Sooraj Santhosh (born September 19, 1987) is an Indian singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. He straddles the worlds of independent music and playback singing, moving smoothly between the two. Santhosh is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Award (2016),[3] 2 Mirchi Music Awards,[4] and a Kerala State Film Critics Award (2021).[5] He has sung around 300 songs in 8 languages.
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 Sooraj at a Concert | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 19 September 1987 Paravur, Kollam, Kerala, India[1][2] |
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| Formerly of | Masala Coffee |
| Website | soorajsanthosh |
Santhosh released his independent solo EP, The Gypsy Sun, in 2020. It's a multi-genre, multi-lingual album that consists of 5 songs.
Santhosh was the lead singer and has composed and performed with Masala Coffee until 2019, when he decided to dedicate more time to his own creative endeavors. Now he performs with his own band, Sooraj Santhosh Live.
Early life and education
editSooraj Santhosh was born on September 19, 1987, in Kerala, India. His family was not musical. His father Santhosh Kumar worked for the Forest Department, and his mother Jayakumari was a teacher. Neither they nor their extended family had any musical connections. At the age of 5, Santhosh's talent for music was recognized by a music teacher at his mother's school. She introduced him to a song, which he performed beautifully. On her recommendation, Sooraj's parents took the matter seriously and enrolled him at the age of 6 in the Tharanganisari School of Music, which was founded by Dr. K. J. Yesudas. His initial years at that institution were difficult since he was thrown abruptly into the midst of senior singers. As a child he struggled to understand what was happening and what was expected of him. But he gamely stuck on with the constant encouragement of his mother who ensured that he attended classes regularly. Santhosh has also been under the teaching of Prof K. Omanakutty, Kollam G.S Balamurali, and Parvathipuram Padmanabha Iyer.
Santhosh completed his High School and Higher Secondary level education in Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvanaigh puram. In high school, he participated and won prizes in School Youth Festivals and State Youth Festivals.[6] He graduated in commerce from Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum, and did his Post-Graduation in Commerce from Mar Ivanious College, Trivandrum. While in college he took part in National University Youth Festivals and won prizes consistently.
One of the programs he participated was a musical competition on Surya TV where the renowned flautist Kudamaloor Janardanan was one of the main judges. Each performance was followed by a host of questions from the judges on music and its intricacies. Sooraj Cherukat won the competition, which featured an engaging format. Following the success, he began studying music under the teaching of Shri Kudamaloor Janardanan. He realized that there was so much more to music than taking part and winning in competitions. This is the moment that opened his mind to the world of music. The doubts that kept cropping up constantly in his mind were being resolved, and he had found someone who could provide clarity.
Santhosh went on to perform vocal concerts in his home-town Trivandrum.
Career
editAfter completing his Post Graduation, Sooraj moved to Chennai where he felt he could focus more on his music. His entry into playback singing was completely unexpected. While in college he had auditioned for the renowned composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, and after two years he got a call for a recording. It was the song "Inkaa Etho" for the movie Darling which released in 2010. This song got him the Best Upcoming Singer award from Radio Mirchi in the same year. In 2010, Santhosh accompanied his mentor and guru Shri Kudamaloor Janardhanan for a fusion ensemble at the Kovalam Literature Festival, where he was the sole singer in the group.
In 2012, he sang with the Austrian rock band Ashram Oriental Rock, a 7-member Indo-Austrian band. He accompanied them on their European tour in 2011.[7] They travelled across Europe in a unique initiative to perform within prisons.
In 2014, Santhosh became the part of the band Masala Coffee. He was their front man and he also produced music for the band. They performed in innumerable venues, both nationally and internationally. He along with Masala Coffee scored music for two films – Uriyadi, and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal. In 2019, Santhosh goodbye to the band and started on his own path to create the music he had always wanted to.
All this while, Santhosh was simultaneously singing playback, and sang for some of the major composers in South India like Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, D. Imman, Charan Raj (composer), G. V. Prakash Kumar, Devi Sri Prasad, Thaman, Bijibal, Gopi Sundar, Jassie Gift, Vivek Sagar, Vishnu Vijay, Shaan Rahman, Justin Varghese, Sushin Shyam, Justin Prabhakaran, Rex Vijayan.
