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Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar (born 18 November 1993), popularly known as K. S. Harisankar, is an Indian playback singer and music producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[1] Some of his popular songs are "Nilaavum Maayunnu" from Ennum Eppozhum,[2] Jeevamshamayi from Theevandi,[3] "Pavizhamazhaye" from Athiran,[4] "Aval" from Kakshi: Amminippilla and "Nee Himamazhayaay" from Edakkad Battalion 06.[5]

K. S. Harisankar
Born
Kannamangalam Sreekumar Harisankar

(1993-11-18) 18 November 1993 (age 28)
Haripad, Kerala, India
Alma materPMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, Thiruvananthapuram
Occupation
  • Singer
  • music producer
  • dentist
Years active2014–present
Spouse
Gadha
​
(m. 2017)​
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
  • Indian classical music
  • playback singing
  • filmi
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels

Early life


Harisankar was born on 18 November 1993[6][3] to musicians Alappuzha K. S. Sreekumar and Kamala Lekshmi.[7] He was trained by his grandmother K. Omanakutty and his father.[8] He is the sororal grandnephew of musicians M. G. Radhakrishnan and M. G. Sreekumar.[9]


Career


Harisankar sang for the movie Saphalyam with K. J. Yesudas at the age of four in 1997[8] and for the devotional album Sabarimala with M. G. Sreekumar in 1998.[10]

He graduated BDS from PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, and practiced at a clinic for six months. Then he opted out from medical practicing and focused on katcheris and film songs.[8][11]

Harisankar is the winner of the AIR classical competition in 2008 and an accredited Grade B artiste. He won the Kerala regional final of the M. S. Subbulakshmi Award 2016 held in Kochi.[12]

His first song, "Kaatte Chaariya Vaathil", for the 2014 film Karanavar was penned by O. N. V. Kurup and composed by Ouseppachan,[13] but the first song which came out was "Payye Payye" from the film Ormayundo Ee Mukham.[8]

Harisankar formed a band with his friends named Pragathi in 2015. It has become a near-constant pick for pro-shows in Thiruvananthapuram. His brother Ravisankar, a violinist, is also a part of the band.[14]

Harisankar also releases singles and covers from his YouTube channel.[15][11][16]


Personal life


Harisankar married Gadha Sidharthan on 21 May 2017 at Thiruvananthapuram.[17]


Awards



References


  1. Soman, Deepa (11 May 2019). "K S Harisankar: I came through Carnatic concerts and don't want to put them on the backburner". The Times of India.
  2. S. Nair, Saranya (22 February 2016). "Music is in his Genes". The New Indian Express.
  3. Soman, Deepa (19 November 2020). "Kailas Menon shares the first recording of Hari Sankar's rendition of 'Jeevamsham'". The Times of India.
  4. "'Pavizha Mazha' song from 'Athiran' is out!". The Times of India. 29 April 2019.
  5. Shrijith, Sajin (16 October 2019). "'Nee Hima Mazhayayi' is more intense than 'Jeevamshamaayi': Kailas Menon". The New Indian Express.
  6. "K. S. Harisankar profile". NetTV4U.
  7. "Alappuzha Sreekumar passes away". The New Indian Express. 23 June 2018.
  8. M., Athira (10 October 2019). "I have a strong foundation in music because of my family: KS Harisankar". The Hindu.
  9. Nagarajan, Saraswathy (8 April 2015). "Striking a chord". The Hindu.
  10. "KS Harisankar - Non Albums at MSI". MSIDb.
  11. J. S., Harikumar (10 August 2018). "K.S. Harishankar's tryst with Telugu". The Hindu.
  12. "Harisankar wins regional final of M.S. Subbulakshmi Award". The Hindu. 22 October 2016.
  13. K. S., Aravind (13 November 2014). "Living a Legacy". The New Indian Express.
  14. Manu, Meera (3 August 2015). "Making Great Strides of Progress". The New Indian Express.
  15. J. S., Harikumar (2 September 2020). "Why Malayalam music videos are in tune with the times during this pandemic". The Hindu.
  16. "Famous Mr Moosa". The New Indian Express. Kochi. 12 March 2021.
  17. U. R., Arya (6 May 2017). "Singer K S Hari Sankar to tie the knot". The Times of India.
  18. "SIIMA 2021: Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna win big for Maharshi and Dear Comrade, check out full winners list". The Indian Express. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.




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