Updated: July 28, 2025
Name: K. S. Chithra
Date of Birth: July 27, 1963 (age 62 years)
Place of Birth: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Female
Occupation: Playback Singer
Genres: Carnatic, Classical, Devotional, Film Music
Children: Daughter Nandana (deceased in 2011)
Siblings: K. S. Beena (sister), K. S. Mahesh (brother)
Parents: Krishnan Nair (father), Shanthakumari (mother)
Religion: Hindu
Biography & Career:
K. S. Chithra is a legendary singer and playback artist known for her contributions to the Indian music industry, particularly in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam film music. Born on July 27, 1963, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, she hails from a family with a strong musical background. K. S. Chithra was trained in classical music from a young age and quickly gained recognition for her powerful and soulful voice.
Her career began in the early 1980s, and she went on to become one of the most versatile playback singers in India. K. S. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages, making her one of the most prolific singers in the history of Indian cinema. Her Tamil songs and Hindi songs are some of the most popular, and she has worked with prominent composers like A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, and M. M. Keeravani.
She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including six National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards South, and 36 state film awards, along with the prestigious Padma Shri (2005) and Padma Bhushan (2021). Her voice, often referred to as the "Little Nightingale of South India" or "Chinnakuyil," has earned her a large and dedicated fanbase.
Her family includes her husband, Vijay Shankar, and she is a loving mother. Tragically, K. S. Chithra's daughter passed away in 2011, a loss that deeply affected her personal and professional life. Despite this personal tragedy, she has continued to inspire through her music and concerts, and remains one of the most respected names in the Indian music industry.
K. S. Chithra Albums
K. S. Chithra Hits (2001)
Sung by Chithra (2004)
Vennilavum Vanniyum (1990)
Azhagiya Kaathal Kaatchi (2010)
Devotional Songs by K. S. Chithra (2015)
K. S. Chithra Best Songs
Vennilavum Vanniyum (Kaalal Pada)
Pudhu Vellai Mazhai (Roja)
Jiya Jale (Dil Se)
Taal Se Taal Mila (Taal)
Chand Chhupa Badal Mein (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)
Mitwa (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna)
