Sujatha Mohan

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Sujatha Mohan
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Background information
Birth name Sujatha (A) Suju
Born Flag of India India
Genre(s) playback singing
Occupation(s) Singer
Instrument(s) Vocalist
Years active 1974-present

Sujatha Mohan is an Indian playback singer. She has sung in Tamil and Malayalam languages.

Sujatha Mohan is the granddaughter of paravur T. K. Narayana Pillai, the first Chief Minister of the erstwhile Cochin State after independence. Her first song is from Tamil Film Gayathri a Sridevi Rajinikanth starer released in 1977 music by Ilayaraja and the song was Kalai Paniyil. Her first Tamil hit film song was Puthu Vellai Mazhai from Mani Ratnam's 1992 Tamil film Roja, composed by A. R. Rahman. Working in the industry for over two decades, she has lent her voice to hit songs from films including Gentleman (1993), Indian (1996) and Minsaara Kanavu (1997). She has also worked with film composer Ilayaraaja. Her first film is Kavikkuyil- music by Ilayaraja

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[edit] Facts about her

Name Sujatha Mohan Nick Names Suju Profession Play back singer Date of Birth March 31st Birth Place Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala Mother Tongue Malayalam Religion: Hindu Languages known: Malayalam, Tamil, English and a bit of Hindi Family Mother: Lakshmi Husband: Dr.Krishna Mohan Daughter: Shweta Debut Malayalam: Tourist Bungalow-- music director M K Arjunan Tamil: 'Kavikkuyil'- music by Ilayaraja Songs that made her popular:

  • 'Puthu Vellai Mazhai' in 'Roja'
  • 'thilana thilana' from Muthu
  • 'Poo pookum osai' from Minsara Kanavu

Gurus:

  • Neyyantinkara Vasudevan
  • Ochira Balakrishnan
  • K.J.Yesudas - Guru

Hobbies:light reading, cooking and listening to music Favourite songs:

  • 'Mallikai' by Vani Jayaram
  • 'Kannalanae' by Chitra from Bombay,
  • 'Oh sajna' of Lata Mangeshkar,
  • 'jaayiye aap kahan' by Asha

Best of her songs:

  • 'Netru illatha matram' (feels it is her best)
  • Aasai Aasai (Dhool),
  • Mallikayae Mallikayae (Ninaithen vandhai),
  • Maankuttiye (Priyamana Thozhi),
  • Nenjodu (Kadhal Kondein)
  • Thithikkuthe… (Thithikkuthe),
  • Rangola (Ghajini),
  • Mugilinamae Enadi (Amirtham).

Her father's wish: Wanted her to become a doctor About K.J.Yesudas:God's gift to the world of music. Languages sung: Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Baduga. Hindi songs:Her Hindi numbers in films like ‘Pukaar’ and ‘Taal’ have topped the charts. Total songs: More than 5,000 Favourites:

  • Ragam: kalyani
  • Female singers: P.Suseela, vani jeyaram and chitra
  • Male singers: K J Yesudas, S.P.B, Hariharan
  • Carnatic singers: K.J.Yesudas, Sudha Raghunathan, Nityasree.
  • Instruments: flute, piano, sarod.
  • Actors: Surya, Madhavan, Ajith, Vijay, Dhanush, Vikram
  • Food: chicken curry with thair saatham.

Special care for her voice * Not taking cold or sour items

  • Not talking much
  • vocal exercises

About not getting the National award "I have missed it narrowly in some years. Moreover, some films with good songs are not entered for the National Awards every year. This is part of the game. If I am destined, I will get it one day."

  • She sang her first film song when she was still in six standard.
  • Her first actual film is TOURIST BUNGALOW - Malayalam realsed in 1974.
  • Her first tamil film song ('Kaadhal Oviyam Kandein') was not included in the film. However she took it as a good sign.
  • First released song Kalai Paniyil Addum Malargal from Gayathri.
  • Lost her father at age two
  • She married Dr.Mohan in 1981 and moved to Chennai which helped her to launch her career again.
  • She made a comeback in 1989 through Priyadarshan's `Kadathanadan Ambadi.' Her songs in `Chitram' (1988) made her even more famous.
  • In Tamil films she made a comeback through `Puthuvellai Mazhai' in A.R. Rahman's debut film `Roja' in 1992.
  • Has some allergy problems so avoids stage singing.
  • Well trained in Hindustani music also.

[edit] Online Initiative

Sujatha was among the first mainstream artists along with M Jayachandran, Madhu Balakrishnan, M G Sreekumar to support the Acethetik intiative. She recorded Manju Puthappil and other songs for the website.

[edit] Awards

  • Kerala state award twice(in 1997 for `Pranayamanithooval' (`Azhakiya Ravanan') and in 1999 for `Varamanjal' (`Pranayavarnangal'))
  • the Asianet award twice ( one for Kandu Kandu' in `Mambazhakkalam.')
  • the Film Critics award 11 times
  • the Tamil Nadu state award thrice in 1993, 1996, 2001
  • the Cinema Express award
  • the Dinakaran award
  • Vanitha award and the Mathrubhoomi Award for `Kallai Kadavathu' in `Perumazhakkalam'
  • Raju Pilakkad Film Award

[edit] Favourites

  • Ragam: kalyani
  • Singers: P.Suseela, Asha, Yesudas, S.P.B, Hariharan
  • Carnatic singers: K.J.Yesudas, Sudha Raghunathan, Nityasree.
  • Instruments: flute, piano, sarod.
  • Actors: Madhavan, Ajit , Vijay, Dhanush, Vikram
  • Food: chicken curry with Curd Rice.

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