Shamitha Malnad | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
| Alma mater | Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College, KIMS, Bangalore |
| Occupation(s) | Playback singer, dentist, composer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Website | drshamithamalnad |
Shamitha Malnad (born 9 June) is an Indian Dentist, voice artist, playback singer. She is known for her works in the Kannada film industry, as well as her works from Sugama Sangeetha and Devotional albums. [1] [2]
Shamitha Malnad was first introduced to the film music by music director Gurukiran in the film Ninagaagi in 2002.[ citation needed ] She has worked for music directors such as Hamsalekha, Gurukiran, V. Harikrishna, Mano Murthy, and others.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Song Name | Film / Album | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nannali Naanilla | Kariya | Gurukiran |
| Nee Nanna Appikolalavva | Kutumba | ||
| Chakkar Haaku | Gokarna | ||
| Magale Magale | Laali Haadu | Sadhu Kokila | |
| Pyar De | Partha | Gurukiran | |
| 2004 | Chitte Chitte | Ranga SSLC | Sandeep Chowta |
| Bhoomi Yake Thiruguthaithe | |||
| 2005 | Jopana Raathri | Rama Shama Bhama | Gurukiran |
| 2006 | Alele Tunta Maado | Chellata | |
| Tentalli Titanic | Madana | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Dhina Dhina | Thangigagi | Sadhu Kokila | |
| Innu Yaka Baralillava | Hubballi | A. R. Hemanth | |
| 2007 | Se Se Se Nanna | Bhoopathi | V. Harikrishna |
| Apple Apple | Lava Kusha | Gurukiran | |
| Hogona Hogona | Ekadantha | ||
| 2008 | Sum Sumke | Paramesha Panwala | V. Harikrishna |
| Aitalakadi | Gaja | ||
| Elliruve Yaare Neenu | Meravanige | V. Manohar | |
| 2009 | Madhura Pisumaatige | Birugaali | Arjun Janya |
| Kuchu Kuchu | Preethse Preethse | Anoop Seelin | |
| 2010 | Jugaari | Jugaari | Arjun Janya |
| Kaapaadiko | Nam Areal Ond Dina | ||
| Seere Nerige Sari | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | V. Harikrishna | |
| Yeri Mele Yeri | Super | ||
| Kabadi Kabadi | Aptharakshaka | Gurukiran | |
| Kabadi Kabadi (Remix) | |||
| Sukumaari | Mylari | ||
| Mylapura Mylari | |||
| Vandanalu Vandanalu | Nagavalli | ||
| Olave Olave | Mr. Theertha | ||
| Yaako Dil | Punda | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2011 | Hale Radio | Kempe Gowda | Arjun Janya |
| Jhum Jhum Maiyella | Shrimathi | Ghantadi Krishna | |
| Kalli Neenu | Dandam Dashagunam | V. Harikrishna | |
| Manase Manase | Saarathi | ||
| Kittappa Kittappa | |||
| Neerige Baare Chenni | Jarasandha | Arjun Janya | |
| Bhavalokada Rayabharige | Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam | V. Harikrishna | |
| 2012 | Jaya Jaya Jackettu | Rambo | Arjun Janya |
| By-2 Bedsheetali | Romeo | ||
| 2013 | Loveenalli Bidre | Raja Huli | Hamsalekha |
| 2014 | Dabba Song | Darling | Arjun Janya |
| 2015 | Thinthale Thinthale | Muddu Manase | Vineeth Raj Menon |
| 2017 | Sakkare Hange | Upendra Matte Baa | V. Sridhar |
| Meese Bittivni | Pataki | Arjun Janya | |
| 2018 | Kuttu Kuttu | Victory 2 | |
| Chuttu Chuttu | Raambo 2 | ||
| 2024 | Baila Baila | Hiranya [3] | Judah Sandhy |
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