Hemanth (singer)

Not to be confused with Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay.
Hemanth
Native name ಹೇಮಂತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್
Born Hemanth Kumar
Bangalore, Karnataka
Occupation Singer, composer
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s) Priyadarshini (2007-2008)
Parent(s) Sri Subramanya Sastry
Smt.Rathna Sastry
Relatives Chetana Krishna (Sister)

Hemanth (sometimes Hemanth Kumar) is a popular and an award-winning playback singer in Kannada cinema.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Hemanth was born in a family of musicians at Bangalore, India, his mother Smt. Rathna Sastry is a classical singer and his father Sri Subramanya Sastry is a retired economics professor who is also an ardent music lover. Hemanth nurtured his love towards music from the tender age of four. Since his childhood days he used to accompany his mother while she performed carnatic and light classical shows and he considers his mother as his first Guru.[1]

Hemanth practiced Carnatic classical music under Vidwan Sri R. K. Srikantan and his son Vidwan Sri R.S.Ramakanth and also under Dr. Nagavalli Nagaraj and Sri H. K. Narayana for about a decade.[1]

Personal life

Hemanth was alleged by his wife priyadarshini for dowry harassment in 2009.[5][6] In 2013, the allegation was dropped due to lack of evidence.[7][8][9]

Career

Hemanth started his film career as a music assistant to the legendary music director Dr. Hamsalekha, who also introduced him to the Kannada cinema.[1] His foray into the film world was made in 2000 for the blockbuster movie Preethse.[10][11] Hemanth replaced Udit Narayan in his debut song "Preetse Preetse" of movie Preethse composed by his mentor Dr. Hamsalekha.[10][12] The total number of Kannada songs rendered by him till date exceeds a few thousands.[1][12]

Hemanth became a popular and prominent playback singer in Kannada cinema since his debuted with super hit and evergreen song "Preetse Preetse" of Kannada cinema.[2][4][9][11][13][14] Hemanth rendered his voice to many Kannada cinema heroes, Dr. Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar, Upendra, Ganesh, Sudeep, Srinagar Kitty, Darshan, Yash to name a few. Hemanth has sung songs in composition of Dr. Hamsalekha,[15] V. Manohar, Gurukiran,[13] Mano Murthy, Arjun Janya, Anoop Seelin, V. Sridhar,[16] V. Harikrishna, Sadhu Kokila, Ricky Kej to name a few.

Hemanth has hosted and performed for innumerable TV musical shows in leading Kannada channels. “Kuhu Kuhu" for Udaya TV, “Gunagaana", "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” and "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa little champs" for Zee Kannada TV to name a few.[1][17][18] He has performed live worldwide, including at Muskat for the show “Gana Lahiri” organized by Kannada Sangha in 2008, at Dubai in 2012 and at Bahrain in 2013.[1][3]

Hemanth has also sung song in music albums "Life is Beautiful" and "Baa Sangaati" composed by Techies4Kannada and orchestral music from the Czech Republic.[16][19][20][21] He is also featured in "Nee Badalaadare" music album composed by Ricky Kej which has patriotic songs in Kannada.[22]

Discography

Partial list of songs sung by Hemanth.

Year Film Music Composer Language Song
1998 Mr. Putsami V. Manohar Kannada Baa Baa Baa Baare
Yaaravalu Yaaravalu
2000 Preethse Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Preethse Preethse
2001 Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Ayyo Hogi Saar
Chori Chakori
Sondi Sondi
Nidire Baradire
2001 Sri Manjunatha Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Dharmajyothi Mangala Sloka
Hey Hey Bindhige
Om Aksharaya Namaha
2002 Super Star Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Bakra Bakra
Problem Problem
2003 Kutumba Gurukiran Kannada Nee Nan Appikollalve
2003 Khushi Gurukiran Kannada We Will Do It
2005 Nenapirali Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Hey Beladingale
2006 Mungaru Male Mano Murthy Kannada Suvvi Suvvali
2006 Kallarali Hoovagi Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Kallarali Hoovagi
Bhoomi Eee Bhoomi Mele
Sampige Siddesha
2007 Lava Kusha Gurukiran Kannada Lava Kusha
2007 Kirataka V. Manohar Kannada Dhanakku Dandaa
2007 Honganasu Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Kandukonde
2007 Duniya V. Manohar Kannada Preethi Maaye Hushaaru
2008 Mussanje Maatu V. Sridhar Kannada Mussanje Mathali
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Sadhu Kokila Kannada Mugiyada Kavite Neenu
Hoo Kanasa Jokali
2010 Pancharangi Mano Murthy Kannada Pancharangi HaaDugalu
2011 Lifeu Ishtene Mano Murthy Kannada Junior Devadasa
2012 Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna V. Harikrishna Kannada Gandu Mettida
Janani Janmabhoomi
2013 Bulbul V. Harikrishna Kannada Nille Nille Kaveri
2013 Raja Huli Dr. Hamsalekha Kannada Loveenalli Bidre
2015 DK Arjun Janya Kannada India-Pakistana
2015 Mr. Airavata V. Harikrishna Kannada There was a Ajji

