Biography

Manjari is a professional singer based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. Her first break occurred at the age of 13, when Dr KJ Yesudas, her mentor, invited her to record her debut album. Manjari recorded two songs – a solo and a duet with Yesudas. Manjari was introduced to classical music by Ustad Khalid Anwar Jaan from the Kirana gharana. After three years, she performed her first Hindustani classical show in Muscat. In 2004, Manjari returned to India and continued to learn music under Perumbavoor G Raveendranath and Dr Omanakutty in the later stage. Manjari then sang for film music industry, in the movie, Achuvinte Amma, for two songs – Swasathin Thalam and Tamarakuruvikku. She has sung more than 200 film songs in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Achievements: Kerala State Film Awards 2004 (Best Playback Singer) Makalkku (Mukilin Makale) Best Playback Singer 2008 (Vilapangalkappuram) (Mullulla Murikkinmel) Asianet Film Awards 2006 (Best Female Playback) Rasathanthram (Attinkara) Mathrubhumi Film Awards 2012 (popular singer of the year) Urumi (Chinni Chinni) Ramu Kariat Film Awards 2012, Best Female Playback Urumi (Chinni Chinni) Film Awards 2012 (Vanitha Film Awards) Best Female Playback (Urumi) (Chinni Chinni) Amrita Film Awards 2012 (Best Female Playback) Urumi (Chinni Chinni) Surya/Fi