Biography
Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning over four decades, she has recorded over 25,000 songs in various Indian languages, as well as foreign languages such as Malay, Latin, Arabic, Sinhalese, English and French. She is also known for her extensive history of collaboration with music composers like A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraja, Hamsalekha, M. M. Keeravani and with the playback singers K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam over the years. She is regarded as a cultural icon of South Indian states. She is cited as the Golden Voice of India by world’s Prestigious Royal Albert Hall, London in 2001 and Melody Queen of Indian Cinema by Radio Mirchi, The Times Group in 2016. She is honoured with the title First Ladies by the President of India in 2018 for being the first Indian woman to be honoured by British Parliament at House of Commons, United Kingdom in 2003. People of India fondly called her as Little Nightingale of Indian Cinema.
Chithra is a recipient of six National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards South and 36 different state film awards from six states of India such as 16 Kerala State Film Awards, 11 Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards, 4 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 3 Karnataka State Film Awards, 1 Orissa State Film Awards, 1 West Bengal State Film Awards. She was awarded India's third-highest civilian honours Padma Bhushan in 2021 and Padma Shri in 2005 for her valuable contributions towards the Indian musical fraternity. Her performance at the Qinghai international water and music festival in Qinghai, China, in 2009 changed this national talent into a global musical genius. Her Performance in the Royal Albert Hall, London was applauded with much appreciation by a roomful of an international audience. Her song "Kannalane/Kehna Hi Kya" from the film Bombay (1995) was included in United Kingdom The Guardian's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear Before You Die" list.
Filmography
all 103
Movies 102
self 3
TV Shows 1
![Appatha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/948296-appatha.jpg)
Appatha (2023)
![Ponniyin Selvan: Part II](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/608092-ponniyin-selvan-part-two.jpg)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
![Butterfly](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/709626-butterfly.jpg)
Butterfly (2022)
![Dhadha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/840571-dhadha.jpg)
Dhadha (2022)
![Perfume](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/865712-perfume.jpg)
Perfume (2022)
![Malayankunju](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/540702-malayankunju.jpg)
Malayankunju (2022)
![Hridayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/545073-hridayam.jpg)
Hridayam (2022)
![Annaatthe](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/517698-annaatthe.jpg)
Annaatthe (2021)
![Walter](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/377112-walter.jpg)
Walter (2020)
![Market Raja MBBS](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/262221-market-raja-mbbs.jpg)
Market Raja MBBS (2019)
![Aakashaganga 2](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/278904-aakasha-ganga-2.jpg)
Aakashaganga 2 (2019)
![Thiruttukkalyanam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/278189-thiruttukkalyanam.jpg)
Thiruttukkalyanam (2019)
![Thattumpurath Achuthan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/214807-thattumpurath-achuthan.jpg)
Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018)
![Amutha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/365289-amutha.jpg)
Amutha (2018)
![Pulimurugan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/20795-pulimurugan.jpg)
Pulimurugan (2016)
![Female Unnikrishnan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/399900-female-unnikrishnan.jpg)
Female Unnikrishnan (2015)
![Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91209-malli-malli-idhi-rani-roju.jpg)
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju (2015)
![Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/168743-maalai-pozhudhin-mayakathilaey.jpg)
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012)
![Nagavalli](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44496-nagavalli.jpg)
Nagavalli (2010)
![Naanayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/185051-naanayam.jpg)
Naanayam (2010)
![Meghatheertham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/237662-meghatheertham.jpg)
Meghatheertham (2009)
![Kuselan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44480-kathanayakudu.jpg)
Kuselan (2008)
![Chennai 600028](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/130296-chennai-600028.jpg)
Chennai 600028 (2007)
![Athadu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/12434-athadu.jpg)
Athadu (2005)
![Police](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/351596-police.jpg)
Police (2005)
![Priyasakhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/185342-priyasakhi.jpg)
Priyasakhi (2005)
![Jalolsavam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Jalolsavam (2004)
![Sullan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/218387-sullan.jpg)
Sullan (2004)
![Mayilattam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/365231-mayilattam.jpg)
Mayilattam (2004)
![Koi... Mil Gaya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/2432-koi-mil-gaya.jpg)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
![Priyamaana Thozhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/254817-priyamaana-thozhi.jpg)
Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
![Lesa Lesa](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/254435-lesa-lesa.jpg)
Lesa Lesa (2003)
![Chronic Bachelor](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/128851-chronic-bachelor.jpg)
Chronic Bachelor (2003)
![Khadgam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49620-khadgam.jpg)
Khadgam (2002)
![Dhruva](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/281145-dhruva.jpg)
Dhruva (2002)
![Kaiyethum Doorath](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/296390-kaiyethum-doorath.jpg)
Kaiyethum Doorath (2002)
![Paarthale Paravasam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91991-paarthale-paravasam.jpg)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
![Student No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44493-student-no-1.jpg)
Student No. 1 (2001)
![Joker](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/114988-joker.jpg)
Joker (2000)
![Thenali](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/100321-thenali.jpg)
Thenali (2000)
![Indriyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/215626-indriyam.jpg)
Indriyam (2000)
![Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/317741-kochu-kochu-santhoshangal.jpg)
