Top 6 Malayalam Singers in Bollywood

The music industry is continually rising, and several knowledgeable singers play a great role in the Bollywood industry. Some of them are Malayalam singers in Bollywood. Indeed, several Malayalam playback singers emphasize the music industry. These singers are appreciated due to their soulful performances. 

Thus, in this article, you will get to know more Malayalam Singers in Bollywood that have gained fame and name because of their sweet melody.

1. K.J. Yesudas

K.J. Yesudas, also known as Kattassery Joseph Yesudas, is a playback singer and a musician who specifically sings devotional and classical songs. This celebrated vocalist is also a cultural ambassador of Carnatic Music. 

It’s no doubt, K.J. Yesudas is highly respected in the Bollywood industry. He can sing in multiple languages like Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, Arabic, Latin, Russian, Bengali, and much more. Yes, it sounds interesting that this one personality is filled with immense talent. 

That is why he is counted among the best Malayalam Singers. No vocalist has succeeded in reaching the level of this notable singer. He is a true legend who has sung 1,00,000 songs in his career of 5 decades. 

Some of his famous songs include

• Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara
• Leja Re
• Chand Jaise Mukhde Pe
• Nazm Nazm
• Oru Pen Pura
• Unnidam Mayangugiren

Awards

• Padma Bhushan Award in the year 2002.
• Padma Vibhushan in the year 2017.
• J.C. Daniel Award in the year 2002.
• Filmfare Award for best male playback singer in the year 2019, 1992, 1994.
• and much more.

2. Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal’ this name has its reputation in the music industry. Indeed, she is one of the best Malayali Singers in Bollywood. Besides singing, she is a music producer and a composer. 

This music queen rules the Bollywood industry. She has sung dozens of hit songs until now and is honoured with several awards. 

She also has the potential to sing in several languages. When we talk about her achievements, she won the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa show. 

Some of her famous songs include

• Teri Meri
• Sunn Raha Hai
• Dil Dooba
• Ye Ishq Hai
• Mai Agar Kahoon
• Samjhawan

Awards

• Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2009, 2016, 2019.
• National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2009, 2010, 2007
• Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Female in the year 2016, 2014.
• Guild Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2012, 200, 2009.
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in the year 2012, 2015, 2019.

3. Hariharan

Hariharan is the most versatile singer who believes in creating magic in the Bollywood industry by devoting a melodious voice. Whether it is a fast peppy number or a classical rhythm, this legendary artist has sung in several Indian languages.

These Malayalam Singers have covered in Bollywood languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Punjabi. He also sings ghazals, film songs very easily. This Indian singer partnered with singer Leslie Lewis in a band called Colonial Cousins. 

Besides this, he has made a tremendous contribution to the field of fusion music. He is also renowned for his masterful collaborations with other singers. The film fraternity has strongly appreciated his melody.

Some of his famous songs include

• Tu Hire
• Yu Hi Chala Chal
• Kabhi Main Kahoon
• Janka Hawa Ka
• Deewane Dil
• Ek Tha Raja

Awards

• Padma Shri award in the year 2004.
• Vijay award for best male playback singer in the year 2009.
• Mirchi music award for Raag based song in the year 2012.
• Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer in the year 2000.
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in the year 2011.

4. P Susheela

Pulapaka Susheela is a playback singer. She is an exceptionally popular artist who has sung songs in many dialects. She has sung over 50,000 songs in various languages like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit, Tulu, etc.

Her name is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, where she is performing a record number of songs in different Indian languages. Also, she has many awards for her work in the music industry.

P Susheela is a legend by her own doing. She is hailed as the Melody Queen in the South and has been respected with as many as 5 National Awards and a large number of state awards during her profession, during which she has sung thousands of sweet songs for South Indian films.

Some of her famous songs include

• Elluvochi Godaramma
• Vatapatra (Happy)
• Ee Gaali Ee Vela
• Ghallu Ghallu
• Nenu Prema Pujari

Awards

• Padma Bhushan in the year 2008.
• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in the year 2020.
• National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 1984, 1983, 1976.
• Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 1989, 1985, 1987.
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in the year 1975, 1971.

5. S. Janaki

Sistala Janki is the notable Indian singer who belongs to the South Indian industry. She is extremely popular because of his popular singing in several cities as well as in Bollywood. 

This notable singer is blessed with a singing talent, and she has recorded over 48,000 songs in her career of 60 years. Some are in various languages like English, Gujarati, Chinese, Bangla, Sinhala, French, Latin, Gujarati, etc. 

So, we can see her as a talented artist who has the talent of singing in other languages. Other than singing, she is a music composer and a playback singer. This lady is considered the grand lady of playback singing in Bollywood films.

Some of his famous songs include

• Bol Baby Bol Rock N Roll
• Sun Rubia Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya
• Aate Aate Teri Yaad
• Yureka
• Sundari
• Banti Chamanti

Awards

• Padma Bhushan award in the year 2013.
• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in the year 1998.
• National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 1993, 1985, 1981.
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in the year 1984, 1983, 1982.
• Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2003, 1999, 1997

6. KS Chithra

KS Chithra or Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra is the best playback singer and a Carnatic musician. She is counted among the list of prominent Malayalam Singers in Bollywood. 

She belongs to Kerala, and she sings several Devotional, Classical, and other music forms. She has sung nearly 30,000+ songs in different languages. In contrast, most of them were South Indian languages.

This singer can sing in many languages like Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, French, Arabic, Latin, Oriya, Badaga, Rajasthani, Malayalam, Sinhalese, Latin, and much more. This thing shows she is blessed with a rhythmic voice. 

She has a wide range of singing and can sing diverse varieties of songs. She has an ultimate list of awards and achievements available to her.

Some of her famous songs include

• Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya
• Tum Bin
• Piya Basanti
• Rang De Basanti
• Kasam Ki Kasam
• Bani Bani

Awards

• Padma Bhushan in 2021.
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in the year 2005, 2017.
• Bollywood Movie Award – Best Playback Singer Female in the year 2004.
• Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu in the year 2005, 2014, 2017.
• Padma Shri in the year 2005.

Final Thoughts!

From Shreya Ghoshal to S. Janaki, every artist is so talented and profound that they have huge fans and give us a lot of enjoyment by their songs. The Malayalam Singers in Bollywood placed above are successful, that the whole nation and the world love them for their sweet songs.

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