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Roopa Revathi (Malayalam: രൂപ രേവതി), also known as Roopa K.R., is an Indian playback singer and violinist from Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Madampi in 2008. She has also recorded songs for Tamil and Kannada films. She was the winner of the reality show Amrita TV Super Star Global, a musical talent hunt show hosted by Amrita TV.[1][2] Roopa Revathi is one of the few women fusion violinists from kerala, who has a tremendous fan following on social media.
Roopa Revathi രൂപ രേവതി | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roopa Kunnummel Ramapai |
| Born | 31 July 1984 Ernakulam, kerala |
| Genres | Playback singing, Fusion music, Carnatic music, Indian music, World music |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist & Playback singer |
| Instrument(s) | Violin |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | Roopa Revathi official site |
Personal life
Roopa was born in Ernakulam, Kerala. She started learning Carnatic music when she was 5 years old under Malini Hariharan and Tamarakkadu Govindan Namboothiri. Now, she is continuing it under P Unni Krishnan and M. Jayachandran. She also started learning the violin when she was 7 years old, under Sri. Sunil Bhasker, Sri. T.H.Subrahmaniyam and has now started taking advanced lessons from Sri. Kalaimamani Embar Kannan. She often releases music albums with her daughter Shivaradhya K.R.. Roopa was married to Kuldeep M Pai. They got divorced in 2022.
Career
Roopa debuted as a playback singer in 2008 with the song "Ente Sharike" in B. Unnikrishnan's Malayalam film Madampi under music director M. Jayachandran.[3]
One of the few women fusion violin players in Kerala, who has a tremendous following on social media too, Roopa has been sharing stages with K S Chithra for years. She often performs with her band, composed of many gifted musicians, plays for movies, has brought out albums and has taken herself to new heights with the instrument.[4] In 2011, she debuted as a violinist in the Malayalam film industry through the Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Urumi. Deepak Dev was the composer of the film. Roopa, who has a popular YouTube channel in her name, mostly performs with renowned independent artists. Her instrumental fusion is very popular as she performs with her band, composed of many gifted musicians, and has taken herself to new heights with the instrument[5]
Reality shows
- 2007 – Amrita TV Super Star Global Winner[2]
Academic achievements
- MA Music with 1st Rank from RLV College, Ernakulam
- BA Music with 1st Rank from Maharajas College, Ernakulam
Discography
Malayalam
| Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singers | Lyrics |
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| 2017 | Olangal Moodum | Gemini | Shaan Rahman | Anu Elizabeth Jose | |
| 2015 | Ottathooval | Rajamma@Yahoo | Bijibal | Ganesh Sundaram | Ajith Kumar |
| 2015 | Akkare Ikkare | Thilothama | Deepak Dev | Sannidhanandan | Engandiyoor chandrasekharan |
| 2012 | Omanichumma | Casanovva | Gopi Sundar | Karthik, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Najim Arshad, Kalyani Nair, Gopi Sundar | Gireesh Puthenchery |
| 2008 | Ente Sharike | Madampi | M. Jayachandran | Sudeep Kumar | Gireesh Puthenchery |
Tamil
| Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singers |
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| 2012 | Dharmam Vazha | Chandramouli | Maragatha Mani | Sooraj Santhosh, Nithya |
| A-Vandhu B-Male Modhi | Chandramouli | Maragatha Mani | Sachin | |
| 2011 | Kadhal Raagam | Kaattu Puli | Vijay Verma | Prasanna |
| Thaamarai Pookkaley | Kaattu Puli | Vijay Verma | Aalap Raju | |
| 2009 | Manakkuyil | Payanangal Thodarum | V. Thashi | Anuraj |
Albums
| Year | Song | Album | Music | Record Label | Co-Singers |
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| 2017 | Meere paadu nee | Meere Paadu Nee | Bijibal | Bodhi Silent Scape | |
| 2014 | Kamakshi Suprabatham | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | |
| Kamakshi Kavacham | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | ||
| Kamakshi Mahimai | Kanchi Kamakshi | Abhirami Audios | Saindhavi | ||
| Tattum Alaimeedu | Kalpataru | Kuldeep M. Pai | Chith Musicals | ||
| Krishnam – Quawwali with Naresh Iyer | Experience The feel of India | Kleuren | |||
| 2011 | Paarinu Meete | Moonnaam Marian Carmel | Fr.Shaji Thumpechirayil | Abhirami Audios | |
| Kaattinde Kaikalil | Aatmaragam | M. G. Radhakrishnan | Sathyam Audios | ||
| 2010 | Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam | Kuldeep M. Pai | Dhvani Audios | ||
| 2009 | Devagayakan | Hridayamuralika | Vidhyadharan Master | MSI Audios | |
| Kavithayezhuthaan | Hridayamuralika | Vidyadharan Master | MSI Audios | ||
| Premashilpi (violin) | Hridayamuralika | Vidyadharan Master | MSI Audios | ||
| Madhuram Nin Chiri | Sandramadhuram | Vidyadharan Master | Avanangattil Kalari | ||
| Ente Pithave | The Priest | Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil | Celebrants India | ||
| 2008 | Ramanan | Ramanan | Edappally Ajith Kumar, Sreevalsan J. Menon | Manorama Music | |
| Daivasneham | Yahove | Josekutty | Zion Classics | ||
| Nathanenikkekum | Yahove | Josekutty | Zion Classics | ||
Awards
- 2005 – National Scholarship to young artist in the field of Indian Classical Music
- 2002 – Augustine Joseph Memorial Award
- 2002 – Kairali Swaralaya Yesudas Award for the best upcoming female voice (Senior)
References
- "Reaching the stars". The Hindu. n.d. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- "Roopa crowned Amrita Super Star Global: Bags a mercedes". indiantelevision.org.in. n.d. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- "Roopa will make a mark in near future: M Jayachandran - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- "Songs and strings". The Hindu. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- "Roopa Revathi: Violin has brought me closer to music lovers | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
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