Mridula Varier | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Koyilandy, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music, Hindustani music |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
Mridula Varier is a South Indian playback singer from Koyilandy, Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Big B in 2007. She has also recorded songs for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She has won the prestigious Kerala State Award in 2023 and Special Jury Award in 2014 . [1] [2] [3]
Mridula Varier was born to P. V. Ramankutty Varier and M. T. Vijayalakshmy in Kozhikode. At the age of four, she started learning music and participated in music contests with her brother Jaideep Varier. She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from KMCT College of Engineering in 2009. [2]
She married Dr. Arun Varier on 7 January 2013. She has a daughter named Maithreyi Varier born in June 2016 .[ citation needed ]
She started participating in television music contests right from school days. In 2004, she participated in Saptaswarangal, a musical contest on Asianet, and was awarded the first runner-up. In 2005, she participated in Onnam Raagam, a musical contest on Doordarshan and won the first prize. [2] In 2010 she won 1st Runner Up title in season five of Idea Star Singer.
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| Year | Title | Composer | Composer | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thraana | Mridula | Santhosh Varma | Malayalam |
| Year | No | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | Oru Vakkum Mindathey | Big B | Alphonse Joseph | Alphonse Joseph |
| 2 | Oh Maariya | Goal | Vidyasagar | Job Kurian | |
| 2012 | 3 | Chenthaamara theno | 916 | M. Jayachandran | Haricharan |
| 4 | Kannanthali Kaaviley | Ezham Sooryan | M. Jayachandran | Nikhil | |
| 5 | O marimayan kaviyalle | Ivan Megharoopan | Sharreth | Krishnachandran | |
| 2013 | 6 | Oru Mezhuthiriyude | Vishudhan | Gopi Sunder | Shahabaz Aman |
| 7 | Moolivarunna | Nadan | Ouseppachan | Sreeram | |
| 8 | Pookaitha Chendupol Oru | Good Bad & Ugly | M.G.Sreekumar | Sachin Warrier | |
| 9 | Aliveni churulveni | Kadhaveedu | M. Jayachandran | Madhu Balakrishnan | |
| 10 | Parayatha Vaakin | Mugham Moottikal | Prem Kumar Vatakara | P. Jayachandran | |
| 11 | Ee Veiyil Kaalam | Mukham Moottikal | Prem Kumar Vatakara | Solo | |
| 12 | Mazhaye thoomazhaye [8] | Pattam pole | M. Jayachandran | Haricharan | |
| 13 | Lalee lalee [9] | Kalimannu | M. Jayachandran | Sudeep Kumar | |
| 14 | Illathalam Kaimarumbol | God for Sale | Afzal Yusuf | P. Jayachandran | |
| 15 | Aalolam thenolum | Ithu Pathiramanal | Afzal Yusuf | Najim Arshad [10] | |
| 16 | Vaanam chuttum megham | Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu | M. Jayachandran | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 2014 | 17 | Ee Mizhikalin | Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Shaan Rahman | Vineeth Sreenivasan |
| 18 | Nanamulla Kannil | Mithram | K A Latheef | Najim Arshad | |
| 19 | Kaithappoo Madathe | Mizhi Thurakku | M. Jayachandran | Solo | |
| 20 | Kulirumma Nalki Ean | Day Night Games | Jinosh Antony | Karthik | |
| 21 | Assalumundiriye | Polytechnic | Gopi Sunder | Vineeth Sreenivasan | |
| 22 | Kanmaniye Nee Chirichaal | Garbhasreeman | Ouseppachan | Solo | |
