K. K. Nishad
K. K. Nishad (born 26 March 1978) 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]
K K NISHAD | |
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| Birth name | K K NISHAD |
| Born | 26 April 1978 |
| Origin | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Playback Singer, Carnatic music |
| Occupation(s) | Playback Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | FB : K K Nishad Singer |
Personal life
Nishad was born to T. N. Krishnankutty and Saradha M. V. in Kozhikode, on 26 April 1978. His father is a retired PWD engineer and mother in a housewife. His sister, Athira K. Krishnan is a singer and semi-finalist in the reality show "Star Singer" in Asianet.
Nishad took to singing at an early age. The school and college youth festivals conducted every year in Kerala provided golden opportunities to hone his skills. He was recognised for his music calibre in Mappilappattu and Kadhaprasangam. He is married to Savija and they have a son, Adithya.
Academic
He has completed his Master & B.Ed in Mathematics.
Performance
He has performed in major countries like USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, UAE, and Australia. He has shared stage with prominent singers like K S Chithra, SP Balasubrahmanyum, Sadhana Sargam, Sujatha Mohan, Vasundhara Das, Hariharan, Shanker Mahadevan, and P Jayachandran.
Career
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]
Genes
He was initiated into Carnatic music by his father. Later on, he started learning Chelannoor Sukumaran Bhagavathar, Shivan and Sreedharan Mundangad. Presently, he in learning from Palai C. K. Ramachandran.
He also learned Hindustani music. He started learning from Sri Nalin Moolji and Fayaz Khan. Presently, he is learning from Suenani Dathateya Velankar. He was also trained under Mridangam players Sivan and Sumod.
Awards
- 2001 - Kairali Swaralaya Yesudas Award [2]
- 2007 - Bhadra Mini Screen Award
- 2008 - GMMA Award
- 2009 - Vayalar Award
- 2013 - NP Abu Memorial Award
Discography
Albums
| Year | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mahar Thannu Mayakkiyente... | Mahar [3] | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | K. K. Nishad, Sithara Krishnakumar |
Malayalam
| Year | Song | Film | Lyrics | Music | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Notes and references
- "Nishd". msidb.org.
- "Nishad's Notes". The Hindu. 20 October 2003. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- "KK Nishd's directorial effort, മഹറുമായി സിത്താരയും നിഷാദും". manoramaonline.com.