Madhu Balakrishnan
{{short description|Indian playback singer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Indian name|Madhu|Balakrishnan}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Madhu Balakrishnan
| image = Madhu Balakrishnan.jpg
| caption = Madhu in 2016
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|6|24}}
| birth_place = Paravur, Kerala, India
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| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|performer}}
| years_active = 1995–present
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| background = solo_singer
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = {{hlist|Filmi|Classical|Carnatic|Bhajan}}
| label = Satyam Audios
| website = {{URL|madhubalakrishnan.com|Official website}}
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Madhu Balakrishnan (born 24 June 1974) is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Malayalam. He has also sung songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada languages. He has sung over 10 thousand songs in films and several devotional albums.{{Cite web |last=cris |date=2017-01-13 |title=As sweet as Madhu |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/130117/as-sweet-as-madhu.html |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}
Personal life
Madhu Balakrishnan was born on 24 June 1974 to the late Balakrishnan (d. 1987) and Leelavathy at Paravur in Eranakulam. His earlier life was at Koratty, near Chalakudy, Thrissur. He completed his schooling in Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koratty.{{Citation |title=Madhu Balakrishnan Family Interview {{!}} Onam 2022 {{!}} Indiaglitz | date=11 September 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17cqYLSmdGI |access-date=2023-03-14 |language=en}} He was inspired by his mother to take up music. Later he shifted to Paravur, his native place. He is married to Divya, elder sister of Indian cricketer S.Sreesanth.{{Cite web|title=madhubalakrishnan.com - About Madhu|url=http://www.madhubalakrishnan.com/about_madhu|access-date=2020-08-04|website=madhubalakrishnan.com}} The couple has two sons - Madhav and Mahadev.
List of songs
= Devotional =
Private album by Musical Bee Productions
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!Year !Song available on YouTube !Music Director |
| 2023
|Anjanaiyin Arundhavamey Tamil |Pavan Kumar |
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!Year !Song available on YouTube !Music Director |
| 2023
|Jaya Jaya Ram Telugu |Pavan Kumar |
= Malayalam =
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| Year | Film | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="5" | 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Kanakasabathalam | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri | Solo Song |
| rowspan="2" | Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal
| Enthininnum | rowspan="2" | Sunny Stephen | H. Rajesh | ||
| Sur Barsaaye Theri Sarod Se | H. Rajesh | |||
| Uthram Nakshatram
|Poomanam Poothulanju | Sunny Stephen | Solo Song | ||
| Rishivamsham
|Orupadu Naalayi | Sanjeev Sabu | Solo Song | ||
| rowspan="3"|2000 | Rapid Action Force | Paripoothamayoru Sruthithaalalayathe | Sailesh Narayanan | Solo Song |
| rowspan="2" |O Priye
|Nenjilottum Kiliye | rowspan="2" |Sidharth Vijayan | Solo Song | ||
| Padippura Vaathilile | Solo Song | |||
| rowspan="6"|2001 | rowspan="2" |Kabani | Punchavarambathoode | rowspan="2" |Vidydharan Master | Solo Song |
| Njanundu Neeyundu | Solo Song | |||
| Fort Kochi
| Mohappaalppuzhayil | Jayan Pisharody | Solo Song | ||
| rowspan="2" |Akashathile Paravakal
|Moopparukkoru naalukettaal | rowspan="2" | S. Balakrishnan | Solo Song | ||
| Thathappenne | K. S. Chitra | |||
| Jagapoga
| Aanandathin Kallolangal | M. G. Radhakrishnan | Solo Song | ||
| rowspan="5" | 2002 | Valkannadi | Amme Amme | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song |
| Kanmashi
| Ambili Maamanumundallo | M. Jayachandran | Solo Song | ||
| Yathrakarude Sradhakku
|Nombarakkoottile | Johnson Master | Solo Song | ||
| Bamboo Boys
