Rajesh Krishnan
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Rajesh Krishnan is one of the most accomplished playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...

s in the Southern industry. Rajesh Krishnan different from the others of the celebrity posse. His sensitive performances made him as hot property on both silver and small screen.

Early years and playback singing

Rajesh Krishnan, born in a family of musician like G Ramanathan. Rajesh’s mother. Meera Krishnan was his first Guru. Rajesh Krishnan started his career as a track singer under the guidance of Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...

 2 decades ago.

At the age of 13 Rajesh attended children’s’ film festival representing St. Joseph’s Indian high school.
Later on he went on to become India’s youngest playback singer in his sweet teen, 17.

He has sung over 5000 songs in Kannada, 500 super hits in Telugu, 250 plus in Tamil, Hindi. And in about 15 languages for projects like devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over 18 years.

he has even dubbed for sveral kannada films namely "amruthadaree","nuru janmaku", etc.

Still, Rajesh has remained grounded over the years. What makes Rajesh more unique may be the fact that all of his accomplishments, his rewards have not altered his sensitivity.

Some of his popular tracks include "Hogabeda Hudugi nanna bittu" (Annavra Makkalu), "Sumsumne Nagthale" (A), "Usire Usire" (Huccha), "Nuru Janmaku" (America America), "Kariya, I Love You" (Duniya), "Ondhondhe Bachitta Mathu" (Inthi Ninna Preethiya), "Prema Chandrama" (Yajamana), "Onde Usrirante" (Snehaloka), "Nagu Nagu" (Aramane), "Let's Dance Jothe Jothe" (Ee Bandhana), "Madarangiyalli" (Milana
Milana
Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...

).

For his first song in Telugu, ‘YetuveLLi poyindi manasu’ from Ninne PeLLaduta
Ninne Pelladutha
Ninne Pelladatha is a 1996 block buster Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamshi. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu.-Synopsis:The film is about two youngsters from two feuding families that fall in love...

 starring Nagarjuna and Tabu fetched him the very prestigious state award of Andhra Pradesh, Nandi Award
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...

. Back home he has won the Karnataka State award for best male playback in the following years, 1999, 2000, 2002.

Saimira Kasturi cinegandha award (2007), Suvarna channel award (2008), Knockout Udaya TV award (1996–97), Mysore Fans association award, The Aryabhata award, Press Club of Hyderabad award, The Kalaa saagar award, Andhra cinegoers association award and many more are to his credit.

Rajesh Krishnan made his debut as an actor in Telugu and then acted the Kannada movies like Santosha and Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...

which also starred "Comedy Time" Ganesh and Diganth
Diganth
Diganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...

 which was the biggest hit in the year 2008 and for which he was even nominated for the Flmafare for the best supporting actor award.

Albums and concerts

Rajesh has sung for the commercial albums like 'Aadu mathu', 'Anu Bandha' , 'Love - An Album By Suri' , 'Usire Nanusire' Sagar S's Dhamani Dhamaniyalu Kannada, Deva Nama and many more and Popular Remix albums and albums based on bhaavgeete such as 'Aakashada Neeliyalli', 'O Nanna Chetana – Kuvempu', 'Shravanada Siri Baralide - Da Ra Bendre'.
He has also performed in the US, South East Asia and along concerts across India.

Television, Modelling, Radio and Anchoring

Rajesh has also modeled for recent Maruti Suzuki Wagonar TV , Manjal soap commercials and couple of other brands.

now he is currently judge of music na superstar being telecast on suvarna tv and also voice of bengaluru in tv9

Future projects

Now again he is appearing in the movie "Holidayz" that has created lot of expectation in the cine circle.

Popularity

Rajesh, to his countless fans and followers in many a country, besides Karnataka – India, is one of the leading figures of South Indian moviedom.

Filmography

As An Actor
Film Title Character Year
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu (Telugu) 2003
Santosha 2004
Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...

