Kanhangad Ramachandran
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Dr Kanhangad Ramachandran DLitt | |
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| Origin | Cherukunnu, Kannur, Kerala |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Music director |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonium, violin, guitar, flute, jazz drum, keyboard, veena, tabala, mridangam |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Kanhangad Ramachandran is an Indian singer, composer, and music director known for his contributions to Indian classical and devotional music. Hailing from Cherukunnu, Kannur, Kerala, he has been active in the music industry since 1976, performing in various Indian languages and styles.
In 1994, Kanhangad Ramachandran was honored with a golden shawl by K. J. Yesudas during a performance at Guruvayoor Temple.[1] He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for light music in 1996.[2]
He set the Guinness World Record for playback singing, performing continuously for 25 hours.[3]
Works
[edit]As a composer
[edit]| # | Movie | Director | Lyricists | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sreeragam (1995) | George Kithu | Kaithapram | K. J. Yesudas, Kanhangad Ramachandran, K. S. Chitra, Supriya Chandran, Sreepriy Chandran
Kanhangad |
As a singer
[edit]| Year | Movie | Composer | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Panineer Mazha [Unreleased] | M. K. Arjunan | Ente Manassu |
| 1978 | Padmatheertham | K. V. Mahadevan | Kaarum Karutha Vavum |
| 1992 | Aanachandam [Unreleased] | Vidyadharan | Khanikal Asulabha |
| Kamaladalam | Raveendran | Alaipaayuthey | |
| Kingini (Kurinji Pookunna Neram) | Kannur Rajan | Malar chorum | |
| Valayam | S. P. Venkatesh | Chambakamettile, Pulariyaay | |
| 1994 | Raajasabha [Unreleased] | Raveendran | Prakrithi youvana |
| Share Market ['Unreleased'] | Raveendran | Aaromal saarangame | |
| 1995 | Sreeraagam | Kanhangad Ramachandran | Chalamelera, Dudukugala, Kanakaangi swaravaahini, Neelakkadakkannil, Raavinte, Shambho, Sreegananaadha sindooravarnna |
| Sunny Scooter [Unreleased] | Johnson | Dhanyudevadu | |
| 2007 | Vaamanapuri | Stilju Arjun | Prakritheeshwariyude, Sumadala Shobhitha |
References
[edit]- ^ "Singer - Kanhangad Ramachandran". Singer - Kanhangad Ramachandran. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Prominent Personalities Of Kerala – Sri. Kanhangad Ramachandran". stateofkerala.in.
- ^ Sreeraagam (1995) [Musician:Kanjangad Ramachandran, Lyricist:Kaithapram]
- ^ MSI Malayalam Song Search – Singers = Kanjangad Ramachandran
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