In 2016, he was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye", composed by Vishnu Vijay for the film Guppy.[8]
Santhosh's first international project was with Sri Ganesh B Kumar and the European Chamber Choir. He performed the Shanmukha Kavacham in Germany along with the Choir and worked closely with Mr Nicol Matt, the popular new age German composer. He is the first male Indian singer to perform with the Chamber Choir of Europe. It is the world's first Choral composition from India, that's now a part of the Western Classical Choral repertoire.[9]
Independent Music
editIn 2019, Santhosh started work on his solo independent EP, The Gypsy Sun, which had five songs in it. It's a multi-lingual album with tracks in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. The songs were released in 2020-2022. He collaborated with musicians from across genres for this, like the hiphop artist Insanoid, music producer Varkey, and the renowned singer Sayanora.[10]
Over the years, he has collaborated with several independent artists across geographies and genres.
Meanwhile, he has been producing his own songs, one of which was the thought-provoking single titled "Aalayal Thara Veno". This song questioned many regressive and backward-looking ideas that were existing unchallenged and unchanged in a popular folk song. His song was welcome by the youth and accepted wholeheartedly. However, he had to face a lot of backlash from certain sections of society who found it difficult to accept the need to question existing beliefs even if they were problematic. It was a very challenging period for the artist, since a lot of online attacks were vicious and turned very personal.
Sooraj Santhosh Live
editIn 2016, Santhosh formed his own five-piece band called Sooraj Santhosh Live. He performs across national and international venues with his band, where he primarily presents his own compositions, along with the songs he has sung playback in films. Sooraj also showcases the musical pieces and compositions of artists and composers whose works resonate with him. The core idea behind Sooraj Santhosh Live is to communicate with an audience and perform what Sooraj as an artist would like to convey.
Theatre
editSanthosh's initial foray into the world of theatre was as an actor when he attended a workshop with Janabheri. They are a theatre group based in Shoranur, who have made a mark in the contemporary theatre scene through their unique theatre productions. Later in 2022, he composed and produced music for Thaaram (The Dismissed Shadow), a Janabheri Production that explored new possibilities in interpreting the current socio-political realities.
Thaaram (The Dismissed Shadow) was performed across venues in Kerala, including the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy Theatre Festival, and Rangaprabhath Theatre Festival.
In February 2023, Thaaram was one of the entries selected for the International Theatre Festival in Bodoland.[11]
Masala Coffee
editSanthosh was the former lead vocalist of Masala Coffee, which made its debut on Kappa TV's Music Mojo. The band composed the soundtrack for the Tamil movie, Uriyadi, co-produced by Nalan Kumarasamy.[12][13] They composed the title track and featured in a promo video for the Malayalam movie, Hello Namasthe.[14] Masala Coffee performed at the RAAG 'N' ROCK Indie Music Festival at Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai, on September 11, 2015,[15] releasing their first music video titled 'Aalayaal Tharam Venam',[16] in 2016. In November 2019, Masala Coffee announced that they were cordially parting ways with Santhosh, so the latter could pursue a promising solo music career. He made his independent band latter which came to know as Sooraj Santhosh Live[17]
His first song "Inka Etho" composed by G.V Prakash for the Telugu Darling won him the Mirchi Music Awards South conducted by Radio Mirchi for the Best Upcoming Singer in Telugu (2010). "A Special program on the Mirchi Music Awards hosted to felicitate all the singers and musicians of South India"[18] He made his debut in Malayalam with the song "Ee Ramayanakkootil" in the film Second Show was released in 2012, the music was composed by Nikhil Rajan starring Dulquar Salman.
Santhosh made his entry into the Tamil film industry by singing "Uyirin Suvaril" and "Vegam vegam" in the movie Sridhar (2012), which the music was composed by Rahul Raj. He got his break with a duet song "Yamma Yamma" in All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) with Shreya Ghoshal, music composed by S. Thaman. "Othakadai othakadai" and "Yaelley Yaelley" from the film Pandiya Naadu (2013)[19] composed by D. Imman are other Tamil songs. His recent song ′Madai Thirandhathu′ was for music director M M Sreelekha in the film Kaadhal Solla Aasai.
He has been nominated in the category of Best Upcoming Vocalist (Male) in Malayalam (2013) by Music Mirchi Awards, for his rendition of the song 'Iniyum Nin Mounam' for the movie KQ.[20]
He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye Mizhikal" from the film Guppy.[21] He also won the Janbhumi film awards 2017 and SIIMA 2017.