Krishna (called as Kitty) 150 days, super hit
Holidayz  Under production


As A Singer

2010 - Swayamvara ( Kannada )

2010 - College College ( Kannada )

2010 - School Master ( Kannada )

2010 - Shri Harikathe ( Kannada )

2010 - Onde Ondu Saari ( Kannada )

2010 - Shambho Shankara ( Kannada )

2010 - Premism ( Kannada )

2010 - He Sarasu ( Kannada )

2010 - Ee Sanje ( Kannada )

2010 - Nooru Janmaku ( Kannada )

2010 - Police Quarters ( Kannada )

2010 - Antharathma ( Kannada )

2010 - Khadak ( Kannada )

2010 - Sihigaali ( Kannada )

2010 - Jugaari ( Kannada )

2010 - Krishna Nee Late Aag Baro ( Kannada )

2010 - Silence ( Kannada )

2010 - Crazy Kutumba ( Kannada )

2010 - Yaare Nee Hudugi ( Kannada )

2010 - Just Math Mathalli ( Kannada )

2010 - Meshtru ( Kannada )

2010 - Aptharakshaka ( Kannada )

2010 - Eshwara ( Kannada )

2010 - Tsunami ( Kannada )

2010 - Lift Kodla ( Kannada )

2010 - Januma Janumadallu ( Kannada )

2010 - Krishan Love Story ( Kannada )

2010 - Parole ( Kannada )

2010 - Dildar ( Kannada )

2010 - Meghavarshini ( Kannada )

2009 - Gilli ( Kannada )

2009 - Hrudayagala Vishya ( Kannada )

2009 - Kalakaar ( Kannada )

2009 - Muniya ( Kannada )

2009 - Olave Jeevana Lekkachara! ( Kannada )

2009 - Abhimaani ( Kannada )

2009 - Nirudyogi ( Kannada )

2009 - Abhay ( Kannada )

2009 - Eddelu Manjunatha ( Kannada )

2009 - Machaa ( Kannada )

2009 - Yodha ( Kannada )

2009 - Nannedeya Haadu ( Kannada )

2009 - Ee Sambhashane ( Kannada )

2009 - Kallara Santhe ( Kannada )

2009 - Ravana ( Kannada )

2009 - Vayuputra ( Kannada )

2009 - Devaru Kotta Tangi ( Kannada )

2009 - Kencha ( Kannada )

2009 - Uda ( Kannada )

2009 - Nanda ( Kannada )

2008 - Hogi Baa Magale ( Kannada )

2008 - Gange Baare Thunge Baare ( Kannada )

2008 - Bombaat ( Kannada )

2008 - Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu ( Kannada )

2008 - Sangathi ( Kannada )

2008 - Slum Bala ( Kannada )

2008 - Neene Neene ( Kannada )

2008 - Hani Hani ( Kannada )

2008 - Vamshi ( Kannada )

2008 - Nannusire ( Kannada )

2008 - Satya In Love ( Kannada )

2008 - Honganasu ( Kannada )

2008 - Navashakthi Vaibhava ( Kannada )

2008 - Gooli ( Kannada )

2008 - Athmeeya ( Kannada )

2008 - Ganesha Matte Banda ( Kannada )

2008 - Aramane ( Kannada )

2008 - Yuga Yugagale Saagali ( Kannada )

2008 - PUC ( Kannada )

2008 - Patre Loves Padma ( Kannada )

2008 - Akka Tangi ( Kannada )

2008 - Tata Birla ( Kannada )

2008 - Taj Mahal ( Kannada )

2008 - Kodagana Koli Nungitha ( Kannada )

2008 - Inthi Ninna Preethiya ( Kannada )

2008 - Veedhi Rowdy ( Telugu )

2007 - Raju Bhai ( Telugu )

2007 - Duniya ( Kannada )

2007 - Guna ( Kannada )

2007 - #73, Shantinivasa ( Kannada )

2007 - Orata I Love U ( Kannada )

2007 - Circle Rowdy ( Kannada )

2007 - Snehana Preetina ( Kannada )

2007 - Snehanjali ( Kannada )

2007 - Tangiya Mane ( Kannada )

2007 - Ninade Nenapu ( Kannada )

2007 - Jeevana Dhare ( Kannada )

2007 - Geleya ( Kannada )

2007 - Savi Savi Nenapu ( Kannada )

2007 - Jambada Hudugi ( Kannada )

2007 - Rakshaka ( Kannada )

