Madhu Balakrishnan
Madhu in 2016
Madhu in 2016
Background information
Born (1974-06-24) 24 June 1974 (age 49)
Paravur, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • performer
Years active1995–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsSatyam Audios
WebsiteOfficial website

Madhu Balakrishnan (24 June 1973) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Malayalam. He has also sung songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada languages. He has sung over 40 songs in films and several devotional albums.[1]

Personal life

Madhu Balakrishnan was born on 24 June 1973 to Balakrishnan and Leelavathy at Paravur, Eranakulam. His earlier life was at Koratty, near Chalakudy, Thrissur. He completed his schooling in Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koratty.[2] He was inspired by his mother to take up music. Later he shifted to Paravur, his native place. He is married to Divya, elder sister of Indian cricketer S.Sreesanth.[3][1]

List of songs

Malayalam

Year Film Song Title Music Director Co-Singers
1999 Udayapuram Sulthan Kanakasabathalam Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri Solo Song
Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal Enthininnum Sunny Stephen H. Rajesh
Sur Barsaaye Theri Sarod Se H. Rajesh
Uthram Nakshatram Poomanam Poothulanju Sunny Stephen Solo Song
Rishivamsham Orupadu Naalayi Sanjeev Sabu Solo Song
2000 Rapid Action Force Paripoothamayoru Sruthithaalalayathe Sailesh Narayanan Solo Song
O Priye Nenjilottum Kiliye Sidharth Vijayan Solo Song
Padippura Vaathilile Solo Song
2001 Kabani Punchavarambathoode Vidydharan Master Solo Song
Njanundu Neeyundu Solo Song
Fort Kochi Mohappaalppuzhayil Jayan Pisharody Solo Song
Akashathile Paravakal Moopparukkoru naalukettaal S. Balakrishnan Solo Song
Thathappenne K. S. Chitra
Jagapoga Aanandathin Kallolangal M. G. Radhakrishnan Solo Song
2002 Valkannadi Amme Amme M. Jayachandran Solo Song
Kanmashi Ambili Maamanumundallo M. Jayachandran Solo Song
Yathrakarude Sradhakku Nombarakkoottile Johnson Master Solo Song
Bamboo Boys Bamboo Boys Thej Mervin Chorus
Sisiram Paathira Poove Berny–Ignatius Solo Song
2003 Thilakam Aare Aare Ariyan Jerry Amaldev K. S. Chitra
Sankramam Solo Song
2004 Perumazhakkalam Chentharmizhi M. Jayachandran K. S. Chithra
2008 Calcutta News (film) Enguninnu vanna Debojyoti Mishra K. S. Chithra
2017 Dhruvaraj Jagannath (DJ) (Telugu Dubbing) Duvvada Jagannadham "Mayilo Kuyilo" Devi Sri Prasad Rajalakshmi Abhiram
2021 Home Mukhiluthodanay Rahul Subrahmanian Solo Song[4]
2023 Animal Neeyanakhilam Thaathaa Harshavardhan Rameshwar Solo Song

Tamil

Year Movie Song Title Music Director Co-Singers
2000 Bharathi Edhilum Ingu, Vande Mataram Ilaiyaraaja
2001 Aandan Adimai Nammava, Thillu Mullu Ilaiyaraaja
2003 Parthiban Kanavu Kana Kandenadi Vidyasagar
2003 Pithamagan Piraye Piraye Ilaiyaraaja
2004 Madurey Kanden Kanden Vidyasagar
2005 Ji Ding Dong Vidyasagar
2005 Raam Yaaro Arival Yuvan Shankar Raja
2005 Majaa Sollitharava Vidyasagar
2005 Chandramukhi Konja Neram Vidyasagar
2006 Sivappathigaram Aatrai Thingal Vidyasagar
2006 Paramasivan Thangakili, Oru Kili Vidyasagar
2007 Pori Perundhil Nee Dhina
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai Ippave Ippave Vidyasagar
2008 Abhiyum Naanum Vaa Vaa En Devathaiye Vidyasagar
2009 Naan Kadavul Pichai Paathiram Ilaiyaraaja
2023 Thiruvin Kural Appa En Appa Sam C. S.

Kannada

Year Movie Song Title Music Director Co-Singers
2004 Apthamitra Kana Kanade Gurukiran Solo
2002 Tavarige baa tangi Thangi Ninna Hamsalekha Solo
2002 Ninagagi Hani Hani Seri Gurukiran K. S. Chithra

Telugu

Year Movie Song Title Music Director Co-Singers
2004 Chandramukhi Kontha kaalam Kontha kaalam Vidyasagar Sujatha Mohan
2004 Saptagiri Naa Daari Godaranta Ramana Gogula --
2011 Shirdi Sai Sharanu sharanu M.M. Keeravani Sunitha
2007 Sri Ramadasu Charanamule Nammithi M.M. Keeravani K. S. Chithra

Television

Reality shows as Judge
Year Show channel
2019-2020 Top Singer 1 Flowers TV
2021-2022 Top Singer 2 Flowers TV
2023–2024 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam Zee Keralam
2024- present Musical wife Grand Finale Chapter 4 Flowers TV

Malayalam Television series title song

Year Movie Song Title Music Director Channel
2004 Chitta "Kalpadarakombil" S.Somasekharan Nair Surya TV
2006 Veendum Jwalayayi "Jwalayayi" M.Jayachandran DD Keralam
Unniyarcha "chekavarkku" Mohan Sithara Asianet
Swami Ayyappan (TV series) " Sabarimaamala Vaazhumayyappa" S.Somasekharan Nair
2008 Sreekrishna Leela "Sreekrishna leelamrutham"
sreemahabhagavatham "Shyama Hare"
Devimahathmyam "Devimahathmyam"
Thulabharam "Neethidevathe" Surya TV
2009 Swami Ayyappan Saranam Asianet
2012 Sabarimala Sreedharmashastha
2015 Sathyam Shivam Sundaram "Kailasasringathil Amrita TV
2018 Kumarasambhavam "Saravana Poikayil
2021 Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) "nattu nanchu varthiya" Syam Dharman Surya TV

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b cris (13 January 2017). "As sweet as Madhu". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  2. ^ Madhu Balakrishnan Family Interview | Onam 2022 | Indiaglitz, retrieved 14 March 2023
  3. ^ "madhubalakrishnan.com - About Madhu". madhubalakrishnan.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  4. ^ "ഹോമിനു വേണ്ടി കാത്തിരുന്നത് 7 വർഷം, ഓരോ സിനിമയിറങ്ങിയപ്പോഴും ഞാനും റോജിനും പേടിച്ചു, പക്ഷേ: രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ". Manorama News Online. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ K. C. Gopakumar. Rendering notes of success. The Hindu. 6 November 2005.
  6. ^ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2006". WebIndia123. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  7. ^ IndiaGlitz: Kalaimamani awards announced. 11 May 2007.
  8. ^ "Tamil University honorary doctorate for S P Balasubrahmanyam". Malayala Manorama - YouTube. 23 September 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Speeches TITU". Retrieved 21 March 2019.

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