# P. Jayachandran

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Indian playback singer (1944–2025)

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P. Jayachandran Jayachandran performing at Kollam Background information Born Paliyath Jayachandrakuttan (1944-03-03)3 March 1944 Irinjalakuda, Kingdom of Cochin, India (currently Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India) Died 9 January 2025(2025-01-09) (aged 80) Thrissur, Kerala, India Genres Playback singing Occupation Singer Instrument Mridangam Years active 1965–2025 Website jayachandransite.com

Musical artist

In this [Malayali name](/source/Malayali_name), the person is referred to by their [given name](/source/Given_name), *Jayachandran*, and not by their [surname](/source/Surname), *Paliyath*.

**Paliyath Jayachandran** (3 March 1944 – 9 January 2025) was an Indian playback singer and actor. He collaborated with composers, [G. Devarajan](/source/G._Devarajan), [M. S. Baburaj](/source/M._S._Baburaj), [V. Dakshinamoorthy](/source/V._Dakshinamoorthy), [K. Raghavan](/source/K._Raghavan), [M. K. Arjunan](/source/M._K._Arjunan), [M. S. Viswanathan](/source/M._S._Viswanathan), [Vijaya Bhaskar](/source/Vijaya_Bhaskar), [Ilaiyaraaja](/source/Ilaiyaraaja), [Koti](/source/Koti_(composer)), [Shyam](/source/Shyam_(composer)), [A. R. Rahman](/source/A._R._Rahman), [M. M. Keeravani](/source/M._M._Keeravani), [Vidyasagar](/source/Vidyasagar_(composer)) and [M Jayachandran](/source/M_Jayachandran).[1] Over the course of his career, he recorded more than 16,000 songs in multiple languages and appeared in a few films.[2]

In 1986, he won the [National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback_Singer) and also won [Kerala State Film Award](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Singer) five times. In 2020, he was awarded the [J. C. Daniel Award](/source/J._C._Daniel_Award), the highest award in [Malayalam cinema](/source/Malayalam_cinema), for his outstanding contribution to [Malayalam cinema](/source/Malayalam_cinema). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest expression singers in South India.[3] He also won 2 [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) state film awards.[4]

Jayachandran died from [liver cancer](/source/Liver_cancer) in Thrissur, Kerala, on 9 January 2025, at the age of 80.[5][6][7][8] He was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral home in Chendamangalam, North Paravur, Kerala on 11 January 2025.[9]

## Early life

Jayachandran was born in Paliyath palace at [Ravipuram](/source/Ravipuram), [Kochi](/source/Kochi), on 3rd March 1944, and his family later moved to [Irinjalakuda](/source/Irinjalakuda) in [Thrissur District](/source/Thrissur_District).[10] He is the third of five children of the late Ravivarma Kochaniyan Thampuran, a member of the [Cochin royal family](/source/Cochin_royal_family), who was himself a musician, though never a professional singer, and the late [Paliyath](/source/Paliath_Achan) Subhadrakkunjamma, and also the second of their three sons.[11] His siblings were late Sudhakaran (1940–1990), late Sarasija (1942–2018), Krishnakumar (born 1946) and Jayanthi (born 1948).

Jayachandran was a student of the National High School, [Irinjalakuda](/source/Irinjalakuda), from where he received many prizes for playing the mridangam and light music in the State School Youth Festival.[12] He then studied at the [Christ College, Irinjalakuda](/source/Christ_College%2C_Irinjalakuda), completing his degree in [Zoology](/source/Zoology).[13]

Jayachandran married Lalitha from [Thrissur](/source/Thrissur) in May 1973. They have a daughter named Lakshmi and a son named Dinanath, who also sang for films.[14]

## Career

Jayachandran met [K. J. Yesudas](/source/K._J._Yesudas) in 1958 when he participated in the state youth festival. [Yesudas](/source/K._J._Yesudas) won the Best Classical Singer award, and Jayachandran won the Best [Mridangist](/source/Mridangist) award in the same year.

Jayachandran won a [National Award](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback_Singer), five [Kerala State Awards](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Singer) and four [Tamil Nadu State Awards](/source/Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback). He recorded songs in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam), [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language), [Kannada](/source/Kannada), [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language) and [Hindi](/source/Hindi_language).

In 1967, he sang the evergreen song "Anuragaganam pole", composed by [M.S. Baburaj](/source/M._S._Baburaj), for the film [Udhyogastha](/source/Udhyogastha), directed by [P. Venu](/source/P._Venu). Later together, [P. Venu](/source/P._Venu) and Jayachandran produced more hits like "Ninmaniarayile" [C.I.D. Nazir](/source/C.I.D._Nazir) 1971 and "Malayala Bashathan" [Prethangalude Thazhvara](/source/Prethangalude_Thazhvara) 1973. Jayachandran received the [Kerala State Film Award](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award) for Best Singer in 1972 for the song "Neelagiriyude ('Suprabhaatham')" for the film *[Panitheeratha Veedu](/source/Panitheeratha_Veedu)*. Its music was done by [M. S. Viswanathan](/source/M._S._Viswanathan). The year 1978 brought him another Kerala State award, this time for the song "Ragam Sreeragam" from the film *[Bandhana](/source/Bandhana)*, composed by [M. B. Sreenivasan](/source/M._B._Sreenivasan). In 1985 he received the [National Film Award](/source/National_Film_Award) for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Sivasankara Sarva Saranya Vibho" from the film *[Sree Narayana Guru](/source/Sree_Narayana_Guru)*, composed by [G. Devarajan](/source/G._Devarajan). The song "Prayam Nammil", from the film *[Niram](/source/Niram)*, brought him a third Kerala state award in 1998. In 2015 he received the next state award for his songs in Jilebi and [Ennu Ninte Moideen](/source/Ennu_Ninte_Moideen) [46th Kerala State Film Awards](/source/46th_Kerala_State_Film_Awards). In 1975, he sang for the [Malayalam movie](/source/Malayalam_movie) *[Penpada](/source/Penpada)* (with music by [R. K. Shekhar](/source/R._K._Shekhar)) a song called "Velli then Kinnam Pol", regarded as the first composition of the then 9-year-old Dileep Shekhar, now more widely known as [A. R. Rahman](/source/A._R._Rahman).[15]

