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Birth name
  
M. G. Sreekumar

Name
  
M. Sreekumar

Also known as
  
Sreekuttan

Spouse
  
Lekha Sreekumar (m. 2000)

Years active
  
1984–present

Movies
  
Ardhanaari

Website
  
mgsreekumar.com


M. G. Sreekumar FileMG Sreekumar Croppedjpg Wikimedia Commons

Born
  
25 May 1957 (age 66) Haripad, Kerala, India (
1957-05-25
)

Occupation(s)
  
Playback singer, bank employee, music director (composer)

Role
  
Playback Singer · mgsreekumar.com

Siblings
  
M. G. Radhakrishnan, K. Omanakutty

Parents
  
Kamalakshi Amma, Malabar Gopalan Nair

Similar People
  
K S Chithra, K J Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan, Madhu Balakrishnan, M G Radhakrishnan

M. G. Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957) is a two-time National Award-winning Indian playback singer and music director who works in Malayalam cinema. Sreekumar has sung in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. He is the youngest brother of music director M. G. Radhakrishnan and singer K. Omanakutty. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and also sareegama school of music in poojappura, Trivandrum.

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Biography

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Sreekumar worked in the State Bank of Travancore, Trivandrum, before starting his career as a singer. He started his music career by accompanying his brother M. G. Radhakrishnan in his carnatic musical concerts. Born in Haripad, Alappuzha District of Kerala, on 25 May 1957, his father, Malabar Gopalan Nair was a singer. His elder brother, the late M. G. Radhakrishnan, was an award-winning music director and carnatic musician. His elder sister, K. Omanakutty, is a classical music vocalist and a principal at Kerala Music Academy. He lives in Jagathy, Trivandrum,

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Sreekumar made his debut in the Malayalam movie Coolie (1983) Directed by Ashok Kumar. The Malayalam movie Chithram (1988) directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, was the first where Sreekumar sang all the songs. He has sung more than 3,000 songs for films in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.

He worked as music director in Malayalam films such as Chathurangam (2002) and Thandavam (2002). Sreekumar's latest movies as music director are Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram (2008), Mohanlal's Alexander The Great and Oru Naal Varum. Sreekumar's voice has most often been used in films with Mohanlal, Dileep and Jayaram. In the year 2008 he sung in Ragasagaram semiclassical songs video album. He also composed songs in the name S. Kumar for Ayyappa devotional songs in Malayalam.

He anchors a TV show named SaReGaMa on Asianet and was a judge for the reality show Idea Star Singer. In 2012, Sreekumar turned to the role of producer with the film Ardhanaari, directed by Santhosh Souparnika and his second attempt, Swaminadhan, is in progress.

M.G.SreeKumar's latest video is a New Year song for 2017 at


Personal life

After living together for fourteen years, Sreekumar married Lekha on 14 January 2000 at the Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka. The couple chose not to have children.

Discography

  • 1971 Beyond Borders (2017)
  • Oppam (2016)
  • Aamayum Muyalum (2014)
  • Geethaanjali (2013)
  • Karmayodha (2012)
  • Husbands in Goa (2012)
  • Kunjaliyan (2012)
  • Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
  • Arabiyum Ottakavum P Madhavan Nairum (2011)
  • 1993 Bombay, March 12 (2011)
  • Chinatown Arike Ninalum (2011)
  • Living Together (2011)
  • Kandahar (2010)
  • Oru Naal Varum (2010)
  • Alexander the great (2010)
  • In Ghost House Inn (2010)
  • Alexander the great (2010)
  • In Ghost House Inn (2010)
  • Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded (2009)
  • Kurukshetra (2008)
  • Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008)
  • College Kumaran (2008)
  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
  • Chocolate (2007)
  • Hallo (2007)
  • Classmates (2006)
  • Kirtichakra (2006)
  • Prajapathi (2006)
  • Vadakkumnathan (2006)
  • Thanmathra (2005)
  • Black (2004)
  • VettamMazhathulikal, Oru Kathilola (2004)
  • Jalolsavam (2004)
  • Thekkekara Super Fast (2004)
  • Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
  • Relax (2003)
  • Chakram (2003)
  • Pattanathil Sundaran (2003)
  • Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
  • Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
  • Pattalam (2003)
  • Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003)
  • Chronic Bachelor (2003)
  • Vasanthamallika
  • Kalyanaraman (2002)
  • Meesa Madhavan (2002)
  • Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002)
  • Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
  • Pranyamanithooval (2002)
  • Valkannadi (2002)
  • Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
  • Valkannadi (2002)
  • Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
  • Majunu (2001)
  • Majunu (2001)
  • Ravanaprabhu (2001)
  • Akasthile Paravakal (2001)
  • Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001)
  • Megasandesam (2001)
  • Kakkakuyil (2001)
  • Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001)
  • Karumadikkuttan (2001)
  • Vasanthiyum Lakshimiyum Pinne Njanum Chanthu Pottum(2001) – Won National Award for the song "Chanthu Pottum"
  • Narasimham(2000)
  • Thenkasipattanam (2000)
  • Narasimham(2000)
  • Thenkasipattanam (2000)
  • Taj Mahal (2000)
  • Dada Sahib (2000)(as M.G. Sreekumar)
  • Valliettan (2000)
  • Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999)
  • En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
  • Dil Se.. (1998)
  • Kadhalar Dhinam (1998)
  • Kabhi na Kabhi (1998)
  • Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
  • Mayajalam (1998)
  • Chandralekha (1997)
  • Bhoopathi (1997)
  • Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)
  • Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
  • The Good Boys (1997)
  • Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
  • Lelam (1997)
  • Manthramothiram (1997)
  • Superman (1997)
  • Mohamul (1997)
  • Madamma (1996)
  • Nirnayam
  • Manikya Chempazhukka (1995)
  • Sadaram (1995)
  • Kaalapaani (1994)
  • Siaisaalai (1994)
  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1994)
  • Kashmeeram (1994)
  • Pavithram (1994)
  • Hey Hero (1994)
  • Pingami (1994)
  • Devasuram (1993)
  • Midhunam (1993)
  • Vietnam Colony (1993)
  • Gardish (1993)
  • Yoddha (1992)
  • Champakulam Thachan (1992)
  • Maanthrika Cheppu (1992)
  • Advaitham (1991)
  • Chanchattam (1991)
  • Ennathe Programme (1991)
  • Kilukkam (1991)
  • Godfather (1991)
  • Abhimanyu
  • Kilukkampetti (1991)
  • Kuttapathram (1991)
  • Ulladakkam (1991)
  • Vishnulokam (1991)
  • Oliyampukal (1990)
  • In Harihar Nagar (1990)
  • PavaKoothu (1990)
  • Akkareakkareakkare (1990)
  • Appu (1990)
  • Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
  • His Highness Abdullah (1990) – Won National Award for the song "Nadaroopini"
  • Indrajaalam (1990)
  • Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) (singer)
  • Rajavazhcha (1990)
  • Varthamana Kalam (1990)
  • Adarvam (1989)
  • Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989)
  • Dasharatham (1989)
  • Kireedam (1989)
  • Mahayanam (1989)
  • Nair Saab (1989)
  • News (1989)
  • Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
  • Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
  • Chithram (1988)
  • Aaryan (1988)
  • Janmandharam (1988)
  • Mukandetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)
  • Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
  • Moonampakkam (1988)
  • Anantaram (1987)
  • Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
  • Thalavattam (1986)
  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
  • Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985)
  • Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
  • Coolie (1983)
  • Television

