CHITRA

K. S. Chithra often credited asChithra (or Chitra), is an Indianplayback singer who has made her mark in the Indian (film) music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil (Little Nightingale) of South India, she has lent her voice to Malayalam,Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya,Hindi, Assamese, Bengali,Badaga and Punjabi films. She has recorded more than 18,000 film songs and is a recipient of six National Film Awards, fiveFilmfare Awards and more than thirty different state film awards. Born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Chithra’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by her father, the late Krishnan Nair. He was also her first guru (teacher). Chithra received her extensive training in Carnatic music from Dr. K. Omanakutty, and got a Masters in Music from the University of Kerala.