Sooraj Santhosh
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Sooraj Santhosh | |
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 Sooraj at a Concert | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 19 September 1987 Paravur, Kollam, Kerala, India[1][2] |
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| Formerly of | Masala Coffee |
| Website | soorajsanthosh |
Sooraj Santhosh (born September 19, 1987) is an Indian singer, songwriter, and composer. He straddles the worlds of independent music and playback singing, moving smoothly between the two. Santhosh is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Award (2016),[3] 2 Mirchi Music Awards,[4] and a Kerala State Film Critics Award (2021).[5] He has sung around 300 songs in 8 languages.
Santhosh released his independent solo EP, The Gypsy Sun, in 2020. It's a multi-genre, multi-lingual album that consists of 5 songs.
Santhosh was the lead singer and has composed and performed with Masala Coffee until 2019, when he decided to dedicate more time to his own creative endeavors. Now he performs with his own band, Sooraj Santhosh Live.
Career
[edit]In 2016, he was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye", composed by Vishnu Vijay for the film Guppy.[6]
Santhosh's first international project was with Ganesh B Kumar and the European Chamber Choir. He performed the Shanmukha Kavacham in Germany along with the Choir.[7]
Independent Music
[edit]In 2019, Santhosh started work on his solo independent EP, The Gypsy Sun, which had five songs in it. It's a multi-lingual album with tracks in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. He collaborated with musicians from across genres for this, like the hiphop artist Insanoid, music producer Varkey, and the renowned singer Sayanora.[8]
Masala Coffee
[edit]Santhosh was the former lead vocalist of Masala Coffee, which made its debut on Kappa TV's Music Mojo. The band composed the soundtrack for the Tamil movie, Uriyadi, co-produced by Nalan Kumarasamy.[9][10] They composed the title track and featured in a promo video for the Malayalam movie, Hello Namasthe.[11] Masala Coffee performed at the RAAG 'N' ROCK Indie Music Festival at Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai, on September 11, 2015,[12] releasing their first music video titled 'Aalayaal Tharam Venam',[13] in 2016. In November 2019, Masala Coffee announced that they were cordially parting ways with Santhosh, so the latter could pursue a promising solo music career. He made his independent band latter which came to know as Sooraj Santhosh Live[14]
His first song "Inka Etho" composed by G.V Prakash for the Telugu Darling won him the Mirchi Music Awards South conducted by Radio Mirchi for the Best Upcoming Singer in Telugu (2010). "A Special program on the Mirchi Music Awards hosted to felicitate all the singers and musicians of South India"[15]
Santhosh made his entry into the Tamil film industry by singing "Uyirin Suvaril" and "Vegam vegam" in the movie Sridhar (2012), which the music was composed by Rahul Raj. He got his break with a duet song "Yamma Yamma" in All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) with Shreya Ghoshal, music composed by S. Thaman. "Othakadai othakadai" and "Yaelley Yaelley" from the film Pandiya Naadu (2013)[16] composed by D. Imman are other Tamil songs.