Jayachandran worked in close collaboration with the composer [Ilayaraja](/source/Ilayaraja), producing numerous popular hits in the [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) language, including "Raasaathi Unna", "Kaathirundhu Kaathirundhu" (both from the 1984 release *Vaidhegi kaathirundhaal*), "Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen" (from the 1985 release *Naaney raaja naaney mandhiri*), "Vaalkaiye Vesham" (from the 1979 release *Aarilirundhu Arubathu Varai*), "Poova Eduthu Oru" (from the 1986 release *Amman Kovil Kizhakaaley*) and "Thaalaattudhey Vaanam" (from the 1981 release *Kadal Meengal*). In 1994, he received the [Tamil Nadu State Film Award](/source/Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award) for Best Singer for the song "Kathazham Kattuvazhi" for the film *[Kizhakku Cheemayile](/source/Kizhakku_Cheemayile)*, composed by [A. R. Rahman](/source/A._R._Rahman). As a recognition of his contribution to Tamil film music, he was honoured with the 1997 Kalaimamani award of the Tamil Nadu Government.

Jayachandran was honoured with the [Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas award](/source/Swaralaya_Kairali_Yesudas_award) at the beginning of 2001, which he was the first person to receive. The motive behind this award is to choose the best from the singers and lyricists, within a span of 30 years. He has sung nearly 1000 songs for [Malayalam movies](/source/Malayalam_movies) over the years, according to the MSI information database.

Jayachandran sang in [Hindi](/source/Hindi) for the first time in 2008 for the movie *[ADA...A Way of Life](/source/ADA...A_Way_of_Life)* along with [Alka Yagnik](/source/Alka_Yagnik), with music scored by [A. R. Rahman](/source/A._R._Rahman).

