T. T. Sainoj (21 February 1977 – 22 November 2009) was an Indian singer from Piravom in the Ernakulam District of the state of Kerala.
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| Born | 21 February 1977 |
| Died | 22 November 2009 (aged 32) Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Playback singer in Malayalam films |
Biography edit
Sainoj learned the nuances of music at Chittur Government College where he did his graduation and post-graduation. He had topped in the light music and ghazals at the all-India Akashvani music competition and won a Central Government scholarship for Carnatic music.[1]
He was selected as 'KALAPRATHIBHA' for continuous three years in Calicut University A-zone Festival. He has achieved prizes in Light Music/Carnatic Music competitions for Calicuty University Youth Festival.
Sainoj had emerged into the limelight, when he won the 'Gandharva Sangeetham' contest at the Kairali TV channel in 2002.[citation needed]
Career edit
His first film as playback singer was the Vinayan directed War and Love (2003), with a semi-classical song 'Kanna thedunna...' composed by Mohan Sithara. His song in the Jayasurya starrer Ivar Vivahitharayal (2009) -Enikku paadaaanoru pattinundoru pennu was a popular hit. The last film that he had sung for was Viji Thampi's Chemistry (2009). He was a close associate of music composer M. Jayachandran.[2]
He died on 22 November 2009 aged 32 at Ernakulam Medical Trust Hospital due to leukemia.[3][4] He was a bachelor and is survived by father Thankappan, mother Ragini, brother Saiju and sister Soorya. His death came as a shock to music lovers, because he did not tell anyone about his disease. He was also just emerging to limelight then.
Discography edit
- Kannane thedunna from War and Love (2003)
- Nee Kulir from Subadram (2007)
- Meghalalo from John Appa Rao 40 plus (2008)
- Thamarapookalum from Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009)
- Enikku paadaaanoru from Ivar Vivahitharayal (2009)
References edit
- ^ "Playback singer Sainoj passes away". news.webindia123.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Playback singer Sainoj is dead". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Playback singer Sainoj passes away". Asianet. 22 November 2009. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
- ^ "Waiting for the right break". The Hindu. 19 February 2004. Archived from the original on 4 April 2004. Retrieved 15 March 2010.