Manjari (singer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Manjari |
Born | 17 April 1986 |
Genres | Playback singing |
Years active | 2004 – present |
In this Indian name, the name Babu is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Manjari.
Manjari (Malayalam: മഞ്ജരി) (born 17 April 1986)[1] is an Indian playback singer active mainly in Malayalam. She was born in 1986 in Thiruvananthapuram and grew up in Muscat.[2][3] Her first stage performance was with Shiva, the Kolkota based rock band, when she was in class eight.[3]
Since her début, she has worked with the likes of Ramesh Narayan, Ilayaraaja, M. G. Radhakrishnan, Kaithapram Viswanathan, Vidyasagar, M. Jayachandran and the late Raveendran. She has also sung for albums such as Balabhaskar's Mazhayil Aaro Oral. She has over 40 Tamil and Malayalam films and several albums to her credit.
Manjari won the Kerala State Film Award for the best female singer twice; first in 2004, for the song Mukilin makale in the film Makalku and second in 2008 for the song Mullulla Murikkinmel in Vilapangalkappuram.[4]
Family
She is born to Babu Rajendran and Sudha. She is married to Vivek on April 11, 2011.[5]
Discography
Films
Year | Film | Song(s) | Notes |
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2005 | Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Oru Chiri Kandal | |
2005 | Vamanapuram Bus Route | Thane En | |
2005 | Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Mankutty | |
2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Thamarakuruvikku | Asianet Award |
2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Swasathin Thalam | |
2005 | Makalkku | Mukilin Makalee | Kerala State Award[3] |
2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Kinavin Kilikale | |
2005 | Daivanamathil | Ezham Baharinte | |
2005 | Anandabhadram | Pinakkamaano | |
2006 | Out of Syllabus | Poi varuvaan | |
2006 | Rasathanthram | Attinkara | Asianet Award[6] |
2006 | Rasathanthram | Ponnavani Paadam | |
2006 | Moonamathoral | Nilavinte | |
2006 | Vadakkumnathan | Paahi Param Porule | |
2006 | Baba Kalyani | Kai Niraye | |
2006 | Classmates | Chillu Jalaka Vathilil | |
2006 | Note Book | Iniyum Mounamo | |
2006 | Photographer | Enthe Kannanu | |
2006 | Karutha Pakshikal | Mazhayil | |
2006 | Pothan Vava | Nerane | |
2007 | Vinodayatra | Kaiyetha Kombathu | |
2007 | Hello | Mazhavillin Neelima, Bhajan | |
2007 | Nasrani | Eeran Meghame | |
2007 | Sooryan | Ishtakaari | |
2007 | Paradesi | Ananda Kannerin | |
2007 | Hallo | Mazhavillin | |
2007 | Mayavi | Muttathe Mulle | |
2007 | Ali Bhai | Punchiri | |
2007 | Veeralipattu | Aalilayum | |
2008 | Positive | Orikkal née paranju | |
2008 | Vilapangalkappuram | Mullulla Murikkinmel | Kerala State Award |
2008 | Minnaminnikootam | Kadalolam | |
2008 | Novel | Onninumallaathe | |
2008 | Novel | Urangan Nee Enikku | |
2009 | Pazhassi Raja | Ambum Kombum | |
2009 | Love in Singapore | Magic Magic | |
2009 | Bharya Swantham Suhurthu | Mandara Manavatty | |
2009 | Chattambi Naadu | Mukkuti Chand | |
2009 | My Big Father | Nirathingale | |
2009 | Vellathooval | Kaatoram | |
2010 | Yakshiyum Njanum | Thenundo Poove | |
2010 | Neelambari | Indraneela Raaviloode | |
2010 | Plus Two | Manjadi Choppulla | |
2010 | Holidays | Thamara Valaya | |
2010 | D Nova | Oru Nertha | |
2011 | Puthumukhangal | Manimalar Kaavil | |
2011 | Sahapathi 1975 | Rakthapushpame | |
2011 | Urumi | Chinni Chinni | *Various Awards - See Below |
2011 | China Town | Innu Penninu | |
2011 | Aazhakadal | Ponmeghathin | |
2011 | Uppukandam Brothers 2 | Ishtam Nin Ishtam | |
2011 | Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya | Kaatte Nee Kando | |
2011 | Mohabbath | Thennalin Kaikalil | |
2011 | Mohabbath | Atharu Peyyana | |
2011 | Veeraputhran | Inni Kadalin | |
2011 | Manushya Mrigam | Aalin Kombil | |
2011 | Sandwich | Paneneer Chempakangal | |
2011 | Makaramanju | Mosobathiya | |
2011 | Paachuvum Kovalanum | Manasse | |
2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Naanam Chaalicha | |
2012 | Padmasree Saroj Kumar | Mozhikalum | |
2012 | Nadabrahmam | Pramadavaniyil | |
2012 | Navagatharkku Swagatham | Pokku Veyil | |
2012 | Arike | Ee Vazhiyil | |
2012 | Naughty Professor | Thalam Thiru Thalam | |
2012 | Cinema Company | Soni Lagdi | |
2012 | Grihanathan | Ragaveenayil | |
2012 | Manthrikan | Mukundante Vesham Kettum | |
2012 | My Boss | Enthinenariyilla | |
2012 | Maad Dad | Oru Naalum | |
2012 | Poppins | Valam Nadannu | |
2012 | Madirasi | Maari Poonkuyile | |
2012 | Chapters | Sandhya Sundara | |
2013 | Dracula | Manju Pole | |
2013 | Pakaram | Parayan Ariyatha | |
2013 | Pakaram | Dooram Theera | |
2013 | Radio | Mukile Anadhiaai | |
2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | Kandathinappuram |
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:
- 2004 - Best Playback Singer - Makalkku ('Mukilin Makale')
- 2008 - Best Playback Singer - Vilapangalkappuram ('Mullulla Murikkinmel')
- 2006 - Best Female Playback - Rasathanthram ('Attinkara')
Film Awards:
- 2012 - Vanitha Film Awards - Best Female Playback -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Ramu Kariat Film Awards - Best Female Playback- Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Mathrubhumi Film Awards - Popular Singer of the Year -Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Surya/Film Producers Awards- Best Female Playback - Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Amrita Film Awards- Best Female Playback - Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Jaihind Film Awards- Best Female Playback - Urumi ('Chinni Chinni')
- 2012 - Kerala Film Critics Award- Best Female Playback
- Nominated : 2011 - Filmfare Award for Best Female Playblack
Personal life
Manjari married Vivek Prasad, an Officer in the Indian Navy on April 11, 2009 at Subrahmaniam hall in Thiruvananthapuram.
References
- ↑ "Manjari - Filmography, Movies, Photos, Biography, Wallpapers, Videos, Fan Club". Popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ Raffi, Asha (2002-07-08). "Crooning glory". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Pradeep, K. (2009-01-24). "Wedded to music". Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards". The Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mb4eves/online/malayalam/kerala/women/articles/wedding-article-39236
- ↑ "Ujala-Asianet awards announced". The Hindu. 2007-01-21. Retrieved 2009-03-05.
External links
- Manjari at the Internet Movie Database
- Interview: Manjari on a winning note
- Complete Listing of Manjari's songs for Malayalam Movies