## Discography

### Tamil Songs

Year Film Song title Music director Co-singer 1973 Manipayal Thanga Chimizh Pol M. S. Viswanathan 1973 Alaigal Ponnenna Poovenna M. S. Viswanathan 1974 Engal Kula Dheivam Anbumikka Maappillaikku M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki 1974 Naan Avanillai Manthaara Malare M. S. Viswanathan L. R. Eswari 1975 Thiyaga Ullam Naano Un Adimai V. Kumar P. Susheela 1976 Idhaya Malar Anbe Un Per Enna M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1976 Inspector Manaivi Ilamaiyin Uraile Shankar–Ganesh P. Susheela 1976 Mayor Meenakshi Thirumurugan Aruginile Valli Kurathi M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1976 Moondru Mudichu Vasanthakaala Nadhigalile M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam & M. S. Viswanathan Aadi Velli Vani Jairam 1976 Mutthana Mutthullavo Paalaabishegam Seiyavo M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela 1976 Needhikku Thalaivanangu Ethanai Manithargal M. S. Viswanathan 1976 Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal Kannanin Sannathiyil M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela Kannanin Sannathiyil 1976 Ungalil Oruthi Samatthil Poottha Malli M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1977 Durga Devi Sendhoora Kolam Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki Sendhoora Kolam (sad) S. Janaki 1977 Ellam Avale Naan Varaindha M. S. Viswanathan 1977 Nandha En Nila Oru Kaathal Saamrajyam V. Dakshinamoorthy T. K. Kala 1977 Nee Vazha Vendum Andhi Varum Neratthile M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela Vizhiyo Urangavillai Vani Jairam 1977 Sonthamadi Nee Enakku Pennnalla Nee V. Kumar P. Susheela 1977 Thoondil Meen Ennodu Ennenavo Ragasiyam V. Kumar K. Swarna 1978 Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai Vaazhkaiye Vesham Ilaiyaraja 1978 Aayiram Jenmangal Kannan Mugam Kaana M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1978 Kaatrinile Varum Geetham Chithirai Sevvanam Ilaiyaraja Oru Vaanavil Pole S. Janaki 1978 Karate Kamala Aandavan Pillai Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1978 Kizhake Pogum Rail Mancholai Kilithano Ilaiyaraaja 1978 Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan Amutha Tamizhil M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1978 Meenakshi Kungumam Srirangano Sridheviyo Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1978 Pilot Premnath Azhagi Oruthi M. S. Viswanathan L. R. Eswari 1978 Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa Velli Nila Ilaiyaraaja 1978 Thanga Rangan Udhadugalil Undhu M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela 1978 Thirukkalyanam Alaiye Kadal Alaiye Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1978 Unakkum Vaazhvu Varum Naan Medhuvaaga V. Kumar P. Susheela 1978 Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye Swing Swing Unadhu M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1979 Aasaikku Vayasillai Naan Raamanai M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1979 Anbe Sangeetha Petthaalum Petthenada Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Sailaja 1979 Azhiyatha Kolangal Poovannam Pola Minnum Salil Chowdhury P. Susheela 1979 Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren Azhage Unnai Ilaiyaraaja Masthaana S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam & Jensy 1979 Malargalile Oru Malligai unreleased Sindhu Nadhiyoram Gangai Amaran P. Susheela Poove Malligai S. Janaki 1979 Mambazhathu Vandu Meena Hello Shankar–Ganesh 1979 Mugathil Mugam Paarkalaam Akka Oru Raajaatthi Gangai Amaran Jensy 1979 Muthal Iravu Manjal Nilavukku Ilaiyaraja P. Susheela 1979 Nallathoru Kudumbam Sevvaname Ponmegame Ilaiyaraaja T. L. Maharajan, Kalyani Menon & B. S. Sasirekha 1979 Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru unreleased Vaanam Enge Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1979 Pagalil Oru Iravu Kalaiyo Silaiyo Ithu Ponmaan Nila Ilaiyaraaja 1979 Pancha Boodham En Raasaathi Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1979 Porter Ponnusamy Endiyamma Pakkam M. S. Viswanathan L. R. Eswari 1979 Suprabadham Kosalaiyin Thirukkumaraa M. S. Viswanathan 1979 Thisai Maariya Paravaigal Raja Vaada Singakutti M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki 1979 Valampuri Sangu Idhu Kaala Kaalam Gangai Amaran S. Janaki 1979 Velli Ratham Kalaimagal Alaimagal M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela 1980 Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam Maharani Unnai Thedi Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1980 Anna Paravai Soodaana Ennam R. Ramanujam S. Janaki 1980 Azhaithal Varuven Manmadhan Veenaiyile M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1980 Deiveega Raagangal Paavai Nee Malaigai M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1980 Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam Ullamellam Thalladuthe Salil Chowdary S. Janaki 1980 Ellam Un Kairasi Adi Onkaari Aankaari Maari Ilaiyaraaja 1980 Gramathu Athiyayam Ootha Kaathu Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1980 Idhayaththil Ore Idam Kaaveri Gangaikku Ilaiyaraaja 1980 Ilaiyaraajavin Rasigai Aahaa Iruttu Neram Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1980 Karumayil Or Azhagu Thuvalum Kodi Agathiyar Vani Jairam 1980 Karumbu Vil Adi Naagu En Raasaakili Gangai Amaran Malaysia Vasudevan & Krishnamoorthy 1980 Kumari Pennin Ullathile Madhu Kadalo Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1980 Malargale Malarungal Isaikkavo Nam Kalyaana Gangai Amaran S. Janaki 1980 Muyalakku Moonu Kaal Nilavo Neruppo Chandrabose P. Susheela 1980 Naan Nanethan Ethanai Avathaaram Adada K. V. Mahadevan 1980 Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal Thavikkuthu Thayanguthu Ilaiyaraja S. P. Sailaja 1980 Natchathiram Vaanam Ingay Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1980 Orey Muththam Aathangkaraiyil Oru Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela Raajaa Ponnu Aadi Vaa Raajaa Ponnu Aadi Vaa (sad) 1980 Oru Thalai Ragam Kadavul Vaazhum Kovilile T. Rajendar 1980 Panam Penn Pasam Kalai Maamaniye Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1980 Ponnagaram Muthu Rathamo Mullai Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1980 Pournami Nilavil Muzhu Nilavu Shankar–Ganesh Pasikkuthu Ilai 1980 Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta Naalu Vagai Gangai Amaran S. Janaki 1980 Rishi Moolam Nenjil Ulla Ilaiyaraaja 1980 Savitri Mazhai Kaalamum M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1980 Sujatha Nee Varuvaiyena M. S. Viswanathan Antharanga 1980 Veli Thandiya Velladu Thuvalum Kodi Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1981 Anbulla Atthan Paavai Malar M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela 1981 Andha 7 Naatkal Kavithai Arangerum Neram M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki Thendraladhu Unnidathil S. Janaki Swararaaga Suga Vani Jairam 1981 Devi Dharisanam Sakthi Illamal M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan 1981 Kilinjalgal Kilai Ella Marangalil Nizhal T. Rajendar 1981 Chinna Mul Peria Mul Iru Vizhigal Malarthathamma Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1981 