Awards

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - 2007 for Janapada[23]

Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada - 2007 for Kallarali Hoovagi song "Kallarali Hoovaagi"[1][24][25]

Karnataka Chitra Rasikara Sangha Awards for Best Singer 2007 for Mungaru Male [26]

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - 2006 for Kallarali Hoovagi [1][27]

Best Playback singer (male) - Exo Asianet Kaveri Film Awards 2001 for Preethse, song "Preethse Preethse"[28]

Best Playback singer (male) - Asianet Suvarna TV ( Star TV ) Award 2001 for Preethse, song "Preethse Preethse"[29]

Best Playback singer (male) - Suprabhatha Award 2001 for Preethse, song "Preethse Preethse"[30]

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Hemanth (Kannada Singer) Profile". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Well-known playback singers from Karnataka – Anuradha Bhat and Hemanth Kumar". Daijiworld Media. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Scintillating Ramee Rasa Sanje in Bahrain". udupitoday.com. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Are Sandalwood singers neglected?". Deccan Herald. 27 February 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Singer arrested for dowry case". Deccan Herald. 27 September 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Kannada singer Hemant held for harassing wife". newindianexpress.com. 28 September 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Kannada playback singer Hemanth out of dowry allegation". filmibeat.com. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  8. ↑ "Singer Hemanth Absolved in Dowry Case - Exclusive". chitraloka.com. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  9. 1 2 "Singer Hemanth accused of dowry harassment". The Times of India. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  10. 1 2 "The track not taken". themusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Anuradha, Hariharan sing for Kannada film". Rediff.com. 2 January 2000. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  12. 1 2 "Aravind Replace Sonu Nigam". indiaglitz.com. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  13. 1 2 "Is Sandalwood hung up on Bollywood singers?". The Times of India. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  14. ↑ "Mindless entertainment!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  15. ↑ "Sri Manjunatha Kannada Movie Songs". festivalsindia.com. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  16. 1 2 "Taking time out for music". Deccan Herald. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  17. ↑ "Contest for Li'l Champs". Deccan Herald. 29 December 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  18. ↑ "Li'l champs in the making". Deccan Herald. 9 Feb 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  19. ↑ "Techies4Kannada to release music album". The Hindu. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  20. ↑ "Kannada meets Czech music". The Hindu. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  21. ↑ "When techies make music…". The Hindu. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  22. ↑ "Sweet notes of independence". Deccan Herald. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  23. ↑ "Chief Minister & Deputy Chief Minister presenting The Karnataka State Award for the Best Singer 2007 - Movie - Janapada". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  24. ↑ "Filmfare Award for the Best Singer Kannada 2007 - Kallarali Hoovage.". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  25. ↑ "54th Filmfare Awards South Winners". indiainteracts.in. 8 August 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  26. ↑ "Karnataka Chitra Rasikara Sangha Awards for Best Singer 2007 - Mungaru Male.". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  27. ↑ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2006-07". gandhagudi.com. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  28. ↑ "Lifetime Achievement award for Rajkumar". The Times of India. 14 May 2001. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  29. ↑ "Asianet Suvarna TV ( Star TV ) Award for the Best Singer 2001 - Preethse Preethse". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  30. ↑ "Suprabhatha Awards for Best Singer 2001 - Preethse Preethse.". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
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