Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993) is an Indian playback singer popular mainly in South Indian cinema. He is quite familiar to the Malayali audience through hits like Jeevamshamayi from the movie Theevandi, Pavizha mazhaye from the movie Athiran, Kamini from Anugraheethan Antony, Nee Himamazha, Vaanam chaayum, Aalolam and several others. Harisankar is also a popular figure in Indian independent music, with his band Pragathi. The five-member band, comprising Harisankar, Abishek Amanath, Abhijith Sudhi, Precious Peter and Abin Sagar was formed in 2018. He lended his voice for the Malayalam version of Naatu Naatu, the Oscar and Golden Globe winning song from the movie RRR.[1]
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| Born | Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar 18 November 1993 |
| Alma mater | PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Ghadha Sidharthan (m. 2017) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Harisankar started his playback singing career interestingly at the age of five, when he made his singing debut alongside K. J. Yesudas. Rooted deeply in his classical music background regardless of all his musical adventures, Harisankar has performed at Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha and Chembai Sangeetholsavam.
Early life
editHarisankar was born on 18 November 1993[2][3] to musicians K. S. Sreekumar and Kamala Lekshmi.[4] He was trained by his grandmother K. Omanakutty and his father.[5] He is the sororal grandnephew of musicians M. G. Radhakrishnan and M. G. Sreekumar.[6]
Career
editHarisankar sang for the movie Saphalyam with K. J. Yesudas at the age of four in 1997[5] and for the devotional album Sabarimala with M. G. Sreekumar in 1998.[7]
He graduated BDS from PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, and practiced at a clinic for six months. Then he opted out from medical practicing and focused on katcheris and film songs.[5][8]
Harisankar is the winner of the AIR classical competition in 2008 and an accredited Grade B artiste. He won the Kerala regional final of the M. S. Subbulakshmi Award 2016 held in Kochi.[9]
His first song, "Kaatte Chaariya Vaathil", for the 2014 film Karanavar was penned by O. N. V. Kurup and composed by Ouseppachan,[10] but the first song which came out was "Payye Payye" from the film Ormayundo Ee Mukham.[5]
Harisankar formed a band with his friends named Pragathi in 2015. It has become a near-constant pick for pro-shows in Thiruvananthapuram. His brother Ravisankar, a violinist, is also a part of the band.[11]
Harisankar also releases singles and covers from his YouTube channel.[12][8][13]
Personal life
editHarisankar married Ghadha Sidharthan on 21 May 2017 at Thiruvananthapuram.[14]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ Narayanan K., Anantha (12 January 2023). "Naattu Naattu came up as an unexpected offer: KS Harisankar". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "K. S. Harisankar profile". NetTV4U.
- ^ Soman, Deepa (19 November 2020). "Kailas Menon shares the first recording of Hari Sankar's rendition of 'Jeevamsham'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Alappuzha Sreekumar passes away". The New Indian Express. 23 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d M., Athira (10 October 2019). "I have a strong foundation in music because of my family: KS Harisankar". The Hindu.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (8 April 2015). "Striking a chord". The Hindu.
- ^ "KS Harisankar - Non Albums at MSI". MSIDb.
- ^ a b J. S., Harikumar (10 August 2018). "K.S. Harishankar's tryst with Telugu". The Hindu.
- ^ "Harisankar wins regional final of M.S. Subbulakshmi Award". The Hindu. 22 October 2016.
- ^ K. S., Aravind (13 November 2014). "Living a Legacy". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Manu, Meera (3 August 2015). "Making Great Strides of Progress". The New Indian Express.
- ^ J. S., Harikumar (2 September 2020). "Why Malayalam music videos are in tune with the times during this pandemic". The Hindu.
- ^ "Famous Mr Moosa". The New Indian Express. Kochi. 12 March 2021.
- ^ U. R., Arya (6 May 2017). "Singer K S Hari Sankar to tie the knot". The Times of India.
- ^ "SIIMA 2021: Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna win big for Maharshi and Dear Comrade, check out full winners list". The Indian Express. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.