Kadal Meengal Thaalattuthey Vaanam Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1981 Kaalam Sugamaana Edhirkaalam Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1981 Kallukkul Therai Vaa Vaa Aadi Vaa Shyam Poo Maalaigal S. Janaki 1981 Needhi Pizhaithathu Edhuvarai Inbam Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1981 Nellikani Paadu Thendrale Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1981 Pattanam Pogalaam Vaa Aathangkarai Mettorama Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1981 Pennin Vaazhkkai Maasi Maadham Muhurtha Neram G. K. Venkatesh P. Susheela Maligai Poovil P. Susheela Veedu Thedi P. Susheela 1981 Rail Payanangalil Vasantha Kaalangal T. Rajendar 1981 Rajangam Rosa Malare Azhuva Shankar–Ganesh 1981 Sumai Ammaa Kannu Gangai Amaran 1981 Tharaiyil Vaazhum Meengal Mani Maaligai Chandrabose 1981 Thee Ayyavukku Manasu Irukku M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1982 Garuda Saukiyama Mottu Vitta Vaasanai M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki 1982 Kadavulukku Oru Kadidham Aandavan Pillai Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1982 Kanalukku Karaiyethu Mazhaiyo Mazhai Chandrabose S. P. Sailaja 1982 Kanavugal Karpanaigal Thendral Oru Thaalam Gangai Amaran 1982 Krodham Anjaaru Naal Aachi Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1982 Lottery Ticket Kannail Vandhaai L. Vaithi Lakshmanan Vani Jairam 1982 Marumagale Vazhga Mangala Medai Athi Shankar–Ganesh P. Susheela 1982 Manjal Nila Poonthendral Kaatre Vaa Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela 1982 Mul Illatha Roja Vasanthame Varuga Muraliraj P. Susheela 1982 Murai Ponnu Undhan Kaaviya M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1982 Nadamadum Silaigal Malliya Poova Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1982 Nenjil Oru Raagam Idhaya Vaasal T. Rajendar 1982 Neram Vandhachu Kaadhal Mandhirathil Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1982 Pakkathu Veettu Roja Entha Kangal Shankar–Ganesh 1982 Panchavarnam Pottu Mele Pottu Raghuraj Chakravarthy 1982 Paritchaikku Neramaachu Oru Oosaiyindri Mounammaga M. S. Viswanathan 1982 Parvaiyin Marupakkam Poovachu Poothuvandu Maasam Chandrabose P. Susheela 1982 Raaga Bandhangal Malaro Nilavo Malai Magalo Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan 1982 Thaai Mookaambikai Pasikku Sorum Illai Ilaiyaraaja 1982 Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham Naan Thaayumaanavan M. S. Viswanathan 1982 Theerpu Amma Oru Ambikaiye M. S. Viswanathan T. M. Soundararajan & Vani Jairam 1982 Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam Oru Ooril Shankar–Ganesh 1982 Then Chittugal Kaalai Veiyil Vijaya Ramani 1982 Thooku Medai Kurinji Malar Ondru Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1982 Thunai Kaatru Nadanthadu Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Alai Payum Nenjangal Sugamaana Neram Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Aval Oru Kaviyam Kodi Inbangal V. Kumar P. Susheela 1983 Dowry Kalyanam Enthan Kannana Kannatti M. S. Viswanathan S. P. Sailaja 1983 En Aasai Unnoduthan Unakkaaga Poojai Seidha Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1983 Gramathu Kiligal Kanni Penn Mani Raja S. P. Sailaja 1983 Ilayapiravigal Kaarkaalam Indhu Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Jodi Pura Enakkoru Manippuraa Shankar–Ganesh 1983 Kashmir Kadhali Sangeethame En G. K. Venkatesh P. Susheela 1983 Kodugal Illatha Kolam Poo Malarum A. Devaraja Vani Jairam 1983 Maarupatta Konangal Nilavil Pirandha Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Mappillai Singam Yogamidhu Pudhu Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Nenjamellam Neeye Vayasuponnu Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1983 Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu Rathiri Pozhuthu Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Sailaja 1983 Seerum Singangal Thannikkul Nikkudhu Shankar–Ganesh P. Susheela 1983 Soorakkottai Singakutti Kaalidasan Kannadasan Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela 1984 Azhagu Mounamulla Mayakkam G. K. Venkatesh S. Janaki 1984 Ezhuthatha Sattangal Vanthen Maathiram Ilaiyaraaja Vani Jairam 1984 Kathula Poo Poove Pudhu Shankar–Ganesh Latha Rajinikanth 1984 Kaval Kaithigal Indru Vennila Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1984 Komberi Mookan Oonjal Manam Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1984 Madras Vaathiyar Vizhigale Shankar-Ganesh Latha Kannan 1984 Manmadha Rajakkal Neethaane Thooral Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1984 Mudivalla Arambam Paadi Vaa Thendrale Ilaiyaraaja 1984 Nenjathai Allitha Neeril Oru Thamarai M. S. Viswanathan 1984 Oomai Janangal Ennavo Seidhi Gangai Amaran S. Janaki 1984 Pudhumai Penn Kaadhal Mayakkam Ilaiyaraja Sunanda 1984 Sanga Natham Ethetho Sonnanga Ilaiyaraaja Vani Jairam & Malaysia Vasudevan 1984 Shanthi Muhurtham Vanjikodi Nenjapadi Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam Mouname Mouname Mouname Mouname (sad) 1984 Sonna Namba Maateenga Valarpirai Lakshminarayana 1984 Thiruttu Rajakkal Ottha Poo Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1984 Vaazhkai Kattikollava Ilaiyaraaja Malaysia Vasudevan & S. P. Sailaja 1984 Unnai Naan Santhithen Devan Thantha Veenai Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1985 Aasha Maalihai Aanaalum K. V. Mahadevan Vani Jairam 1985 Chain Jayapal Kaveri Meen Vazhi Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam Thazham Poove 1985 Chidambara Rahasiyam Malai Varugira Neram Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja Chikkan Chikkan Doi S. P. Sailaja 1985 Engal Kural Oorapaatha Kettupochu T. Rajendar Malaysia Vasudevan 1985 Ilamai Paarthal Nalla Gangai Amaran S. N. Surendar 1985 Irandu Manam Kaarkaala Megam Gangai Amaran 1985 Karuppu Sattaikaran Neerodai Kandu Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1985 Marudhani Vilakku Vecha Gangai Amaran P. Susheela 1985 Mookkanan Kaiyiru Mei Silirkkudhu M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1985 Naam Iruvar Thiruvizha Gangai Amaran B. S. Sasirekha 1985 Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela Dhegam Siragadikkum K. S. Chithra 1985 Pagal Nilavu Pooviley Medai Ilaiyaraaja P. Susheela 1985 Pillai Nila Raja Magal Roja Malar Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1985 Pournami Alaigal Thein Paayum Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1985 Rahasiyam Ammaa Nee Gangai Amaran P. Susheela 1985 Thiramai En Paattu Nee Shankar–Ganesh P. Susheela 1985 Vaidehi Kathirunthal Kaathirundhu Kaathirundhu Ilaiyaraja Rasathi Unna Indraiku Yen Indha Aanandame Vani Jairam 1985 Veli Dhevi En Dhevi Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1985 Vesham Paattu Ondru Shankar–Ganesh 1985 Viswanathan Velai Venum Janani Janani Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1985 Yaar Varuvaalo Devi V. S. Narasimhan D. Kousalya 1985 Yaaro Azhaikiraargal Indha Iravil Shankar–Ganesh Manam Unnai Vivek Sarathi Paal Nilavu 1985 Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe Pudikkaiyile Oru Chandrabose S. P. Sailaja 1986 Adutha Veedu Koozhukkum Aasa Shankar–Ganesh