Roopa Revathi
Roopa Revathi | |
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Background information | |
Native name | രൂപ രേവതി |
Birth name | Roopa Kunnummel Ramapai |
Born |
31 July 1984 (age 32) Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music, Indian, Fusion |
Occupation(s) | Singer and Violinist |
Years active | 2008–present |
Website | Roopa Revathi official site |
Roopa Revathi (Malayalam: രൂപ രേവതി), also known as Roopa K.R., is an Indian playback singer[1] and Violinist from Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Madampi in 2008. She has also recorded songs for Tamil and Kannada films. She was the winner of the reality show Amrita TV Super Star Global, a musical talent hunt show hosted by Amrita TV.[2][3]
Personal life
Roopa was born to a mid-class Brahmin family from Ernakulam, Kerala on 31 July 1984.She started learning Carnatic music at the age of 5 under Dr. Malini Hariharan and Tamarakkadu Govindan Namboothiri. Now, she is continuing it under Sri P Unni Krishnan and Sri M. Jayachandran. She also started learning violin when she was 7, under Sri T.H.Subrahmaniyam and has now started taking advanced lessons from Sri. Kalaimamani Embar Kannan.
Career
Roopa debuted as a playback singer in 2008 with the song "Ente Sharike" in B. Unnikrishnan's Malayalam film Madampi under music director M. Jayachandran.[4]
Reality shows
- 2007 - Amrita TV Super Star Global Winner[3]
Academic Achievements
- MA Music with 1st Rank from RLV College, Ernakulam[1]
- BA Music with 1st Rank from Maharajas College, Ernakulam[1]
Discography
Malayalam
Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singers | Lyrics |
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2016 | Olangal Moodum | Gemini | Shaan Rahman | Anu Elizabeth Jose | |
2015 | Ottathooval | Rajamma@Yahoo | Bijibal | Ganesh Sundaram | Ajith Kumar |
2015 | Akkare Ikkare | Thilothama | Deepak Dev | Sannidhanandan | Engandiyoor chandrasekharan |
2012 | Omanichumma | Casanovva | Gopi Sundar | Karthik, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Najim Arshad, Kalyani Nair, Gopi Sundar | Gireesh Puthenchery |
2008 | Ente Sharike | Madampi | M. Jayachandran | Sudeep Kumar | Gireesh Puthenchery |
Tamil
Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singers |
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2012 | Dharmam Vazha | Chandramouli | Maragatha Mani | Sooraj Santhosh, Nithya |
A-Vandhu B-Male Modhi | Chandramouli | Maragatha Mani | Sachin | |
2011 | Kadhal Raagam | Kaattu Puli | Vijay Verma | Prasanna |
Thaamarai Pookkaley | Kaattu Puli | Vijay Verma | Aalap Raju | |
2009 | Manakkuyil | Payanangal Thodarum | V. Thashi | Anuraj |
Albums
Year | Song | Album | Music | Record Label | Co-Singers |
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2014 | Kamakshi Suprabatham | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | |
Kamakshi Kavacham | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | ||
Kamakshi Mahimai | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | ||
Tattum Alaimeedu | Kalpataru | Kuldeep M. Pai | Chith Musicals | ||
Krishnam - Quawwali with Naresh Iyer | Experience The feel of India | Kleuren | |||
2011 | Paarinu Meete | Moonnaam Marian Carmel | Fr.Shaji Thumpechirayil | Abhirami Audios | |
Kaattinde Kaikalil | Aatmaragam | M. G. Radhakrishnan | Sathyam Audios | ||
2010 | Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam | Kuldeep M. Pai | Dhvani Audios | ||
2009 | Devagayakan | Hridayamuralika | Vidhyadharan Master | MSI Audios | |
Kavithayezhuthaan | Hridayamuralika | Vidhyadharan Master | MSI Audios | ||
Premashilpi (violin) | Hridayamuralika | Vidhyadharan Master | MSI Audios | ||
Madhuram Nin Chiri | Sandramadhuram | Vidhyadharan Master | Avanangattil Kalari | ||
Ente Pithave | The Priest | Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil | Celebrants India | ||
2008 | Ramanan | Ramanan | Edappally Ajith Kumar, Sreevalsan J. Menon | Manorama Music | |
Daivasneham | Yahove | Josekutty | Zion Classics | ||
Nathanenikkekum | Yahove | Josekutty | Zion Classics | ||
Awards
- 2005 - National Scholarship to young artist in the field of Indian Classical Music[1]
- 2002 - Augustine Joseph Memorial Award[1]
- 2002 - Kairali Swaralaya Yesudas Award for the best upcoming female voice (Senior)[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "KR Roopa". m3db.com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ "Reaching the stars". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Roopa crowned Amrita Super Star Global: Bags a mercedes". indiantelevision.org.in. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Roopa-will-make-a-mark-in-near-future-M-Jayachandran/articleshow/43716352.cms
External links
- Official Blog
- Official YouTube Channel
- Official Facebook Page
- Official Soundcloud Page
- Official Twitter Account
- Official Instagram Account
- M3DB Page