuestAmrita TV
Manam Pole MangalyamGuestJaihind TV
Super 4JudgeMazhavil Manorama
Padatha PainkiliSingerAsianetTV series title song
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa KeralamJudgeZee Keralamin Grand finale Replacing Sujatha Mohan
Top Singer Season 1JudgeFlowers TV
Smart ShowParticipantFlowers TV
Asianet Super VoiceJudgeAsianet Plus
TharapakittuGuestKaumduy TV
Annie's KitchenGuestAmrita TV
Sell Me the AnswerParticipantAsianet
Mylanchy Little ChampionsJudgeAsianet
Pathinalam Ravu Season 2JudgeMedia One
Gandharva Sangeetham JuniorJudgeKairali TV
MylanchyJudgeAsianet Plus
Mylanchy Season 2JudgeAsianet Plus
Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil Manorama
MehrubaSingerWE TV
DuetGuestAmrita TV
Icon YuvaGuestTV New
SymphonySingerKairali TV
Star JamGuestKappa TV
Music Mojo Season 2SingerKappa TV
Apple mega starContestantJeevan TVWinner
GandharvasangeethamContestantKairali TV
Voice 2004ContestantJeevan TV
SapthaswarangalContestantAsianet

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