A. K. Sukumaran
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A.K. Sukumaran (1938 – 17 May 2018) was an Indian playback singer who worked mainly in Malayalam cinema.{{Cite web|url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/a._k._sukumaran-profile-10752-24.htm|title=A. K. Sukumaran}}
Early life
Sukumaran was born in 1938 in Thalapp, Kerala. He is best known for the song "Mani Mukile" with S. Janaki from a movie from 1965.{{which?|reason=movie name should be indicated|date=January 2020}}
Career
In 1954 he sang for the first time for Kozhikode Akaswani. He was active in many stage shows and sang for few movies. Sukumaran recorded 22 song with the His Master's Voice label and sang also light music and non-film songs. He has performed in over 1000 stage shows in Kerala and outside and was known for his charismatic performance and presence.
Death
Awards
References
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Category:Malayalam playback singers
Category:Recipients of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
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