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Rajesh Cherthala (born 9 July 1978) is a musician and flutist from Cherthala, Kerala, in India, who has been recorded on more than 150 Indian film songs. He is known for his live performances of fusion music incorporating a variety of genres like Western, Carnatic and Hindustani.[1]
Rajesh Cherthala | |
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| Birth name | Rajesh Kumar MD |
| Born | 9 June 1978 Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India |
| Origin | India |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Flute |
| Years active | 2004 - Present |
| Website | http://rajeshcherthala.in/ |
Personal life edit
Rajesh was born as eldest son of Cherthala Math Dasappan and Nirmala in Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala.[2] He studied at St. Mathews High School, Kannankara and SN College, Cherthala.[2] His parents encouraged him to learn music in his childhood days.
His wife is Raji Rajesh. hey have two daughters Amala. R.Das and Amrutha.R.Das.[3][4]
Career edit
His first teacher was an artist named 'Sunbright' from Puthanangadi, Cherthala.[2] Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is his Guru now.[2] He studies flute at Chaurasya's Vrindavan Gurukul in Mumbai, staying with him.[2] His first studio recording was that conducted by violinist Thiruvizha Ullas at Kalabhavan Kochi, Rajesh was introduced into cinema by Jassie Gift, one of the well-known Malayalam playback singers from Kerala, in 2004. Later, he went on to play for over 300 films, completing more than 1,000 songs (not to include the albums).[5][6]
Filmography edit
Rajesh performed as an instrumentalist for the following films:[7]
- Rain rain come again
- Aswaroodan
- Ananda bhadram
- Arabikkadha
- Nasrani
- Kavyam
- Love in Singapore
- Daddy Cool
- Minnaminni koottam
- Dam 999
- Best Actor
- Mayamohini
- Avatharam
- Jewan of Vellimala
- Rose Guitarinal
- Kaliyachan
- ABCD
- Balyakalasakhi
- Pakida
- Poly Technic
- Vedi vazhipadu
- Ring Master
- Bangalore Days
- Munnariyippu
- Mr.Fraud
- AngriBabies in Love
- Vikramadityan
- Manglish
- Low point
- varsham
- Ithihas
- Ormayundo Ee Mukham
- Abhiyum Njanum
- Sworgathekkal Sundaram
- Bhaskar the Rascal
- Loham
- Mathai kuzhappakkaranalla
- Kanthari
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal
- Lukka Chuppy
- Oru Second class Yatra
- Premam
- KL10
- Anarkkali
- RaniPadmini
- SheeTaxy
- pathemary
- Sarathi
- Vellimoonga
- Left RIGHT left
- Kammath & Kammathñ
- Janapriyan
- Palery Manikyam
- Da ...Thadiya
- Thathwamasi
- Veeraputran
- Veendum Kannr
- Bavuttiyude namathil
- Chennaiyil Orunal
- Jileby
Television Episodes edit
- Comedy Super Nite – 2 [8]
Awards edit
- Baba Alexander New Delhi honoring Social Activist Award 2017[9]
- Radio Mrchi Award
References edit
- ^ Soman, Deepa (6 August 2019). "Rajesh Cherthala: My dream is to perform more Carnatic and Hindustani concerts". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Biju, Antony. "പുല്ലാങ്കുഴലിന്റെ പാട്ടുകാരൻ". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Rajesh_Cherthala". rajeshcherthala.in. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "വിശേഷങ്ങള് പങ്കുവെച്ച് പുല്ലാങ്കുഴൽ വിസ്മയം രാജേഷ് ചേർത്തല". mediaone. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "സന്നിധാനത്ത് മധുമുരളിയിൽ നാദമഴ പെയ്യിച്ച് രാജേഷ് ചേർത്തലയും സംഘവും". News18 Malayalam. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Neha Anna Thomas (22 June 2018). "Making melodious music: Flautist Rajesh Cherthala says he aims to bring comfort to people through his music". New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Rajesh_Cherthala". rajeshcherthala.in. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Rajesh cherthala Archives". Flowers TV. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Presenting Social Activist Award to Rajesh Cherthala – BABA ALEXANDER NEW DELHI". babaalexander.org. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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