Rajesh Krishnan


Rajesh Krishnan is an Indian melody playback singer and film actor. Although he is popularly known for his works in Kannada films, he has sung 5000 songs in Kannada, 500 in Telugu and more than 250 songs in Tamil, Hindi and other languages Making his mainstream debut in the film Gauri Ganesha, he has sung for many feature films, devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over almost two decades.

Early life

Rajesh Krishnan was born in Bangalore. His mother Meera Krishnan was his first Guru. Rajesh Krishnan started his career as a track singer under the guidance of composer Hamsalekha. At the age of 13, Rajesh attended children's’ film festival representing St. Joseph's Indian high school.

Career

He has sung over 5000 songs Also, in about 17 languages for projects like devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over 28 years. He has even dubbed for several Kannada films, namely Amrithadhare Nooru Janmaku and Mr. & Mrs Ramachari.
Some of his popular tracks include "Hogabeda Hudugi Nanna Bittu", "Sumsumne Nagthale", "Usire Usire", "Nuru Janmaku", "Kariya, I Love You", "Ondhondhe Bachitta Mathu", "Prema Chandrama", "Onde Usrirante", "Nagu Nagu", "Let's Dance Jothe Jothe" and "Usire".
He has sung the song "Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu', which is a super hit melody in Telugu.

Personal life

He has been married and divorced to Sowmya Raoh, Haripriya and Ramya Vasishta.

Acting

Rajesh Krishnan made his debut as an actor in Telugu and then acted the Kannada movies like Santosha and Gaalipata, which also starred "Comedy Time" Ganesh and Diganth which was the biggest hit in the year 2008 and for which he was even nominated for the Filmfare for the best supporting actor award.

Albums and concerts

Rajesh has sung for commercial albums like Aadu Mathu, Anu Bandha, Baa Sangaati..in the journey of love, Love — An Album By Suri, Usire Nanusire, Composer Sagar S's Dhamani Dhamaniyalu Kannada, Deva Nama and many more. He has also done Popular Remix albums and albums based on bhaavgeete, such as Aakashada Neeliyalli, O Nanna Chetana – Kuvempu and Shravanada Siri Baralide — Da Ra Bendre. He has also performed in the US, South East Asia and concerts across India.

Television, modelling, radio and anchoring

Rajesh has also modeled for Maruti Suzuki Wagonar TV, Manjal soap, Indulekha hair oil commercials and couple of other brands.
He is Judge for many singing reality shows such as SA RE GA MA PA, telecast on Zee Kannada TV, was judge in Confident Star Singer, aired on Asianet Suvarna, Music Na Superstar and also Voice of Bengaluru in TV9.

Filmography

As actor

Dubbing artist

Discography

Telugu songs

Tamil songs

Kannada songs (selected)

