M. G. Sreekumar
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| M. G. Sreekumar | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sreekuttan |
| Born | May 25, 1957 Kerala, India |
| Genre(s) | Indian classical music, Playback singing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | www.mgsreekumar.com |
M. G. Sreekumar is an Indian playback singer in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi cinema.
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[edit] Biography
As you read about my family, you will realise that music has always flowed through our veins. My father, the late Malabar Gopalan Nair, was a harmonist and a classical vocalist during the post-independence era of the 50s. In those days there were no sophisticated audio or light systems as we have today. As a matter of fact, electricity itself was quite a luxury. For light, the performer would have to use noisy petromax lamps, and also had to sing loudly to reach the ears of thousands. But love for the art of music inspired my father with a commitment that established him as a musician of renown in the circles he moved.
My mother who shared his love for music was also a music teacher who retired in the 60s and is now living with me. My father passed away in Trivandrum in 1973 when I was still quite young, but his life has always been an inspiration for me to achieve the goals I have set for myself, and his passion for the art of music has encouraged me to seek greater perfection in all that I do. My brother, M. G. Radha Krishnan, who works at the Trivandrum chapter of the All India Radio as a Senior Music Director has done more than 100 films in Malayalam. His deep involvement in music has raised him to the level of an internationally famous music director. My sister, Dr.K.Omanakutty, is also no new-comer to this melodious art called music. She obtained her doctorate in Kathakali music in 1985 and has a number of music show-cuts that include artistes like K. S. Chitra, a leading play-back singer in the world of contemporary Malayalam films A glimpse into myself.
I personally have had the privilege to sing more than 3000 songs across a number of films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. I have had the rare honour of conducting the music direction on many cassettes that include devotional ones for Ayappa, Jesus Christ, and Allah. Parallel to this, I have also done the same for a number of festival-based themes including Onam. Along with these interests, I also have my own cassette company called KMG Music. At the age of 37, I was bestowed the National Award in 1990 for my work in music. This was a crest in my career as it brought to fulfillment a number of aspirations and dreams of my family. Recognition came in other ways too as I won the Kerala state awards in 1989, 90 and 91 also. If you ask me which song established me in my career, definitely it was the song 'Nadroopini' in the Malayalam film 'His Highness Abdulla' This piece elevated my status to that of a singer of National repute. But the proverbial break-through in my career came through the song 'Kanneerpoovite' in the film 'Kiridom' which won me a number of state and private awards, and more importantly be finally taken seriously by the critics. By the grace of God, recently I am once again awarded the National award for the best play back singer for the song Chandu Pottum.. in the film "Vasanthe Lakhsmi Pinne Injanum".I have never yearned for a complicated life. I am quite a simple man at heart who enjoys the purity of life. My ambition is to be remembered by history as a classical vocalist who has contributed something worthwhile to the art of classical music - something that will be cherished for generations of music lovers and enthusiasts.
It was by sheer incident or God's ordinance that Lekha came into my life like a bright morning star.Of course she also hails from a family of music lovers.Lekha the youngest daughter of Sri.P.Neelakanta Pillai, a senior criminal advocate is born in a prestigous family at Thakkalay (Tamilnadu).Her aesthetic sense for music and culinary arts lies deep down in her manteel and manifests itself where ever she is. In fact she has become the fountain of inspiration to me.Ever since she lit the lamp of my life, awards of different degrees were bestowed on me. I have never been attracted to anyone so much; in her I found out my ideal realised; my soul felt thrilled. I have had to spent days and nights dreaming about her. Prior to our marriage ten long years had gone by where and when i had to tread through fire.
M.G. Sreekumar, well known playback singer, started his career in the Malayalam movie 'Coolie'. The songs of the film clicked well with the audience and since then there has been no looking back for the singer. His songs in the film 'Chocolate' and his school mate Priyadarshan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' are the latest hits. He took up music direction in Malayalam films 'Achanayaanaikishtam' (2001), Chathurangam(new) and 'Thandavam'(2002). Sreekumar is now making his début as music director in Priyadarshan's new Tamil venture 'Kanchipuram'. And he will also do the music for ' Paraya Paraya Pattanam' and another Tamil movie to be produced by Seven Arts.
Malabar Gopalannair Sreekumar 101,Vandana Towers, Nungumbakkam,opp to Taj Coramendal C H E N N A I
[edit] Filmography
(as playback singer)
- College Kumaran(2008)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2007)
- Chocolate(2007)
- Hallo(2007)
- Classmates (2006)
- Prajapathi (2006)
- Vadakkum Nathan (2006)
- Thanmathra (2005)
- Black (2004/I)
- Vettam (2004)
- Jalolsavam (2004)
- Thekkekara Super Fast (2004)
- Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
- Chakram (2003)
- Pattanathil Sundaran (2003)
- Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
- Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
- Pattalam (2003)
- Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003)
- Chronic Bachelor (2003)
- Vasanthamallika (2003)
- Kalyanaraman (2002)
- Meesha Madhavan (2002)
- Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002)
- Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
- Pranyamanithooval (2002)
- Valkannadi (2002)
- Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
- Majunu (2001)
- Ravanaprabhu (2001)
- Akasthile Paravakal (2001)
- Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001)
- Megasandesam (2001)
- Kakkakuyil (2001)
- Doli sajake rakhna (1994)
- Karumadikkuttan (2001)
- Thenkasipattanam (2000)
- Dada Sahib (2000)(as M.G. Srikumar)
- Valliettan (2000)
- Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
- Kathalar dinam (1998)
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
- En swasakatre (1998)
- Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
- Mayajalam (1998)
- Chandralekha (1997)
- Bhoopathi (1997)
- Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)
- Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
- The Good Boys (1997)
- Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
- Lelam (1997)
- Manthramothiram (1997)
- Superman (1997)
- Madamma (1996)
- Manikya Chempazhukka (1995)
- Sadaram (1995)
- Kaalapaani (1994)
- Siaisaalai (1994)
- Kashmeeram (1994)
- Pavithram (1994)
- Pingami (1994)
- Midhunam (1993)
- Vietnam Colony (1993)
- Gardish (1993)
- Champakulam Thachan (1992)
- Maanthrika Cheppu (1992)
- Advaitham (1991)
- Chanchattam (1991)
- Ennathe Programme (1991)
- Godfather (1991)
- Kilukkampetti (1991)
- Kuttapathram (1991)
- Ulladakkam (1991)
- Oliyampukal (1990)
- Akkareakkareakkare (1990)
- Appu (1990)
- Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
- His Highness Abdullah (1990)
- Indrajaalam (1990)
- Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) (singer)
- Rajavazhcha (1990)
- Varthamana Kalam (1990)
- Mahayanam (1989)
- Nair Saab (1989)
- News (1989)
- Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
- Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
- Aaryan (1988)
- Janmandharam (1988)
- Anantaram (1987)
- Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
- Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985)
- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
[edit] Awards and achievements
Kerala State Awards:
- 1992 - Best Male Singer (Various films)
- 1991 - Best Male Singer, for the song Kilukil from Kilukkam and Aathiravaravayi from Thudarkatha
- 1989 - Best Male Singer (Kireedam,Vadakku Nokiyandram)
National Award for Best Singer
- 2002 - Vasanthi, Lakshmiyum, Pinne Njanum - Chante pottum
- 1991 - His Highness Abdulla - Nadaroopini
[edit] References
- Gulf Times
- M. G. Sreekumar at the Internet Movie Database
- M G Sreekumar debuts as music director in Tamil
- `Singing from the soul'