Latha Kannan 1986 Africavil Appu Aandavan Pillai Ilaiyaraaja & Gangai Amaran 1986 Amman Kovil Kizhakale Poova Eduthu Oru Maala Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1986 December Pookkal Azhaga Sirithathu Ilayaraja S. Janaki 1986 Endravathu Oru Naal Ullam Unnai Shankar–Ganesh Uma Ramanan 1986 Kadaikan Paarvai Edho Oru V. S. Narasimhan P. Susheela 1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal Kodiyile Malliyappoo Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1986 Kagidha Odam Kottudhamma Neer Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja Poove Chinna Vani Jairam 1986 Kanna Thorakkanum Saami Aandavan Pillai Ilaiyaraaja 1986 Manakanakku En Manakkootukkulle M. S. Viswanathan Chinna Chinna Manja Poosi Maavaduva 1986 Manthira Punnagai Naan Kathalil Oru Ilaiyaraaja 1986 Meendum Pallavi Sugandham Manakkindra M. S. Viswanathan P. Susheela 1986 Natpu Unnai Kaana Ilaiyaraja P. Susheela Adi Maadi Shoba Chandrasekhar 1986 Oru Manithan Oru Manaivi Maalai Maanjolai Shankar–Ganesh Vani Jairam 1986 Pudhiya Poovidhu Neeraadum Thaamaraiye Kannan Latha S. Janaki & Shakthi Shanmugam 1986 Punnagai Mannan Kavithai Kelungal Karuvi Ilaiyaraaja Vani Jairam 1986 Rasigan Oru Rasigai Ammai Adi Amma Raveendran S. Janaki 1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Azhagiya Anni Shankar–Ganesh P. Susheela 1986 Selvaakku Ilamaiyin Ninaivugal Chandrabose Vani Jairam 1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal Onna Renda Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki Thottu Paaru S. Janaki Vizhiye Vilakkondru S. Janaki 1987 Aayusu Nooru Etri Vaitha T. Rajendar 1987 Aval Mella Sirithal Mangala Kungumam Gangai Amaran S. P. Sailaja 1987 Chellakutti Thaayum Naane Gangai Amaran K. S. Chithra 1987 Chinna Poove Mella Pesu Chinna Poove Mella Pesu S. A. Rajkumar 1987 Enga Veettu Ramayanam Chinna Ponnu Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Sailaja 1987 Ilangeswaran Padhathi Kesam M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki 1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram Partha Pasikuthadi Gangai Amaran S. Janaki 1987 Isaikku Oru Koil Thirunaalum Varumo Swaami K. V. Mahadevan P. Susheela 1987 Ivargal Indiyargal Ammi Mithikkanum Gyan Varma Vani Jairam 1987 Jaathi Pookkal Vaa Vaa Aadivaa Shyam 1987 Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam Kaiyai Thanthen Thottukolla M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan Nizhaledhu Ingge Vijay Anand Malaysia Vasudevan 1987 Mupperum Deviyar Panneeril Oru Pournami M. S. Viswanathan S. Janaki 1987 Nalla Pambu Adi Kaangeyam Kannukkutti Shankar–Ganesh 1987 Ore Raththam Thangame Ingu Devendran Uma Ramanan 1987 Poo Poova Poothirukku Poo Pootha Chediya Kaanom T. Rajendar 1987 Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Suthanthiratha Vaangi Puttom Ilaiyaraaja K. S. Chithra & Saibaba 1987 Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan En Manasa Pari Ilaiyaraaja Naadirukkum Nilamai 1987 Velicham Oh My Dear Manoj–Gyan Vani Jairam & Dr. Kalyanam 1988 En Thangachi Padichava Maamanu Solla Oru Aalu Gangai Amaran P. Susheela & S. P. Sailaja Poovellam Veedhiyile 1988 Illam Aadum Paambu Ilaiyaraaja S. P. Sailaja 1988 Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye Sammatham Solla Devendran S. Janaki 1988 Kai Naattu Oorengum Unnai Chandrabose Vani Jairam 1988 Kalloori Kanavugal Thanni Kodatthula Mani Raja S. P. Sailaja 1988 Manasukkul Mathappu Poonthendrale Nee S. A. Rajkumar Sunandha 1988 Oorai Therinjikitten Thalattuven Kanmani Gangai Amaran 1988 Senthoora Poove Sothanai Theeravilla Manoj–Gyan 1988 Solla Thudikuthu Manasu Enathu Vizhi Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1988 Thambi Thanga Kambi Naan Manamagale Gangai Amaran Vani Jairam 1988 Thanga Kalasam Engum Inbam M. S. Viswanathan K. S. Chithra 1988 Urimai Geetham Anju Viral Gyan Varma S. Janaki & R. V. Udayakumar 1989 En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan Pullai Kooda Paada Ilaiyaraaja Poomudithu Sunandha 1989 Nethiyadi Naan Unakku Paattu Pandiarajan S. P. Sailaja 1989 Pick Pocket Kadhal Thiruda Ilaiyaraaja K. S. Chithra 1989 Rajanadai Kasthoori Maankutty M. S. Viswanathan K. S. Chithra 1989 Vizhiyora Kavidhaigal Sanga Thamizho Shankar–Ganesh Vidhya 1989 Varam Vaanum Mananum M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam 1990 Aavathellam Pennale Malaichaaral Oram Shankar–Ganesh 1990 Inaindha Kaigal Andhinera Thendral Gyan Varma S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1990 Kalyana Rasi Pathinettu Vayadhu Manoj–Gyan K. S. Chithra 1990 Pachai Kodi Ennavadhu Indha Gangai Amaran 1990 Pattanamdhan Pogalamadi Saamakozhi Kooviyaachu Shankar–Ganesh S. Janaki 1990 Pudhu Padagan Vaaraayo Vanna Kili Kalaipuli S. Thanu 1990 Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal Thirunaal Vanthathuda S. A. Rajkumar S. A. Rajkumar 1990 Sathyam Sivam Sundaram Kanne Un Idhazh Sathyam Sivam Sundaram P. Susheela 1990 Urudhi Mozhi Adhikaalai Nilave Ilaiyaraja S. Janaki 1991 Archana IAS Naalu Vaarthai S. A. Rajkumar K. S. Chithra 1991 Oorellaam Un Paattu Noorandu Vaazhum Ilaiyaraja 1992 Deiva Vaakku Oorellam Saamiyaga Ilaiyaraaja S. Janaki 1992 Ellaichami Umai Kuyil Onnu S. A. Rajkumar 1992 Idhuthanda Sattam Azhagana Poonthottam S. P. Venkatesh P. Susheela 1992 Pondatti Rajyam Uchimara Pachakiliye Deva 1992 Ponnuketha Purushan Devathai Vanthaal Ilaiyaraja Swarnalatha 1992 Solaiyamma Merku Thodarchi(Male) Deva 1993 Ezhai Jaathi Ezhai Jaathi Ilaiyaraaja 1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Kattazham Kattuvazhi A. R. Rahman S. Janaki 1993 Pon Vilangu Oru Kolakili Ilaiyaraja Sunanda Indha Pachakili 1994 Atha Maga Rathiname Alli Alli Thandha Nila Gangai Amaran 1994 Chinna Pulla Ammadi Aathadi Adithyan 1994 Kaadhalan Kollaiyele Thennai A. R. Rahman 1994 Karuthamma Yaar Petha Pillai A. R. Rahman 1994 May Madham En Mel Vizhunda A. R. Rahman K. S. Chithra 1994 Periya Marudhu Elaarukkum Nalla Ilaiyaraaja 1994 Sevvanthi Semmeene Semmeene Ilaiyaraaja Sunandha 1994 Thai Maaman Aazha Samuthiram Deva 1994 Vandicholai Chinraasu Chitthirai Nilavu A. R. Rahman Minmini 1995 Pasumpon Adi Aathi Vidyasagar K. S. Chithra & Sujatha Mohan 1996 Poove Unakkaga Sollamale Yaar Parthathu S. A. Rajkumar Sujatha Mohan 1997 Putham Pudhu Poove Sammanthi Poovukkum S. A. Rajkumar 1997 Roja Malare Udhayathu Adithyan 1998 Aval Varuvala Idhu Kaadhalin Sangeetham S. A. Rajkumar 1998 Nilaave Vaa Kadalamma Kadalamma Vidyasagar Vidyasagar & Sujatha Mohan 1999 A. K. 47 Amma Hamsalekha 2000 Vaanathaippola Kadhal Vennila (sad) S. A. Rajkumar 2002 Kannathil Muthamittal Kannathil Muthamittal A. R. Rahman Chinmayi 2002 Sundhara Travels Malliga Poovukku Bharani Nee Santhanam Poosiya 2002 Baba Rajyama Illai Imayama A. R. Rahman 2003 Chokka Thangam Vellaiyay Manam Deva Swarnalatha & Sujatha Mohan 2004 Engal Anna Konji Konji Pesum Deva 2005 Meesai Madhavan Kabooliwala Bharani Paal Nilavile 2005 Vetrivel Sakthivel En Chella Kannamma Srikanth Deva K. S. Chithra 2006 Thambi Poovanathil Maram Vidyasagar 2006 Sudesi Kalyaana Kanavu Srikanth Deva Swarnalatha 2007 Kreedam Kanavellam G. V. Prakash Kumar 2018 Amutha Kannaadi Maalai Arun Gopan 2020 Vanmurai Chinna Poove Sunny Viswanath