2007 - Maharadhi ( Telugu )

2007 - Kshana Kshana ( Kannada )

2007 - Parodi ( Kannada )

2007 - Havaa ( Kannada )

2007 - Pallakki ( Kannada )

2007 - Gunavantha ( Kannada )

2007 - Meera Madhava Raghava ( Kannada )

2007 - Ganesha ( Kannada )

2007 - Janapada ( Kannada )

2007 - Ugaadi ( Kannada )

2007 - Shukra ( Kannada )

2007 - Mathad Matadhu Mallige ( Kannada )

2007 - Andala Ramudu ( Telugu )

2007 - Ondu Preethiya Kate ( Kannada )

2007 - Bhakta ( Kannada )

2007 - Nanu Neenu Jodi ( Kannada )

2006 - Vattaram ( Tamil )

2006 - Suntaragaali ( Kannada )

2006 - Kallaralli Hoovagi ( Kannada )

2006 - Hubli ( Kannada )

2006 - Ashoka ( Kannada )

2006 - Mandya ( Kannada )

2006 - Student ( Kannada )

2006 - My Autograph ( Kannada )

2006 - Honeymoon Express ( Kannada )

2006 - Ambi ( Kannada )

2006 - Neenello Naanalle ( Kannada )

2006 - Tandege Takka Maga ( Kannada )

2006 - Jothe Jotheyali ( Kannada )

2006 - Lakshmi ( Telugu )

2006 - Care Of Footpath ( Kannada )

2006 - Asthram ( Telugu )

2006 - O Priyathama ( Kannada )

2006 - Road Romeo ( Kannada )

2006 - Thangigagi ( Kannada )

2006 - 7'O Clock ( Kannada )

2006 - Odahuttidavalu ( Kannada )

2006 - Shubam ( Kannada )

2005 - Maharaja ( Kannada )

2005 - Love Story ( Kannada )

2005 - Olave ( Kannada )

2005 - Samarasimha Naika ( Kannada )

2005 - Auto Shankar ( Kannada )

2005 - Yeshwanth ( Kannada )

2005 - Sri ( Telugu )

2005 - Joke Falls ( Kannada )

2005 - Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Shambu ( Kannada )

2005 - Swamy ( Kannada )

2005 - Akash ( Kannada )

2004 - Pakkada Mane Hudagi ( Kannada )

2004 - Darshan ( Kannada )

2004 - Kalasipalya ( Kannada )

2004 - Santosha ( Kannada )

2004 - Bidalaare ( Kannada )

2004 - Y2K ( Kannada )

2004 - Praana ( Kannada )

2004 - Bhagavan ( Kannada )

2004 - Santosha ( Kannada )

2003 - Pakka Chukka ( Kannada )

2003 - Swathi Muttu ( Kannada )

2002 - H2O ( Kannada )

2002 - Manasella Neene ( Kannada )

2001 - Neela ( Kannada )

2000 - Suryavamsha ( Kannada )

2000 - Galate Aliyandru ( Kannada )

2000 - Devaramaga ( Kannada )

2000 - Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale ( Kannada )

1999 - Veerappanaika ( Kannada )

1999 - Kubera ( Kannada )

1998 - A ( Kannada )

1993 - Kadambari ( Kannada )

1993 - ManiKantana Mahime ( Kannada )

And many more...

Awards

  • Andhra State Award Nandi Award  for 'Ninne Pelladath
    Ninne Pelladutha
    Ninne Pelladatha is a 1996 block buster Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamshi. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu.-Synopsis:The film is about two youngsters from two feuding families that fall in love...

    a',1996.
  • Andhra cinegoers association award
  • Press Club of Hyderabad award
  • Knock out Udaya Film Award, (1996–1997) for ‘O Mallige’
  • Karnataka State Award for 'Bannada Hejje', 1999
  • Karnataka State Award for 'Dumbi', 2000
  • Karnataka State Award for 'Ekangi', 2002
  • Mysore Fans association award.
  • The Aryabhata award
  • Cine Gandha Award (2007) for ‘Duniya’
  • Saimira Kasturi cinegandha award (2007)
  • Ujala Suvarna Award (2008)
  • The Kalaa saagar award

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