B. K. Sumitra

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B. K. Sumitra
Born (1941-04-27) April 27, 1941 (age 83)
Bilalukoppa, Horanadu, Karnataka
Genres
  • Film
  • Devotional
  • Bhavageethe
Occupation(s)Playback Singer
Years active1965 - Present

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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Personal life

Sumitra was born in Bilalukoppa near Horanadu, Karnataka to Gangamma and Krishnayya. The family later moved to Shivamogga, where Sumitra was trained in Carnatic music by M. Prabhakar, the brother of the actress Pandaribai. [1]

Sumitra married M. L. Sudhakar. Her daughter Sowmya Raoh is also a playback singer, while her son Sunil Raoh became a film actor in the Kannada film industry. [2]

Career

Sumitra was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh, who asked her to sing in the film Kavaleredu Kulavandu (1964). [3] [4] In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has worked with many 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 students across the state. [5]

Notable songs

Awards

Sumitra's awards include:

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