2018

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2011 - Kanasina Hosputa from Lifeu Ishtene
2011 - Kannalle Sambhashane from Villain
2011 - Parijathada from Krishnan Marriage Story
2011 - Onde Ondu Saari
2011 - Kusumadha Baana from Gun
2011 - Nee Nello from Veera Bahu
2011 - Ninna Mukha Nodi from "Murali Meets Meera"
2011 - Haage Summane from Mr. Duplicate
2011 - Karedaaga from AK 56
2011 - Sona Sona from Boss
2011 - Rakshaka Aaptharakshaka from Aaptharakshaka
2011 - Edaru Mane Meenakshi from Dhool
2011 - Kanasondhu Jaari from Thavarina Runa
;2010
2011 - 90 90 90 from 90
2010 - Modalasala from "Modalasala"
2010 - Swayamvara
2010 - Panchamaveda from Kalgejje
2010 - College College
2010 - School Master
2010 - Preethiya Loka from Preethiya Loka
2010 - Shri Harikathe
2010 - Shambho Shankara
2010 - Premism
2010 - He Sarasu
2010 - Jighi Jighi Jinkhemaari from Karthik
2010 - Ee Sanje
2010 - Nooru Janmaku from Nooru Janmaku
2010 - Baanu Bhoomi Seridha from Police Quarters
2010 - Egiga Nannalli Naanilla Kane from Antharathma
2010 - Khadak
2010 - Sihigaali
2010 - Ninna Usirali Usiraguve from 02 Ninna Usirali Usiraguve
2010 - Ninna naanu nodo from Jugaari
2010 - Krishna Nee Late Aag Baro
2010 - Silence
2010 - Crazy Kutumba
2010 - Yaare Nee Hudugi
2010 - Just Math Mathalli
2010 - Meshtru
2010 - Aptharakshaka
2010 - Eshwara
2010 - Tsunami
2010 - Lift Kodla
2010 - Januma Janumadallu
2010 - Nee Adada Mathu from "Krishan Love Story"
2010 - Parole
2010 - Kuku Kokileyanda from Prithvi
2010 - Dildar
2010 - Meghavarshini
2010 - Male Bille from FM Radio
2010 - Ninnadhe from FM Radio
2010 - Yenaithu Nang from FM Radio
;2009
2009 - Nenedu Nenedu Nonde from Gilli
2009 - Hrudayagala Vishya
2009 - Manase Yaava Ragadalli from Kalakaar
2009 - Muniya
2009 - Olave Jeevana Lekkachara!
2009 - Abhimaani
2009 - Manas Dinji — Album song
2009 - Nirudyogi
2009 - Yemma Yemmammo from Abhay
2009 - Eddelu Manjunatha
2009 - Machaa
2009 - Yodha
2009 - Nannedeya Haadu
2009 - Ee Sambhashane
2009 - Kallara Santhe
2009 - Ravana
2009 - Vayuputra
2009 - Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009 - Kencha
2009 - Uda
2009 - Nanda
;2008
2008 - Hogi Baa Magale
2008 - Gange Baare Thunge Baare
2008 - Bombaat
2008 - Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu
2008 - Sangathi
2008 - Aleleyo Hadidavu from Slum Bala
2008 - Neene Neene
2008 - Hani Hani from Hani Hani
2008 - Amalu Amalu from Vamshi
2008 - Nannusire
2008 - Satya In Love
2008 - Honganasu
2008 - Navashakthi Vaibhava
2008 - Gooli
2008 - Athmeeya
2008 - Ganesha Matte Banda
2008 - Aramane
2008 - Yuga Yugagale Saagali
2008 - PUC
2008 - Hey Hudugi from Patre Loves Padma
2008 - Akka Tangi
2008 - Tata Birla
2008 - Taj Mahal
2008 - Kodagana Koli Nungitha
2008 - Endu Endu Mugisada from Inthi Ninna Preethiya
2008 - Ondonde from Inthi Ninna Preethiya
;2007
2007 - Yaaro Kannalli from Orata I Love You
2007 - Yene Yene from Orata I Love You
2007 - Saddu Saddu from Orata I Love You
2007 - Lets Dance from Ee Bhandhana
2007 - Duniya
2007 - Guna
2007 - #73, Shantinivasa
2007 - Orata I Love U
2007 - Circle Rowdy
2007 - Snehana Preetina
2007 - Snehanjali
2007 - Tangiya Mane
2007 - Ninade Nenapu
2007 - Jeevana Dhare
2007 - Nanna Stylu Berene from Geleya
2007 - Savi Savi Nenapu
2007 - Jambada Hudugi
2007 - Rakshaka
2007 - Kshana Kshana
2007 - Parodi
2007 - Havaa
2007 - Biddu Biddu from Pallakki
2007 - Gunavantha
2007 - Meera Madhava Raghava
2007 - Ganesha
2007 - Janapada
2007 - Ugaadi
2007 - Shukra
2007 - Baaro Nam Terige from Mathad Matadhu Mallige
2007 - Ondu Preethiya Kate
2007 - Bhakta
2007 - Madarangiyalli from "Milana"
2007 - Nanu Neenu Jodi
;2006
2006 - Ene Madonna Namage from Suntaragaali
2006 - Kallaralli Hoovagi
2006 - Hubli
2006 - Ashoka
2006 - Mandya
2006 - Student
2006 - Nannavalu from "My Autograph"
2006 - Malle Hudugi from "My Autograph"
2006 - Honeymoon Express
2006 - Ambi
2006 - Neenello Naanalle
2006 - JAAJIYA HOO CHANDA from Tandege Takka Maga
2006 - Jothe Jotheyali
2006 - Care Of Footpath
2006 - O Priyathama
2006 - Road Romeo
2006 - Thangigagi
2006 - E Dina Kushi Agidhe from 7'O Clock
2006 - Odahuttidavalu
2006 - Shubam
;2005
2005 - Maharaja
2005 - Love Story
2005 - Olave
2005 - Samarasimha Naika
2005 - Kabadi Kabadi from Auto Shankar
2005 - Yeshwanth
2005 - Joke Falls
2005 - Akka Pakka from Abhinandane
2005 - Devarane Devarane from Abhinandane
2005 - Hucchu Preethiya from Abhinandane
2005 - Madhura Madhura from Abhinandane
2005 - Preethiya Yaardu Akshara from Abhinandane
2005 - Suriyange Benne from Abhinandane
2005 - Shambu
2005 - Gelathi Gelathi from Amrithadhare
2005 - Adalu badalu from Masala
2005 - Gaali Bandaga from Swamy
2005 - Yenidu E dina from Akash
;2004
2004 - Oh Priyatham from Monalisa
2004 - Ee Manasella Neene from Monalisa
2004 - Pakkada Mane Hudagi
