Indian playback singer
Musical artist
Mridula Varier is a South Indian playback singer from Koyilandy, Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie Big B in 2007. She has also recorded songs for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She has won the prestigious Kerala State Award in 2023 and Special Jury Award in 2014 .[1][2][3]
Early life
Mridula Varier was born to P. V. Ramankutty Varier and M. T. Vijayalakshmy in Kozhikode. At the age of four, she started learning music and participated in music contests with her brother Jaideep Varier. She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from KMCT College of Engineering in 2009.[2]
Personal life
She married Dr. Arun Varier on 7 January 2013. She has a daughter named Maithreyi Varier born in 11 June 2016 .[citation needed]
Career
Television contests
She started participating in television music contests right from school days. In 2004, she participated in Saptaswarangal, a musical contest on Asianet, and was awarded the first runner-up. In 2005, she participated in Onnam Raagam, a musical contest on Doordarshan and won the first prize.[2] In 2010 she won 1st Runner Up title in season five of Idea Star Singer.
Reality shows
Source[2]
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:
Filmfare Awards South:
South Indian International Movie Awards:
Asianet Film Awards:
- 2014 - Best Female Playback Singer 2013 for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
Mazhavil Music Awards:
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards:
Vanitha Film Awards:
- 2014 - Best Female Playback Singer 2013 for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)[6]
Other awards:
- 2011 - Rotary Club of Calicut - Rotary Vocational Excellence Award for Music[7]
- 2012 - Aimfill - Inspire Film Awards - Best Female Singer 2012(Oh Marimayan ) for Ivan Megharoopan
- 2013 - CACSS (Creative Arts and Cultural Service Sangam) Film Awards 2013 - Best Female Singer 2012 for 916 (film) and Ivan Megharoopan
- 2013 - Nana Film Awards 2013 - Best Female Playback for Kalimannu[citation needed]
- 2014 - CERA BIG Malayalam Music Awards (92.7 BIG FM) - Most Promising Singer 2013 for Kalimannu and Vishudhan
- 2014 - JaiHind TV Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
- 2014 - Swaralaya-Eenam Awards'14
- 2014 - Vayalar Ramavarma Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
- 2014 - KANNUR VISION & SMARTSA CREATION PRESENTS MIR FILM AWARDS 2013 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
- 2014 - Amrita TV Film Awards'14 - Best Female Singer for Kalimannu (Song-Laali Laali)
- 2015 - Expatriates Film and Arts Awards "EFA Awards 2015" - "Voice of the Year" for Best Singer of the year 2014.
- 2017 - 3rd edition of Indywood Film Carnival 2017 "Best Singer-Female"
- 2019 - Satyajit Ray Film Society International Short Film Awards "Best Singer-Female"
- 2019 - ACV JOHNSON MUSIC AWARDS 2019 "Best Duet" for Ira (film) (Song-Oru Mozhi Oru Mozhi Parayam)
- 2020 - Lions Club International District 318e Film Awards "Youth Icon-2020"
Discography
As composer
Albums
Year |
Title |
Composer |
Composer |
Language
|
2020 |
Thraana |
Mridula |
Santhosh Varma |
Malayalam
|
As Playback Singer
Malayalam
Tamil
Kannada
Telugu
TV serials
Albums
Year |
Album |
Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Music |