He has been nominated in the category of Best Upcoming Vocalist (Male) in Malayalam (2013) by Music Mirchi Awards, for his rendition of the song 'Iniyum Nin Mounam' for the movie KQ.[17]
He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye Mizhikal" from the film Guppy.[18]
The Gypsy Sun
[edit]Santhosh is working on his debut solo album, which is a multilingual album consists of 6 songs, Recently he released one among them. "Thani Malayalam" which has wooed the audience with its unique theme and offbeat composition. The song's genesis is rooted in Santhosh's love for language. The Music Video features eminent personalities from Malayalam literature, culture, art and cinema like M T Vasudevan Nair, Sara Joseph, Benyamin, Nedumudi Venu, Peeshapilly Rajeevan, Artist Bhattathiri, Methil Devika, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, Ramachandra Pulavar.[19][20]
Discography
[edit]Malayalam
[edit]| Year | Film | Song |
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| 2013 | Second Show | "Ee Ramayanakootil" |
| Lokpal | "Arjunante" | |
| "Mayam Mayam" | ||
| Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | "Nin Neelamizhi" | |
| Ladies and Gentleman | "Palaniram padarume" | |
| KQ | "Iniyum Nin Mounam" | |
| 2015 | Mallanum Mathevanum | "Azhakey Allimalarey"[21] |
| Kunjiramayanam | "Salsa" | |
| Madhura Naranga | "Oru Naal"[22] | |
| "Melle Vannu Konjiyo" | ||
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | "Ulakil Karanamila" |
| Guppy | "Thaniye" | |
| 2017 | Team 5 | "Azhcha" |
| Ramante Edanthottam | "Kavitha Ezhuthunnu" | |
| Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | "Enthaavo" | |
| Himalayathile Kashmalan | "Akkidi" | |
| Solo | "Aalayaal Thara Venam" | |
| 2018 | Queen | "Vennilave" |
| 2018 | Naam | "Adichu Polichu" |
| "Tank Takara" | ||
| "Get Out House" | ||
| Kaly | "Kinnam Katta Kallan" | |
| 2019 | June | "Adyam Thammil" |
| Kumbalangi Nights | "Uyiril Thodum" | |
| Ambili | "Aaraadhike" | |
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | "Pularan Neram" | |
| Underworld | "Paravakal" | |
| Subharathri | "Aalameenithinaadiyonu" | |
| Valiyaperunnal | "Labbaikkallah" | |
| Dear Comrade | "Mazhamegham" | |
| 2020 | Anveshanam | "Ilam Poove" |
| Gauthamante Radham | "Theythaka Tharam" | |
| Kappela | "Kannil Vidarum" | |
| 2021 | Roy | "Arikin Arikil" |
| Malik | "Theerame" | |
| Madhuram | "Gaaname" | |
| 2023 | Tholvi F.C. | "Pathiye" |
Tamil
[edit]| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sridhar | Uyirin Suvaril Naane |
| Sridhar | Vegam vegam | |
| Chandramouli | Kala Kala kala Kala | |
| Chandramouli | Dharmam Vazha | |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Yaeley Yaeley Maruthu |
| Pandiya Naadu | Othakadai Othakadai Machaan | |
| All in all Azhagu Raja | Yamma Yamma | |
| Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam | Yennada Yennada | |
| Kadhal Solla Aasai | Madai Thiranthathu | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Vaanathile Nilavu |
| Sooraiyadal | Adiye Sarithaana | |
| Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi | Naan Indru Naan Thaane | |
| Anjaan | Kaadhal Aasai | |
| 2015 | Soan Papdi | Enga Kaattula Mazhai |
| Mozhivathu Yadhenil | Vilai Illathadhu | |
| Ore Oru Raja Mokka Raaja | Malare Mooche Eduthu | |
| Thoppi | Paava patta naanga | |
| Achcharam | Perazhaghai Thirudida | |
| Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Mappilla Mappilla | |
| Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Sirichaenae Chinna Ponudha | |
| Kanchana 2 | Motta Paiyan | |
| Vaa Deal | Vaa Deal | |
| Kida Poosari Magudi | Chinna Paya Vayasu | |
| Ithiraiyil Varum Sambavangal Anaihtum Karpanaiyae | Somariyum Neethan | |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Vasuvum Saravananum | |
| Puli | Mannavanae Mannavanae[23] | |
| Pattanathu Raja | Edho Ondru Thonudhadi | |
| Selvandhan | Rama Rama | |
| Mooch | Marachan Bommai | |
| Jippaa Jimikki (2015) | Ayyo Ayyo | |
| Kuttram Nadanthathu Enna | Nee Konjumbothey | |
| Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | En Kaadhale | |
| Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | Appuram Enoa | |
| 2016 | Vidayutham | Allipoo |
