Mridula Varier is a South Indian playback singer from Koyilandy, Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Big B in 2007. She has also recorded songs for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She has won the prestigious Kerala State Award in 2023 and Special Jury Award in 2014 .[1][2][3]

Mridula Varier
Background information
BornKoyilandy, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing, Carnatic music, Hindustani music
Years active2007 – present

Early life and family edit

Mridula Varier was born to P. V. Ramankutty Varier and M. T. Vijayalakshmy in Kozhikode. At the age of four, she started learning music and participated in music contests with her brother Jaideep Varier. She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from KMCT College of Engineering in 2009.[2]

Personal life edit

She married Dr. Arun Varier on 7 January 2013. She has a daughter named Maithreyi Varier born in June 2016 .[citation needed]

Career edit

Television contests edit

She started participating in television music contests right from school days. In 2004, she participated in Saptaswarangal, a musical contest on Asianet, and was awarded the first runner-up. In 2005, she participated in Onnam Raagam, a musical contest on Doordarshan and won the first prize.[2] In 2010 she won 1st Runner Up title in season five of Idea Star Singer.

Reality shows edit

Source[2]

Awards edit

Kerala State Film Awards:

South Indian International Movie Awards:

Asianet Film Awards:

  • 2014 - Best Female Playback Singer 2013 for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)

Vanitha Film Awards:

  • 2014 - Best Female Playback Singer 2013 for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)[6]

Other awards:

  • 2011 - Rotary Club of Calicut - Rotary Vocational Excellence Award for Music[7]
  • 2012 - Aimfill - Inspire Film Awards - Best Female Singer 2012(Oh Marimayan ) for Ivan Megharoopan
  • 2013 - CACSS (Creative Arts and Cultural Service Sangam) Film Awards 2013 - Best Female Singer 2012 for 916 (film) and Ivan Megharoopan
  • 2013 - Nana Film Awards 2013 - Best Female Playback for Kalimannu[citation needed]
  • 2014 - CERA BIG Malayalam Music Awards (92.7 BIG FM) - Most Promising Singer 2013 for Kalimannu and Vishudhan
  • 2014 - JaiHind TV Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
  • 2014 - Swaralaya-Eenam Awards'14
  • 2014 - Vayalar Ramavarma Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
  • 2014 - KANNUR VISION & SMARTSA CREATION PRESENTS MIR FILM AWARDS 2013 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
  • 2014 - Amrita TV Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
  • 2015 - Expatriates Film and Arts Awards "EFA Awards 2015" - "Voice of the Year" for Best Singer of the year 2014.
  • 2017 - 3rd edition of Indywood Film Carnival 2017 "Best Singer-Female"
  • 2019 - Satyajit Ray Film Society International Short Film Awards "Best Singer-Female"
  • 2019 - ACV JOHNSON MUSIC AWARDS 2019 "Best Duet" for Ira (film) (Song-Oru Mozhi Oru Mozhi Parayam)
  • 2020 - Lions Club International District 318e Film Awards "Youth Icon-2020"

Discography edit

As composer edit

Albums edit

Year Title Composer Composer Language
2020 Thraana Mridula Santhosh Varma Malayalam

