M. M. Manasi
M. M. Manasi is an Indian playback singer trained in Hindustani vocals. She has sung more than 170 songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and English.[1] Her hits in Tamil are "Stylish Thamizachi" in Aarambam, "Kattikeda" in Kakki Sattai, "Semma Mass" in Massu, "Robo Romeo" in Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum, "Sottavaala" in Puli, "Aatakari Maman Ponnu" in Ilayaraja's 1000th film Tharai Thappattai[2] and "Ranjithame" in Varisu.
Manasi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | M. M. Manasi |
| Origin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Playback singer, Dubbing artist |
| Occupations | singer, voice artist |
| Instruments | vocals, keyboard |
| Years active | 2001–present |
She won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) for ''Rangamma Mangamma'' from the 2018 Tollywood periodic-drama film Rangasthalam.[3]
Early life
Manasi was born to Tamil-speaking parents in Chennai and grew up in Mumbai. At the age of 2, she started learning music. Her first public performances were bhajans sung during Navratri and Ganpati poojas. She completed her studies at the School of Management at D.G. Vaishnav College. She has a sister, M. M. Monisha, who is also a playback singer.
Career
Manasi was introduced by Ilaiyaraja to the Kannada music industry for the movie Drishya and by Vidhyasagar in Malayalam for Oru Indian Pranayakadha. She made an entry into Bollywood with "Daddy Mummy" in Bhaag Johnny for music director Devi Sri Prasad. This song has over 20 million views on YouTube.
Apart from singing, Manasi has also done voice acting for leading heroines in the Tamil film industry. These include Baahubali, Thozha, Dharmadurai, Devi, and Kaththi Sandai for Tamanna Bhatia, Maari for Kajal Agarwal, Anjaan for Samantha, Kamalinee Mukherjee in Iraivi, Meaghamann for Hansika Motwani, Darling and Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran for Nikki Galrani, Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum for Bindhu Madhavi, Vai Raja Vai for Taapsee, Yaan for Thulasi, Idharkkuthane Aasai Pattai Balakumara for Swathi, Thirumanam Enum Nikkah for Nazriya, and Oh My Kadavule for Ritika Singh.[4]
Manasi has sung in Telugu and has many charting songs to her credit, like "Bhelpuri" in Aagadu, "Notanki" in Power, "Private Party" in Sarrainodu, "Gunde Aagi Pothande" in Shivam, "Meenakshi" in Masala, "Om Sarvani" in Legend, "Mara O Mara" in Tadakha, "Lucky Lucky Rai" in Balupu, and "Rangamma Mangamma" in Rangasthalam.
Discography
As playback singer
This is only a partial list; Manasi has sung over 170 songs in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi
Dubbing artist
Television title songs
| Series Name | Year | Song Name | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roja | 2018 | "Kavithaipole Vanthale Roja" | Sun TV |
| Abhiyum Naanum | 2021 | "Kannil Pokinra Nir" | Sun TV |
| Namma Veetu Ponnu | TBA |
References
- Manasi, M. M. (3 January 2018). "A voice to reckon with". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "Being a singer makes you versatile — Times of India". indiatimes.com.
- Hooli, Shekhar H. (9 March 2018). "Rangasthalam song Rangamma Mangamma review: Samantha's expressions leave fans wanting more". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- "MM Manasi Inspirations: From K-Pop To Ilaiyaraaja". silverscreen.in. 23 September 2015.
- "A voice to reckon with". The Hindu. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- "'Ranjithame': First single from Vijay's Varisu is here, and it lives up to the hype". The Indian Express. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- "Vaarasudu | Telugu Song - Ranjithame". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- "Singer MM Manasi : రష్మికను పక్కన నెట్టేసిన సింగర్.. హైలెట్ అయిన మానసి". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 7 November 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- "Singer and dubbing artist M M Manasi talks about her work". 14 October 2016.