Kanhangad Ramachandran

Dr Kanhangad Ramachandran
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OriginCherukunnu, Kannur, Kerala
OccupationsSinger, music director
InstrumentsHarmonium, 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.

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 KithuKaithapram 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. ArjunanEnte Manassu
1978PadmatheerthamK. V. MahadevanKaarum Karutha Vavum
1992Aanachandam [Unreleased]VidyadharanKhanikal Asulabha
KamaladalamRaveendranAlaipaayuthey
Kingini (Kurinji Pookunna Neram)Kannur RajanMalar chorum
ValayamS. P. VenkateshChambakamettile, Pulariyaay
1994Raajasabha [Unreleased]RaveendranPrakrithi youvana
Share Market ['Unreleased']RaveendranAaromal saarangame
1995SreeraagamKanhangad RamachandranChalamelera, Dudukugala, Kanakaangi swaravaahini, Neelakkadakkannil, Raavinte, Shambho, Sreegananaadha sindooravarnna
Sunny Scooter [Unreleased]JohnsonDhanyudevadu
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. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. ↑ Sreeraagam (1995) [Musician:Kanjangad Ramachandran, Lyricist:Kaithapram]
  5. ↑ MSI Malayalam Song Search – Singers = Kanjangad Ramachandran