Mohan Sithara is an Indian music composer. He received the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Music Director (2009) for the songs in Priyanandan's ''Soofi Paranja Kadha''. Since 1986 he has been an active musician in the Malayalam film industry. His work mixes Western, Classical and folk styles. He has worked with lyricists and poets like O. N. V Kurup,

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, and Biju Narayanan.

Early life

Mohan Sithara was born at

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, India, in 1959. He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes, one of which was Sithara troupe (from which he took the name Mohan Sithara). Later he worked with various music composers including M. G. Radhakrishnan, Shyam, and Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath. He did orchestration for the film ''Thoovanathumbikal'' with Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath, which led to several hit songs. His first work as independent music director in the Malayalam film industry was the film ''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' (From One to Zero), for which he composed the song "Raree Rareeram Raro" (it was also the first song for G. Venugopal).

Filmography

1986 * Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare 1987 *

Varshangal Poyathariyathe ''Varshangal Poyathariyathe'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan Roop. The film stars debutants Prince Vaidyan and Reshmi Kailas along with Sukumari, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and Menaka in the supporting roles. The film has musi ...

* Mizhiyithalil Kanneerumaayi 1988 * Kudumbapuranam * Aalilakkuruvikal *

Maamalakalkkappurath ''Mamalakalkkappurathu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Ramasimhan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Anil, Elias and Kilimol in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Mohan Sithara. The film won ...

* Deerghasumangalee Bhava 1989 * Devadas * Mudra * Eenam Maranna Kaattu * Njaattuvela * Innale (Background Score) *

Chanakyan ''Chanakyan'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar in his directorial debut. Starring Kamal Haasan, Urmila Matondkar, Jayaram, Madhu, and Thil ...

1990 * Vachanam * Parampara *

His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamukk ...

(Background Music) * Marupuram * Maalayogam * Ammayude swantham Kunjumeri * Manju peyyunna Raathri 1991 * Santhwanam *

Mukha Chithram ''Mukha Chithram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama mystery film directed by Suresh Unnithan. The film stars Jayaram, Urvashi (actress), Urvashi, Siddique (actor), Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, KPAC Lalitha, Sunitha (actress), ...

* Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty * Aviraamam * Holiday 1992 * Ulsavamelam * Mukhamudra * Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu *

Ayalathe Adheham ''Ayalathe Adheham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. It stars Jayaram, Gautami, Siddique, Vaishnavi, Meena, and Thilakan. The songs were composed by ...

(Background score) * Ente ponnu thamburaan (Background score) *

Kallan Kappalil Thanne ''Kallan Kappalil Thanne'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Prasanth, starring Jagadish, Siddique, Maathu, Suchitra and Poojappura Ravi in the lead roles. Plot Murali is a pharmaceutical representative who is in love with Gayath ...

* Sathyaprathijna * Avarude Sanketham * First Bell * Kunjikuruvi * Ormakkurippukal 1993 * Aalavattam * Kulapathi * Kaavadiyaattam * Aparna * Porutham * Ponnuchaami *

Vakkeel Vasudev ''Vakkeel Vasudev'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan, starring Jagadish, Jayaram and Sunitha in the lead roles. Plot The movie deals with the consequences of alcoholism in the lives of two individuals belongin ...

* Johny * Oru Kadamkadha Pole * Ottayadippaathakal * Kilivaathil (Mrinaalam) 1994 * Varaphalam * Chanakya Soothrangal * Chief Minister K.R. Gowthami * Daivathinte Vikrithikal * Avan Ananthapadmanabhan * Orkathirunnappol 1995 * Special Squad * Munpe Parakkunna Pakshi * Maanthrikante Praavukal * Poovukalku Punyakaalam 1996 *

Kaliveedu ''Kaliveedu'' is a 1996 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha and Vani Viswanath in lead roles. The film explores the marital relationship of Mahesh (Jayaram) and Mridula (M ...

* Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? * Saare Jahaan Se Achcha 1997 * Snehadooth * Kalyana Unnikal *

Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam ''Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Pappan Naripatta and starring Vijayaraghavan and Urvashi in the lead roles. It is a remake of the 1991 Tamil film '' Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum'' ...

* Ishtadanam *

Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum ''Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Chandrasekharan. The film stars Innocent, Jagadish, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harishree Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, Kalpana, Charmila and Bindu Panicker ...

* Kadhaanaayakan *

Mayaponman Mayaponman () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Thulasidas. It had Dileep, Kalabhavan Mani and Mohini. The film was produced by V. V. Antony, P. A. Velayudhan and P. C. Ealias under the banner of King Star Productions and was ...

1998 * Manthri Kochamma * Manthrikumaran * Nakshathrathaaraattu * Harthaal 1999 * Varum Varaathirikkilla * Deepasthambham Mahaashcharyam *

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Vinayan based on a screenplay by J. Pallassery. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri, Praveena and Sai Kumar in the lead roles. The film ...

