K. K. Nishad
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K. K. Nishad | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Playback Singer, Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Playback Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | FB : K K Nishad Singer |
K. K. Nishad is an Indian playback singer[1] from Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He started his career in 2002 as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari.[2]
Career
[edit]Prior to becoming a musician, he was a Guest Lecturer at the Devagari St. Josephs College, Kozhikode. He is a post-graduate in Mathematics.[2]
Nishad debuted as a playback singer in 2002 with the song "Manassukal Thammil [Puthooram] ..." in Rajasenan's Malayalam film Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari under music director Benny Kannan.[2] It was followed by Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam.[1]
Discography
[edit]As composer
[edit]| Year | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music | Co-Singers |
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| 2021 | Mahar Thannu Mayakkiyente... | Mahar [3] | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | K. K. Nishad, Sithara Krishnakumar |
| 2022 | Kunju Kanavukal... | Kurumbanz | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | Adithya Nishad, Adithya Harikrishnan, Ayaan Nishad |
| 2022 | Malayirangi Varunnunde... | Kaadu | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | K. K. Nishad, Chithra Arun, Malavika, Henniza |
As singer
[edit]| Year | Song | Film | Lyrics | Music | Co-Singers |
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| 2016 | Kanavin Kanimala Kayari | Pallikkoodam | Hari Narayanan | Tej Mervin | |
| 2015 | Govinda ... | Chakravyooham | Rafi Mathira | S Thaman | Ajay Warrier |
| 2013 | Ottaykku Paadunna [M] ... | Nadan | Madhu Vasudevan | Ouseppachan | |
| 2012 | Aadaadum ... | Kunjaliyan | BR Prasad | MG Sreekumar | Akhila Anand, Sreenath |
| 2011 | Naattuvazhiyorathe ... | Gaddaama | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bennett, Veetrag | |
| 2011 | Kaanakombil ... | Violin | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal | Elizabeth Raju |
| 2011 | Anuraaga Then ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Surmukhi Raman |
| 2011 | Neeyo puzhapoleyen ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Neetha Subhir |
| 2010 | Oh Vaname ... | Pulliman | Kaithapram | Sharreth | |
| 2010 | Pranayanilaavinte ... | Oru Naal Varum | Murukan Kattakkada | MG Sreekumar | Preethi Warrier |
| 2010 | Evideyaanu Nee ... | Varan | Siju Thuravoor | Mani Sharma | |
| 2009 | Karmanye ... | Passenger | Bijibal | ||
| 2009 | Entethaakumpol ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
| 2009 | Priyathame ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
| 2009 | Oru Chembakappon ... | Simhakutty (Gangothri 2003) | Siju Thuravoor | M. M. Keeravani | |
| 2008 | Aalolam Kanmani [M] … | Raathrimazha | Kaithapram | Ramesh Narayan | |
| 2008 | Paalapoovithalil ... | Thirakkadha | Rafeeq Ahamed | Sharreth | |
| 2006 | Mayangippoyi [M] ... | Nottam | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2005 | Manchaadikkompilinnoru Maina Paadi ... | Lokanaathan IAS | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2005 | Salaam Salaam ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Afsal, Ganga |
| 2005 | Kallu pattu ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Alex Kayyalaykkal |
| 2005 | Omane ... | Boy Friend | RK Damodaran | M. Jayachandran | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2004 | Kandu Kandu [M] ... | Mampazhakkalam | Gireesh Puthenchery | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2004 | Pachakkilipadu ... | Kanninum Kannaadikkum | S. Ramesan Nair | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2003 | Pookkulayenthi ... | Varum Varunnu Vannu | Yusufali Kechery | Ouseppachan | |
| 2003 | Ormakale ... | Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | S. Ramesan Nair | Ouseppachan | |
| 2001 | Kalarikkum ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan | |
| 2001 | Manassukal Thammil [Puthooram] ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan |
Concerts
[edit]In 2024, K. S. Chithra headlined the Chithra Varnam[4] concert on May 11th at the Chabot Performing Arts Center, Hayward, California. Organized by Kalalaya sponsored by Nambiar Builders, the event featured her signature melodies across multiple Indian languages, with support from musicians such as Sharreth and K. K. Nishad. The concert celebrated Mother's Day, adding a sentimental note to the evening.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nishd". msidb.org.
- ^ a b c "Nishad's Notes". The Hindu. 20 October 2003. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "KK Nishd's directorial effort, മഹറുമായി സിത്താരയും നിഷാദും". manoramaonline.com.
- ^ https://www.iccofutah.org/chithravarnam2024
- ^ https://events.sulekha.com/buzz/blog/brace-yourself-for-chithra-varnam-2024-a-mesmerizing-musical-journey-in-the-bay-area