As Playback Singer edit

Malayalam edit

Year No Song Film Music Co-Singer(s)
2007 1 Oru Vakkum Mindathey Big B Alphonse Joseph Alphonse Joseph
2 Oh Maariya Goal Vidyasagar Job Kurian
2012 3 Chenthaamara theno 916 M. Jayachandran Haricharan
4 Kannanthali Kaaviley Ezham Sooryan M. Jayachandran Nikhil
5 O marimayan kaviyalle Ivan Megharoopan Sharreth Krishnachandran
2013 6 Oru Mezhuthiriyude Vishudhan Gopi Sunder Shahabaz Aman
7 Moolivarunna Nadan Ouseppachan Sreeram
8 Pookaitha Chendupol Oru Good Bad & Ugly M.G.Sreekumar Sachin Warrier
9 Aliveni churulveni Kadhaveedu M. Jayachandran Madhu Balakrishnan
10 Parayatha Vaakin Mugham Moottikal Prem Kumar Vatakara P. Jayachandran
11 Ee Veiyil Kaalam Mukham Moottikal Prem Kumar Vatakara Solo
12 Mazhaye thoomazhaye[8] Pattam pole M. Jayachandran Haricharan
13 Lalee lalee[9] Kalimannu M. Jayachandran Sudeep Kumar
14 Illathalam Kaimarumbol God for Sale Afzal Yusuf P. Jayachandran
15 Aalolam thenolum Ithu Pathiramanal Afzal Yusuf Najim Arshad[10]
16 Vaanam chuttum megham Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu M. Jayachandran Vijay Yesudas
2014 17 Ee Mizhikalin Ormayundo Ee Mukham Shaan Rahman Vineeth Sreenivasan
18 Nanamulla Kannil Mithram K A Latheef Najim Arshad
19 Kaithappoo Madathe Mizhi Thurakku M. Jayachandran Solo
20 Kulirumma Nalki Ean Day Night Games Jinosh Antony Karthik
21 Assalumundiriye Polytechnic Gopi Sunder Vineeth Sreenivasan
22 Kanmaniye Nee Chirichaal Garbhasreeman Ouseppachan Solo
23 Minnum Neelakannineyo Ulsaha Committee Bijibal Kabeer
24 Mazhayil Nirayum Parankimala Afzal Yusuf Najim Arshad
25 Manjin Kurumbu Alice a True Story Bijibal Solo
26 Kashmeerile Rojapoove Salaam Kashmier M Jayachandran M Jayachandran
2015 27 Kumudum Poove Rudhramadevi Ilaiyaraaja Solo
28 Antha Purathile Rudhramadevi Ilaiyaraaja Ranjini Jose, Sithara
29 Chantham Thelinju Utopiayile Rajavu Ouseppachan Rahul R Nath
30 Ilakalil Pularveyil One Day Anil Bhaskar Solo
31 Ambazham Thanalitta Oru IInd Class Yathra Gopi Sunder Vineeth Sreenivasan
32 Mizhikalil Eeran Oru New Generation Pani Karthik Prakash Solo
33 Hridyathin Niramayi 100 Days of Love Govind Menon Vijay Yesudas
34 Mazhamukhile Saaradhi Gopi Sunder Najim Arshad
35 Mazhathornnoru Ponkinavin Ennu Swantham Elanjikkavu PO Parthasaradhi Vijay Yesudas
36 Manjupeyume Mili Gopi Sunder Najim Arshad
2016 37 Nilave Nilave Celebration Shibu Sukumaran Najim Arshad
38 Vellikkolussin Mr. Perfect Devi Sri Prasad Solo
2017 39 Etho Mukil Thumbil Maithili Veendum Varunnu Nisanth Thapasya Sooraj Santhosh
40 Hooriya Jannath R A Shafeer Solo
41 Karalin Irulin Stethoscope Sivaganga Solo
42 Aalolam Himalayathile Kashmalan Aravind Chandrasekhar Solo
43 Kannadaykalle Thank You Vey Much Reju Joseph Reju Joseph
44 Ora Jupuju Take It Easy Jithu Thampuran Solo
2018 45 Oru Mozhi Oru Mozhi Parayam Ira Gopi Sunder Vijay Yesudas
46 Ethoru Sooryan Ottakoru Kaamukan Vishnu Mohan Sithara Solo