Solo album
editThe Gypsy Sun
Santhosh is working on his debut solo album, which is a multilingual album consists of 6 songs, Recently he released one among them. "Thani Malayalam" which has wooed the audience with its unique theme and offbeat composition. The song's genesis is rooted in Santhosh's love for language. The Music Video features eminent personalities from Malayalam literature, culture, art and cinema like M T Vasudevan Nair, Sara Joseph, Benyamin, Nedumudi Venu, Peeshapilly Rajeevan, Artist Bhattathiri, Methil Devika, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, Ramachandra Pulavar.[22][23]
Discography
editMalayalam
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Second Show | "Ee Ramayanakootil" | Nikhil Rajan |
| Lokpal | "Arjunante" | Ratheesh Vega | |
| "Mayam Mayam" | Ratheesh Vega | ||
| Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | "Nin Neelamizhi" | Ratheesh Vega | |
| Ladies and Gentleman | "Palaniram padarume" | Ratheesh Vega | |
| KQ | "Iniyum Nin Mounam" | Stephen Devassy | |
| 2015 | Mallanum Mathevanum | "Azhakey Allimalarey"[24] | Suman Bichu |
| Kunjiramayanam | "Salsa" | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Madhura Naranga | "Oru Naal"[25] | Sreejith - Saachin | |
| "Melle Vannu Konjiyo" | Sreejith - Saachin | ||
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | "Ulakil Karanamila" | Masala Coffee |
| Guppy | "Thaniye" | Vishnu Vijay | |
| 2017 | Team 5 | "Azhcha" | Gopi Sundar |
| Ramante Edanthottam | "Kavitha Ezhuthunnu" | Bijibal | |
| Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | "Enthaavo" | Justin Prabhakar | |
| Himalayathile Kashmalan | "Akkidi" | Aravind Chandrasekhar | |
| Solo | "Aalayaal Thara Venam" | Masala Coffee | |
| 2018 | Queen | "Vennilave" | Jakes Bejoy |
| 2018 | Naam | "Adichu Polichu" | Ashwin Sivadas and Sandeep Mohan |
| "Tank Takara" | Ashwin Sivadas and Sandeep Mohan | ||
| "Get Out House" | Ashwin Sivadas and Sandeep Mohan | ||
| Kaly | "Kinnam Katta Kallan" | Rahul Raj | |
| 2019 | June | "Adyam Thammil" | Ifthi |
| Kumbalangi Nights | "Uyiril Thodum" | Sushin Shyam | |
| Ambili | "Aaraadhike" | Vishnu Vijay | |
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | "Pularan Neram" | Bijibal | |
| Underworld | "Paravakal" | Yakzan Gary Pereira & Neha Nair | |
| Subharathri | "Aalameenithinaadiyonu" | Bijibal | |
| Valiyaperunnal | "Labbaikkallah" | Rex Vijayan | |
| Dear Comrade | "Mazhamegham" | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2020 | Anveshanam | "Ilam Poove" | Jakes Bejoy |
| Gauthamante Radham | "Theythaka Tharam" | Anuraj O. B. | |
| Kappela | "Kannil Vidarum" | Sushin Shyam | |
| 2021 | Roy | "Arikin Arikil" | Munna P. M. |
| Malik | "Theerame" | Sushin Shyam | |
| Madhuram | "Gaaname" | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2023 | Tholvi F.C. | "Pathiye" | Sijin Thomas |
Tamil
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sridhar | Uyirin Suvaril Naane | Rahul Raj |
| Sridhar | Vegam vegam | Rahul Raj | |
| Chandramouli | Kala Kala kala Kala | Maragadhamani | |
| Chandramouli | Dharmam Vazha | Maragadhamani | |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Yaeley Yaeley Maruthu | D. Imman |
| Pandiya Naadu | Othakadai Othakadai Machaan | D. Imman | |
| All in all Azhagu Raja | Yamma Yamma | S. Thaman | |
| Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam | Yennada Yennada | D Imman | |
| Kadhal Solla Aasai | Madai Thiranthathu | M. M. Srilekha | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Vaanathile Nilavu | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Sooraiyadal | Adiye Sarithaana | Mithun Eshwar | |
| Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi | Naan Indru Naan Thaane | Rahul Raj | |
| Anjaan | Kaadhal Aasai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2015 | Soan Papdi | Enga Kaattula Mazhai | Dhanraj Manickam |
| Mozhivathu Yadhenil | Vilai Illathadhu | Nithyan Karthick | |
| Ore Oru Raja Mokka Raaja | Malare Mooche Eduthu | Suman Bichu | |
| Thoppi | Paava patta naanga | Ramprasad Sundar | |
