Sunitha Nedungadi | |
|---|---|
 Ghazal singer | |
| Occupation | Ghazal singer in Malayalam,Tamil, Hindi and Urdu |
| Parent | Late P. Narendranath (Malayalam author) |
Sunitha Nedungadi is one of the best known Ghazal singer in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Urdu language with a magnificent voice that stirs her listeners. She has a unique capability to sing along with swift changes to match emotions that stimulate the dormant mind. Sunitha has also proved her prowess in the field of acting and left her audience spellbound and mesmerized. Her talent as an actress has been explored by leading film directors.
Biography
editSunitha Nedungadi is a popular ghazal, geet, light music singer in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Urdu languages. She has sung for movies in Malayalam and Tamil. She also does devotional concerts. She is also an actress of repute – having worked with very talented and leading film directors. Her talent as an actress has been explored by leading film directors like National Award winners Priyanandanan, M. G. Sasi etc. Her musical talents were brought to light through various forums, films, TV and stage events. She received her musical training under Sri Avadhoot Gupte from Pune and Sri Asim Ali from Mumbai under whom she got her devotional inspiration from. Later, renowned musicians Late Puthupariaram Unnikrishnan, Shri Mannoor Raja Kumaran Unni and Smt Sai Geetha taught and nurtured her in Carnatic / Devotional songs. She was also invited to conduct various stage shows all over the world – including Swaralaya Fest, Nishagandhi, Tunjanparambu(Tirur, Kerala), Chennai Kalasabha, Pune. She has performed at various temple festivals in India, UAE and Bahrain. Her recent innovations in devotional concerts to satisfy the tastes of all types of audiences has received overwhelming response from all parts.
Early life
editSunitha Nedungadi started her career with the Carnatic music at a tender age. Her repertoire consisted mainly of ghazals, geets, devotional and other forms of light music. Her success with stage programs and music albums paved the way for creation of the musical bands – Sahiti and Laya conducting programs all over the world. Her contribution to the music videos did’nt go unnoticed, earning her an entry to the world of acting in films through the National Award Winning Director Sri Priyanandan. Even though she had ventured into films, she still remained much focused on her career as a Hindusthani Classical Ghazal singer
Published works
editNotable Devotional Music albums:
- Krishna Kaleeya Leela – Hindustani style bhajans / chants – directed by Pandit Ramesh Narayan
- Sandhya Vandanam – by Raghavan Master
Music Albums:
- Pulari
- Vezhambale
- Gatha KaalaSmaranakal
- Tanha
- Ripples
- Yaad
Some of these album songs are telecast in leading Hindi TV channels frequently.
As a Mini Screen artist:
- Krishna Kaleeya Leela – Hindustani style bhajans / chants – directed by Pandit Ramesh Narayan
As an Actress:
- Sufi Paranja Katha – by Priyanandanan
- Nilavu – from Bahrain , directed by Ajith Nair
- PookalParanjathu – by Nandajan Janaki- by MG Sasi
- ThozhilKendrathilekku – by MG Sasi
- Bhakta JanangaludeSraddakku – by Priyanandan
- Ivan Megharoopan – by P Balachandran
- NjanNinnoduKoodeUndu – by Priyanandanan
- Veeraputhran – by PT Kunju Mohamed
Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
edit- The song from Ivan Megharoopan won her FM Mirchi award for the best new singer for year 2016 , best playback singer by Malabar Film Society , All India Lions Club . She was awarded best mini screen singer for her program in Jaihind TV named Krishna Malhaar adding another feather to her cap.
- She won the Global Human Peace University’s best singer award for the year. She won the award in recognition of her performances across the world.
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References/Notes and references
edit1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/award-for-ghazal-singer/article29731196.ece 2. https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/sunitha-nedungadi-bagged-global-human-peace-university-1.4198348 3. https://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=singers&artist=Sunitha%20Nedungadi 4. https://en.msidb.org/songs.php?tag=Search&singers=Sunitha%20Nedungadi&limit=1