47 Maanathe Oru Kuttanadan Blog Sreenath Sivasankaran Vijay Yesudas
48 Ariyathe En Mizhikalil Mangalyam Thanthunanena S. Sankar's Vijay Yesudas
49 Ee Varantha Neela Ente Sakhavu Nikhil Prabha Solo
50 Thaane Mizhiyoram Samadhanathinte Vellaripravukal Arun Kumaran Najim Arshad
51 Irumizhiyil Thenichayum Peerangipadayum Thej Mervin Najim Arshad
52 Sagara Thirakal Sakhavinte Priyasakhi Harikumar Hare Ram Solo
2019 53 Omanathinkal Children's Park Arun Raj Karthik
54 Kannathumbi Children's Park Arun Raj Vijay Yesudas, Rimi Tomy
55 Etho Rappoovil Thelivu Kallara Gopan P Jayachandran
56 Vellimukil Chilludanjatho Evidey Ouseppachan Nikhil Mathew, Amal Antony, Reena Murali
57 Chandaminangiya Malayude Evidey Ouseppachan Manoj K. Jayan, Nikhil Mathew, Amal Antony, Reena Murali
58 Virunnu Vannu Madhavam Thureeyam Sibu Sukumaran Najim Arshad
59 Nallidaya Thakkol M Jayachandran Nivas
60 Aalam Niranjulla Neeyum Njanum Vinu Thomas Solo
2020 61 Rathrimazha Porkkalam Sunil Pallippuram Vidhu Prathap
62 Manassake Story 48 Hours Raavan Najim Arshad
63 Kannaram Pothi Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Sachin Balu Vijay Yesudas
64 Enthinen Pranayame Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam Sachin Balu Solo
2021 65 Aayiram Thara Deepangal STAR Ranjin Raj Solo
66 Peeli Vakakal Janvi Ram Surendar K. S. Harisankar
67 Aarunee Aarunee Maddy enna Madhavan Hesham Abdul Wahab Jazil
2022 68 Vellamadichavare MAAHI Raghupathi Solo
69 Madhura Jeeva Ragam Sundari Gardens Alphons Joseph Solo
70 Paaduvaan Sundari Gardens Alphons Joseph Alphons Joseph
71 Sooryamsame Sundari Gardens Alphons Joseph Solo
72 Mayilpeeli Ilakunnu Pathonpatham Noottandu M. Jayachandran K. S. Harisankar
2023 73 Neeyo Njano Mindiyum Paranjum Sooraj S. Kurup Sooraj S. Kurup
74 Neehaaram Enthada Saji William Francis Arshad Rahim
75 Amma Divorce Sachin Balu Smitha Ambu
76 Midhunam Madhuram Anuragam Joel Johns Vidhu Prathap
77 Nerukayil Nin Nerukayil Neeraja Sachin Shankor Mannath Sachin Shankor Mannath
78 Kaalame Kirkkan Manikandan Ayyappa Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor
79 Urumaal Thunnalizhakalaayu Munna Sibu Sukumaran Vijesh Gopal
80 Madhuvarnna Pynkili Munna Sibu Sukumaran Vijesh Gopal & Ranjith Sridhar
81 Mindaathe Thammil Rahel Makan Kora Kailas Menon Arvind Nair
82 Chendumulla Ohh Cinderella M. G. Sreekumar M. G. Sreekumar
83 Mouna Sundari Marivillin Gopurangal Vidyasagar (composer) Karthik (singer)
2024 84 Varminnal Raastha Avin Mohan Sithara Vineeth Sreenivasan
85 Orupon Chimizhile Oraparakallyanavishesham Harikumar Hareram Sunil Kumar
86 Vellaram Kannulla Mane Mrudhu Bhave Dhruda Kruthye Saajan Madhav Naresh Iyer
87 Neeharam Nilamazhayil Guardian Angel Ram Surendar Madhu Balakrishnan
88 Kathileeran Thankamani (film) William Francis V. Devanand
89 Khalbile Thene Kuruvi Pappa Pradeep Tom Madhu Balakrishnan

