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M. G. Sreekumar
Malabar Gopalan Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957), better known as M.G. Sreekumar is an Indian playback singer, composer, music producer, television presenter and film producer, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. He has sung more than 2000 songs in various Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Sanskrit. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and the Saregama School of Music in Thiruvananthapuram. Sreekumar has won several awards,[2] including two National Film Awards, three Kerala State Film Awards and 5 Filmfare Awards South. He was also honoured with the Harivarasanam Award by the Government of Kerala in 2016. His career as a singer spans over 44 years.[3][4]
M. G. Sreekumar | |
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| Born | Malabar Gopalan Sreekumar 25 May 1957[1] |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Lekha Sreekumar (m. 2000) |
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| Awards | See below |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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Career
Sreekumar made his debut in the Malayalam movie Coolie (1983) Directed by Ashok Kumar. The Malayalam movie Chithram (1988) directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, was the first where Sreekumar sang all the songs. He has sung more than 35,000 songs[5] for films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.[citation needed]
He worked as music director in Malayalam films such as Chathurangam (2002) and Thandavam (2002), Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram (2008), Mohanlal's Alexander the Great and Oru Naal Varum.[citation needed]
He anchored a TV show named SaReGaMa on Asianet and was a judge for the reality show Idea Star Singer. Now he is a judge in Top Singer on Flowers TV.[citation needed]
His appointment as chairman of Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi by the LDF government of Kerala sparked controversy due to his close relations with its political rival BJP.[6]
Personal life
Sreekumar was born on May 25, 1957 at Haripad, in Alappuzha district, Kerala as the younger son of music composer and harmonist Malabar Gopalan Nair and Harikatha exponent Kamalakshi Amma.[7] He is the younger brother of popular music director M. G. Radhakrishnan and popular Carnatic musician Dr. K. Omanakkutty, who were both much elder to him. Sreekumar and Lekha, his future wife, first saw each other in 1988 at Thycaud Dharma Sastha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, but they met each other only few days later after a concert. Gradually, they developed friendship and later began living together. Sreekumar and Lekha married on 14 January 2000 at the Mookambika Temple, Kollur.[8][9]
Discography
Singer
- Malayalam
- Coolie (1983)
- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
- Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985)
- Pranamam (1986)
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
- Thalavattam (1986)
- Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
- Anantaram (1987)
- Moonnam Pakkam (1988)
- Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
- Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)
- Janmandharam (1988)
- Aaryan (1988)
- Chithram (1988)
- Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
- Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
- News (1989)
- Nair Saab (1989)
- Mahayanam (1989)
- Kireedam (1989)
- Dasharatham (1989)
- Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989)
- Adarvam (1989)
- Varthamana Kalam (1990)
- Rajavazhcha (1990)
- Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) (singer)
- Indrajaalam (1990)
- His Highness Abdullah (1990)
- Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
- Appu (1990)
- Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
- PavaKoothu (1990)
- In Harihar Nagar (1990)
- Oliyampukal (1990)
- Vishnulokam (1991)
- Ulladakkam (1991)
- Kuttapathram (1991)
- Kilukkampetti (1991)
- Abhimanyu
- Godfather (1991)
- Kilukkam (1991)
- Ennathe Programme (1991)
- Chanchattam (1991)
- Advaitham (1991)