Lyrics
|
2023 |
Ninavai-Oru Kutti Pranayakadha |
Oru Pattu Padan |
Solo |
Dr. Anas Kareem |
Dr. Girish Udinukkaran
|
2023 |
Maleyam (Krishna Devotional) |
Oru Nokku Kananayi |
Solo |
Arjun V Akshaya |
Dr. Thaara Jeyashankar
|
2022 |
Vishudha Kurunnukal |
Thumanjin Kudilayi |
Solo |
JM(Jackson Mathew) |
JM(Jackson Mathew)
|
2022 |
Christian Devotional |
Orikkal Orikkal |
Solo |
Ps Tigi George |
Ps Tigi George
|
2022 |
Short Film - Section 34 |
Thiraye Thiraye |
Solo |
Midhun Malayalam |
Sandeep Sudha
|
2022 |
Marian Devotional Song |
Nanmz Niranja Mathave |
Solo |
Jose M Thomas |
Jose M Thomas
|
2022 |
WCD - Govt.of Kerala Project |
Sukrithamayi |
Solo |
V R Ranjith |
K V Sabarimani
|
2022 |
Hindu Devotional Song |
Thrukkayyil Venna Tharam |
Solo |
Premkumar Mumbai |
Mankombu Gopalakrishnan
|
2022 |
Nin Sanidhyam En Sangeetham |
Abhouma Sangeetham |
Solo |
Annie Thankachan |
Annie Thankachan
|
2022 |
Onam Song |
Thumbakal Thusharamenthum |
Solo |
Bharanikavu Ajayakumar |
Bharanikkavu Premkrishna
|
2021 |
Nakshathrappookal - Christmas Song |
Thoomanju Thookum |
Solo |
Salgin Kalapura |
Sumod Cheriyan
|
2021 |
Onam Album |
Kakkappoovinu |
Solo |
Mohan Sithara |
Sethumadhavan
|
2021 |
Red FM Malayalam |
Kanavazhikalil |
K. S. Harisankar |
Alphons Joseph |
Dhanya Suresh
|
2021 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Snehathin Uravidam |
Solo |
Anish Koothattukulam |
Anish Koothattukulam
|
2021 |
Rajeevam - Hindu Devotional |
Enne Nee Ariyilla |
Solo |
Sudheer Warrier |
P V Narayanan
|
2021 |
Tamil Single Album |
Manasukkulla |
Solo |
Thrissur Ravivarma |
Anoop Warrier
|
2021 |
Onam Song |
En Kanave |
Najim Arshad |
Sony Varghese |
Shiju S Vismaya
|
2021 |
Poem : Vediyettu Veezhunna Pranayam |
Pranayathinu ennum pakaram |
Solo |
Sachin Shankor Mannath |
Madhu Vasudevan
|
2021 |
Onam Song |
Onathumpee |
Solo |
Sudheer Warrier |
Girija G Warrier
|
2021 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Daivanae Nin Adiyanitha |
Solo |
Celine Chacko |
Celine Chacko
|
2020 |
Marian Devotional Song |
Chandrodayam Ne Chandraodayam |
Solo |
Fr Mathew Payyappilly |
Rosina Peety
|
2020 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Ente Mizhikal Niranjeedumbol |
Solo |
Joseph George |
Siby Aloommoottil
|
2020 |
Christmas Song |
Aaba Pithavin Ponnunni |
Solo |
Ram Surendar |
Jithesh Chemparathy
|
2020 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Enneshu Naadha |
Solo |
Pranam Kamlakhar |
Amchal Pavithran
|
2020 |
Lord Shiva Devotional Song |
Vaikundadipane |
Solo |
Venu Anchal |
T R Pratheep Kumar
|
2020 |
Nizal Pole - Holycommunion Song |
Melle Onnu Kannadachal |
Solo |
Fr Mathew Payyappilly |
Fr Mathew Payyappilly
|
2019 |
Kurushil Ninakayi - Album |
Anayam |
Solo |
Dellish Vamattam |
Dellish Vamattam
|
2018 |
Christian Devotional Song |
En Priyane |
Solo |
Binoj Mani |
Binoj Mani
|
2018 |
Madhava Geethika |
Radhe Ganasyama |
Solo |
Sayooj Balakrishnan |
Rajesh Kurumathur
|
2018 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Karunya Deepame |
Solo |
George Mathew |
Jojo Alex
|
2018 |
Christian Devotional Song |
Yahovaye Njan |
Solo |
Rev George John |
Rev George John
|
2017 |
Oru Kavitha Pole |
Kaatharayam Gopika |
Solo |
Sandeep Karunakaran |
Sandeep Karunakaran
|
2017 |
Amen |
Kanneerunangiya |
Solo |
Nelson Peter |