  • 1997-2010- Sarigamapadanisa/SaReGaMa as Anchor (Asianet)
  • 2007-Idea Star Singer2007 as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2008-Munch Star singer Junior as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2008-Idea Star Singer2008 as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2009-Idea Star SingerSeason 4 as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2010-Idea Star SingerSeason 5 as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2011-2012-Idea Star SingerSeason 6 as Judge (Asianet)
  • 2012-2013- Lunars Comedy Express as Judge (Asianet Plus)
  • 2013-Champions as Judge (Surya Tv)
  • 2014-Sun FeastStar Singer Season 7 as Judge/co-Host(Stage 1-3) (Asianet)
  • 2014- Oreo Surya Singer season 1 as Judge (Surya Tv)
  • 2015- Aarpoo erroo as Judge (Kairali TV)
  • 2015- Surya Challenge as Team Captain (Surya TV)
  • 2017-Present - Comedy Stars season 2 (Asianet )
  • As a composer

    M.G .Sreekumar composed many ayyappa and other devotional albums . Out of his majority of songs are written by Rajeev Alunkal and Gireesh puthanchery.

    FILMS :

  • Thandavam (Malayalam; 2002)
  • Chathurangam (Malayalam; 2002)
  • Kanchivaram (Tamil; 2008)
  • Poi Solla Porom (Tamil)
  • Alexander the Great (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Bumm Bumm Bole (Hindi; 1 song only, 2010)
  • Rakhupathi Raghava Rajaram (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Oru Naal Varum (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Sakudumbam Shyamala (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Penpattanam (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Sarkar Colony (Malayalam; 2010)
  • Arabiyum Ottakavum P. Madhavan Nairum (Malayalam; 2011)
  • Thamarassery to Thailand (Malayalam; 2011)
  • Sneham + Ishtam = Amma (Malayalam; 2011)
  • Njanum Ente Familiyum (Malayalam; 2011)
  • Kunjaliyan (Malayalam; 2012)
  • Husbands in Goa (Malayalam; 2012)
  • Ardhanaari (Malayalam; 2012)
  • Karmayodha (Malayalam; 2012)
  • Awards

    National Film Awards:

  • 1999 – Best Male Playback SingerVasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum (Song: "Chanthu Pottum")
  • 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – His Highness Abdullah (Song: "Nadha Roopini")
  • Kerala State Film Awards:

  • 1992 – Best Playback Singer – Different films
  • 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kilukkam (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and Thudarkkadha (Song: "Aathiravaravayi")
  • 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – Kireedam (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and Vadakkunokkiyantram (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo")
  • Filmfare Awards South:

  • 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam – Oppam–"Chinnamma"
  • Kerala film critics award
  • 2011 - Best Music director - Arabiyum ottakavum P. Madhavan nayarum
  • Asianet Film Awards:

  • 2010 – Best Music Diaward r – Oru Naal Varum
  • 2008 – Best Male Playback – Innathe Chintha Vishayam
  • 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – Thanmathra, Ananthabhadram
  • 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – Manassinakkare
  • Surya TV Awards:

  • 2010 – Best Playback Singer – Oru Naal Varum
  • 2008 – Best Playback Singer – Innathe Chintha Vishayam
  • Other awards:

  • 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – Oru Naal Varum
  • 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award
  • 2008 – Jeevan TVP. Jayachandran Award
  • 2012– Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas award
  • 2016- Harivarasanam award and Asia vision award for the Best Male Singer (Minungum Minnaminunge) from the movie "Oppam" .
  • References

    M. G. Sreekumar Wikipedia


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