Sushin Shyam

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Sushin Shyam
Born Thalassery, Kerala, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Music composer
  • instrumentalist
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Keyboard
  • guitar
  • vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member of The Down Troddence

Sushin Shyamis an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence. [1] He is known for his contributions to the films Varathan (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Minnal Murali (2021), Bheeshma Parvam (2022), Romancham (2023), Kannur Squad (2023) and Manjummel Boys (2024). His work on Kumbalangi Nights earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life

Sushin Shyam received his early education at St.Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery, and Mambaram Higher Secondary School in Thalassery. Under his father's guidance, a musician himself, Sushin learned to play the keyboard from an early age, including performing on stage at the age of 3. [5] He relocated to Chennai in pursuit of new prospects within the music industry. [6] He honed his skills during a two-year stint working with Music Director Deepak Dev. [7]

Breakthrough as composer

Sushin Shyam commenced his film career at the age of 19, with Deepak Dev serving as his mentor.[ citation needed ] His composition skills were showcased in the 2012 short film Oru kutti chodyam, directed by Ganesh Raj.[ citation needed ] The following year, music director Rex Vijayan enlisted Sushin's talent for programming the background score for Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi .[ citation needed ] Sushin also lent his voice to a song, "Thaazhvaram" for the film. [8]

Sushin's encounter with Rex proved to be a major turning point in his career. Encouraged by Rex, Sushin composed the background score for his next film, Sapthamashree Thaskaraha, in 2014, marking his first solo venture as a composer. In addition, he also sang the track "Kayi Ethum Doorathonde" for the film. Sushin's subsequent projects included composing the background score for Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi in 2015 and for Kismath in 2016. He also created a song, "Kissa Pathiyil," for the latter film, both of which were well received by audiences. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [ excessive citations ]

Acting roles

Sushin has appeared in short or guest roles in movies including Grandmaster, Thattathin Marayathu , [16] Da Thadiya , [17] Honey Bee , Guppy and Mayaanadhi .

Discography

As music composer

List of Sushin Shyam film credits as music composer
YearFilmSongsScoreNotes
2014 Sapthamashree Thaskaraha NoYes
2015 Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi NoYes
2016 Kismath YesYesScore and 1 song only.
2017 Ezra YesYesScore and 2 songs only.
The Great Father NoYes
Villain NoYes
2018 Maradona YesYes
Rosapoo YesYes
Varathan YesYes
Lilli YesYes
2019 Kumbalangi Nights YesYesWon—Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
Virus YesYes
2020 Anjaam Pathiraa [18] YesYes
Trance NoYesScore co-composed with Jackson Vijayan
Kappela YesYes
Kilometers and Kilometers NoYes
2021 Mālik [19] YesYes
Kurup YesYesScore and 3 songs only.
Minnal Murali YesYesScore and 4 songs
2022 Bheeshma Parvam YesYes
Ariyippu NoYes
2023 Romancham YesYes [20]
Also co-producer [21]
Kannur Squad YesYes [22] [23]
2024 Manjummel Boys YesYes [24]
Aavesham YesYes [25]
Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

As playback singer

List of Sushin Shyam film credits as playback singer
YearSongCo singer(s)FilmMusic Director/Composer
2013"Thaazhvaram" Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Rex Vijayan
2014"Kai Ethum Doorathu" Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2018Nilapakshi Neha Nair Maradona Himself
"Varum"
Kochiloru KappaladutheMunna Rosapoo
"Padinjattodiyal Kadalu"Maqbool Mansoor
Munniloru Swargam Suchith Suresan
"Mutta Paatu" Jassie Gift,
Anthony Daasan
"Oduvile Theeyayi" Neha Nair Varathan
2019"Cherathukal" Sithara Krishnakumar Kumbalangi Nights
"Ezhutha Katha"
"Lagoon Chill"
"Spread Love"Shelton Pinheiro,
Madonna Sebastian,
Muhsin Parari 		Virus
2022" Be Notorious " Hamsika Iyer, Yogi B Bheeshma Parvam
"Aadharanjali"Madhuvanthi Narayan Romancham
"Athmave Poo"

Awards

List of Sushin Shyam awards
YearAwardCategoryFilm/Album/SongNotes
2020 Kerala State Film Award Best Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
Mazhavil Music AwardsBest Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
Movie Street Film AwardsBest Background Score Kumbalangi Nights
CPC Cine Awards Best Original Song"Cherathukal"(Kumbalangi Nights)
Best Background Score Kumbalangi Nights
Mirchi Music Awards South Best Album Kumbalangi Nights
Listener's Choice Song of the year"Uyiril Thodum"(Kumbalangi Nights)
Viral Song of the year"Uyiril Thodum"(Kumbalangi Nights)
SIIMA [27] Best Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
2019 SIIMA Best Music Director Varathan

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