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K.S. Chitra

K.S. Chitra

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Biography:  K.S. Chithra is a six-time National Film Awards winning singer who has made her mark in the Indian (film) playback industry. Known as the “Nightingale of South India”, she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali films. Professional Career Born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, into a family of musicians, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first guru (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in Carnatic music from Dr. K. Omanakutty, after she was selected for the National Talent Search Scholarship from the Central Government from 1978 – 1984. She was introduced to Malayalam playback singing by M. G. Radhakrishnan in 1979. She made her debut in the Tamil film industry in Chennai under the guidance of film music composer Ilaiyaraaja. Her knowledge of South Indian languages and Hindi enables her to render songs with originality and perfection. She is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born on 2002 in Chennai but died in an accident at a swimming pool in Dubai on 14th april, 2011. Other Achievements Chithra was also honoured with the Kalaimamani title from Tamil Nadu Government in 1997, the K. J. Yesudas Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004, Kalaiselvam title from the South Indian Nadigar Sangam in 2002, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Malayalee Council in London in 2003. She has also received numerous mainstream awards like MTV Video Music Award, Screen–Videocon Award, Film Fans Association Awards, and Cinema Express Awards. She has in her credit, private albums in Hindi, namely Piya Basanti and Sunset Point. Her first ghazal album with Masterio Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle is ready for release. She released an album dedicated to Smt. M.S. Subbulakshmi named My Tribute. It is a collection of kirthis and bhajans dedicated to Smt. M.S. Subbulakshmi. Recognising her contribution to the music world, Smt. Chithra has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri title by the Government of India in 2005. Stage Performance Chithra has performed all over India, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Western European countries like Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark. Audio tracks Chithra, who is a Grade A artiste of All India Radio and Doordarshan, has established her own recording label, Audiotracs, to promote new talents in the music world by giving them opportunities to collaborate with her as singers, lyricists and music directors.
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K.S. Chitra Movies

Movies Director Release Date
Telugu
as Singer
B Vicky 29 Sep 2024
Tamil
as Singer
Venkat Prabhu Jun 2024
Telugu
as Singer
Nagesh Nara Dasi 28 Dec 2024
Telugu
as Singer
Ravi Mulakalavalli 16 Dec 2024

K.S. Chitra: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

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Date Of Birth 27 Jul 1963
Age 61
Birth Place Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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  • The age of K S Chitra in the 2024 was 61.

  • The K S Chitra's was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

  • The DOB for K S Chitra was 27 Jul 1963.

  • The most recent movies for K S Chitra is Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids.

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