Tamil edit

Year Song Film Music Co-Singer(s)
2016 Kadhal Kolluthadi Ennul Aayiram Gopi Sunder Najim Arshad
2019 Mukkuthi Mukkuthi Mamangam M. Jayachandran Solo
2022 Nee Yaaro Thudikkum Karangal (2022) Y Raghav Prasad Anand Aravindakshan

Kannada edit

Year Song Film Music Co-Singer(s)
2015 Kelamma Chinnamma Mandya to Mumbai Charan Raj Haricharan
2021 Ambaari Prema Premam Poojyam Dr. Raghavendra BS Armaan Malik

Telugu edit

Year Song Film Music Co-Singer(s)
2019 Mukkera Mukkera Mamangam M. Jayachandran Solo

TV serials edit

Year Serial Channel Song Music Co-Singers
2017 Vanambadi (TV series) Asianet (TV channel) Chenkadali Koombinullil M. Jayachandran Solo
2018 Swathi Nakshatram Chothi Zee Keralam Mylanchi Monjulla, Maanathe Mettilu M. Jayachandran Solo
2021 Pranayavarnangal Zee Keralam Mazhanananja Ravil Alphons Joseph Arvind Venugopal

Albums edit

Year Album Song Co-Singer(s) Music Lyrics
2023 Ninavai-Oru Kutti Pranayakadha Oru Pattu Padan Solo Dr. Anas Kareem Dr. Girish Udinukkaran
2023 Maleyam (Krishna Devotional) Oru Nokku Kananayi Solo Arjun V Akshaya Dr. Thaara Jeyashankar
2022 Vishudha Kurunnukal Thumanjin Kudilayi Solo JM(Jackson Mathew) JM(Jackson Mathew)
2022 Christian Devotional Orikkal Orikkal Solo Ps Tigi George Ps Tigi George
2022 Short Film - Section 34 Thiraye Thiraye Solo Midhun Malayalam Sandeep Sudha
2022 Marian Devotional Song Nanmz Niranja Mathave Solo Jose M Thomas Jose M Thomas
2022 WCD - Govt.of Kerala Project Sukrithamayi Solo V R Ranjith K V Sabarimani
2022 Hindu Devotional Song Thrukkayyil Venna Tharam Solo Premkumar Mumbai Mankombu Gopalakrishnan
2022 Nin Sanidhyam En Sangeetham Abhouma Sangeetham Solo Annie Thankachan Annie Thankachan
2022 Onam Song Thumbakal Thusharamenthum Solo Bharanikavu Ajayakumar Bharanikkavu Premkrishna
2021 Nakshathrappookal - Christmas Song Thoomanju Thookum Solo Salgin Kalapura Sumod Cheriyan
2021 Onam Album Kakkappoovinu Solo Mohan Sithara Sethumadhavan
2021 Red FM Malayalam Kanavazhikalil K. S. Harisankar Alphons Joseph Dhanya Suresh
2021 Christian Devotional Song Snehathin Uravidam Solo Anish Koothattukulam Anish Koothattukulam
2021 Rajeevam - Hindu Devotional Enne Nee Ariyilla Solo Sudheer Warrier P V Narayanan
2021 Tamil Single Album Manasukkulla Solo Thrissur Ravivarma Anoop Warrier
2021 Onam Song En Kanave Najim Arshad Sony Varghese Shiju S Vismaya
2021 Poem : Vediyettu Veezhunna Pranayam Pranayathinu ennum pakaram Solo Sachin Shankor Mannath Madhu Vasudevan
2021 Onam Song Onathumpee Solo Sudheer Warrier Girija G Warrier
2021 Christian Devotional Song Daivanae Nin Adiyanitha Solo Celine Chacko Celine Chacko
2020 Marian Devotional Song Chandrodayam Ne Chandraodayam Solo Fr Mathew Payyappilly Rosina Peety
2020 Christian Devotional Song Ente Mizhikal Niranjeedumbol Solo Joseph George Siby Aloommoottil
2020 Christmas Song Aaba Pithavin Ponnunni Solo Ram Surendar Jithesh Chemparathy
2020 Christian Devotional Song Enneshu Naadha Solo Pranam Kamlakhar Amchal Pavithran
2020 Lord Shiva Devotional Song Vaikundadipane Solo Venu Anchal T R Pratheep Kumar
2020 Nizal Pole - Holycommunion Song Melle Onnu Kannadachal Solo Fr Mathew Payyappilly Fr Mathew Payyappilly
2019 Kurushil Ninakayi - Album Anayam Solo Dellish Vamattam Dellish Vamattam
2018 Christian Devotional Song En Priyane Solo Binoj Mani Binoj Mani
