Malabar Gopalan Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957), better known as M.G. Sreekumar is an Indian

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, music producer,

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and

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, who works predominantly in

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. He has sung more than 2000 songs in various Indian languages including Malayalam,

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, Hindi, and Sanskrit. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and the Saregama School of Music in Thiruvananthapuram. Sreekumar has won several awards, including two

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, three

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and 5

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. He was also honoured with the Harivarasanam Award by the Government of Kerala in 2016. His career as a singer spans over 44 years.

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 for films in Malayalam,

, Hindi, Kannada and

. 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 ''Oru Naal Varum'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, written by Sreenivasan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. It stars Mohanlal and Sameera Reddy in her Malayalam debut, with Sreenivasan, ...

.'' He anchored a TV show named ''SaReGaMa'' on

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and was a judge for the reality show '' Idea Star Singer''. Now he is a judge in Top Singer on Flowers TV. 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.

Personal life

Sreekumar was born on May 25, 1957 at

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, in Alappuzha district, Kerala as the younger son of music composer and

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Malabar Gopalan Nair and

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exponent Kamalakshi Amma. He is the younger brother of popular music director

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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

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, 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

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Discography

Singer

;Malayalam * '' Coolie'' (1983) * '' Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' (1984) * ''

Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil ''Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shankar, Sukumari, Prem Prakash and Sankaradi. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. ...

'' (1985) * ''

Pranamam ''Pranamam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Bharathan and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Mammootty, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Nedumudi Venu and Ashokan. The film handles a socially relevant theme and has musical score by Ousepp ...

'' (1986) * ''

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi ''Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Priyadarshan starring an ensemble cast of Shankar, Menaka, Mukesh, Prem Nazir, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari, Seema, and Innocent in the lead roles. Sree ...

'' (1986) * ''

Thalavattam ''Thalavattam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The film is very loosely based on the 1975 movie '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' which was an ...

'' (1986) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''

Moonnam Pakkam ''Moonnam Pakkam'' ( en, The Third Day) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language sentimental drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Thilakan, Jayaram, Kirti Singh, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan and Ajayan. Kirti and Ajayan mad ...

'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1988) * '' Chithram'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''

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Madhaveeyam ''Madhaveeyam'' is a 2019 Malayalam-language drama/romance genre film produced by Sudheer Kumar and directed by Thejas Perumanna, starring Vineeth and Pranaya in leading roles along with Mamukkoya and Geetha Vijayan. Cast *Vineeth as Madhav *M ...

'' (2019) * ''

Nithyaharitha Nayakan ''Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' is a 2018 Malayalam comedy film, produced by Dharmajan Bolgatty. The movie stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Manju Pillai, Indrans, Bijukuttan. Ranjin Raj scored the film. Pavi K Pavan was the cinematographer. This film was r ...

'' (2019) * '' Pathinettam Padi'' (2019) * ''

Pattabhiraman ''Pattabhiraman'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama satirical film directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam and written by Dinesh Pallath. It stars Jayaram, Miya George, Sheelu Abraham, Prem Kumar and Sai Kumar. ''Pattabhiraman'' was ...

'' (2019) * '' Ittymaani: Made in China'' (2019) * ''

School Diary School Diary is a 2018 Malayalam-language film written and directed by M Hajamoinu and produced by Anvar Sadath. The film stars Bhama Arun, Vismaya Viswanath, Mamitha Baiju, Reena Bashir, Ashkar Soudan, Hashim Hussain, Indrans and Balaji Sarma in ...

'' (2019) * ''

Big Brother Big Brother may refer to: * Big Brother (''Nineteen Eighty-Four''), a character from George Orwell's novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' ** Authoritarian personality, any omnipresent figure representing oppressive control ** Big Brother Awards, a sat ...

'' (2020) * ''

Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham ''Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea'' (titled ''Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' in Malayalam, ''Marakkyar: Arabikkadalin Singam'' in Tamil) is a 2021 Indian epic period war film directed by Priyadarshan. Set in the 16th century Calicut, the f ...

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Minnal Murali ''Minnal Murali'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul, under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters. The screenplay has been written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew. The fil ...

''(2021) * ''

Bro Daddy ''Bro Daddy'' (stylized as BRO DADᗡY) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, with a screenplay by Sreejith N. and Bibin Maliekal. Th ...

'' (2022) * '' Aarattu'' (2022) ;Tamil *"Oru Nimidam" - ''

En Uyirinum Melana ''En Uyirinum Melana'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. R. Jaya. The film stars newcomers Ajith Chander and Radhika Menon, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ranjith, Ravikumar, Karunas, Kaka Radhakrishnan, Charuhasan, ...

'' (2008) *"Pinju Thendrale" - '' Majunu'' (2001) *"En Swasa Kaatre", "Chinna Chinna Mazhaithuli" - ''

'' (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 Rajeev Alunkal is a prominent poet, lyricist, music director and malayalam orator. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes. He has written numerous poems and songs. He is the former Chairman of Kumaranashan Smar ...

and Gireesh Puthenchery. *'' Thandavam'' (Malayalam; 2002) *'' Chathurangam'' (Malayalam; 2002) *'' Kanchivaram'' (Tamil; 2008) *'' Poi Solla Porom'' (Tamil) *'' Alexander the Great'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Bumm Bumm Bole ''Bumm Bumm Bole'' () is a 2010 Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Darsheel Safary, Atul Kulkarni, Rituparna Sengupta and newcomer Ziyah Vastani. The film is an authorized adaptation of the 1997 Iranian film ''Children of Heaven ...

'' (Hindi; 1 song only, 2010) *''Rakhupathi Raghava Rajaram'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *'' Sakudumbam Shyamala'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Penpattanam ''Penpattanam'' is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya. This film is based on 200 ...

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Sarkar Colony ''Sarkar Colony'' ( ml, സർക്കാർ കോളനി) is a Malayalam film directed by V. S. Jayakrishna, starring Mukesh and Devayani as the lead pair. Plot Sarkar Colony portrays the lives of ordinary government servants who with th ...

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Arabiyum Ottakavum P. Madhavan Nairum ''Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomikkadha'' (The Arab, the camel, and P. Madhavan Nair in a desert tale), or simply ''Oru Marubhoomikkadha'', is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan an ...

'' (Malayalam; 2011) *''Thamarassery to Thailand'' (Malayalam; 2011) * ''Sneham + Ishtam = Amma'' (Malayalam; 2011) * ''

Njanum Ente Familiyum ''Njanum Ente Familiyum (English: Me and my family)''( ml, ഞാനും എന്റെ ഫാമിലിയും) is a 2012 Malayalam family drama film directed by K. K. Rajeev and starring Jayaram and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. Writ ...

'' (Malayalam; 2011) * '' Kunjaliyan'' (Malayalam; 2012) *''

'' (Malayalam; 2012) *''

Ardhanaari ''Ardhanaari'' (2012) is a Malayalam film about the life of transgender people in Kerala. The film is directed by Santhosh Souparnika and produced by M. G. Sreekumar under his production house MG Sound & Frames. Manjula (Manoj K. Jayan), is a ...

'' (Malayalam; 2012) *''

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'' (Malayalam; 2013) *'' Nakshathrangal - നക്ഷത്രങ്ങൾ'' (Malayalam; 2014)

Television

Awards

: * 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Nadha Roopini") * 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum ''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 fil ...

'' (Song: "Chanthu Pottum")

: * 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Kireedam'' (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and '' Vadakkunokkiyantram'' (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo") * 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and ''Thudarkkadha'' (Song: "Aathiravaravayi") * 1992 –

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– Different films

: * 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam –

– "Chinnamma"

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* 2011 - Best Music Director —

Asianet Film Awards: * 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Manassinakkare'' * 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Thanmathra'', '' Ananthabhadram'' * 2008 – Best Male Playback – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Music Diaward r – ''

'' Surya TV Awards: * 2008 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' Other awards: * 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award * 2008 –

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P. Jayachandran Paliyath Jayachandrakuttan is an Indian playback singer and actor from Kerala. Jayachandran is best known for his captivating voice which gave him the title ''Bhava Gayakan'' by the music fraternity of South India. He has worked with many comp ...

Award * 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – ''

'' * 2011 –

Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award (or usually referred to as Yesudas Award) is an award for music artists in recognition to their outstanding performance. The award is instituted jointly by ''Swaralaya'', an organization that promotes music and Kai ...

* 2016 – Harivarasanam Award * 2016 – Asiavision Award for Best Male Singer - ''Minungum Minnaminunge'' from the movie "

" * 2016 – Mazhavil

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Music Awards - Special Jury Award - ''Chinnamma'' from the movie "Oppam"

References

* https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/if-i-had-tried-to-imitate-yesudas-i-would-have-reached-nowhere-m-g-sreekumar/articleshow/61981332.cms * https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/singer-mg-sreekumar-to-make-his-acting-debut/articleshow/57140835.cms

External links

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MG Sreekumar's Hit Songs

M. G. Sreekumar in MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sreekumar, M. G. Living people Indian male playback singers Film musicians from Kerala Kerala State Film Award winners Tamil playback singers Malayalam playback singers Malayalam film score composers People from Alappuzha district 20th-century Indian singers 21st-century Indian singers Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners Singers from Kerala Male film score composers 20th-century Indian male singers 21st-century Indian male singers 1957 births