Suchitra
| Suchitra Karthik Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 14, 1979 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Singer, Radio Jockey, Columnist |
| Years active | 2002 - present |
| Height | 5'5 |
| Spouse(s) | Karthik Kumar |
| Website | |
| Official site | |
Suchitra Karthik Kumar (born 14 April 1979) is an Indian Tamil Radio Jockey and Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu playback singer.
Early life
Born and brought up in Chennai, She is a graduate from Mar Ivanios College (Trivandrum). Later on she moved to Coimbatore for her MBA (PSG Institute of Management). She was then engaged with Sify for a while. This is when she responded to an ad for the post of an RJ in Radio Mirchi.
Career
She has appeared in a few Kollywood films, but is more known professionally as a singer and anchoring radio shows. Prior to embarking on a singing career, she worked as a radio jockey on Mirchi FM, and hosted their 4-hour breakfast show for over 6 years. Suchitra won the Excellence in Radio Award (ERA) for the "RJ of the year (Tamil)" category in 2008. She had also anchored several TV shows.
Suchitra sang her first Tamil movie song under the music director Harris Jeyaraj for the movie "Leysa Leysa" in 2003. Her two solos "Dole Dole" & "En Chella" under music director Mani Sharma for the movie "Pokiri(2006)" marked her position in Telugu and Tamil film industry. Her duets with Tamil movie lead actor Sillambarasan were huge hits. Her songs "Vechikkava" and "Chinna Thamarai" were voted as people's favorite songs in their related categories in 2008 and 2009 respectively. She has sung more than 85 songs in Tamil. She got married on November 27, 2005 to noted theatre and film actor Karthik Kumar.
Filmography
Film career
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jay Jay | Herself | Tamil | Guest appearance (RJ) |
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Herself | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Herself | Tamil | Guest appearance |
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Voice-over for |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Thiruttu Payale | Malavika |
| Kedi | Tamanna Bhatia | |
| 2009 | Indira Vizha | Namitha |
| Kanthaswamy | Shriya Saran | |
| 2010 | Naanayam | Ramya Raj |
| Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | Shikha | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Lakshmi Rai |
Songs
Notable Tamil songs
Complete List of Songs
| Year | Song | Film | Language | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Uyirin Uyire | Kaakka Kaakka | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj |
| May Masam 98il | Jay Jay | Tamil | Bharathwaj | |
| 2004 | En Aasai Mythiliye | Manmadhan | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2006 | Ammadi Aathadi | Vallavan | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Cheli Jabilee | Ranam | Telugu | Mani Sharma | |
| Dole Dole Than | Pokkiri | Tamil | Mani Sharma | |
| En Chella Peru Apple | ||||
| Nee Mutham Ondru (Remix) | ||||
| Dole Dole | Pokiri | Telugu | Mani Sharma | |
| Ippati Kinka | ||||
| Ossa re | Happy | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2007 | Kutti Pisase | Kaalai | Tamil | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Yamaho Yama | Chirutha | Telugu | Mani Sharma | |
| 2008 | Vechukkava | Silambattam | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2009 | Excuse Me | Kanthaswamy | Tamil | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Excuse Me | Mallanna | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| osama | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Malayalam | Gopi Sundar | |
| Tharai Erangiya | Eeram | Tamil | Thaman | |
| Chinna Thamarai | Vettaikaran | Tamil | Vijay Antony | |
| Naa Kaakinaada | Sindhanai Sei | Tamil | Thaman | |
| 2010 | Yen Idhayam | Singam | Tamil | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Chithira Vaanam | Anandhapurathu Veedu | Tamil | Ramesh Krishna | |
| Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu | Adhurs | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Chenthenkin | Pokkiriraja | Malayalam | Jassie Gift | |
| Oyyala | Manmadan Ambu | Tamil | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Gore Gore | Moscowin Kaveri | Tamil | Thaman | |
| Thaen Mutham | ||||
| Oo Lalali | Aridhu Aridhu | Tamil | Thaman | |
| Pesum Poove | Mundhinam Paartheney | Tamil | Thaman | |
| Mundhinam Paartheney | Mundhinam Paartheney | Tamil | Thaman | |
| Adi Rakkamma Rakku | Siruthai | Tamil | Vidyasagar | |
| Maham Maye | Puli | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | |
| Nijamena | Brindavanam | Telugu | Thaman | |
| Naan Alana Thamarai | Siddu +2 | Tamil | Dharan | |
| Pootta Paathadhum | Thillalangadi | Tamil | S. Thaman | |
| 2011 | Narmada | Kandaen | Tamil | Vijay Ebenezer |
| Dia Dia Dole | Avan Ivan | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Pudikale Pudikudhu | Venghai | Tamil | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Surro Surra | Shakti | Telugu | Mani Sharma | |
| Ye Pilla Pilla | Dhada | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Kurivippina | Vaishali | Telugu | Thaman | |
| Champakamala | kandireega | Telugu | Thaman | |
| Vada Bin Lada | Mankatha | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Oh Ringa Ringa | 7aam Arivu | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | |
| Innum Enna Thozha | ||||
| Laddu Laddu | Rajapattai | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Dandiya India | Oosaravelli | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2012 | Sir Osthara | Business Man | Telugu | Thaman |
| 2012 | Distub chesthanade | Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Telugu | Raghu Kunche |
| 2012 | nellorae | Nayak | Telugu | Thaman |
| 2012 | Barbie Girl | Mirchi | Telugu | Devisri Prasad |
| 2012 | "Ayomayam" | Nuvva Nena | Telugu | Bheems |
| Araanu nee | Grand master | Malayalam | ||
| Theyyaram | Trivandrum Lodge | Malayalam | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2013 | Ye Unnathan | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Tamil | Thaman |
| 2013 | Diamond Girl | Baadshah | Telugu | Thaman |
| 2013 | Pilla Manchi | Shadow (2013 film) | Telugu | Thaman |
Awards
- [BIG Telugu Music Awards]
- Best Singer of the Year - Businessman
- Filmfare South 2013
- Best Playback Singer (Telugu) for the song 'Sir Osthara' from Businessman
- Nominated: Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Sir Osthara' from Businessman
References
Suchitra : I can sound sweet, sexy, bold or sensual
Interview with RJ Suchitra
Off the air with RJ Suchi