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K. S. Harisankar | |
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| Born | Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (1993-11-18)18 November 1993 (age 32) Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals & Mridangam |
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Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993) is a Carnatic musician and Indian playback singer known for his work across South Indian cinema, performing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. He is the recipient of aKerala State Film Awards[1] for Best Playback Singer.
He made his Malayalam debut under composerOuseppachan with the songKaatte fromKarnavar. He rose to prominence with hits such asJeevamshamayi (Theevandi), Vennilave (Queen) , Nilamanaltharikalil (Kismath),Pavizha Mazhaye (Athiran),Nee Hima Mazhayayai,Kamini (Anugraheethan Antony),Vaanam Chaayum (Anarkali), Hatja (Alappuzha Gymkhana) andKiliye (ARM).
In Tamil cinema, Harisankar was introduced by composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas withPesatha Mozhiye (a duet with Chinmayi) and later collaborated with G. V. Prakash Kumar for the pan-Indian filmThalaivii. His latest is‘Venguzhalil Izhaynthayedee’ from the movieKantara Chapter 1.
His entry into Kannada cinema came through Nobin Paul's composition Hymn of Dharma for777 Charlie, followed byDhare Neenididaasare-Sapta SagaradaacheandEllo Side B by Charan Raj. He also sang the latest Malayalam version ofOh Madanamanamohini andBrahmakalasha forKantara Chapter 1 forB. Ajaneesh Loknath.
In Telugu, Harisankar rendered the Malayalam version ofNaatu Naatu from S. S. Rajamouli’sRRR, the Academy Award and Golden Globe winning track for Best Original Song forHymn of Dharma for777 Charlie andVirisina forRaajahyogam.[2]He has also contributed to other pan-Indian films such asSita Ramam,2018,777 Charlie, andKantara: Chapter 1.
Rooted in Carnatic music, he has performed at prestigious venues including theMadras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha,Narada Gana Sabha, and theChembai Sangeetholsavam.
Harisankar was born on 18 November 1993 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to musicians Alappuzha Sreekumar and Kamala Lakshmi. He is the grandson of Padma Shri Dr. K. Omanakutty, and grandnephew of noted musiciansM. G. Radhakrishnan andM. G. Sreekumar.[3]
Harisankar made his playback debut in 1997, singing for the filmSaphalyam alongsideK. J. Yesudas. The following year, he recorded for the devotional albumSabarimala with his granduncleM. G. Sreekumar.
In 2008, he won theAll India Radio National Classical Music Competition and was later accredited as a Grade A artiste.[4] In 2023, he was invited to inaugurate theSoorya Festival on 1 October—a date traditionally reserved for K. J. Yesudas.
As a playback singer, Harisankar has recorded extensively across four South Indian languages:
He is associated with pan-Indian films such asRRR,777 Charlie,Kantara: Chapter 1,Sita Ramam, and2018.
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