2004 - Malage Malage Gubbimari from "Nalla"
2004 - Manase Manase from "Ranga SSLC"
2004 - Chitte Chitte from "Ranga SSLC"
2004 - Darshan
2004 - Kalasipalya
2004 - Bidalaare
2004 - Y2K
2004 - Praana
2004 - Bhagavan
2004 - EE BADUKU SUNDRA from Santosha
;2003
2003 - Pakka Chukka
2003 - Yendho Kanda Kanasu from Lankesh Patrike
2003 - Andhada Chandadha Krishniya from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Malagiruva from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Amma Dharma from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Laali from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Suvvi Suvvi from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Manasu Berda from Swathi Muthu
2003 - Shubayoga Koodibanthamma from Chigurida Kanasu
2003 - Preethige Januma from Excuaseme
2003 - Kanneeridhu Raktha Kanneeridhu from "Raktha Kanneeru"
;2002
2002 - I want to kiss my darling from H2O
2002 - Prema Patra from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Kogileya Haadu from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Gudi Ganteyu from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Olave Nanna Olave from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Ninna Preethiya from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Nanna Preethiya Devathe from Ninne Preethisuve
2002 - Manasella Neene from Manasella Neene
2002 - Yede Chipenile from "Nagarahavu"
2002 - I want to say something from "Nagarahavu"
2002 - Thangali Mele from Majestic
2002 - Yellelli Naa Nodali from "Ninagagi"
2002 - Naane Naane from Majestic
2002 - Eno Modi Madide from Ondagona Baa
;2001
2001 - Ee Nadiyali from "Shaapa"
2001 - Neela
2001 - Asura
2001- Usire Usire from Huchcha
;2000
2000 - Suryavamsha
2000 - Galate Aliyandru
2000 - Devaramaga
2000 - Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale
2000 - Kachaguli Huduga from Krishna Leele
2000 - Premachandrama from "Yajamana"
2000 - Namma Maneyalli from "Yajamana"
2000 - Sree Gandhada Gombe from "Yajamana"
2000 - O Maina O Maina from "Yajamana"
2000 - Nanna Hendthi from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale
2000 - Maduve Madi Nodu from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale
2000 - Bhoomigondu Banna from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale
;1999
1999 - Raveena from Upendra
1999 - Minchuhola from "Swasthik"
1999 - Edu Yelelu from "Swasthik"
1999 - Jee Jee Kyajee from "Swasthik"
1999 - "Are Jinga Jingaalee" from "Veerappa Nayaka"
1999 - "Ee Adharadali Garigala" from "Veerappa Nayaka"
1999 - Kubera
1999 - Prema Prema from Z
1999 - Kele Kishori from Z
1999 - Januma Needuthale from "Bevu Bella"
1999 - Belli Chukki bale from No. 1
1999 - Namma Oora Chaluve from "Bevu Bella"
1999 - Devarigondhu Kaagadha from "Bevu Bella"
;1998
1998 - Yavvi Yaaravvi from Kurubana Rani
1998 - Baare Baare from Kurubana Rani
1998 - Banna Bannada from Kurubana Rani
1998 - Baravva Bhageerathi from Kurubana Rani
1998 - Sa Pa Ni Sa from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
1998 - Le Le Le Le from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
1998 - Naa Preethiya Huduga from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
1998 - Kanasina TV from Gadibidi Krishna
1998 - Baare Baare from Gadibidi Krishna
1998 - Jhumka Jhumka from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
1998 - Nenapu Nenapu from Andaman
1998 - Ah Nidirege from Doni Sagali
1998 - "Sum Sumne Nagatale" from "A"
;1997
1997 - Chandana Kampa Laali from Laali
1997 - Maya Maya from Laali
1997 - Suvvi Suvvi Saviyaada from Laali
1997 - Baagale Illade from Laali
1997 - Mungarina Minchu from Mungarina Minchu
1997 Sevanthi Sevanthi from O Mallige
1997 Sura Sundara from O Mallige
1997 - Kudure Eri from Jodi Hakki
1997 - Jolly Jolly Day from Jodi Hakki
1997 - Neela Neela Neelambari from Jodi Hakki
;1996
1996 - Huchhara Sante from Ulta Plata
1996 - Hombale Hombale from Nannaseya Hoove
1996 - Preethi Embuva from Aadithya
1996 - Hennu Chanda from Nannaseya Hoove
1996 - O Kusumave from Thavarina Thottilu
1996 - Ivanyara Maganu from Janumada Jodi
1996 - Janumada Jodi Neenu from Janumada Jodi
1996 - Hogabeda Hudugi Nanna Bittu from Annavra Makkalu
1996 - Aadabeku Raja from Annavra Makkalu
1996 - Annavra Makkalu Naavu from Annavra Makkalu
;1995
1995 - Shame Shame from Operation Antha
1995 - Love Bloody Love from Himapatha
1995 - Oho Monalisa from Anuraga Sangama
1995 - America America Title song from America America
1995 - Hegide Nam Desha from America America
1995 - Baanalli Odo Megha from America America
1995 - Nooru Janmaku from America America
;1993
1993 - Manju Manju from Hoovu Hannu
1993 - Kadambari
1993 - ManiKantana Mahime
;1991
1991 - Chatti ellade from Gauri Ganesha

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