Joel Pandaraparambil
|
2017 |
Album Song |
Nakshathramai |
Solo |
SZainul Abid |
Rathnabooshan Kalarikkal
|
2016 |
Ponnavani Pattukal |
Thumbee Vaa |
P. Jayachandran |
S R Suraj |
Syam Enath
|
2016 |
Prakasham |
Pulariyil Viriyum |
Solo |
Ajay Joseph |
Fr.Antony Paul Keerampilly
|
2016 |
Romantic Song |
Ormakal Ormakal |
G. Venugopal |
Rajesh Raman |
G.Nisikanth
|
2015 |
Akalee- Romantic Album |
Aaro Etho Ravil |
Najim Arshad |
Jithin J Menon |
Jithin J Menon
|
2015 |
Music Mojo - KappaTV |
Kannodu |
Solo |
Job Kurian |
Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan
|
2015 |
EESOW-Christian Devotional |
Nin Viralal Onnu Thodan |
Biju Narayanan |
Nelson Peter |
Manoj Elavungal
|
2015 |
REVIVE-Christian Devotional |
Karunyadeepame |
Solo |
George Mathew Cheriyathh |
Jojo Alexander
|
2014 |
Nirapournnami |
Pattu moolunnorammaye |
Solo |
Sivaraman Nagalasherry |
Suryasanu
|
2014 |
Gazal Album : Neeyallenkil Mattaraanu Sakhee |
Mandhasameeranai Charathananjathum |
Solo |
Umbayee |
East Coast Vijayan
|
2014 |
Sparsam-God Album |
Nirathinkal Va Vave |
Solo |
Fr.Shinto Edassery CST |
Fr.Shinto Edassery CST
|
2014 |
Sparsam-God Album |
Kanmani Vaayo Kanmani Nee |
Solo |
Fr.Shinto Edassery CST |
Fr.Shinto Edassery CST
|
2014 |
Onam with Eenam |
Kanavilum Kanavilumraasa |
Jaideep Varier |
Rajesh Raman |
G.Nisikanth
|
2014 |
Akale |
Aaro Etho Raavil |
Najim Arshad |
Jithin J Menon |
Jithin J Menon
|
2014 |
Maayathe |
Thaanirangumo Pranayame |
Najim Arshad |
Ronnie Raphael |
Joboy Olattupuram
|
2014 |
Shruthinandanam |
Aduadu Aduadu |
G. Venugopal |
Deepankuran |
Unknown
|
2014 |
Kannaente Munnil |
Parvanamem |
Solo |
Lalu Sukumaran |
Ushanth Thavath
|
2014 |
Symphony of Love |
Kavitha Moolunna Thooval |
Solo |
Michaell Jose |
Michael Jose
|
2014 |
Kalabhacharthu |
Ida Nenchileriyunna |
Solo |
Perumthuruthu Madhv |
Unknown
|
2014 |
Kalabhacharthu |
Kalabhacharthaniyuma |
Solo |
Perumthuruthu Madhv |
Unknown
|
2014 |
Njanum Neeyum |
Nizhalum Nilavum |
Vijay Yesudas |
Suresh Vasudev |
Rajesh Kanjirampara
|
2014 |
Thozhukayyode |
Ayi Girinandini |
Solo |
Santhosh Varma |
East Coast Vijayan
|
2014 |
Thozhukayyode |
Adharam Madhuram |
Solo |
Santhosh Varma |
East Coast Vijayan
|
2014 |
Thozhukayyode |
Harinarayana Govinda |
Solo |
Santhosh Varma |
East Coast Vijayan
|
2014 |
Kadaksham |
Amme Churakulangara |
Solo |
Sarath Mohan |
Sarath Mohan
|
2014 |
Kadaksham |
Eka Devi |
Solo |
Sarath Mohan |
Sarath Mohan
|
2014 |
Pranayaraagam |
Unknown |
Solo |
Anshad Thrissur |
Jaleel K Bava
|
2014 |
Pranayam Ee Sangeetham |
Unknown |
Solo |
Sarath Mohan |
Sarath Mohan
|
2013 |
En Naadhane |
Maanathoru |
Solo |
Sarath Mohan |
Sarath Mohan
|
2013 |
Mazhanilavu |
Unknown |
Najim Arshad |
Afzal Yusuf |
Asha Sabeena
|
2013 |
Vazhimara Pookal |
Katte Pookatte |
Solo |
Ramesh |
L.V. Babu
|
2013 |
Jesus Forever |
Gethsemane |
Solo |
K J Stanley |
Dr Sebastian Mankoottathil
|
2013 |
Light MusicDoordarshan |
Manasiinte Manathu |
Reju Joseph |
Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath |
Chittoor Gopi
|
2013 |
Light MusicDoordarshan |
Aadhya Mazha Thumba |
Solo |
Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath |
P. K. Gopi
|
2013 |
Light MusicDoordarshan |
Thrikkakara Appante |
Reju Joseph |
Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath |
Thankan Thiruvattar
|
References