2018 Madhava Geethika Radhe Ganasyama Solo Sayooj Balakrishnan Rajesh Kurumathur
2018 Christian Devotional Song Karunya Deepame Solo George Mathew Jojo Alex
2018 Christian Devotional Song Yahovaye Njan Solo Rev George John Rev George John
2017 Oru Kavitha Pole Kaatharayam Gopika Solo Sandeep Karunakaran Sandeep Karunakaran
2017 Amen Kanneerunangiya Solo Nelson Peter Joel Pandaraparambil
2017 Album Song Nakshathramai Solo SZainul Abid Rathnabooshan Kalarikkal
2016 Ponnavani Pattukal Thumbee Vaa P. Jayachandran S R Suraj Syam Enath
2016 Prakasham Pulariyil Viriyum Solo Ajay Joseph Fr.Antony Paul Keerampilly
2016 Romantic Song Ormakal Ormakal G. Venugopal Rajesh Raman G.Nisikanth
2015 Akalee- Romantic Album Aaro Etho Ravil Najim Arshad Jithin J Menon Jithin J Menon
2015 Music Mojo - KappaTV Kannodu Solo Job Kurian Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan
2015 EESOW-Christian Devotional Nin Viralal Onnu Thodan Biju Narayanan Nelson Peter Manoj Elavungal
2015 REVIVE-Christian Devotional Karunyadeepame Solo George Mathew Cheriyathh Jojo Alexander
2014 Nirapournnami Pattu moolunnorammaye Solo Sivaraman Nagalasherry Suryasanu
2014 Gazal Album : Neeyallenkil Mattaraanu Sakhee Mandhasameeranai Charathananjathum Solo Umbayee East Coast Vijayan
2014 Sparsam-God Album Nirathinkal Va Vave Solo Fr.Shinto Edassery CST Fr.Shinto Edassery CST
2014 Sparsam-God Album Kanmani Vaayo Kanmani Nee Solo Fr.Shinto Edassery CST Fr.Shinto Edassery CST
2014 Onam with Eenam Kanavilum Kanavilumraasa Jaideep Varier Rajesh Raman G.Nisikanth
2014 Akale Aaro Etho Raavil Najim Arshad Jithin J Menon Jithin J Menon
2014 Maayathe Thaanirangumo Pranayame Najim Arshad Ronnie Raphael Joboy Olattupuram
2014 Shruthinandanam Aduadu Aduadu G. Venugopal Deepankuran Unknown
2014 Kannaente Munnil Parvanamem Solo Lalu Sukumaran Ushanth Thavath
2014 Symphony of Love Kavitha Moolunna Thooval Solo Michaell Jose Michael Jose
2014 Kalabhacharthu Ida Nenchileriyunna Solo Perumthuruthu Madhv Unknown
2014 Kalabhacharthu Kalabhacharthaniyuma Solo Perumthuruthu Madhv Unknown
2014 Njanum Neeyum Nizhalum Nilavum Vijay Yesudas Suresh Vasudev Rajesh Kanjirampara
2014 Thozhukayyode Ayi Girinandini Solo Santhosh Varma East Coast Vijayan
2014 Thozhukayyode Adharam Madhuram Solo Santhosh Varma East Coast Vijayan
2014 Thozhukayyode Harinarayana Govinda Solo Santhosh Varma East Coast Vijayan
2014 Kadaksham Amme Churakulangara Solo Sarath Mohan Sarath Mohan
2014 Kadaksham Eka Devi Solo Sarath Mohan Sarath Mohan
2014 Pranayaraagam Unknown Solo Anshad Thrissur Jaleel K Bava
2014 Pranayam Ee Sangeetham Unknown Solo Sarath Mohan Sarath Mohan
2013 En Naadhane Maanathoru Solo Sarath Mohan Sarath Mohan
2013 Mazhanilavu Unknown Najim Arshad Afzal Yusuf Asha Sabeena
2013 Vazhimara Pookal Katte Pookatte Solo Ramesh L.V. Babu
2013 Jesus Forever Gethsemane Solo K J Stanley Dr Sebastian Mankoottathil
2013 Light MusicDoordarshan Manasiinte Manathu Reju Joseph Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath Chittoor Gopi
2013 Light MusicDoordarshan Aadhya Mazha Thumba Solo Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath P. K. Gopi
2013 Light MusicDoordarshan Thrikkakara Appante Reju Joseph Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath Thankan Thiruvattar

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