| 23 | Minnum Neelakannineyo | Ulsaha Committee | Bijibal | Kabeer | |
| 24 | Mazhayil Nirayum | Parankimala | Afzal Yusuf | Najim Arshad | |
| 25 | Manjin Kurumbu | Alice a True Story | Bijibal | Solo | |
| 26 | Kashmeerile Rojapoove | Salaam Kashmier | M Jayachandran | M Jayachandran | |
| 2015 | 27 | Kumudum Poove | Rudhramadevi | Ilaiyaraaja | Solo |
| 28 | Antha Purathile | Rudhramadevi | Ilaiyaraaja | Ranjini Jose, Sithara | |
| 29 | Chantham Thelinju | Utopiayile Rajavu | Ouseppachan | Rahul R Nath | |
| 30 | Ilakalil Pularveyil | One Day | Anil Bhaskar | Solo | |
| 31 | Ambazham Thanalitta | Oru IInd Class Yathra | Gopi Sunder | Vineeth Sreenivasan | |
| 32 | Mizhikalil Eeran | Oru New Generation Pani | Karthik Prakash | Solo | |
| 33 | Hridyathin Niramayi | 100 Days of Love | Govind Menon | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 34 | Mazhamukhile | Saaradhi | Gopi Sunder | Najim Arshad | |
| 35 | Mazhathornnoru Ponkinavin | Ennu Swantham Elanjikkavu PO | Parthasaradhi | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 36 | Manjupeyume | Mili | Gopi Sunder | Najim Arshad | |
| 2016 | 37 | Nilave Nilave | Celebration | Shibu Sukumaran | Najim Arshad |
| 38 | Vellikkolussin | Mr. Perfect | Devi Sri Prasad | Solo | |
| 2017 | 39 | Etho Mukil Thumbil | Maithili Veendum Varunnu | Nisanth Thapasya | Sooraj Santhosh |
| 40 | Hooriya | Jannath | R A Shafeer | Solo | |
| 41 | Karalin Irulin | Stethoscope | Sivaganga | Solo | |
| 42 | Aalolam | Himalayathile Kashmalan | Aravind Chandrasekhar | Solo | |
| 43 | Kannadaykalle | Thank You Vey Much | Reju Joseph | Reju Joseph | |
| 44 | Ora Jupuju | Take It Easy | Jithu Thampuran | Solo | |
| 2018 | 45 | Oru Mozhi Oru Mozhi Parayam | Ira | Gopi Sunder | Vijay Yesudas |
| 46 | Ethoru Sooryan | Ottakoru Kaamukan | Vishnu Mohan Sithara | Solo | |
| 47 | Maanathe | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Sreenath Sivasankaran | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 48 | Ariyathe En Mizhikalil | Mangalyam Thanthunanena | S. Sankar's | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 49 | Ee Varantha Neela | Ente Sakhavu | Nikhil Prabha | Solo | |
| 50 | Thaane Mizhiyoram | Samadhanathinte Vellaripravukal | Arun Kumaran | Najim Arshad | |
| 51 | Irumizhiyil | Thenichayum Peerangipadayum | Thej Mervin | Najim Arshad | |
| 52 | Sagara Thirakal | Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | Harikumar Hare Ram | Solo | |
| 2019 | 53 | Omanathinkal | Children's Park | Arun Raj | Karthik |
| 54 | Kannathumbi | Children's Park | Arun Raj | Vijay Yesudas, Rimi Tomy | |
| 55 | Etho Rappoovil | Thelivu | Kallara Gopan | P Jayachandran | |
| 56 | Vellimukil Chilludanjatho | Evidey | Ouseppachan | Nikhil Mathew, Amal Antony, Reena Murali | |
| 57 | Chandaminangiya Malayude | Evidey | Ouseppachan | Manoj K. Jayan, Nikhil Mathew, Amal Antony, Reena Murali | |
| 58 | Virunnu Vannu Madhavam | Thureeyam | Sibu Sukumaran | Najim Arshad | |
| 59 | Nallidaya | Thakkol | M Jayachandran | Nivas | |
| 60 | Aalam Niranjulla | Neeyum Njanum | Vinu Thomas | Solo | |
| 2020 | 61 | Rathrimazha | Porkkalam | Sunil Pallippuram | Vidhu Prathap |
| 62 | Manassake | Story 48 Hours | Raavan | Najim Arshad | |