| Uriyadi | Agni Kunjondru Kandaen | |
| Uriyadi | Kantha | |
| Munnodi | Akkam Pakkam | |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Kaathirunden |
| 2018 | Santhoshathil Kalavaram | Kaatru Vaanga Nalla Kaatru |
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | Adi Pappali Palame | |
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Endhan Kangalai |
| Naadodigal 2 | Adhuva Adhuva | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kanave Nee Naan |
Telugu
[edit]| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Villagelo Vinayakudu | Muddugaare |
| 2010 | Darling | Inka Edho |
| 2012 | Marina | Snehitudokadunte |
| Crazy (Dubbed version) | Alagodhey Alagodhey | |
| Theme Music | ||
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (Dubbed version) | I am a fool |
| Chirunavvula Thotaku Swagatam | ||
| Tadakha | Viyyalavaru | |
| Palnadu | Kalley Kalley Palike | |
| Satya 2 | Bhashma dhaari | |
| Satya 2 | Samaram Daarilo Velithey | |
| Adhee Lekka | Emaina edhemaina | |
| 1-Nenokkadine | O Sayonara Sayonara | |
| 2014 | Legend | Thanjavuru |
| Ra Ra Krishnayya | Come on baby | |
| Alludu Sreenu | Labbar Bomma | |
| Rabhasa | Dam Damare | |
| Paathshala | Friendship Day Anthem Song | |
| Power | Nuvvu Nenu Janta | |
| Aagadu | Bhelpuri | |
| Ala Ela | Yedutakaladu | |
| Yenduke[24] | ||
| 2015 | Tiger | Hey Tiger |
| Maha Maharaju | Evaremi Antunna | |
| S/O Satyamurthy | One & Two & Three | |
| Chal Chalo Chalo | ||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Oho Sundari | |
| Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya | ||
| Rakshasudu (2015) | Masss (Remix) | |
| Ganga | Gundabbaayi | |
| Ak Rao Pk Rao | Nuvu Vachetappudu | |
| Rahadhari | Na Manasu | |
| Srimanthudu | Rama Rama[25] | |
| Jaya Suriya | Urike Chilaka | |
| Prema Leela | Jatha Kadathaavo | |
| Jvaliyinchele | ||
| Nenu Sailaja | Masti Masti | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Love Me Again |
| Pelli Choopulu | Ee Babu Gariki | |
| Maari (Maas) (Dubbed version) | Donu Donu Donu | |
| Supreme | Anjaneyudu Neevadu | |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Andhamaina Seetakoka Chiluka |
| 2018 | Soda Goli Soda | Teeranney |
| Sanjeevani | Jaano | |
| 2019 | Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi | Maarey Kalaley |
| Brochevarevarura | Vaale Chinukule | |
| Nandini Nursing Home | Nanney Nanney | |
| Music Shop Murthy | "Chinni Chinni" |
Kannada
[edit]| Year | Film | Song |
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| 2014 | Hara | Hare Rama |
| 2015 | Titlu Beka | Hrudya Maaro |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ale Moodadhe |
| Srinivasa Kalyana | Bettadmele Srinivasu | |
| 2017 | Ondu Motteya Kathe | Keli Nodri |
| 2019 | Mundina Nildana | Manase Maya |
| Dear Comrade (Dubbed version) | Kareyuveya |
Awards
[edit]- 2016: Best Male Playback Singer – 'Thaniye Mizhikal',[26] Guppy[27]
- 2017: SIIMA, Best Playback Singer (Malayalam)- 'Thaniye Mizhikal', Guppy[28][29]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sooraj Santhosh - iMusti.com". imusti.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "For Guppy singer Sooraj Santhosh, music really matters". Onmanorama. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ N, Aswin V. (23 July 2017). "Expand your creative horizon". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Mirchi Music Awards South (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, Dulquer Salmaan, Durga Krishna win big". Cinema Express. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "This award is for John Paul: Sooraj Santhosh". OnManorama. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Suganth, M. "Chennai composer to premiere the Shanmuga Kavacham with a European choir group". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (5 February 2022). "Sooraj Santhosh Crafts Shapeshifting, Experimental Pop Ode on 'Isai'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Brewing new ideas – Bangalore". The Hindu. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ Rebecca, Merin (4 July 2015). "Of fusion, folk, coffee and more". English.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ satyamvideos (1 January 2016), Hello Namasthe | Promo Song by Masala Coffee | Vinay Forrt | Bhavana | Miya | Sanju, retrieved 3 April 2016