Mazhavillu ''Mazhavillu'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film directed by Dinesh Baboo. It is a remake of director's own 1997 Kannada movie ''Amrutha Varshini''. It stars Kunchacko Boban, Preeti Jhangiani and Vineeth in the lead ...

2000 * Joker * Dada Sahib * Varnakkazhchakal *

Valliettan ''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kanna ...

* Sahayaathrikaykku Snehapoorvam 2001 * Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam * Ishtam * Karumaadikuttan *

Unnathangalil ''Unnathangalil'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Jomon and written by Robin Thirumala from a story by Jomon. Starring Lal, Manoj K. Jayan and Poornima Indrajith, while Mohanlal makes a cameo appearance. T ...

* Sundara Purushan * Vakkaalathu Naaraayanankutti * Raakshasa Rajavu * Sharjah To Sharjah * Nakshathrangal Parayaathirunnathu * Chethaaram 2002 * Oomapenninu Uriyadappayyan * Kunjikoonan *

Pranayamanithooval ''Pranyamanithooval'' ( ml, പ്രണയമണിത്തൂവൽ) is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas starring Vineeth Kumar, Jayasurya and Gopika (in her debut). This movie is a remake of 1999 Tamil movie ''Nee Varuvai Ena''. ...

* Kaattuchembakam * Basketball *

Snehithan ''Snehithan'' is an Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Jose Thomas starring Kunchacko Boban, Nandana, Krishna and Preetha Vijayakumar. It was the last film of N. F. Varghese. Plot The story begins in a register office ...

Nammal ''Nammal'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and written by Kalavoor Ravikumar. The film features Jishnu, Sidharth Bharathan in the lead roles. It was the debut film of Sidharth, Renuka, and ...

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2003 *

Swapnakkoodu ''Swapnakoodu'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Kamal. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Meera Jasmine and Bhavana. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by ...

* War And Love * Pattanathil Sundaran *

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* Sadanandante Samayam *

Mr. Brahmachari ''Mr. Brahmachari'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Thulasidas and written by J. Pallassery from a story by Mahesh Mithra. It was produced and distributed by M. Mani through the company Aroma Movie Internatio ...

* Singaari Bolona * Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum * Choonda * Zameendaar 2004 * Kazhcha *

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* Udayam 2005 * Thanmathra * Hridayathil Sookshikkaan * Raappakal 2006 * The Don * Kali *

Karutha Pakshikal ''Karutha Pakshikal'' (English: ''Black Birds'') is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language family-drama film written and directed by Kamal. It stars Mammootty, Meena, and Padmapriya. Plot Widower Murugan moves to Kerala with his three children an ...

Palunku ''Palunku'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Nazriya Nazim making her on-screen debut through this film- along with Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita, Kottayam San ...

2007 * Anchil Oral Arjunan *

Payum Puli ''Payum Puli'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam language action comedy film directed by Mohan Kupleri, starring Kalabhavan Mani, Rambha, Sai Kumar, Chandra Lakshman etc. It was released in 2007. Plot Cast * Kalabhavan Mani as Sharavanan ...

* Nanma * Nagaram * Aakaasham 2008 * Swarnam * Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam 2009 * Aayirathil Oruvan * Pathaam Adhyaayam * Bhagavan * Dalamarmarangal *

Bhramaram ''Bhramaram'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language road suspense thriller film, written and directed by Blessy, starring Mohanlal, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Suresh Menon, Murali Gopy, and Bhumika Chawla. The film was released on 25 June 2009. P ...

* Malayaali *

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* Ividam Swargamaanu * Mithram (Not released yet) *

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(Background Score) 2010 *

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* Nallavan * Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only * Inganeyum Oral *

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* Kayam 2011 * Ithu Nammude Katha * Yaathra Thudarunnu * Shankaranum Mohananum *

Kanakompathu ''Kanakombathu'' is a 2011 Malayalam thriller film written by Madhu Muttom and directed by debutant Mahadevan. The cast includes Manoj K. Jayan, Mythili, Deepu Shanth, Shankar Narayanan and Vinod Kishan in the lead roles. This was a disaster at ...

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* Vellaripravinte Changathi 2012 * Last Bench * Aazhakkadal * Naadabrahmam * Ezham Suryan * Mullamottum Munthirichaarum *

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2013 *

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2014 * My Dear Mummy *

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* Color Balloon * Little Superman 3D 2015 * Life Full of Life 2016 * Sukhamaayirikkatte * Mud Maza

Highlight songs

* Uchalu Tirumalava (Mamalakalkkappurath) * Raree rareeram raro ( Onnu Muthal Poojyam Varae) * Neermizhippeeliyil * Ila Kozhiyum sisirathil * Sahyasaanu sruthi * Pathinezhinte Poomkaralin ( Vellaripraavinte Changaathi) * Pranathosmi * Mullapoovin muthe * Enthe nin pinakkam * Kananakuyilinu kathilidanoru * Hrudaya Mrudanga * Pramadavaniyil veendum * Krishna née en krishnamanee * Unnee vavao ponnunnee * Swarakanyakamar * Mindathedi kuyile ( Thanmaathra) * Thekkini kolaya chumaril (