- Maanthrika Cheppu (1992)
- Champakulam Thachan (1992)
- Yoddha (1992)
- Brahmadathan (1993, unreleased)
- Gardish (1993)
- Vietnam Colony (1993)
- Midhunam (1993)
- Devasuram (1993)
- Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
- Pingami (1994)
- Hey Hero (1994)
- Pavithram (1994)
- Kashmeeram (1994)
- Kaalapaani (1994)
- Sadaram (1995)
- Manikya Chempazhukka (1995)
- Nirnayam
- Madamma (1996)
- Aniyathipravu (1997)
- Chandralekha (1997)
- Superman (1997)
- Manthramothiram (1997)
- Lelam (1997)
- Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
- The Good Boys (1997)
- Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
- Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)
- Bhoopathi (1997)
- Chandralekha (1997)
- Mayajalam (1998)
- Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
- Summer In Bethlehem (1998)
- En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
- Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999)
- Valliettan (2000)
- Dada Sahib (2000)
- Taj Mahal (2000)
- Thenkasipattanam (2000)
- Narasimham(2000)
- Vasanthiyum Lakshimiyum Pinne Njanum (2001)
- Karumadikkuttan (2001)
- Kakkakuyil (2001)
- Megasandesam (2001)
- Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001)
- Akasthile Paravakal (2001)
- Ravanaprabhu (2001)
- Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
- Valkannadi (2002)
- Pranyamanithooval (2002)
- Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
- Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002)
- Meesa Madhavan (2002)
- Kalyanaraman (2002)
- Chronic Bachelor (2003)
- Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003)
- Pattalam (2003)
- Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
- Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
- Pattanathil Sundaran (2003)
- Chakram (2003)
- Relax (2003)
- Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
- Thekkekara Super Fast (2004)
- Jalolsavam (2004)
- Vettam (2004)
- Black (2004)
- Thanmathra (2005)
- Vadakkumnathan (2006)
- Prajapathi (2006)
- Kirtichakra (2006)
- Classmates (2006)
- Hallo (2007)
- Chocolate (2007)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
- College Kumaran (2008)
- Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008)
- Kurukshetra (2008)
- Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded (2009)
- In Ghost House Inn (2010)
- Alexander the Great (2010)
- Oru Naal Varum (2010)
- Kandahar (2010)
- Living Together (2011)
- Chinatown (2011)
- 1993 Bombay, March 12 (2011)
- Oru Marubhoomikkadha (2011)
- Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
- Kunjaliyan (2012)
- Husbands in Goa (2012)
- Karmayodha (2012)
- Geethaanjali (2013)
- Aamayum Muyalum (2014)
- Ottayaan (2015)
- Oppam (2016)
- 1971: Beyond Borders (2017)
- Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017)
- Panchavarnathatha (2018)
- Odiyan (2018)
- Neerali (2018)
- Madhaveeyam (2019)
- Nithyaharitha Nayakan (2019)
- Pathinettam Padi (2019)
- Pattabhiraman (2019)
- Ittymaani: Made in China (2019)
- School Diary (2019)
- Big Brother (2020)
- Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham (2021) [10]
- Minnal Murali(2021)
- Bro Daddy (2022) [11]
- Aarattu (2022) [12]
- Tamil
- "Oru Nimidam" - En Uyirinum Melana (2008)
- "Pinju Thendrale" - Majunu (2001)
- "En Swasa Kaatre", "Chinna Chinna Mazhaithuli" - En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
- "Dandiya Aattam", "Nenacha Padi" - Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
- "Karisal Tharisal" - Taj Mahal (1999)
- "Suttum Sudar" - Siraichaalai (1996)
- "Nenje Gurunathrin", "Sollayo Vaai" - Mogamul (1995)
- Telugu
- "Dandiya", "Manasu Padi" - Premikula Roju (1999)
- "Goruvakana" - Gandeevam (1992)
- Hindi
- "Mera Dholna" - Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
- "Hasta Hua" - Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar (2001)
- "Kissa Hum" - Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1999)
- "Saat Rang" - Saat Rang Ki Sapne (1998)
- "Jiya Jale" - Dilse (1998)
- "Tu Hi Tu" - Kabhi Na kabhi (1997)
- "Soja Soja", "Apni Jeb" - Muskurahat (1992)
Composer
Beside films, Sreekumar has composed many devotional albums. Majority of his songs are written by Rajeev Alunkal and Gireesh Puthenchery.
