Sujath Mohan started his career at a time when the society believed that girls should not sing publicly. He recently completed five decades in singing, and is a strong fan that extends for generations.
There are people who remember her as a girl with an angelic voice and smile, a gosmar bow was holding her hair because she sang with popular singer KJ Yasudas. , Tourist bungalow) And ‘Odakkuzal Willy’ (composed by MG Radhakrishnan for All India Radio), ‘Kalai Panial’ and ‘Oru Inia Mandu’ (composed by Ilaiyaraja for both Tamil films Gayatri And Chhokra Respectively).
Young Sujath shared the stage with veteran singer KJ Yasudas. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In the 1990s, his AR Rahman Charan has been remembered for ‘Pudhu Velai Majhai’ (Rosa), ‘Netru Ildh Matram’ (Pudi Mugam) And ‘Popukum Osai’ (Minsara Kanavu), Adi Knows Sujath as a genial judge in today’s teenage and young adult music reality shows.
Mention all this, and you can understand Sujath smiling at the other end of the phone. “I have always gone with the flow, and it only works. Even singing was nothing I planned. This happened. I believe in Destiny,” she says.
Trained in Karnataka music
The way she easily detects Octaves, she shows that she is a trained singer. Sujath learned Karnataka music from Neyattankara Vasudevan and Ochira Balakrishnan, while composer Rex Isaac and Emil Isaac trained him in light music. “When I was just two years old, I lost my father. Because I grew up in the same parents’ house, there were many restrictions. I remember to enter the house at 2 o’clock after the stage show.”
Despite great popularity, Sujath enjoyed, the disciplined environment at home ensured that he stayed on the ground. “I expected to study well and get married. I did so,” she laughs.
But, once Sujath felt that music was calling him, he worked to make his own niche. “I am lucky that I have got the support of stalwarts like Yesudas, M. Jayachandran, Osipan, Ravendran, Ilaiyaraja, Rahman, Vidyasagar, Sirpi and Kirwani,” the singer said, which is recorded close to 8,000 songs in languages.
Sujath sang his way for fame, he took great care of his voice. “I didn’t want to do anything that could affect my singing.”
Therefore, Sujath offered to judge the reality show in the early stages of his career because it meant that he stayed in the studio for a long time. Despite all this, he faced vocal issues in 2010, when speaking also became a task. But he worked hard to achieve his voice.
Sujath sang ‘Ishaq Bina’ with a certain accuracy of the sound that meets the demand for the song. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
There is a voice of Sujath that carries out a certain surprise for the world around him-thinking ‘Pudhu Velai Majhai’, and you can imagine someone with a wide eye on the grandeur of nature. If you listen to ‘Ishq Bina’ (Hindi film rythm), You experience a fresh, gentle love, with the depth of innocence. There is a certain accuracy of sound that meets the demand for the song. Only fruiting and flowering when needed. And, what you get is sheer melody.
Over the years, Sujath says that he has never really found any song difficult or except for some occasions, it is nervous about being correct. “I remember Vidya was composed for ‘Anandam Anandam’ Murai MaimanUnnikrishnan sang the male part, and had many Karnataka influences. I wondered if I could manage. When I recently met the producer of the film, he mentioned how I recorded it very fast. But, I was not so lucky with ‘Kathu Kathu Dinam Kathu’ UtteranceWith music by Rahman. I had a neck infection, and left after three or four attempts. Chitra eventually sang the song. There are also songs where it was above popularity. Annidthil Annie Koduthen The song was easy, but I easily knew that it would go to places due to the spirit behind the song. ,
Sujath, a lifelong student of music, also learns from reality shows. “I signed up for these shows, thinking that it would be a great opportunity to pass on acquired knowledge. But now, I realized that children are also great teachers. They have a way to simplify some Sangathis easily. So much that I would think: ‘Adya, Ippi jum‘(Ah, it can be sung in this way too!) “
Sujath is happy to get a chance to mold young talent. “Sometimes, you need to listen to two phrases just to learn a child. It is a good fortune to see their growth during the show. I am very connected to these children, and stay in touch. Some D. Satyaprakash (Super Singer 3 Runner-Op) still sends to his new work. It is good to have a ringside scene.” Because she was a child artist, Sujath also understands the state of the mind – her apprehensions and insecurity. “As Baby Sujath, everything was given to me on a plate. The members of the orchestra always encouraged me. Later, I never had to face any difficulty, because, in industries, in industries, I was known as a child who sang with slave Anna,
Even when he was re -installed after a break, Sujath put his souls up. “I continued my practice. And, when I came back behind Mike, it helped it. Director Priyadarshan called me Chitram. Then, Rahman entered the scene. A new set of songs came in my way. ,
Sujath’s ability to pronounce Tamil words has impressed many people. “My holidays will be in Chennai and therefore, Tamiz came easily, although we did not speak it at home. For pronunciation, I will listen to the songs of Sushila Amma and S. Janaki Amma. Also, during recording, around the lyricists, in all these years, I am doing only one thing. I am doing only one thing. The only one is doing in the mood, and the song is important to come in the mood, and the song is important. It is usually the best taking.
Sujath with husband Mohan and daughter Shweta, who is also a famous singer. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Putting forward Sujath’s legacy, daughter Shweta Mohan is a partition image of her mother and looks quite similar. “She showed spark, but I did nothing to pursue her career. She understood it on her own,” She smiles, says: “A good voice will not make alone. You need to dedicate and learn from someone’s mistakes.”
Before she used to decide to give it, Sujath used to be a livewire stage artist, because she felt that she was not able to give her 100 percent. “People pay, as they prefer a live show experience. And, they should receive it. Young singers who deserve a chance. There are other roles to play in life.”
Sujath has sung in styles in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Badga, but is partial for the tune, especially love songs. He has also recorded devotional number. “I like to sing songs with the soul, songs that are happy.”
Now, in addition to private concerts, Sujath sings to her granddaughter, which she sees when Shweta is traveling to work. Sujath says, “My mother was there for me. I have to stay there for Shweta. But I hope I hope to sing till then.
