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K. K. Nishad | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
Genres | Carnatic music, Hindustani |
Occupation(s) | Playback Singer, Music Director |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2001–present |
Website | FB : K K Nishad Singer Instagram: K K Nishad Official |
K K Nishad is an Indian playback singer [1], composer [2], and stage performer known for his significant contributions to Malayalam cinema. Trained in both Hindustani [3] and Carnatic classical music traditions, Nishad has garnered acclaim for his versatile vocal abilities, including proficiency in ghazal singing. He is a recipient of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Best Male Singer [4], highlighting his excellence in the field.
Nishad's career spans international performances, with engagements in concerts and stage shows across various countries. He has collaborated with renowned musicians and contributed to numerous prestigious stages globally, enhancing cultural exchanges through his music.
Nishad was born in Kozhikode to T. N. Krishnankutty, a retired PWD engineer, and Saradha M. V. [8], a homemaker. Nisahd had his interest in music at a young age. His sister, Athira is also a singer. [9]
Throughout his school and college years in Kerala, Nishad actively participated in annual youth festivals, where he showcased his talents in Mappilappattu and Kadhaprasangam, earning acclaim for his musical abilities. [10] [11]
Academically, Nishad holds Master's and B.Ed degrees in Mathematics. Before pursuing a career in music, he served as a Guest Lecturer at Devagari St. Josephs College [12] in Kozhikode.
Nishad is married to Savija, and they have two sons, Adithya and Ayaan [13]
He has completed his Master & B.Ed in Mathematics.
He has performed in major countries like USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, UAE, and Australia. He has shared stage with prominent singers like K S Chithra, SP Balasubrahmanyum, Sadhana Sargam, Sujatha Mohan, Vasundhara Das, Hariharan, Shanker Mahadevan, and P Jayachandran.
Prior to becoming a musician, he was a Guest Lecturer at the Devagari St. Josephs College, Kozhikode. He is a post-graduate in Mathematics. [18]
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. [18] It was followed by Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam. [19]
He was initiated into Carnatic music by his father. Later on, he started learning Chelannoor Sukumaran Bhagavathar, Shivan, Sreedharan Mundangad and Palai C. K. Ramachandran . Presently, he is learning from Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath.[ citation needed]
He also learned Hindustani music. He started learning from Sri Nalin Moolji and Fayaz Khan. Presently, he is learning from Suenani Dathateya Velankar. He was also trained under Mridangam players Sivan and Sumod.[ citation needed]
Year | Song | Film | Lyrics | Music | Co-singer |
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2001 | Kalarikkum ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan | |
2001 | Manassukal Thammil [Puthooram] ... | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | S. Ramesan Nair | Benny Kannan | |
2003 | Ormakale ... | Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | S. Ramesan Nair | Ouseppachan | |
2003 | Pookkulayenthi ... | Varum Varunnu Vannu | Yusufali Kechery | Ouseppachan | |
2004 | Kandu Kandu [M] ... | Mampazhakkalam | Gireesh Puthenchery | M. Jayachandran | |
2004 | Pachakkilipadu ... | Kanninum Kannaadikkum | S. Ramesan Nair | M. Jayachandran | |
2005 | Kallu pattu ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Alex Kayyalaykkal |
2005 | Manchaadikkompilinnoru Maina Paadi ... | Lokanaathan IAS | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
2005 | Omane ... | Boy Friend | RK Damodaran | M. Jayachandran | Sujatha Mohan |
2005 | Salaam Salaam ... | Sarkar Dada | Gireesh Puthenchery, BR Prasad | M. Jayachandran | Afsal, Ganga |
2006 | Mayangippoyi [M] ... | Nottam | Kaithapram | M. Jayachandran | |
2008 | Aalolam Kanmani [M] … | Raathrimazha | Kaithapram | Ramesh Narayan | |
2008 | Paalapoovithalil ... | Thirakkadha | Rafeeq Ahamed | Sharreth | |
2009 | Entethaakumpol ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
