chithra

K. S. Chithra പത്മശ്രീ കെ.എസ്‌.ചിത്ര
K.S.Chitra
Background information
Birth name	Chithra Krishnan Nair
Born	July 27, 1963 (age 47) Trivandrum, India
Genres	Playback singing, Carnatic music
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocalist
Years active	1982–present

 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 is married to Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman. Her only daughter Nandana, was born in 2002.

Awards

Chitra has recorded more than 25 thousands of film and non-film songs to date. During her illustrious career which is still continuing, numerous recognitions have come her way including six National Awards for best female playback singer.She is just behind K.J. Yesudas who has won 7 national awards as a singer. This is the highest number of national awards awarded to any female playback singer. She has won the awards for the following films:

Civilian Awards:

• 2005 - Padma Shri - India's fourth highest civilian honours

National Film Awards:

• 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Ovvoru Pookalume) Autograph, Tamil Film
• 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Payalein Chun Mun) Virasat, Hindi Film
• 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Maana Madurai (Ooh La La La)) Minsaara Kanavu, Tamil Film
• 1989 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum Raathri) Vaishali, Malayalam Film
• 1987 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Manjal Prasadavum) Nakhashathangal, Malayalam Film
• 1986 - Best Female Playback Singer - (Song: Padariyen Padippariyen) Sindhu Bhairavi, Tamil Film

Filmfare Awards South:

• 2009: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)
• 2008: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - Oduvil Oru (Thirakkatha)
• 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam) - Kalabham Tharam (Vadakkumnathan)
• 2006: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Kannada) - Araluva Hoovugale (Autograph)
• 2004: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (Telugu) - Nuvvostanante (Varsham)

She has also received 15 awards for the best female playback singer from Kerala State Government, 8 awards from Andhra Pradesh State Government, 4 awards from Tamil Nadu State Government and 3 awards from Karnataka State Government. She is the only playback singer to be recognised by all the four state governments in South India for her contributions.

Kerala State Film Awards:

• 2005 - Best Play Back Singer - Mayangipoyi (Nottam)
• 2002 - Best Play Back Singer - Karmukil Varnante (Nandanam)
• 2001 - Best Play Back Singer - Mooli Mooli (Theerthadanam)
• 1999 - Best Play Back Singer - Pular Veyilum (Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu)
• 1995 - Best Play Back Singer - Sasikala Charthiya (Devaragam)
• 1994 - Best Play Back Singer - Parvanenthu (Parinayam)
• 1993 - Best Play Back Singer - Ponmeghame (Sopanam) , Rajahamsame (Chamayam) , Sangeethame (Gazal)
• 1992 - Best Play Back Singer - Mounasarovaram (Savidham)
• 1991 - Best Play Back Singer - Thaaram (Keli) , Swarakanyakamar (Santhwanam)
• 1990 - Best Play Back Singer - Kannil Nin meyyil (Innale) , Palappoove (Njan Gandharvan)
• 1989 - Best Play Back Singer - Kalarivilakku (Oru Vadakkan Veera Gadha) , Thankathoni (Mazhavilkkavadi)
• 1988 - Best Play Back Singer - Indupushpam (Vaishali)
• 1987 - Best Play Back Singer - Eenam marannakatte (Eenam Maranna Kattu) , Thalolam Paithal (Ezhuthappurangal)
• 1986 - Best Play Back Singer - Manjalprasadavum (Nagakshathangal)
• 1985 - Best Play Back Singer - Oreswaram Ore Niram (Ente Kaanakuyil), Poomaname (Nirakkootu) , Aayiram Kannumai (Nokettadoorathu Kannum Nattu)

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:

• 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - Ovvoru Pookalume (Autograph)
• 1995 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kannalane (Bombay)
• 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - Vanthathey Kungumam (Kizhakku Vasal)
• 1988 - Best Female Playback Singer - Ninnukkori Varanam (Agni Natchathiram)

Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards:

• 2009 - Best Female Playback Singer- Kalavaramaye Madilo (Kalavaramaye Madilo)
• 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - 'Nuvvostanante Neddontana (Varsham)
• 1999 - Best Female Playback Singer - Marala Telupuna (Swayamvaram)
• 1996 - Best Female Playback Singer - Priya (Srikrishnarjuna Vijayam)
• 1993 - Best Female Playback Singer - Chukkallara(Aapathbandhavudu)
• 1992 - Best Female Playback Singer - Akasana(Sundarakanda)
• 1991 - Best Female Playback Singer - Endharo(Rajeswari kalyanam)
• 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kaliki Chilaka (Seetha Ramayyagari Manavaraalulu)

Karnataka State Film Awards:

• 2004 - Best Female Playback Singer - Kandamma Kandamma - (Maharaja)
• 2000 - Best Female Playback Singer - Various
• 1997 - Best Female Playback Singer - Hele Kogile Impagalaa - (Nammoora Mandara Hoove)

Asianet Film Awards:

• 2009 - Best Female Playback - Kunnathe Konnakkyum (Pazhassiraja)
• 2007 - Best Female Playback - Chellathamare (Hallo)
• 2005 - Best Female Playback - Enthu Paranjalum (Achuvinte Amma)
• 2003 - Best Female Playback - Enthinai Nin Idam Kannin (Mizhi Randilum)
• 2000 - Best Female Playback - Various
• 1999 - Best Female Playback - Thumbayum thulasiyum (Megham)

Jai Hind Film Awards

• 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)

Radio Mirchi Awards (South)

• 2010 - Radio Mirchi Listeners Choice Award - K. S. Chitra - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)

Swaralaya -Eenam Awards

• 2010 - Decade's Best Talent in Malayalam Music - K. S. Chitra

South Scope Film Awards

• 2010 - Best Female Playback Singer Award - Kunnathe Konnakyum (Pazhassiraja)