|Bamboo Boys | Thej Mervin | Chorus | ||
| Sisiram
| Paathira Poove | Berny–Ignatius | Solo Song | ||
| rowspan="2" |2003 | rowspan="2" | Thilakam
|Aare Aare Ariyan | rowspan="2" | Jerry Amaldev | K. S. Chitra | |
| Sankramam | Solo Song | |||
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Chentharmizhi | M. Jayachandran | K. S. Chithra |
| 2007 | Rock n' Roll (film) | Manchadi Mazha | Gireesh Puthenchery | Sujatha |
| 2008 | Calcutta News (film) | Enguninnu vanna | Debojyoti Mishra | K. S. Chithra |
| 2010 | Yakshiyum Njanum | Vrindhavanamundo | Kaithapram | Solo Song |
| 2017 | Dhruvaraj Jagannath (DJ) (Telugu Dubbing) Duvvada Jagannadham | "Mayilo Kuyilo" | Devi Sri Prasad | Rajalakshmi Abhiram |
| 2021 | Home | Mukhiluthodanay | Rahul Subrahmanian | Solo Song{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2021/08/29/music-director-rahul-subrahmanian-opens-up-about-the-new-movie-home.amp.html | title=ഹോമിനു വേണ്ടി കാത്തിരുന്നത് 7 വർഷം, ഓരോ സിനിമയിറങ്ങിയപ്പോഴും ഞാനും റോജിനും പേടിച്ചു, പക്ഷേ: രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ | work=Manorama News Online | date=30 August 2021 | access-date=15 September 2021}} |
| 2023 | Animal | Neeyanakhilam Thaathaa | Harshavardhan Rameshwar | Solo Song |
=Tamil=
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| Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai | Ullathai Thirandhu | Shah | K. S. Chitra |
| 2000 | Bharathi | Edhilum Ingu, Vande Mataram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | Nammava, Thillu Mullu | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Kana Kandenadi | Vidyasagar | |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Piraye Piraye | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2004 | Madurey | Kanden Kanden | Vidyasagar | Sadhana Sargam |
| 2004 | Bose | Vaitha Kann | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Sri Vardhini |
| 2005 | Ji | Ding Dong | Vidyasagar | Madhushree |
| 2005 | Raam | Yaaro Arival | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2005 | Majaa | Sollitharava | Vidyasagar | Sadhana Sargam |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Konja Neram | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Mozhi | Pesa Madandhaiye | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Sivappathigaram | Aatrai Thingal | Vidyasagar | Sujatha |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Thangakili, Oru Kili | Vidyasagar | |
| 2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikaalam | Aayiram Vaanavil | Karthik Raja | |
| 2007 | Pori | Perundhil Nee | Dhina | Madhushree |
| 2007 | Arputha Theevu | Saama Mohini | M. Jayachandran | Sujatha |
| 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Ippave Ippave | Vidyasagar | Harini |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Vaa Vaa En Devathaiye | Vidyasagar | |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Pichai Paathiram | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2013 | Paradesi | Sengaade | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2022 | Kaari | "Goppamavaney" | D. Imman | Kailash Kher |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Appa En Appa | Sam C. S. | |
| 2025 | Vanangaan | Irai Nooru | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2025 | Dhinasari | Seiginra Velaiyil | Ilayaraja |
= Kannada =
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| Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tavarige baa tangi | Thangi Ninna | Hamsalekha | Solo |
| 2002 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Chanda ee chanda | Karthik Raja | Solo |
| 2002 | Ninagagi | Hani Hani Seri | Gurukiran | K. S. Chithra |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Kana Kanade | Gurukiran | Solo |
| 2005 | Thavarina Siri | Baalina Beedi, Preethi Namma | Hamsalekha |
= Telugu =
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| Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chandramukhi | Kontha kaalam Kontha kaalam | Vidyasagar | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2004 | Saptagiri | Naa Daari Godaranta | Ramana Gogula | -- |
