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It was the music director [[Ravindran]] who gave Somasundaran the first break with the song ''"Samayam Manoharam"'' in the film 1992 [[malayalam film]] ''Ezhuthachan''. This was earlier than ''[[Meri Awaz Suno]]''. Even after that it was again Ravindran who first used his voice for a film. He has worked with for [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]], another music director working in Malayalam films. The song ''"Muthe Ninne Thedi"'' a romantic duet with [[Minmini]] ''"Manasam"'' was sung by him. He has also worked with [[Mohan Sitara]] and [[Ilayaraaja]]. He marked his debut in [[Telugu films]] with ''[[Bujjigadu]]'' directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. Recently he sang the title song ''"Bhagavane"'' for the [[televison series]] ''Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan'' which was composed by Vidhyadharan for [[Surya TV]]. In addition to being a playback singer he sings [[ |
It was the music director [[Ravindran]] who gave Somasundaran the first break with the song ''"Samayam Manoharam"'' in the film 1992 [[malayalam film]] ''Ezhuthachan''. This was earlier than ''[[Meri Awaz Suno]]''. Even after that it was again Ravindran who first used his voice for a film. He has worked with for [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]], another music director working in Malayalam films. The song ''"Muthe Ninne Thedi"'' a romantic duet with [[Minmini]] ''"Manasam"'' was sung by him. He has also worked with [[Mohan Sitara]] and [[Ilayaraaja]]. He marked his debut in [[Telugu films]] with ''[[Bujjigadu]]'' directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. Recently he sang the title song ''"Bhagavane"'' for the [[televison series]] ''Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan'' which was composed by Vidhyadharan for [[Surya TV]]. In addition to being a playback singer he sings [[carnatic music]], [[ghazals]] and [[devotional songs]] songs.<ref name='music'/> |
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In 2011 he released ''"Mazhanritham"'' his first musical work as a composer collaborating with other playback singers like [[Gayatri Asokan]], Franco, Shahabaz Aman and actor [[Manoj K Jayan]].<ref> {{cite news | title = Actor sings in new musical album | date = 2010-10-22 | url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article842237.ece | work = [[The Hindu]] | accessdate = 2012-02-04}}</ref> |
In 2011 he released ''"Mazhanritham"'' his first musical work as a composer collaborating with other playback singers like [[Gayatri Asokan]], Franco, Shahabaz Aman and actor [[Manoj K Jayan]].<ref> {{cite news | title = Actor sings in new musical album | date = 2010-10-22 | url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article842237.ece | work = [[The Hindu]] | accessdate = 2012-02-04}}</ref> |
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Pradip Somasundaran | |
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Background information | |
Genres | Film songs, Carnatic music, Bhajan |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Musician, Lecturer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1993–present |
Website | pradipsomasundaran.com |
Pradip Somasundaran (Malayalam: പ്രദീപ് സോമസുന്ദരൻ; born January 26, 1967[citation needed]), also known as Pradeep Somasundaram, is an Indian playback singer.
Early life
Somasundaran was born on January 26, 1967[citation needed] in Nelluvaya, Thrissur, India. He trained in Carnatic Music under Geetha Rani and V. Gopalan, and started giving stage performances at the age of sixteen.[1][2]
Music career
It was the music director Ravindran who gave Somasundaran the first break with the song "Samayam Manoharam" in the film 1992 malayalam film Ezhuthachan. This was earlier than Meri Awaz Suno. Even after that it was again Ravindran who first used his voice for a film. He has worked with for Johnson, another music director working in Malayalam films. The song "Muthe Ninne Thedi" a romantic duet with Minmini "Manasam" was sung by him. He has also worked with Mohan Sitara and Ilayaraaja. He marked his debut in Telugu films with Bujjigadu directed by Puri Jagannadh. Recently he sang the title song "Bhagavane" for the televison series Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan which was composed by Vidhyadharan for Surya TV. In addition to being a playback singer he sings carnatic music, ghazals and devotional songs songs.[2]
