Kanhangad Ramachandran

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Dr Kanhangad Ramachandran
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Origin Cherukunnu, Kannur, Kerala
Occupation(s) Singer, Music director
Instrument(s) Harmonium, violin, guitar, flute, jazz drum, keyboard, veena, tabala, mridangam
Years active1976–present

Kanhangad Ramachandran is an Indian singer, composer, and music director known for his contributions to Indian classical and devotional music. Hailing from Cherukunnu, Kannur, Kerala, he has been active in the music industry since 1976, performing in various Indian languages and styles.

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In 1994, Kanhangad Ramachandran was honored with a golden shawl by K. J. Yesudas during a performance at Guruvayoor Temple. [1] He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for light music in 1996. [2]

He set the Guinness World Record for playback singing, performing continuously for 25 hours. [3]

Works

As a composer

#MovieDirectorLyricistsSingers
1Sreeragam (1995)George Kithu Kaithapram K. J. Yesudas, Kanhangad Ramachandran, K. S. Chitra, Supriya Chandran, Sreepriy Chandran

Kanhangad

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As a singer

YearMovieComposerSong(s)
1976Panineer Mazha [Unreleased] M. K. Arjunan Ente Manassu
1978Padmatheertham K. V. Mahadevan Kaarum Karutha Vavum
1992Aanachandam [Unreleased]VidyadharanKhanikal Asulabha
Kamaladalam Raveendran Alaipaayuthey
Kingini (Kurinji Pookunna Neram) Kannur Rajan Malar chorum
Valayam S. P. Venkatesh Chambakamettile, Pulariyaay
1994Raajasabha [Unreleased] Raveendran Prakrithi youvana
Share Market ['Unreleased'] Raveendran Aaromal saarangame
1995SreeraagamKanhangad RamachandranChalamelera, Dudukugala, Kanakaangi swaravaahini, Neelakkadakkannil, Raavinte, Shambho, Sreegananaadha sindooravarnna
Sunny Scooter [Unreleased] Johnson Dhanyudevadu
2007VaamanapuriStilju ArjunPrakritheeshwariyude, Sumadala Shobhitha

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References

  1. "Singer - Kanhangad Ramachandran". Singer - Kanhangad Ramachandran. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  2. "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  3. "Prominent Personalities Of Kerala – Sri. Kanhangad Ramachandran". stateofkerala.in.
  4. Sreeraagam (1995) [Musician:Kanjangad Ramachandran, Lyricist:Kaithapram]
  5. MSI Malayalam Song Search – Singers = Kanjangad Ramachandran