- ^ "Raag n Rock – Indie Music Festival 2016 – Dubai & Muscat – SunnySideUp". Sunnysideuplive.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ Mathrubhumi Kappa TV (23 July 2016), Aalayal Thara Venam – Masala Coffee – Official Video HD, retrieved 2 October 2016
- ^ "Sooraj Santosh, the lead vocalist of Masala Coffee, has left the band". 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Video btxGezeWPZk (Hindi Movie Video)". 2DMovie.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Pandianadu Songs Review Pandianadu, Vishal, lakshmi menon". Behindwoods.com. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Nomination | MMA Mirchi Music Awards". www.mirchimusicawards.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kerala-state-film-awards-2016-manhole-vinayakan-rajisha-vijayan-sweep-top-honours-3320256.html https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/090317/time-for-spice-party.html[bare URL]
- ^ "'Thani Malayalam' from Singer Sooraj Santhosh's solo album titled 'The Gypsy Sun' testament to his love for the language". The New Indian Express. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ Mathews, Anna. "Sooraj Santhosh's Thani Malayalam is a beautiful mix of traditional with western orchestration". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Mallanum Mathevanum Song Teaser 02". YouTube. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Oru Naal ini Naam – Friendship song from "Madhura Naranga"". YouTube. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Vijay's 'Puli' Track List Released; Find Important Information about Audio Songs". Ibtimes.co.in. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Ala Ela (2014) – Bheems Ceciroleo". Mio.to. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Srimanthudu Movie Audio Review | Mahesh Babu Srimanthudu Mp3 Songs Review". 123telugu.com. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ SIBIN SATHEESH (8 November 2016), Thaniye Mizhikal with Subtitle, retrieved 10 March 2017
- ^ M., Athira. "On a triumphant note". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ Davis, Maggie (2 July 2017). "SIIMA 2017 winners: Mohanlal, Nayanthara, Sivakarthikeyan, Trisha Krishnan win big at the prestigious award ceremony!". India.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ SIIMA (1 July 2017). "#VIVOSIIMA 2017 BEST PLAYBACK SINGER MALE (MALAYALAM) winner #soorajsantosh accepting his award #InAbuDhabi #SIIMA2017 @Vivo_Indiapic.twitter.com/KgNl6VhLRM". @siima. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
Further reading
[edit]- TNN (16 January 2017). "Sooraj Santhosh is now a rising star". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- – An article in The Hindu dated 26 October 2013
- – Pandianadu songs review.
- – music review of Pandianadu.
- – music review of Kadhal Solla Aasai
- – "Feature on the audio launch of the movie Kadhal Solla Aasai".
- – 'Parayathe' album description – Devathe en Nenjile song by Sooraj Santhosh.
- – 'Devi Sri Prasad gears up for concerts in US, Canada' – Suraj Santhosh in the team with Devi Sri Prasad
- – Suraj, singer, mollywood in Varthaprabhatham – Interview of Sooraj Santhosh on Asianet TV.
- – Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)
- – Power Telugu Movie Audio Launch – Part 8 – Live performance of Sooraj Santhosh and Malavika (Power – Telugu movie audio launch)
- – Snehithane – Masala Coffee – Music Mojo – Promo – Kappa TV
- – New music album – London Love – Song – Azhake Ninave
- – New music album – Namma Ooru Song – Kaatrey Maasai
- – Mojo Rising music fest, organised by Kappa TV in Kochi (20th Feb, 2015)
- – An article in The Deccan Chronicle dated 31 May 2015.
- – Live performance of Rama Rama song at Srimanthudu audio release function – Shilpa Kala Vedhika, Hyderabad on July 18, 2015.
- – Mantra meets Classic – "Shanmuga Kavacham" – Sooraj Santhosh – Male Solo Tenor from India.
- – Translated (German to English) Article about the Mantra meets Classic concert in Germany dt Sept 22, 2015.
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