K S Chitra

K S Chithra is an iconic Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician, often hailed as the “Nightingale of South India.” Born in 1963 in Thiruvananthapuram, she began formal Carnatic training early, earning degrees in music and joining the film industry in 1979. Over five decades, she has recorded more than 25,000 songs across Indian and foreign languages. She’s a six-time National Film Award‑winner, recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, and holds titles like the “Melody Queen.” Known for her emotive voice and technical mastery, Chithra continues to enchant listeners and shape India’s musical legacy.