| 2011 | Shirdi Sai | Sharanu sharanu | M.M. Keeravani | Sunitha |
| 2007 | Sri Ramadasu | Charanamule nammithi | M.M. Keeravani | K. S. Chithra |
| 2015 | Lion (2015 film) | Anaganaga astami lo | Mani Sharma | |
| 2024 | Satyam Sundaram (2024 Film) | Evaro ithanevaro | Govind Vasantha |
Television
- All shows are in Malayalam television unless noted
;Reality shows as Judge
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| Year | Show | channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super star global | Amrita TV |
| 2019-2020 | ||
| 2021-2022 | ||
| 2023–2024 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Zee Keralam |
| 2024 | Musical wife Grand Finale Chapter 4 | Flowers TV |
| 2024 | Top Singer 4 | |
| 2024- present | Top Singer 5 |
Malayalam Television series title song
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| Year | Movie | Song Title | Music Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chitta | "Kalpadarakombil" | S.Somasekharan Nair | Surya TV |
| Rowspan=3|2006 | Veendum Jwalayayi | "Jwalayayi" | M. Jayachandran | DD Keralam |
| Unniyarcha | "chekavarkku" | Mohan Sithara | rowspan=5|Asianet | |
| Swami Ayyappan (TV series) | " Sabarimaamala Vaazhumayyappa" | rowspan=7|S.Somasekharan Nair | ||
| Rowspan=4|2008 | Sreekrishna Leela | "Sreekrishna leelamrutham" | ||
| sreemahabhagavatham | "Shyama Hare" | |||
| Devimahathmyam | "Devimahathmyam" | |||
| Thulabharam | "Neethidevathe" | Surya TV | ||
| 2009 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | rowspan=2|Asianet | ||
| 2012 | Sabarimala Sreedharmashastha | |||
| 2012 | Sripadmanabham | "Om Shri Padmanabha" | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | rowspan=3|Amrita TV |
| 2015 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | "Kailasasringathil" | rowspan=2|S.Somasekharan Nair | |
| 2018 | Kumarasambhavam | "Saravana Poikayil" | ||
| 2021 | Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) | "nattu nanchu varthiya" | Syam Dharman | Surya TV |
Awards
- 2002 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for the song "Amme Amme" from the film ValkannadiK. C. Gopakumar.
[https://web.archive.org/web/20070223025905/http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/06/stories/2005110602160200.htm Rendering notes of success]. The Hindu. 6 November 2005.
- 2006 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer{{Cite web |title=Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2006 |url=https://www.webindia123.com/movie/awards/state/tamil/2006/index.htm |access-date=2020-10-29 |website=WebIndia123}}
- 2007 - Kalaimamani award for excellence in music, dance, cinema and art conferred by the Tamil Nadu state government.[https://web.archive.org/web/20121022151111/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/31072.html IndiaGlitz: Kalaimamani awards announced]. 11 May 2007.
- 2008 -Asianet Television Awards for Best Singer - Swamy Ayyappan
- 2011 -Asianet Television Awards for Best Singer- Devimahatmyam
- 2017 - Honorary Doctorate from The International Tamil University, USA{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJWhc8YsRk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/hhJWhc8YsRk |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Tamil University honorary doctorate for S P Balasubrahmanyam |date=2017-09-23 |website=Malayala Manorama - YouTube |access-date=2019-03-21}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web |url=http://tamiluniversityusa.org/speeches.html |title=Speeches TITU |access-date=2019-03-21}}
- 2024 - Film Critics Award
Best playback singer Male (Malayalam) for kanchana kannezhuthi song from movie Njanum pinne oru njanum by Rajasenan
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.madhubalakrishnan.com/}}
- {{IMDb name|1819742|Madhu Balakrishnan}}
- [http://narthaki.com/info/fevents3.html Madhu to perform at Swaralaya Dance & Music Festival-2006]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070223025905/http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/06/stories/2005110602160200.htm 2005 interview]
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