| 63 | Kannaram Pothi | Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam | Sachin Balu | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 64 | Enthinen Pranayame | Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam | Sachin Balu | Solo | |
| 2021 | 65 | Aayiram Thara Deepangal | STAR | Ranjin Raj | Solo |
| 66 | Peeli Vakakal | Janvi | Ram Surendar | K. S. Harisankar | |
| 67 | Aarunee Aarunee | Maddy enna Madhavan | Hesham Abdul Wahab | Jazil | |
| 2022 | 68 | Vellamadichavare | MAAHI | Raghupathi | Solo |
| 69 | Madhura Jeeva Ragam | Sundari Gardens | Alphons Joseph | Solo | |
| 70 | Paaduvaan | Sundari Gardens | Alphons Joseph | Alphons Joseph | |
| 71 | Sooryamsame | Sundari Gardens | Alphons Joseph | Solo | |
| 72 | Mayilpeeli Ilakunnu | Pathonpatham Noottandu | M. Jayachandran | K. S. Harisankar | |
| 2023 | 73 | Neeyo Njano | Mindiyum Paranjum | Sooraj S. Kurup | Sooraj S. Kurup |
| 74 | Neehaaram | Enthada Saji | William Francis | Arshad Rahim | |
| 75 | Amma | Divorce | Sachin Balu | Smitha Ambu | |
| 76 | Midhunam Madhuram | Anuragam | Joel Johns | Vidhu Prathap | |
| 77 | Nerukayil Nin Nerukayil | Neeraja | Sachin Shankor Mannath | Sachin Shankor Mannath | |
| 78 | Kaalame | Kirkkan | Manikandan Ayyappa | Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor | |
| 79 | Urumaal Thunnalizhakalaayu | Munna | Sibu Sukumaran | Vijesh Gopal | |
| 80 | Madhuvarnna Pynkili | Munna | Sibu Sukumaran | Vijesh Gopal & Ranjith Sridhar | |
| 81 | Mindaathe Thammil | Rahel Makan Kora | Kailas Menon | Arvind Nair | |
| 82 | Chendumulla | Ohh Cinderella | M. G. Sreekumar | M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 83 | Mouna Sundari | Marivillin Gopurangal | Vidyasagar (composer) | Karthik (singer) | |
| 2024 | 84 | Varminnal | Raastha | Avin Mohan Sithara | Vineeth Sreenivasan |
| 85 | Orupon Chimizhile | Oraparakallyanavishesham | Harikumar Hareram | Sunil Kumar | |
| 86 | Vellaram Kannulla Mane | Mrudhu Bhave Dhruda Kruthye | Saajan Madhav | Naresh Iyer | |
| 87 | Neeharam Nilamazhayil | Guardian Angel | Ram Surendar | Madhu Balakrishnan | |
| 88 | Kathileeran | Thankamani (film) | William Francis | V. Devanand | |
| 89 | Khalbile Thene | Kuruvi Pappa | Pradeep Tom | Madhu Balakrishnan | |
| Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kadhal Kolluthadi | Ennul Aayiram | Gopi Sunder | Najim Arshad |
| 2019 | Mukkuthi Mukkuthi | Mamangam | M. Jayachandran | Solo |
| 2022 | Nee Yaaro | Thudikkum Karangal (2022) | Y Raghav Prasad | Anand Aravindakshan |
| Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kelamma Chinnamma | Mandya to Mumbai | Charan Raj | Haricharan |
| 2021 | Ambaari Prema | Premam Poojyam | Dr. Raghavendra BS | Armaan Malik |
| Year | Song | Film | Music | Co-Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mukkera Mukkera | Mamangam | M. Jayachandran | Solo |
| Year | Serial | Channel | Song | Music | Co-Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vanambadi (TV series) | Asianet (TV channel) | Chenkadali Koombinullil | M. Jayachandran | Solo |
| 2018 | Swathi Nakshatram Chothi | Zee Keralam | Mylanchi Monjulla, Maanathe Mettilu | M. Jayachandran | Solo |
| 2021 | Pranayavarnangal | Zee Keralam | Mazhanananja Ravil | Alphons Joseph | Arvind Venugopal |
| Year | Album | Song | Co-Singer(s) | Music | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ninavai-Oru Kutti Pranayakadha | Oru Pattu Padan | Solo | Dr. Anas Kareem | Dr. Girish Udinukkaran |