In 2011 he released "Mazhanritham" his first musical work as a composer collaborating with other playback singers like Gayatri Asokan, Franco, Shahabaz Aman and actor Manoj K Jayan.[3]
Awards and achievements
He won the Lata Mangeshkar Trophy for the best male singer along with Sunidhi Chauhan who won in the female category, in the national level music competition Meri Awaz Suno in 1996, which was telecast by Doordarshan. Meri Awaz Suno was conducted jointly by Doordarshan, Lata Mangeshkar, and Yash Chopra's Metavision.[4]
Personal life
Somasundaran has a masters in electronics from the Andhra University and is currently working as the Principal of College of Applied Science, Vadakkencherry, Thrissur which he joined as a lecturer in 1994.[4][5] He is a free software enthusiast and was involved in the activities of the Free Software Foundation India during Richard Stallman's 2001 visit to Kochi.[6][7]
Discography
Film songs
Song | Film | Released by | Music Director | Year of Release |
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Samayam Manoharam | Ezhuthachan | HMV (RPG) | Raveendran | 1993 |
Perumathodi | Mannadiyar Penninu Chenkotta Chekkan | Ankith Audio | Raveendran | 1996 |
Punyam | Kalyanappittennu | Sargam | Raveendran | 1997 |
Muthe Ninne Thedi | Manasam | Ankith Audio | Johnson | 1997 |
Vavaa Voo | Manasam | Ankith Audio | Johnson | 1997 |
Moham Manassil | Arjunan Pillayum Anju Makkalum | Sargam | Mohan Sitara | 1997 |
Mohini Enikkayi | Manjeeradhwani | Johny Sagariga | Ilayaraaja | 1998 |
Sandhya Ragamai | Kannadikkadavathu | East Coast Audio | Balabhaskar | 2000 |
Manava Mochana | Arunam | -- | Ramesh Narayan | 2006 (To be Released) |
Chitti Aayi Re | Bujjigadu Made In Chennai (Telugu) | Aditya Audios | Sandeep Chowta | 2008 |
Poolu Gusa Gusa | Saleem (film) (Telugu) | Sony Music | Sandeep Chowta | 2009 |
Virahardra | Dhanyam (Malayalam) | K.K Sebastian | 2011 |
Non-film albums
Album | Language | Released by | Music Director | Year of Release |
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Pratyasha Vol 1,2,3,4 | Hindi | Dharmabharathi | Fr. Paul Poovathigal | 1994,1997,2000,2006 |
Sangeetharchana | Malayalam | HMV (RPG) | Jaya Vijaya | 1997 |
Ayyappamayam | Malayalam | Sargam | Suresh & Suma Varma | 1997 |
Pradakshinam | Malayalam | Audiotracs | Kalyan Anand | 1997 |
Kripa | Malayalam | Johny Sagariga | Jerson Antony | 1997 |
Sangeetha Sangamam | Malayalam | Johny Sagariga | MACTA Live Program | 1998 |
Ninakkayi | Malayalam | East Coast Audios | Balabhaskar | 1998 |
Ponnonam | Malayalam | Sargam Audios | Raveendran | 1998 |
The Golden Voice | Hindi | Maruthi Audios | Cover Versions | 1998 |
Aadyamayi | Malayalam | East Coast Audios | Balabhaskar | 2000 |
Onappeeli | Malayalam | East Coast Audios | Balabhaskar | 2000 |
Ayyappathrippadam | Malayalam | Pranathy Audios | Ravindran Paingodu | 2000 |
Angel | Malayalam | Angel Vision | Johnson, Joy Cheruvathoor, Ouseppachan | 2000 |
Ennennum | Malayalam | Satyam Audios | Manoj George | 2001 |
Jeevan | Malayalam | Grace Communications | Joy Cheruvathoor | 2002 |
Koti Pranaam | Mixed | The Art of Living Foundation International | Pradip Somasundaran | 2007 |
Rithubhangi | Malayalam | Manorama Music | Kallara Gopan | 2009 |
Mazhanritham | Malayalam | Highness Video | Pradip Somasundaran | 2011 |
External links
References
- ^ "Profile of Pradip Somasundaram" (DOC). Ship for World Youth Alumni Association. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ a b Pradip, Somasundaran. "Music". Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "Actor sings in new musical album". The Hindu. 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ a b Anandan, S. (2011-01-22). "For five minutes of fame". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE". Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ "FSF-India Richard Stallmans Public Lecture At Hyderabad on 26th July". 2001-07-27. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ Pradip, Somasundaran. "About me". Retrieved 2012-02-04.