Senthil Ganesh is an Indian playback singer and actor.[1] He rose to prominence after winning the reality show, Super Singer 6, in 2018 which was aired in Star Vijay.[2] He made his acting debut with the film Thirudu Pogatha Manasu (2014).
Senthil Ganesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) Karambakkudi, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Playback singing, Devotional songs |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Spouse(s) | Rajalakshmi Senthil |
Early life edit
Senthil Ganesh pursued his interest in folk music Naattupurapaattu at the age of five and started recording songs after learning the basics of the music. He learnt music from Chella Thangaiah and recorded his first song Mannuketha Raagangal at the age of 10.[3] He completed his primary and secondary education at a school in Alangudi, Pudukkottai and pursued his higher education at a musical college in Trichy. He has also conducted over 100 folk music concerts and has performed in many local cultural religious functions.[3] Senthil also received the Doctor of Letters for Tamil Literature.[4]
Career edit
In 2014, Senthil Ganesh was roped into play a lead role in the film Thirudu Pogatha Manasu by his music guru turned director Chella Thangaiah, and the film marked Senthil's acting debut.[5]
He then took part in Super Singer 6 along with his wife as one of 22 contestants in the season and became popular in the show for singing mostly folk songs.[6][7] He emerged as the winner of the contest, while his wife Rajalakshmi received a consolation prize.[8] After taking part in the contest, he received film opportunities[9] and collaborated with director Chella Thangaiah for the second time and played the lead role in Karimugan (2018).[10][11][12][13] It was initially reported that Senthil Ganesh would make his playback singing debut after being approached by music director D. Imman with the film Seema Raja in 2018.[14]
However, both Senthil Ganesh and Rajalakshmi made their playback singing debuts together in early 2018, and both rose to prominence after crooning the sleeper hit song Chinna Machan for the film Charlie Chaplin 2.[15][16][17][18] He collaborated with another folk singer Rockstar Ramani Ammal and crooned the song Siriki for the film Kaappaan, which became popular among rural people.[19][20]
He also appeared in the reality television show Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai with his wife in 2019.[21]
Personal life edit
Senthil Ganesh married fellow folk singer Rajalakshmi in 2012.[22][23] In 2019, they spoke critically about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.[24]
Filmography edit
- Thirudu Pogatha Manasu (2014)
- Karimugan (2018)
Discography edit
| Year | Song Title | Film Name | Music Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Paraak Paraak" | Seema Raja[25] | D. Imman | |
| 2019 | '"Danga Danga" | Viswasam[26] | D. Imman | |
| "Chinna Machan" | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Amresh Ganesh | ||
| "Onnukku Renda" | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
| '"Pudalangai'" | Mosadi | Shajahan | ||
| '"Siriki'" | Kaappaan | Harris Jayaraj | ||
| "Nilla Kallula" | En Kaadhali Scene Podura | Amresh Ganesh | ||
| "Iruchi" | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Tenma | ||
| 2020 | "Pudhu Vidiyal" | Pattas | Vivek-Mervin | |
| "Kannaana Kannukulla" | Galtha | AJ Alimirsaq | ||
| "Mannurunda" | Soorarai Pottru[27] | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
| 2021 | "Hey Enna Vachi" | Pei Mama | Raj Aryan | |
| 2022 | "Nalla Irumma" | DSP | D. Imman | |
| 2023 | "Nanga Pudhusa Kattikitta Jodi" | Irumban | Srikanth Deva | |
| "Pattuvaetti Santhanam" | Deiva Machan | Godwin J. Kodan | ||
| "Andome Kidukidunga" | Veeran | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
| "Ooru Ellam Maavolai" | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
| 2024 | "Adanga Sirikki" | Singappenney | Kumaran Sivamani | Also lyricist |
References edit
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer 6 winner: Senthil Ganesh bags the trophy". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ a b Ramanujam, Srinivasa (19 July 2018). "From performing at 'thiruvizhas' to singing for A.R.Rahman". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "பட்டி தொட்டி எல்லாம் பரவிய மக்கள் இசைக் கலைஞர் செந்தில் கணேஷின் நாட்டுப்புற பாடல்!". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Thirudu Pogatha Manasu Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 8 June 2020
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh wins Golden Voice of the Week". The Times of India.
- ^ "Contestants battle it out at Super Singer Season 6". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Anirudh on board for Super Singer 7". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer season 6 winner Senthil Ganesh to make singing debut soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh was my only choice for Karimugan: Chella Thangaiah". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (10 October 2018). "Senthil Ganesh dons grease paint". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh says he was camera-shy, but is done with his debut film". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer winner Senthil Ganesh tunrs hero in 'Karimugan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Imman to introduce Senthil Ganesh in Sivakarthikeyan's Seema Raja". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil and Rajalakshmi to sing their 'Chinna Machan' song for Charlie Chaplin 2". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Charlie Chaplin 2 music director Amrish thrilled with adulation for Chinna Machan Sevatha Machan song". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh and Rajalakshmi make their debut in playback singing". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (24 July 2018). "Senthil-Rajalakshmi sing folk number for Prabhu Deva's next". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer-fame Senthil Ganesh to sing for Suriya". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer Senthil Ganesh croons in Suriya 37". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Mr and Mrs. Chinnathirai Grand Finale to premiere on May 19". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer fame Senthil Ganesh and wife Rajalakshmi celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil recalls how he got married to Rajalakshmi". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Staff Reporter (30 July 2019). "Hindu outfit threatens to interrupt orchestra due to anti-Modi remarks of singer couple". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Super Singer 6 winner Senthil Ganesh to sing in Imman's music for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seemaraja'". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh to croon for a song in Ajith's' 'Viswasam'". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Senthil Ganesh sings in Suriya's Soorarai Pottru". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2020.