Bilalukoppa Krishnayya Sumitra, popularly known as B. K. Sumitra, is an Indian singer known for her work in Kannada films. She is also popular for her numerous devotional and folk songs.[1]
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Born | (1941-04-27) April 27, 1941 (age 81) Bilalukoppa, Horanadu, Karnataka |
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Occupation(s) | Playback Singer |
Years active | 1965 - Present |
Sumitra was born in Bilalukoppa near Horanadu to Gangamma and Krishnayya. The family later moved to Shivamogga where Sumitra got trained in Carnatic Music by M. Prabhakar, who was the brother of actress Pandaribai.[1]
Sumitra married to M. L. Sudhakar. Her daughter Sowmya Raoh is also a playback singer, while her son Sunil Raoh became a film actor in Kannada film industry.[2]
Sumitra was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh and he made her to sing in the film Kavaleredu Kulavandu (1964).[3][4] In her career spanning more than 40 years, she has worked with almost all the music composers including G. K. Venkatesh, R. Sudarsanam, Vijaya Bhaskar, M. Ranga Rao, Rajan–Nagendra and new generation musicians like Anoop Seelin. Sumitra is active in participating in musical workshops and training the students across the state.[5]
Sumitra has honored with many awards. Some are listed here:
B. K. Sumitra at IMDb
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