### Tamil Christian Devotional Songs

- "Uravodu Vaazhum" – *Deiva Tharisanam*

- "Nanbanukkaga" – *Deiva Tharisanam*

- "Nilavum Thoongum" – *Thaagam*

- "Ponmaalai Neram" – *Thaagam*

- "Amaidhiyin Thoothanay" –

- "Enathu Vizhiyil Unathu Paarvai" –

- "Amaithi Thedi Alaiyum Nenjame" – *Paathai*

### Malayalam Songs

( This list contains only a few top songs sung by Jayachandran. He has sung thousands of songs in Malayalam and a larger list is available at the malayalam wiki-page [https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/പി._ജയചന്ദ്രൻ](https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/പി._ജയചന്ദ്രൻ))

- "Manjalayil Mungi Thorthi" – *[Kalithozhan](/source/Kalithozhan)*

- "Aalilathaaliyumaayi" -*[Mizhi Randilum](/source/Mizhi_Randilum)*

- "Aaraarum Kaanaathe" - *[Chandrolsavam](/source/Chandrolsavam)*

- "Keranirakalaadum" - *[Jalolsavam](/source/Jalolsavam)*

- "Shishirakaala Meghamidhuna" - *[Devaraagam](/source/Devaraagam)*

- "Therirangum Mukile" – *[Mazhathullikilukkam](/source/Mazhathullikilukkam)*

- "Olanjali Kuruvi" – *[1983](/source/1983_(film))*

- "Ithaloornnu Veena" – *[Thanmathra](/source/Thanmathra)*

- "Praayam Nammil" - *[Niram](/source/Niram)*

- "Harshbashpam Thooki" – *[Muthassi](/source/Muthassi_(film))*

- "Malarvaka kombath" – [Ennum Eppozhum](/source/Ennum_Eppozhum)

- "Kathayamama" – [Kerala Cafe](/source/Kerala_Cafe)

- "Ariyathe Ariyathe" – *[Ravanaprabhu](/source/Ravanaprabhu)*

- "Pattil Ee Pattil" – *[Pranayam](/source/Pranayam_(2011_film))*

- "Sharadambaram" – *[Ennu Ninte Moideen](/source/Ennu_Ninte_Moideen)*

- "Mannappm chuttu" – *[Marubhoomiyile Aana](/source/Marubhoomiyile_Aana)*

- "Veendum Makara nilavu" – *Bharya swantam suhruthu*

- "Podi meesha" – *[Pa Va](/source/Pa_Va)*

- "Poonellin kathirola" -*[Nothing but life](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nothing_but_life&action=edit&redlink=1)*