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
![Darling Darling](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/317327-darling-darling.jpg)
Darling Darling (2000)
![Taal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/10591-taal.jpg)
Taal (1999)
![En Swasa Kaatre](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/285174-en-swasa-kaatre.jpg)
En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
![Love Story 1999](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/878695-love-story-1999.jpg)
Love Story 1999 (1998)
![Dil Se..](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11194-dil-se.jpg)
Dil Se.. (1998)
![Kalyana Galatta](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kalyana Galatta (1998)
![Sooryaputhran](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/362569-sooryaputhran.jpg)
Sooryaputhran (1998)
![Salaakhen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/329796-salaakhen.jpg)
Salaakhen (1998)
![Kabhi Na Kabhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/88025-kabhi-na-kabhi.jpg)
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
![Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/317008-sreekrishnapurathu-nakshathrathilakkam.jpg)
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
![Ratchagan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70929-ratchagan.jpg)
Ratchagan (1997)
![Daud](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99522-daud.jpg)
Daud (1997)
![Pelli](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/948806-pelli.jpg)
Pelli (1997)
![V.I.P](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/112330-v-i-p.jpg)
V.I.P (1997)
![Minsara Kanavu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91331-minsara-kanavu.jpg)
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
![Love Birds](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70993-love-birds.jpg)
Love Birds (1996)
![Muthu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70766-muthu.jpg)
Muthu (1995)
![Rangeela](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/14089-rangeela.jpg)
Rangeela (1995)
![Indira](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91158-indira.jpg)
Indira (1995)
![Spadikam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/76670-spadikam.jpg)
Spadikam (1995)
![Bombay](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/26708-bombay.jpg)
Bombay (1995)
![Pudhiya Mannargal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/100382-pudhiya-mannargal.jpg)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
![Karuththamma](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70925-karuththamma.jpg)
Karuththamma (1994)
![Pavithra](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/246217-pavithra.jpg)
Pavithra (1994)
![May Madham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/246228-may-madham.jpg)
May Madham (1994)
![Gangmaster](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44434-gangmaster.jpg)
Gangmaster (1994)
![Super Police](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44562-super-police.jpg)
Super Police (1994)
![Duet](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/49616-duet.jpg)
Duet (1994)
![Manichitrathazhu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/25758-manichitrathazhu.jpg)
Manichitrathazhu (1993)
![Gejje Naada](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Gejje Naada (1993)
![Thiruda Thiruda](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/150201-thiruda-thiruda.jpg)
Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
![Kizhakku Cheemayile](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/70733-kizhakku-cheemayile.jpg)
Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
![Uzhavan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/231142-uzhavan.jpg)
Uzhavan (1993)
![Gandharvam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307932-gandharvam.jpg)
Gandharvam (1993)
![Aapathbandavudu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110003-aapathbandavudu.jpg)
Aapathbandavudu (1992)
![Yoddha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/125399-yoddha.jpg)
Yoddha (1992)
![Roja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91291-roja.jpg)
Roja (1992)
![Jaagruti](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/150039-jaagruti.jpg)
Jaagruti (1992)
![Amaran](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Amaran (1992)
![Love](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/179695-love.jpg)
Love (1991)
![Kshana Kshanam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44563-kshana-kshanam.jpg)
Kshana Kshanam (1991)
![Michael Madana Kama Rajan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/87547-michael-madana-kama-rajan.jpg)
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
![Paattukku Naan Adimai](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
![Season](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/123736-season.jpg)
Season (1989)
![Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/217711-ponmuttayidunna-tharavu.jpg)
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988)
![Agni Natchathiram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/148212-agni-natchathiram.jpg)
Agni Natchathiram (1988)
![Nayakan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23760-nayakan.jpg)
Nayakan (1987)
![Thoovanathumbikal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307930-thoovanathumbikal.jpg)
Thoovanathumbikal (1987)
![Pranamam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/375620-pranamam.jpg)
Pranamam (1986)
![Shyama](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/586823-shyama.jpg)
Shyama (1986)
![Njan Piranna Nattil](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Njan Piranna Nattil (1985)
![Angadikkappurathu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Angadikkappurathu (1985)
![Katha Ithuvare](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/310607-katha-ithuvare.jpg)
Katha Ithuvare (1985)
![Vanitha Police](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Vanitha Police (1984)
![Kilikkonchel](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kilikkonchel (1984)
![Sabari](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/804610-sabari.jpg)
Sabari
![Super Singer Junior](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Super Singer Junior
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Known ForSound
GenderFemale
Birthday1963-07-27 (60 years old)
Birth Nameകൃഷ്ണൻ നായർ ശാന്തകുമാരി ചിത്ര
Birth PlaceThiruvananthapuram, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsK.S. Chitra, K.S.Chitra, KS. Chitra, KS.Chitra, കെ എസ് ചിത്ര, KS Chithra, K. S. Chitra, K.S. Chithra, K Chithra , K.Chithra
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Rashtrapati Award, Kalaimamani, National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, Padma Bhushan, Nandi Award, Honorary degree, honorary degree
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