Updated on: 27 July, 2024 10:36 PM IST |Sudheesh SK
K S Chithra known as the nightingale of Kerala, celebrates her 61st birth day on July 27. Here are top 5 interesting facts of KS Chithras musical journey.
Early Stardom : K. S. Chithra began her playback singing career in Malayalam cinema and soon became a sought-after voice in multiple languages
National Awards:She has won several National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, showcasing her exceptional talent. Chithra’s remarkable contributions to music have earned her numerous accolades, including six National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards South, and state film awards from six Indian states. She was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2021 and the Padma Shri in 2005 for her exceptional musical journey
Ks Chitra Known for her versatility, Chithra has sung in over 20 languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Chithra’s voice has resonated across every continent through her hundreds of live performances. She is celebrated as one of the finest singers in the Telugu film industry, standing alongside legends like P. Susheela and S. Janaki.
Iconic Collaborations: Her duets with legendary composers and singers like Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman have produced some of the most memorable hits. Apart from Lata Mangeshkar, Chithra is the second female playback singer from India to perform at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Her captivating performance there received international acclaim
K. S. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in a variety of Indian languages, as well as in Malay, Latin, Arabic, Sinhalese, English, and French. Her extensive collaborations with renowned composers like A. R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja highlight her remarkable versatility