- "Neeyoru Puzhayayi" – *[Thilakkam](/source/Thilakkam)*

- "Poove Poove" – *[Devadoothan](/source/Devadoothan)*

- "Aaru Paranju" – *[Pulival Kalyanam](/source/Pulival_Kalyanam)*

- "Mazhavannu" – *[Puzhikkadakan](/source/Puzhikkadakan)*

- *Aatuthottil* – *[Athiran](/source/Athiran)*

- "Kalabhachuvaru Vecha Meda" – *Aval Oru Thudar Katha*

- "Peyneer Poley" – *[Otta](/source/Otta_(film))*

- "Premikumbol neeyum njanum" – *[Salt N' Pepper](/source/Salt_N'_Pepper)*

- "Kannil kaashi" – *[Dreams](/source/Dreams_(2000_film))*

- "Enthe Innum Vanneela" – *[Gramophone](/source/Gramophone_(film))*

- "Njaanoru Malayalee" – *[Jilebi](/source/Jilebi_(2015_film))*

### Kannada songs

Year Film Song Composer 1980 Hanthakana Sanchu "Jeevana Sanjeevana" Vijaya Bhaskar 1981 Ranganayaki "Mandara Pushpavu" M. Ranga Rao 1981 Muniyana Madari "Kalgejje Thalake" Rajan-Nagendra 1982 Maanasa Sarovara "Chanda Chanda" Vijaya Bhaskar 1982 Praya Praya Praya "Bhoomi Thayane Nee Ishta" Upendra Kumar 1983 Bhakta Prahladha "Kamala Nayana" M. Rangarao 1984 Amrutha Ghalige "Hindusthanvu endu mareyada" Vijaya Bhaskar 1984 Masanada Hoovu "Kannada Naadina Karavali" Vijaya Bhaskar 1987 Olavina Udugore "Olavina Udugore" M. Rangarao

- "Kala mattomme Namagagi (Kiladigalu)"

- "Alukade Balukutha (Kiladigalu)"

- "Savira Hoogalali (Suvarna Sethuve)"

- "Uyyale Adona Banniro (Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage)"

- "Uppina Saagaraku (Masanada Hoovu)"

- "Sridevi Madhavi Kannota Beda (Ganeshana Madhuve)"

- "Premada Shruthi Meetide (Ganeshana Maduve)"

- "Manasu Kaleyithu (Raithana Makkalu)"

### Malayalam music albums

- *Pranayamarmaram* – 2009.

### Hindi songs

- "Milo Wahan Wahan" (from movie *[ADA](/source/ADA...A_Way_of_Life)*, Debut song in [Hindi](/source/Hindi))

### Telugu Discography

Year Film Song Composer 1982 Evaru Veeru Evaru Veeru "Idhi Maatalu Raani Vela" Ramesh Naidu "Kalavu Vache Vela Ani" "Ippude Thelisindhi" O aadadhi O Magaadu "O Magadu O Aadadhi" M. S. Viswanathan 1983 Subha Muhurtham "Nee Choopu" Chakravarthy 1984 Ooha Sundari "Adharam Entha Madhuram" Swathi "Chamanthi Poola Mokka" "Pagalantha Gaganaaniki" 1985 Ee Tharam Illalu "Raagam Madhuram" Ilaiyaraaja 1987 Thalli Godavari "Rathiri Sagam Ayyevela" Ramesh Naidu 1989 Two Town Rowdy "Vaddhura Niddhara" Raj–Koti 1994 Vanitha "Ye Thalli Kannadani" A. R. Rahman Premikudu "Muttukunte Kandipoye" 1995 Errodu "Yedari Seemalalo" Vandemataram Srinivas 1996 Gunshot "Pichi Gaali Vachi Paddadhi" S. V. Krishna Reddy "Yedho Mamatha" Nalla Poosalu "Dandgaa Maraka Mundhe" Vandemataram Srinivas 1997 Osi Naa Maradhala "Aha Emi Thaluku" M. M. Keeravani 1998 Suryavamsam "Rojave Chinni"(Male) S. A. Rajkumar Suswagatham "Happy Happy" 1999 Alludugaaru Vachcharu "Chali Chalani" M. M. Keeravani 2000 Nuvve Kavali "Anaganaga Aakasam" Koti Sri Srimati Satyabhama "Neeli Neeli Meghala" S. V. Krishna Reddy 2001 Prema Sandadi "Karanamagri Pakkintiloni" Koti 2002 Baba "Rajyama Sanyasama" A. R. Rahman Neetho "Dil Dil Dil" Vidhya Sagar Neetho Cheppalani "Ammaye Orakanta" Koti Vooru Manadhira "Naa Chelli Chandramma"

## Filmography as actor

Krishna Parunthu 1979 movie[16]

.Nakhakshathangal – As Neighbour – Directed by Hariharan[17]

.Trivandrum Lodge – As Narayanan Nair – Directed by VK Prakash[18]

[Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback](/source/Lekhayude_Maranam_Oru_Flashback) (1983) – directed by [KG George](/source/K._G._George) as himself in the song scene ["Prabhaamayi, Prabhaamayi"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tert7KYyNAc)

## Awards

**[National Film Awards](/source/National_Film_Awards)**

- 1985 – [Best Male Play Back Singer](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback_Singer) for the Malayalam film *[Sree Narayana Guru](/source/Sree_Narayana_Guru_(film))*

**[Kerala State Film Awards](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Awards)**

- 1972 – [Best Male Play Back Singer](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Singer) for the song "Suprabhatham" in the film *Pani Theeratha Veedu*

- 1978 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Ragam Sreeragam" in the film *Bandhanam*

- 1999 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Prayam Nammil" in the film *[Niram](/source/Niram)*