- Thandavam (Malayalam; 2002)
- Chathurangam (Malayalam; 2002)
- Kanchivaram (Tamil; 2008)
- Poi Solla Porom (Tamil)
- Alexander the Great (Malayalam; 2010)
- Bumm Bumm Bole (Hindi; 1 song only, 2010)
- Rakhupathi Raghava Rajaram (Malayalam; 2010)
- Oru Naal Varum (Malayalam; 2010)
- Sakudumbam Shyamala (Malayalam; 2010)
- Penpattanam (Malayalam; 2010)
- Sarkar Colony (Malayalam; 2010)
- Arabiyum Ottakavum P. Madhavan Nairum (Malayalam; 2011)
- Thamarassery to Thailand (Malayalam; 2011)
- Sneham + Ishtam = Amma (Malayalam; 2011)
- Njanum Ente Familiyum (Malayalam; 2011)
- Kunjaliyan (Malayalam; 2012)
- Husbands in Goa (Malayalam; 2012)
- Ardhanaari (Malayalam; 2012)
- Karmayodha (Malayalam; 2012)
- Good Bad & Ugly (Malayalam; 2013)
- Nakshathrangal - നക്ഷത്രങ്ങൾ (Malayalam; 2014)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 1997-2010 | Sarigamapadanisa /SaReGaMa | Anchor | Asianet | |
| 2004 | Kadamattathu kathanar | Singer in church(Special appearance) | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Idea Star Singer2007 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2008 | Munch Star singer Junior | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2008 | Idea Star Singer2008 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2009 | Idea Star SingerSeason 4 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2010 | Idea Star SingerSeason 5 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2011-2012 | Idea Star SingerSeason 6 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2012-2013 | Lunars Comedy Express | Judge | Asianet Plus | |
| 2013 | Champions | Judge | Surya Tv | |
| 2014 | Sunfeast Star Singer Season 7 | Judge/co-Host(Stage 1-3) | Asianet | |
| 2014 | Oreo Surya Singer season 1 | Judge | Surya Tv | |
| 2015 | Aarpoo erroo | Judge | Kairali TV | |
| 2015 | Surya Challenge | Team Captain | Surya TV | |
| 2017-2018 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2018-2020 | Top singer | Judge | Flowers | |
| 2020–present | Parayam Nedam | Anchor | Amrita TV | |
| 2020–2022 | Top Singer Season 2 | Judge | Flowers | |
| 2021 | Top Singer Star Night | Judge | Flowers | |
| 2021 | Sing N Win | Judge | Flowers USA | |
| 2021 | Music Ulsav | Judge | Flowers | |
| 2021–present | Eenangalude Gandharvan | Anchor | Flowers | |
| 2022-present | Top Singer Season 3 | Judge | Flowers |
Awards
- 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – His Highness Abdullah (Song: "Nadha Roopini") [13]
- 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum (Song: "Chanthu Pottum") [14]
- 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kireedam (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and Vadakkunokkiyantram (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo")
- 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kilukkam (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and Thudarkkadha (Song: "Aathiravaravayi")
- 1992 – Best Playback Singer – Different films
- 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam – Oppam – "Chinnamma"
- 2011 - Best Music Director — Oru Marubhoomikkadha
- 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – Manassinakkare
- 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – Thanmathra, Ananthabhadram
- 2008 – Best Male Playback – Innathe Chintha Vishayam
- 2010 – Best Music Diaward r – Oru Naal Varum
Surya TV Awards:
- 2008 – Best Playback Singer – Innathe Chintha Vishayam[15]
- 2010 – Best Playback Singer – Oru Naal Varum[16]
Other awards:
- 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award[17]
- 2008 – Jeevan TV – P. Jayachandran Award[18]
- 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – Oru Naal Varum[19]
- 2011 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award
- 2016 – Harivarasanam Award[20]
- 2016 – Asiavision Award for Best Male Singer - Minungum Minnaminunge from the movie "Oppam"[21]
- 2016 – Mazhavil Mango Music Awards - Special Jury Award - Chinnamma from the movie "Oppam"[22]
References
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- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (24 June 2005). "'Singing from the soul'". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "The night that changed life of MG Sreekumar". Kerala Kaumudi. 20 January 2019.
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- ^ "Pro-BJP M. G. Sreekumar is CPM's choice to head Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi". New Indian Express.
- ^ "My sweet old home was once a home to Mohanlal too: MG Sreekumar". OnManorama. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Married to a singer". The New Indian Express. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
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- ^ "Marakkar - Arabikadalinte Simham - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Parayathe Vannen (From "Bro Daddy") - Single by Deepak Dev, M. G. Sreekumar & Vineeth Sreenivasan".
- ^ "MG Sreekumar croons a song for Mohanlal's Aarattu". 25 November 2020.
- ^ "His Highness Abdullah Awards: List of Awards won by Malayalam movie His Highness Abdullah". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum Awards: List of Awards won by Malayalam movie Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum". The Times of India.
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- ^ "Harivarasanam Award Given to M G Sreekumar". The New Indian Express. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
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- ^ "Winners of Mazhavil Mango Music Awards 2017". Vinodadarshan. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
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