) * Ithaloornu veena ( Thanmaathra) * Mele vellithinkal ( Thanmaathra) * Annarakkanna vaa (

) * Kaattru veliyedi kannamma ( Thanmaathra) * Pokathe kariyilakkatte (Loudspeaker) * Shivadam shivanamam (

) * Dhwani tharanga tharalam * Kanneer mazhayathu ( Joker) * En ammae onnu kaanaan (

) * Pon kasavu njoriyum * Moonnaam thrukkannil * Indraneelam choodi agraharam thedi * Kukku kukku kuyile * Oru mathavumanyamalla * Kodi kodi adimakal * Thekko Thekkorikkal ( Vellaripraavinte Changaathi) * Kaanumbol parayamo ('' Ishtam'') * Chanchala dhruda pada thaalam ('' Ishtam'') * Swapnam thyajichal swargam labhikkum ( Raakshasaraajaavu) * Chandanathennalay njan ninte lolamaam * Ponnavani vettam thirumuttam * Chembarundin chelunde * Kunjurangum koottinullil * Swarajathi paadum pynkilee * Irulin Mahanidrayil ninnunarthi nee * Sukhamanee nilaavu (

) * Oru mazhappakshi paadunnu * Manimukilae nee * Kannivasantham kaattil moolum * Inayarayannam kulichu keri * Agadha neela samudrachuzhikalil * Thanka manassu amma manassu ( Raappakal) * Kallyana prayamaanu * Ilam manju mulam * Manassu oru manthrikakkoodu * Deepankuram poothorungumaakaasam * Kettu tharaattinte thaalam * Dhanumasappenninu poothaalam * Enikkum oru naavundenkil * Kadanja chandanamo nin meni * Prema madhu thedum * Makara nilavil madhuravumaayi * Karimizhiyaale oru kadha parayaam njaan * Marakkaam ellam marakkam (

) * Malarkili inayude (

) * Pedi thonni aadyam kandappol * Kannanaayaal Raadha venam ( Pattanatthil Sundaran) * Pukkikkuyile kallikkuyile (

) * Neeyarinnjo neelakkuzhali ( Sadaanandante Samayam) * Omalale ente manassin * Tharivala kayyalenne ( Sadaanandante Samayam) * Kaananakkuyilinu * Kuyile nin kurumkuzhalil * Kannuneer puzhayude theerathu ( Meerayude Dukkhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum) * Thaamarakkanna * Kuttanadan kayalile ( Kaazhcha) * Kalabhakkuri charthende * Jugnu re Jugnu re ( Kaazhcha) * Aalmaram chaayum neram * Ammaanam chemmaanam * Meda ponveyiloothiyurukki * Neeyente paattil sreeragamayi * Sindoora sandhye parayoo * Snehathin poo nulli * Aalilakkanna * Chanthu pottum chenkelassum * Kilivaathilil kaathorthu njan * Ponnolathumbi * Ravin nilakaayal * Mazhayil rathri mazhayil ( Karuttha Pakshikal) * Puthumazhayay pozhiyam * Manassee saanthamakoo * Thalolam thane thaaraattum * Vala nalla kuppi vala vangitharum * Manithaliyay ee manam thelinju * Kunkuma malarukalo virinju * Kaattu thulli kayalolam * Niranazhi Ponnin ( Valyettan) * Ninte kannil virunnuvannu * Annarakkanna vaa * Vaa vaa thaamarappenne

Awards

State Film Critics Award * 1989 – Best Music Director -

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State Film Critics Award * 1992 – Best Background Music Director - Daivathinte Vikruthikal Mathrubhumi Medimix Film Award 1999 * 1999 – Best Music Director - Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum,

Deepasthambham Mahascharyam ''Deepasthambham Mahascharyam'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by K. B. Madhu and starring Dileep as an Ottamthullal dancer who is caught in a love triangle with two girls. Plot Mundoor Ramanandan Nambiar is an Ottamthullal dancer who is stru ...

Film Fare Award 2000 * 2000 – Joker AVT Grihalakshmi T V Award 2006 * 2006 – Best Music Director -Serial : Minnukettu Annual Malayalam Movie Award 2009, UAE * 2009 – Best Music Director Ravindran Award 2009 * 2009 – Best Music Director Kerala State Film Awards 2009 * 2009 – Best Music Director -

Personal life

He is married to Beena and has two children. His elder child, Mobina, sang a few songs directed by him and now she is married. His son, Vishnu, is an upcoming Music Programmer. Vishnu has already composed a few albums and has been assisting senior composers in orchestration.

References

Official Mohan Sithara Website.

Janayugam article
(in Malayalam)
Mohan Sithara-Shining Star In Malayalam Music World.

New York Times

MusicIndia, Mohan Sithara Contributions
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Mohan Sithara Contributions

Mohan Sithara at MSI
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