| Achcharam | Perazhaghai Thirudida | Srikanth Deva | |
| Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Mappilla Mappilla | A7 | |
| Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Sirichaenae Chinna Ponudha | Srikanth Deva | |
| Kanchana 2 | Motta Paiyan | S.S.Thaman | |
| Vaa Deal | Vaa Deal | S.S.Thaman | |
| Kida Poosari Magudi | Chinna Paya Vayasu | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| Ithiraiyil Varum Sambavangal Anaihtum Karpanaiyae | Somariyum Neethan | Maria Jerald | |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Vasuvum Saravananum | D Imman | |
| Puli | Mannavanae Mannavanae[26] | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Pattanathu Raja | Edho Ondru Thonudhadi | Manoj | |
| Selvandhan | Rama Rama | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Mooch | Marachan Bommai | Nithyan Karthik | |
| Jippaa Jimikki (2015) | Ayyo Ayyo | Ranib & Mohanrajan | |
| Kuttram Nadanthathu Enna | Nee Konjumbothey | Naresh | |
| Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | En Kaadhale | Himesh Reshammiya | |
| Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | Appuram Enoa | Himesh Reshammiya | |
| 2016 | Vidayutham | Allipoo | Mithun Eshwar |
| Uriyadi | Agni Kunjondru Kandaen | Masala Coffee | |
| Uriyadi | Kantha | Masala Coffee | |
| Munnodi | Akkam Pakkam | K. Prabu Shankar | |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Kaathirunden | Indra |
| 2018 | Santhoshathil Kalavaram | Kaatru Vaanga Nalla Kaatru | Sivanag |
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | Adi Pappali Palame | Thambi Ramaiah | |
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Endhan Kangalai | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Naadodigal 2 | Adhuva Adhuva | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kanave Nee Naan | Masala Coffee |
Telugu
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Villagelo Vinayakudu | Muddugaare | Manikanth Kadri |
| 2010 | Darling | Inka Edho | GV Prakash Kumar |
| 2012 | Marina | Snehitudokadunte | Girish |
| Crazy (Dubbed version) | Alagodhey Alagodhey | S Thaman | |
| Theme Music | S Thaman | ||
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (Dubbed version) | I am a fool | Sachin-Jigar |
| Chirunavvula Thotaku Swagatam | Sachin-Jigar | ||
| Tadakha | Viyyalavaru | S Thaman | |
| Palnadu | Kalley Kalley Palike | Imman D | |
| Satya 2 | Bhashma dhaari | Shree, Ishq | |
| Satya 2 | Samaram Daarilo Velithey | Sanjeev, Darshan | |
| Adhee Lekka | Emaina edhemaina | Chinni Charan | |
| 1-Nenokkadine | O Sayonara Sayonara | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2014 | Legend | Thanjavuru | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Ra Ra Krishnayya | Come on baby | Achu Rajamani | |
| Alludu Sreenu | Labbar Bomma | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Rabhasa | Dam Damare | S Thaman | |
| Paathshala | Friendship Day Anthem Song | Rahul Raj | |
| Power | Nuvvu Nenu Janta | S Thaman | |
| Aagadu | Bhelpuri | S Thaman | |
| Ala Ela | Yedutakaladu | Bheems Cecirolio | |
| Yenduke[27] | Bheems Cecirolio | ||
| 2015 | Tiger | Hey Tiger | S Thaman |
| Maha Maharaju | Evaremi Antunna | Hiphop Tamizha | |
| S/O Satyamurthy | One & Two & Three | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Chal Chalo Chalo | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Oho Sundari | Manikanth Kadri | |
| Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya | Manikanth Kadri | ||
| Rakshasudu (2015) | Masss (Remix) | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Ganga | Gundabbaayi | SS Thaman | |
| Ak Rao Pk Rao | Nuvu Vachetappudu | K S Rao | |
| Rahadhari | Na Manasu | Rahul Raj | |
| Srimanthudu | Rama Rama[28] | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| Jaya Suriya | Urike Chilaka | D Imman | |
| Prema Leela | Jatha Kadathaavo | Himesh Reshammiya | |
| Jvaliyinchele | Himesh Reshammiya | ||
| Nenu Sailaja | Masti Masti | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Love Me Again | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Pelli Choopulu | Ee Babu Gariki | Vivek Sagar | |
