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
Birth nameK K NISHAD
Born (1978-04-26) 26 April 1978
OriginKozhikode, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback Singer, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Playback Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2001–present
WebsiteFB : 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
YearSongAlbumLyricsMusicCo-Singers
2021Mahar Thannu Mayakkiyente...Mahar [3]Sathianarayanan PayyannurK. K. NishadK. K. Nishad, Sithara Krishnakumar

Malayalam
YearSongFilmLyricsMusicCo-Singers
2016Kanavin Kanimala KayariPallikkoodamHari NarayananTej Mervin
2015Govinda ...ChakravyoohamRafi MathiraS ThamanAjay Warrier
2013Ottaykku Paadunna [M] ...NadanMadhu VasudevanOuseppachan
2012Aadaadum ...KunjaliyanBR PrasadMG SreekumarAkhila Anand, Sreenath
2011Naattuvazhiyorathe ...GaddaamaRafeeq AhamedBennett, Veetrag
2011Kaanakombil ...ViolinRafeeq AhamedBijibalElizabeth Raju
2011Anuraaga Then ...VaadaamalliVayalar Sarathchandra VarmaShyam BalakrishnanSurmukhi Raman
2011Neeyo puzhapoleyen ...VaadaamalliVayalar Sarathchandra VarmaShyam BalakrishnanNeetha Subhir
2010Oh Vaname ...PullimanKaithapramSharreth
2010Pranayanilaavinte ...Oru Naal VarumMurukan KattakkadaMG SreekumarPreethi Warrier
2010Evideyaanu Nee ...VaranSiju ThuravoorMani Sharma
2009Karmanye ...PassengerBijibal
2009Entethaakumpol ...Ayyo PaavamSiju ThuravoorGV Prakash Kumar
2009Priyathame ...Ayyo PaavamSiju ThuravoorGV Prakash Kumar
2009Oru Chembakappon ...Simhakutty (Gangothri 2003)Siju ThuravoorM. M. Keeravani
2008Aalolam Kanmani [M] …RaathrimazhaKaithapramRamesh Narayan
2008Paalapoovithalil ...ThirakkadhaRafeeq AhamedSharreth
2006Mayangippoyi [M] ...NottamKaithapramM. Jayachandran
2005Manchaadikkompilinnoru Maina Paadi ...Lokanaathan IASKaithapramM. Jayachandran
2005Salaam Salaam ...Sarkar DadaGireesh Puthenchery, BR PrasadM. JayachandranAfsal, Ganga
2005Kallu pattu ...Sarkar DadaGireesh Puthenchery, BR PrasadM. JayachandranAlex Kayyalaykkal
2005Omane ...Boy FriendRK DamodaranM. JayachandranSujatha Mohan
2004Kandu Kandu [M] ...MampazhakkalamGireesh PuthencheryM. Jayachandran
2004Pachakkilipadu ...Kanninum KannaadikkumS. Ramesan NairM. Jayachandran
2003Pookkulayenthi ...Varum Varunnu VannuYusufali KecheryOuseppachan
2003Ormakale ...Swapnam Kondu ThulabharamS. Ramesan NairOuseppachan
2001Kalarikkum ...Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru RajakumariS. Ramesan NairBenny Kannan
2001Manassukal Thammil [Puthooram] ...Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru RajakumariS. Ramesan NairBenny Kannan

Notes and references
  1. "Nishd". msidb.org.
  2. "Nishad's Notes". The Hindu. 20 October 2003. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. "KK Nishd's directorial effort, മഹറുമായി സിത്താരയും നിഷാദും". manoramaonline.com.
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