2009 | Karmanye ... | Passenger | Bijibal | ||
2009 | Oru Chembakappon ... | Simhakutty (Gangothri 2003) | Siju Thuravoor | M. M. Keeravani | |
2009 | Priyathame ... | Ayyo Paavam | Siju Thuravoor | GV Prakash Kumar | |
2010 | Evideyaanu Nee ... | Varan | Siju Thuravoor | Mani Sharma | |
2010 | Oh Vaname ... | Pulliman | Kaithapram | Sharreth | |
2010 | Pranayanilaavinte ... | Oru Naal Varum | Murukan Kattakkada | MG Sreekumar | Preethi Warrier |
2011 | Anuraaga Then ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Surmukhi Raman |
2011 | Kaanakombil ... | Violin | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal | Elizabeth Raju |
2011 | Naattuvazhiyorathe ... | Khaddama | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bennett, Veetrag | |
2011 | Neeyo puzhapoleyen ... | Vaadaamalli | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma | Shyam Balakrishnan | Neetha Subhir |
2012 | Aadaadum ... | Kunjaliyan | BR Prasad | MG Sreekumar | Akhila Anand, Sreenath |
2013 | Ottaykku Paadunna [M] ... | Nadan | Madhu Vasudevan | Ouseppachan | |
2015 | Govinda ... | Chakravyooham | Rafi Mathira | S Thaman | Ajay Warrier |
2016 | Kanavin Kanimala Kayari | Pallikkoodam | Hari Narayanan | Tej Mervin | |
2021 | Theekoram Kovilil | Randu | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal | |
2021 | Mizhi Mizhi | Kshanam | Hari Narayanan | Bijibal | Sangeeta Sreekanth |
2021 | Sayamsandhye | Screen play | Lejin Chemmani | Bhash Cherthala | K S Chitra |
2022 | Then Thulli | Kotthu | Hari Narayanan | Kailas Menon | Sruthy Sivadas |
2022 | Kannuneer Thully | Pori Veyil | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal | Chitra Arun |
2021 | Poli Poli Poove | Four | Santhosh Varma | Bijibal | Sangeeta Sreekanth |
2023 | Ee Maruvanamaakave | Made In Caravan | Hari Narayanan | Vinu Thomas | Bhadra Rejin |
2023 | Manju Veenu | Granny | Kaladharan Ramakrishnan | M Jayachandran | K S Chitra |
2023 | Ramanenum Porali | Achan Oru Vazha Vechu | Siju Thuravoor | Bijibal | Anwar Sadhat, Ranjith Jayram |
Year | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music | Co-singers |
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2016 | Barkha Ritu | Barka Ritu [23] | Hindusthani Khayal | ||
2017 | Raave Nilaave | Raave Nilaave | Santhosh Varma | Jerry Amaldev | Teeja Pribu John |
2018 | Nertha Nilavinte | Chitrashalabham | P K Gopi | Bijeesh Krishna | |
2019 | Minnaminni | Chitrashalabham | P K Gopi | Bijeesh Krishna | |
2020 | Thumbapoo Pole Chirichum | Thumbapoo Pole Chirichum | Sujesh Hari | Viswajith | |
2021 | Payyannur Perumalsaranam | Payyannur Perumalsaranam | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | ADV.Gayathri Nair | |
2022 | Oramkalile Balyam | Ormakalile Balyam | K Santhosh | Anooj Babu | Bineetha Ranjith |
2022 | Hridhayathile Choppu | Hridhayathile Choppu | Nidheesh Nadery | Kavumvattom Vasudevan Master | Kavumvattom Vasudevan Master |
2023 | Sayahname | Sayahname | Rafeeq Ahmmed | Bhash Cherthala | Maria Sharonwilson |
2023 | Arayirunnu Ninakk Njan | Greeshmam | Rajesh Roshan Pathanapuram | Rajeesh K Chandu | |
2024 | Poya Vasantham | Poya Vasantham | M S Ali Swagathamad | Shukoor Bava Tirurangadi |
Year | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music | Co-singers |
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2021 | Mahar Thannu Mayakkiyente... | Mahar [25] | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | Sithara Krishnakumar |
2021 | En Pranayam | En Pranayam | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | |
2022 | Kunju Kanavukal... | Kurumbanz | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | Adithya Nishad, Adithya Harikrishnan, Ayaan Nishad |
2022 | Malayirangi Varunnunde... | Kaadu | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | Chithra Arun, Malavika, Henniza |
2022 | Parassineesan | Parassineesan | Sathianarayanan Payyannur | K. K. Nishad | |
2023 | Ente Manoradhathile Meera | Nisha K | K. K. Nishad | Chithra Arun | |
2023 | Mathilekha | Mathilekha | B K Harinarayanan | K. K. Nishad | K S Chithra |
2023 | Ormapuzha | Ormapuzha | B K Harinarayanan | K. K. Nishad | |
2023 | Shalabhamay | Shalabhamay | Saheer Ali | K. K. Nishad | Sangeeta Srikant |