Sushin Shyam is an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence.[1] He is known for his contributions to the films Varathan (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Minnal Murali (2021), Bheeshma Parvam (2022), Romancham (2023), Kannur Squad (2023), Manjummel Boys (2024) and Aavesham (2024). His work on Kumbalangi Nights earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019.[2][3][4]
Sushin Shyam | |
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| Born | Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Member of | The Down Troddence |
| Spouse |
Uthara Krishnan (m. 2024) |
Early life
editSushin Shyam received his early education at the St Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery, and Mambaram Higher Secondary School in Thalassery. Under his father's guidance, a musician himself, Sushin learned to play the keyboard from an early age, including performing on stage at the age of 3.[5] He relocated to Chennai in pursuit of new prospects within the music industry.[6] He honed his skills during a two-year stint working with Music Director Deepak Dev.[7]
Career
editSushin lent his voice to a song, "Thaazhvaram" for the film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi.[8]
Sushin's subsequent projects included composing the background score for Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi in 2015 and for Kismath in 2016. He also created a song, "Kissa Pathiyil," for the latter film, both of which were well received by audiences.[8][9][10]
Sushin has appeared in short or guest roles in movies including Grandmaster, Thattathin Marayathu,[11] Da Thadiya,[12] Honey Bee, Guppy, Mayaanadhi and Nadikar
Personal Life
editHe married Uthara Krishnan on 30 October 2024 at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Thrippunithura. Uthara is niece of former actress Parvathy Jayaram.[13][14]
Discography
editAs music composer
edit| Year | Title | Songs | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kismath | Yes | Yes | Score and 1 song only. |
| 2017 | Ezra | Yes | Yes | Score and 2 songs only. |
| The Great Father | No | Yes | ||
| Villain | No | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Maradona | Yes | Yes | |
| Rosapoo | Yes | Yes | ||
| Varathan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Lilli | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Yes | Yes | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| Virus | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa[15] | Yes | Yes | |
| Trance | No | Yes | Score co-composed with Jackson Vijayan | |
| Kappela | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kilometers and Kilometers | No | Yes | ||
| 2021 | Mālik[16] | Yes | Yes | |
| Kurup | Yes | Yes | Score and 3 songs only. | |
| Minnal Murali | Yes | Yes | Score and 4 songs | |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Yes | Yes | |
| Ariyippu | No | Yes | ||
| 2023 | Romancham | Yes | Yes | [17] Also co-producer[18] |
| Kannur Squad | Yes | Yes | [19][20] | |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Yes | Yes | [21] |
| Aavesham | Yes | Yes | [22] | |
| Ullozhukku | Yes | Yes | [23] | |
| Bougainvillea | Yes | Yes | [24] | |
| Untitled Mammootty starrer † | Yes | Yes | [25] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As playback singer
edit- Sources: malayalachalachithram.com[26]
| Year | Song | Co singer(s) | Film | Music Director/Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Thaazhvaram" | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Rex Vijayan | |
| 2014 | "Kai Ethum Doorathu" | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | ||
| 2018 | Nilapakshi | Neha Nair | Maradona | Himself |
| "Varum" | ||||
| Kochiloru Kappaladuthe | Munna | Rosapoo | ||
| "Padinjattodiyal Kadalu" | Maqbool Mansoor | |||
| Munniloru Swargam | Suchith Suresan | |||
| "Mutta Paatu" | Jassie Gift, Anthony Daasan | |||
| "Oduvile Theeyayi" | Neha Nair | Varathan | ||
| 2019 | "Cherathukal" | Sithara Krishnakumar | Kumbalangi Nights | |
| "Ezhutha Katha" | ||||
| "Lagoon Chill" | ||||
| "Spread Love" | Shelton Pinheiro, Madonna Sebastian, Muhsin Parari |
Virus | ||
| 2022 | "Be Notorious" | Hamsika Iyer, Yogi B | Bheeshma Parvam | |
| "Aadharanjali" | Madhuvanthi Narayan | Romancham | ||
| "Athmave Poo" | ||||
| 2024 | "Kuthanthram" | Vedan | Manjummel Boys | |
| 2024 | "Kuthanthram" (Extended Version) | Vedan | Manjummel Boys | |
| 2024 | "Thaai Manam" | Urmila Krishnan | Manjummel Boys | |
| 2024 | "Premalola" | Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha | Dawn Vincent |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film/Album/Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kerala State Film Award | Best Music Director | Kumbalangi Nights | |
| CPC Cine Awards | Best Original Song | "Cherathukal"(Kumbalangi Nights) | ||
| Best Background Score | Kumbalangi Nights | |||
| Mirchi Music Awards South | Best Album | Kumbalangi Nights | ||
| Listener's Choice Song of the year | "Uyiril Thodum" (Kumbalangi Nights) | |||
| Viral Song of the year | "Uyiril Thodum" (Kumbalangi Nights) | |||
| SIIMA | Best Music Director | Kumbalangi Nights | [27] | |
| 2019 | SIIMA | Best Music Director | Varathan |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "From thrash metal to film music: Meet Sushin Shyam, composer of 'Varathan'". The News Minute. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Sushin Shyam". Scroll.in. 25 November 2019.
- ^ "'I didn't even know that State Awards are getting announced today,' says Sushin Shaym - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sushin Shyam - Music Composer (Famous Mallus)". famousmallus.com.
- ^ "I felt it better be a full-time musician: Sushin - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ George, Liza. "I will never quit music". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ a b "When 'Kismath' dawned on Sushin Shyam". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Making the music of love". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ James, Anu (25 July 2016). "Celebs laud 'Kismath' movie song 'Kisa Paathiyil' featuring Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon [VIDEOS]". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Prakash, Asha. "When a one-liner turns you into a star - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Sreenath Basi croons the Kerala Royals' theme songs - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Aavesham fame music director Sushin Shyam ties the knot with Uthara Krishnan; Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in attendance". Pinkvilla.
- ^ "Music director Sushin Shyam ties the knot: Close friends, family attend wedding". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban's next is Anchaam Pathira!!". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil's Malik starts rolling". 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Romancham | Song – Manuja (Lyrical)". The Times of India. 2 November 2022.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil's next with 'Romancham' director rolls". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Mammootty's 'Kannur Squad' set to ignite screens with early morning all-Kerala shows". The Times of India. 22 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Mammootty announces 'Kannur Squad' worldwide release date". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "It's a wrap for the Kodaikanal schedule of Manjummel Boys". Cinema Express. 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Nazriya heroine in Fahad movie? The 'excitement' began". Time News. 10 March 2023.
- ^ Features, C. E. (31 May 2024). "Parvathy and Urvashi's Ullozhukku gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Amal Neerad's next titled Bougainvillea; first-look poster featuring Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban exudes a sense of dread". The Indian Express. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "വിനായകന് വില്ലനാകാന് മമ്മൂട്ടി: ആരാധകരെ വീണ്ടും ഞെട്ടിക്കാന് സൂപ്പര്താരം". 20 September 2024.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Songs sung by Sushin Shyam". www.malayalachalachithram.com.
- ^ Entertainment, The Cue (20 September 2021). "സൈമ അവാര്ഡ്സ്: അയ്യപ്പനും കോശിയും ലൂസിഫറും പ്രധാന പുരസ്കാരങ്ങള്; ജേതാക്കളുടെ പട്ടിക". The Cue.