| 2023 | Maleyam (Krishna Devotional) | Oru Nokku Kananayi | Solo | Arjun V Akshaya | Dr. Thaara Jeyashankar |
| 2022 | Vishudha Kurunnukal | Thumanjin Kudilayi | Solo | JM(Jackson Mathew) | JM(Jackson Mathew) |
| 2022 | Christian Devotional | Orikkal Orikkal | Solo | Ps Tigi George | Ps Tigi George |
| 2022 | Short Film - Section 34 | Thiraye Thiraye | Solo | Midhun Malayalam | Sandeep Sudha |
| 2022 | Marian Devotional Song | Nanmz Niranja Mathave | Solo | Jose M Thomas | Jose M Thomas |
| 2022 | WCD - Govt.of Kerala Project | Sukrithamayi | Solo | V R Ranjith | K V Sabarimani |
| 2022 | Hindu Devotional Song | Thrukkayyil Venna Tharam | Solo | Premkumar Mumbai | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan |
| 2022 | Nin Sanidhyam En Sangeetham | Abhouma Sangeetham | Solo | Annie Thankachan | Annie Thankachan |
| 2022 | Onam Song | Thumbakal Thusharamenthum | Solo | Bharanikavu Ajayakumar | Bharanikkavu Premkrishna |
| 2021 | Nakshathrappookal - Christmas Song | Thoomanju Thookum | Solo | Salgin Kalapura | Sumod Cheriyan |
| 2021 | Onam Album | Kakkappoovinu | Solo | Mohan Sithara | Sethumadhavan |
| 2021 | Red FM Malayalam | Kanavazhikalil | K. S. Harisankar | Alphons Joseph | Dhanya Suresh |
| 2021 | Christian Devotional Song | Snehathin Uravidam | Solo | Anish Koothattukulam | Anish Koothattukulam |
| 2021 | Rajeevam - Hindu Devotional | Enne Nee Ariyilla | Solo | Sudheer Warrier | P V Narayanan |
| 2021 | Tamil Single Album | Manasukkulla | Solo | Thrissur Ravivarma | Anoop Warrier |
| 2021 | Onam Song | En Kanave | Najim Arshad | Sony Varghese | Shiju S Vismaya |
| 2021 | Poem : Vediyettu Veezhunna Pranayam | Pranayathinu ennum pakaram | Solo | Sachin Shankor Mannath | Madhu Vasudevan |
| 2021 | Onam Song | Onathumpee | Solo | Sudheer Warrier | Girija G Warrier |
| 2021 | Christian Devotional Song | Daivanae Nin Adiyanitha | Solo | Celine Chacko | Celine Chacko |
| 2020 | Marian Devotional Song | Chandrodayam Ne Chandraodayam | Solo | Fr Mathew Payyappilly | Rosina Peety |
| 2020 | Christian Devotional Song | Ente Mizhikal Niranjeedumbol | Solo | Joseph George | Siby Aloommoottil |
| 2020 | Christmas Song | Aaba Pithavin Ponnunni | Solo | Ram Surendar | Jithesh Chemparathy |
| 2020 | Christian Devotional Song | Enneshu Naadha | Solo | Pranam Kamlakhar | Amchal Pavithran |
| 2020 | Lord Shiva Devotional Song | Vaikundadipane | Solo | Venu Anchal | T R Pratheep Kumar |
| 2020 | Nizal Pole - Holycommunion Song | Melle Onnu Kannadachal | Solo | Fr Mathew Payyappilly | Fr Mathew Payyappilly |
| 2019 | Kurushil Ninakayi - Album | Anayam | Solo | Dellish Vamattam | Dellish Vamattam |
| 2018 | Christian Devotional Song | En Priyane | Solo | Binoj Mani | Binoj Mani |
| 2018 | Madhava Geethika | Radhe Ganasyama | Solo | Sayooj Balakrishnan | Rajesh Kurumathur |
| 2018 | Christian Devotional Song | Karunya Deepame | Solo | George Mathew | Jojo Alex |
| 2018 | Christian Devotional Song | Yahovaye Njan | Solo | Rev George John | Rev George John |
| 2017 | Oru Kavitha Pole | Kaatharayam Gopika | Solo | Sandeep Karunakaran | Sandeep Karunakaran |
| 2017 | Amen | Kanneerunangiya | Solo | Nelson Peter | Joel Pandaraparambil |
| 2017 | Album Song | Nakshathramai | Solo | SZainul Abid | Rathnabooshan Kalarikkal |
