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K K Nishad born 26 March 1978 is an Indian playback singer from Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He started his career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari in 2001.He is an artist witha B high in All india radio.
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 father and mother were prominent singers for dramas and stage shows of olden days . He has a sister Athira K K rishnan . She is also a well known Singer and semi finalist in the reality show "Star Singer " in Asianet.
Nishad look to singing at an early age nince music was a constant at home . The school and college youth festivals conducted every year in kerala provided golden opportunities to hone his skills . He was recognized for his proven in light music, 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 (in the prestigious opera house). He has shared stage with prominent singers like K S Chthra, SP Balasubrahmanium, Sadhana Sargam, Sujatha Mohan, Vasundhara Das, Hariharan, Shanker Mahadevan, P Jayachandran etc.
Career
He started working as a math teacher in Nenmanda Higher Secondary School in Kozhikode in 2001 . He joined ST. Josephs College Devagiri as guest lecturer in 2002. In 2003, he left his job to take up music as his career.
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. It was followed by 'Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam'.
Guenes
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 is also learned in Hindustani music. He started learning from Sri Nalin Moolji and Fayaz Khan. Now he is learning from Suenani Dathateya Velankar. He also trained under mridangam players Sivan and Sumod in that instrument.
Awards
- 2001 - Kairali Swaralaya Yesudas Award
- 2007 - Bhadea Mini Screen Award
- 2008 - GMMA Award
- 2009 - Vayalar Award
- 2013 - NP Abu Memorial Award
Malayalam
| Year | Song | Film | Lyrics | Music | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kanavin Kanimala Kayari ... | Pallikkoodam | Hari Narayanan | Tej Mervin | |
| 2015 | Govinda ... | Chakravyooham | Rafi Mathira | S Thaman | Ajay Warrier |
| 2013 | Ottaykku Paadunna [M] ... | Nadan | Madhu Vasudevan | Ouseppachan | |
| 2012 | Aadaadum ... | Kunjaliyan | BR Prasad | MG Sreekumar | Akhila Anand, Sreenath |
| 2011 | Naattuvazhiyorathe ... | Gaddaama | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bennett, Veetrag | |
| 2011 | Kaanakombil ... | Violin | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal | Elizabeth Raju |
| 2011 | Anuraaga Then ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Surmukhi |
| 2011 | Neeyo puzhapoleyen ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Neetha Subhir |
| 2010 | Oh Vaname ... | Pulliman | Kaithapram | Sharreth | |
| 2010 | Pranayanilaavinte ... | Oru Naal Varum | Murukan Kattakkada | MG Sreekumar | Preethi Warrier |
| 2010 | Evideyaanu Nee ... | Varan | Siju Thuravoor | Mani Sharma | |
| 2009 | Karmanye ... | Passenger | Bijibal | ||
| 2009 | Entethaakumpol ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
| 2009 | Priyathame ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
| 2009 | Oru Chembakappon ... | Simhakutty (Gangothri 2003) | Siju Thuravoor | M. M. Keeravani | |
| 2008 | Aalolam Kanmani [M] … | Raathrimazha | Kaithapram | Ramesh Narayan | |
| 2008 | Paalapoovithalil ... | Thirakkadha | Rafeeq Ahamed | Sharreth | |
| 2006 | Mayangippoyi [M] ... | Nottam | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2005 | Manchaadikkompilinnoru Maina Paadi ... | Lokanaathan IAS | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2005 | Salaam Salaam ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Afsal, Ganga |
| 2005 | Kallu pattu ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Alex Kayyalaykkal |
| 2005 | Omane ... | Boy Friend | RK Damodaran | M. Jayachandran | Sujatha Mohan |
| 2004 | Kandu Kandu [M] ... | Mampazhakkalam | Gireesh Puthenchery | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2004 | Pachakkilipadu ... | Kanninum Kannaadikkum | S. Ramesan Nair | M. Jayachandran | |
| 2003 | Pookkulayenthi ... | Varum Varunnu Vannu | Yusufali Kechery | Ouseppachan | |
| 2003 | Ormakale ... | Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | S. Ramesan Nair | Ouseppachan | |
| 2001 | Kalarikkum ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan | |
| 2001 | Manassukal Thammil [Puthooram] ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan |