Sangeetha Sajith (1976 – 22 May 2022) was an Indian playback singer, known for her works in the South Indian film industry.[1] She has sung over 200 songs across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.[2] Sangeetha got her breakthrough with the song "Thaneerai Kaadhalikum" from the 1996 Tamil film Mr. Romeo, composed by A. R. Rahman.[3]
Sangeetha Sajith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sangeetha Sajith 1976 Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Died | May 22, 2022 (aged 45–46) |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1992–2021 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Life and career
editSangeetha made her playback singing debut in 1992 through the Tamil film Naalaiya Theerpu. Her debut in the Malayalam film industry came in 1998 with the song Ambilipoovattam Ponnurulil from the movie Ennu Swantham Janakikutty. She is known among the Malayali audience for the Malayalam songs like "Dhum Dhum Dhum Dureyeto" from Raakilipattu, "Aalare Govinda" from Kakkakuyil, "Odathandil Talam Kotum" from Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and "Thaalam Poyi Thappum Poyi" from Ayyappanum Koshiyum. The theme song of Prithviraj starrer Kuruthi was her last song in Malayalam.[4]
Sangeeta has sung for more than 100 audio cassettes in Malayalam and Tamil. She has also composed the music for the film Adukkalail Pani Undu.[5] Sangeetha was also known for imitating KB Sundarambal's voice. When Sangeetha sang during Tamil Nadu government's film award ceremony, the then Chief Minister Jayalalitha, who was a witness, came up to the stage and presented Sangeetha with a gold necklace from her neck.[6]
Discography
editTamil
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | "MTV Parthuputta" | Manimekalai | |
| 1994 | Sarigamapadani | "Paithiyam Paithiyam" | Deva | |
| 1995 | Lucky Man | "Pallana Party " | Adithyan | Adithyan |
| 1995 | Lucky Man | "Yaar Seidha Mayam" | Adithyan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 1995 | Maaman Magal | “Vadugapatti Vayasu Kutti” | Adithyan | Shahul Hameed |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | "Thaneerai Kaadhalikum" | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1996 | Kizhakku Mugam | "Aathukullea" | Adithyan | P. Unni Krishnan |
| 1998 | Jeans | "Varayo Thozhi" | A. R. Rahman | Sonu Nigam, Shahul Hameed, Harini, |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | "Radhai Manathil" | Vidyasagar | K. S. Chithra, Sujatha |
| "Kalluri Malare" | ||||
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | "Soo Manthrakaali" | D. Imman | Funky Shankar, Sujatha |
| 2022 | Bigil | “Verithanam” | A. R. Rahman | Vijay |
Death
editSangeetha died on 22 May 2022. She died after reportedly suffering from a kidney-related problem.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Sangeetha Sajith, the late playback singer, who wowed Jayalalithaa". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Staff Reporter (22 May 2022). "Playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "ഗായിക സംഗീത സചിത് ഇനി ഓർമ്മ". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away at 46". The News Minute. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "दुखद: मशहूर सिंगर संगीता साजिथ का 46 साल की उम्र में निधन, किडनी की समस्या से थीं पीड़ित". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "ഗായിക സംഗീത സചിത് അന്തരിച്ചു സംഗീതമാധുര്യം ഇനി ഓർമ". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). 22 May 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Veteran South Indian singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away at 46". India Today. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.