| 2016 | Ponnavani Pattukal | Thumbee Vaa | P. Jayachandran | S R Suraj | Syam Enath |
| 2016 | Prakasham | Pulariyil Viriyum | Solo | Ajay Joseph | Fr.Antony Paul Keerampilly |
| 2016 | Romantic Song | Ormakal Ormakal | G. Venugopal | Rajesh Raman | G.Nisikanth |
| 2015 | Akalee- Romantic Album | Aaro Etho Ravil | Najim Arshad | Jithin J Menon | Jithin J Menon |
| 2015 | Music Mojo - KappaTV | Kannodu | Solo | Job Kurian | Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan |
| 2015 | EESOW-Christian Devotional | Nin Viralal Onnu Thodan | Biju Narayanan | Nelson Peter | Manoj Elavungal |
| 2015 | REVIVE-Christian Devotional | Karunyadeepame | Solo | George Mathew Cheriyathh | Jojo Alexander |
| 2014 | Nirapournnami | Pattu moolunnorammaye | Solo | Sivaraman Nagalasherry | Suryasanu |
| 2014 | Gazal Album : Neeyallenkil Mattaraanu Sakhee | Mandhasameeranai Charathananjathum | Solo | Umbayee | East Coast Vijayan |
| 2014 | Sparsam-God Album | Nirathinkal Va Vave | Solo | Fr.Shinto Edassery CST | Fr.Shinto Edassery CST |
| 2014 | Sparsam-God Album | Kanmani Vaayo Kanmani Nee | Solo | Fr.Shinto Edassery CST | Fr.Shinto Edassery CST |
| 2014 | Onam with Eenam | Kanavilum Kanavilumraasa | Jaideep Varier | Rajesh Raman | G.Nisikanth |
| 2014 | Akale | Aaro Etho Raavil | Najim Arshad | Jithin J Menon | Jithin J Menon |
| 2014 | Maayathe | Thaanirangumo Pranayame | Najim Arshad | Ronnie Raphael | Joboy Olattupuram |
| 2014 | Shruthinandanam | Aduadu Aduadu | G. Venugopal | Deepankuran | Unknown |
| 2014 | Kannaente Munnil | Parvanamem | Solo | Lalu Sukumaran | Ushanth Thavath |
| 2014 | Symphony of Love | Kavitha Moolunna Thooval | Solo | Michaell Jose | Michael Jose |
| 2014 | Kalabhacharthu | Ida Nenchileriyunna | Solo | Perumthuruthu Madhv | Unknown |
| 2014 | Kalabhacharthu | Kalabhacharthaniyuma | Solo | Perumthuruthu Madhv | Unknown |
| 2014 | Njanum Neeyum | Nizhalum Nilavum | Vijay Yesudas | Suresh Vasudev | Rajesh Kanjirampara |
| 2014 | Thozhukayyode | Ayi Girinandini | Solo | Santhosh Varma | East Coast Vijayan |
| 2014 | Thozhukayyode | Adharam Madhuram | Solo | Santhosh Varma | East Coast Vijayan |
| 2014 | Thozhukayyode | Harinarayana Govinda | Solo | Santhosh Varma | East Coast Vijayan |
| 2014 | Kadaksham | Amme Churakulangara | Solo | Sarath Mohan | Sarath Mohan |
| 2014 | Kadaksham | Eka Devi | Solo | Sarath Mohan | Sarath Mohan |
| 2014 | Pranayaraagam | Unknown | Solo | Anshad Thrissur | Jaleel K Bava |
| 2014 | Pranayam Ee Sangeetham | Unknown | Solo | Sarath Mohan | Sarath Mohan |
| 2013 | En Naadhane | Maanathoru | Solo | Sarath Mohan | Sarath Mohan |
| 2013 | Mazhanilavu | Unknown | Najim Arshad | Afzal Yusuf | Asha Sabeena |
| 2013 | Vazhimara Pookal | Katte Pookatte | Solo | Ramesh | L.V. Babu |
| 2013 | Jesus Forever | Gethsemane | Solo | K J Stanley | Dr Sebastian Mankoottathil |
| 2013 | Light MusicDoordarshan | Manasiinte Manathu | Reju Joseph | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | Chittoor Gopi |
| 2013 | Light MusicDoordarshan | Aadhya Mazha Thumba | Solo | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | P. K. Gopi |
| 2013 | Light MusicDoordarshan | Thrikkakara Appante | Reju Joseph | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | Thankan Thiruvattar |
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