- 2004 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Neeyoru Puzhayaay" in the film *[Thilakkam](/source/Thilakkam_(film))*

- 2015 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the songs "Njaan Oru Malayali", "Malarvaka Kombathu", "Sharadambaram" in the films *Jilebi*, *[Ennum Eppozhum](/source/Ennum_Eppozhum)*, *[Ennu Ninte Moideen](/source/Ennu_Ninte_Moideen)*

- 2020 – [J. C. Daniel Award](/source/J._C._Daniel_Award) for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema[3]

**[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards](/source/Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Awards)**

- 1994 – [Best Male Playback Singer](/source/Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Male_Playback) – for the song "Kattazham Kattuvazhi" in the film *[Kizhakku Cheemayile](/source/Kizhakku_Cheemayile)*

- 1997 – *[Kalaimamani](/source/Kalaimamani)* award by [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) Government for 30 Years in Tamil Film Music

**[Asianet Film Awards](/source/Asianet_Film_Awards)**

- 2001 – [Best Male Playback](/source/Asianet_Film_Awards#Best_Male_Playback_Singer) – *[Raavanaprabhu](/source/Raavanaprabhu)*

- 1999 – Best Male Playback – *[Niram](/source/Niram)*

**Other awards**

- 1958 – First place in [Mridangam](/source/Mridangam) and Second place in [Light music](/source/Light_music) competitions at [Kerala School Kalolsavam](/source/Kerala_School_Kalolsavam)[19][20]

- 2000 – [Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award](/source/Swaralaya_Kairali_Yesudas_Award)[21]

- 2011 – [Kamukara](/source/Kamukara_Purushothaman) Award instituted by Kamukara Foundation[1]

- 2014 – [Harivarasanam Award](/source/Harivarasanam_Award)[22]

- 2014 – [K. P. Udayabhanu](/source/K._P._Udayabhanu) Award by K. P. Udayabhanu Foundation[23]

- 2015 – [Kerala Film Critics Association Award](/source/Kerala_Film_Critics_Association_Awards#2015) for Best Male Playback Singer – *Sharadambaram* ([Ennu Ninte Moideen](/source/Ennu_Ninte_Moideen))

- 2017 – [Mazhavil](/source/Mazhavil_Manorama) [Mango](/source/Radio_Mango_91.9) Music Award for Best Singer – *Podimeesha* ([Pa Va](/source/Pa_Va))

- 2021 – Lifetime Achievement Award by [Mazhavil](/source/Mazhavil_Manorama) Music Awards[24]

- 2022 – [K. Raghavan](/source/K._Raghavan) Master Foundation Award for his comprehensive contribution to the field of music.[25]

- 2022 – Geetham Sangeetham National Award instituted by the Geetham Sangeetham Kalasamskarika Vedi, is given for overall contribution to music.[26]

- 2022 – [Sreekumaran Thampi](/source/Sreekumaran_Thampi) Foundation Award[27]

## References

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## External links

- [Official website](http://www.jayachandransite.com)

- [P. Jayachandran](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1172381/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [P. Jayachandran](https://www.discogs.com/artist/Jayachandran) discography at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

v t e J. C. Daniel Award 1992–2009 T. E. Vasudevan (1992) Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (1993) P. Bhaskaran (1994) Abhayadev (1995) A. Vincent (1996) K. Raghavan (1997) V. Dakshinamoorthy (1998) G. Devarajan (1999) M. Krishnan Nair(2000) P. N. Menon (2001) K. J. Yesudas (2002) No award (2003) Madhu (2004) Aranmula Ponnamma (2005) Mankada Ravi Varma (2006) P. Ramdas (2007) K. Ravindranathan Nair( 2008) K. S. Sethumadhavan ( 2009) 2010–present Navodaya Appachan (2010) Jose Prakash (2011) J. Sasikumar(2012) M. T. Vasudevan Nair (2013) I. V. Sasi (2014) K. G. George (2015) Adoor Gopalakrishnan (2016) Sreekumaran Thampi (2017) Sheela (2018) Hariharan (2019) P. Jayachandran (2020) K. P. Kumaran (2021) T. V. Chandran (2022)

v t e National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer 1967–1980 Mahendra Kapoor (1967) Manna Dey (1968) S. D. Burman (1969) Manna Dey (1970) Hemant Kumar (1971) K. J. Yesudas (1972) K. J. Yesudas (1973) Mukesh (1974) M. Balamuralikrishna (1975) K. J. Yesudas (1976) Mohammed Rafi (1977) Shimoga Subbanna (1978) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1979) Anup Ghoshal (1980) 1981–2000 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1981) K. J. Yesudas (1982) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1983) Bhimsen Joshi (1984) Jayachandran (1985) Hemant Kumar (1986) K. J. Yesudas (1987) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1988) Ajoy Chakrabarty (1989) M. G. Sreekumar (1990) K. J. Yesudas (1991) Dr. Rajkumar (1992) K. J. Yesudas (1993) P. Unnikrishnan (1994) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1995) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1996) Hariharan (1997) Sanjeev Abhyankar (1998) M. G. Sreekumar (1999) Shankar Mahadevan (2000) 2001–2020 Udit Narayan (2001) Udit Narayan (2002) Sonu Nigam (2003) Udit Narayan (2004) Naresh Iyer (2005) Gurdas Maan (2006) Shankar Mahadevan (2007) Hariharan (2008) Rupam Islam (2009) Suresh Wadkar (2010) Anand Bhate (2011) Shankar Mahadevan (2012) Rupankar (2013) Sukhwinder Singh (2014) Mahesh Kale (2015) Sundarayyar (2016) K. J. Yesudas (2017) Arijit Singh (2018) B Praak (2019) Rahul Deshpande (2020) 2021–present Kaala Bhairava (2021) Arijit Singh (2022) P V N S Rohit (2023)

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