| Maari (Maas) (Dubbed version) | Donu Donu Donu | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| Supreme | Anjaneyudu Neevadu | Sai Kartheek | |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Andhamaina Seetakoka Chiluka | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2018 | Soda Goli Soda | Teeranney | Bharath Madhusudhanan |
| Sanjeevani | Jaano | Sravan KK | |
| 2019 | Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi | Maarey Kalaley | Vivek Sagar |
| Brochevarevarura | Vaale Chinukule | Vivek Sagar | |
| Nandini Nursing Home | Nanney Nanney | Achu | |
| Music Shop Murthy | "Chinni Chinni" | Pavan |
Hindi
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kamasutra 3D | Saawariya | Sachin-Sreejith |
| 2013 | Har Har Mahadev | Sachin-Sreejith |
Kannada
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hara | Hare Rama | Jassie Gift |
| 2015 | Titlu Beka | Hrudya Maaro | Nobin Paul |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ale Moodadhe | Charan Raj |
| Srinivasa Kalyana | Bettadmele Srinivasu | Midhun Mukundan | |
| 2017 | Ondu Motteya Kathe | Keli Nodri | Midhun Mukundan |
| 2019 | Mundina Nildana | Manase Maya | Masala Coffee |
| Dear Comrade (Dubbed version) | Kareyuveya | Justin Prabhakaran |
Music albums
edit| Year | Album | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Love Policy | Sakhiye En Sakhiye | Sreejith-Sachin |
| 2015 | London Love | Azhake Ninave | Yesu |
| 2016 | Yeshunadha | Krooshithane | Jeneesh John |
| Aalayaal Thara Venam | Aalayaal Thara Venam | Masala Coffee | |
| Dhuun | Theme song | Sreejith Edavana | |
| Blue Rose | Konjhum Vaarthayaal | Siddhartha Pradeep | |
| 2015 | Titlu Beka | Hrudaya Maaro | Nobin Paul |
| 2016 | Kari | Samaya Veghangal | Masala Coffee |
| 2019 | Namma Kanaath | Kannadi Kaadey | Afzal Yusuf |
| 2014 | Nizhalayi maraam | vettonnu thundam pathinaru | Muralee Radhakrishnan |
Awards
edit2016: Best Male Playback Singer - 'Thaniye Mizhikal',[29] Guppy[30]
Other Awards
2010: Mirchi Music Awards South, Best Upcoming Singer (Telugu) - 'Inka Etho', Darling
2017: Janmabhumi Film Awards, Best Playback Singer - 'Thaniye Mizhikal', Guppy
2017: SIIMA, Best Playback Singer (Malayalam)- 'Thaniye Mizhikal', Guppy[31][32]
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- ^ SIIMA (1 July 2017). "#VIVOSIIMA 2017 BEST PLAYBACK SINGER MALE (MALAYALAM) winner #soorajsantosh accepting his award #InAbuDhabi #SIIMA2017 @Vivo_Indiapic.twitter.com/KgNl6VhLRM". @siima. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
Further reading
edit- TNN (16 January 2017). "Sooraj Santhosh is now a rising star". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- – An article in The Hindu dated 26 October 2013
- – Pandianadu songs review.
- – music review of Pandianadu.
- – music review of Kadhal Solla Aasai
- – "Feature on the audio launch of the movie Kadhal Solla Aasai".
- – 'Parayathe' album description – Devathe en Nenjile song by Sooraj Santhosh.
- - 'Devi Sri Prasad gears up for concerts in US, Canada' - Suraj Santhosh in the team with Devi Sri Prasad
- - Suraj, singer, mollywood in Varthaprabhatham - Interview of Sooraj Santhosh on Asianet TV.
- - Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)
- - Power Telugu Movie Audio Launch - Part 8 - Live performance of Sooraj Santhosh and Malavika (Power - Telugu movie audio launch)
- - Snehithane - Masala Coffee - Music Mojo - Promo - Kappa TV
- - New music album - London Love - Song - Azhake Ninave
- - New music album - Namma Ooru Song - Kaatrey Maasai
- - Mojo Rising music fest, organised by Kappa TV in Kochi (20th Feb, 2015)
- - An article in The Deccan Chronicle dated 31 May 2015.
- - Live performance of Rama Rama song at Srimanthudu audio release function - Shilpa Kala Vedhika, Hyderabad on July 18, 2015.
- - Mantra meets Classic - "Shanmuga Kavacham" - Sooraj Santhosh - Male Solo Tenor from India.
- - Translated (German to English) Article about the Mantra meets Classic concert in Germany dt Sept 22, 2015.
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