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| Magizhini Manimaaranமகிழினி மணிமாறன் | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Magizhini Manimaaran |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Magizhini Manimaaran (Tamil: மகிழினி மணிமாறன்) is an Indian folk and playback singer in the Tamil film industry who got a break as a playback singer in the film Kumki.
Personal life and early career
Born in Malaipuram in Kanchipuram district, Maghizhini's parents were farmers. She became a member of the Buddhar kalaikuzhu folk troupe, where she became a ‘parai’ drummer and met her husband Manimaaran.
Discography
| Year | Film | Language | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | kumki | Tamil | Soi Soi |
| 2014 | Kaadu | Tamil | Ucchi Malai Kadu |
| 2014 | Eppothum Vendraan | Tamil | Ethana Murai |
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil | Jing Chikka Jing Chikka |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Telugu | "Super Machi" |
| 2015 | Soorathengai | Tamil | Otha Paarvai Parthu |
| 2016 | Maari | Tamil | Thappa Dhaan Theriyum |
| 2017 | Arasakulam | Tamil | Valarum Kodi Valara |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Song | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Playback Singer – Female | kumki | Soi Soi | Won | |
| 2013 | Edison Awards | Best Folk Song | kumki | Soi Soi | Won | |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards South | Mannin Kural Female Vocalist of the Year | kumki | Soi Soi | Won | |
| 2013 | The Chennai Times Film Awards | Best Singer – Female | kumki | Soi Soi | Nominated |
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References
- Karthikeyan, D. (3 March 2013). "Drummer-woman makes it big". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- "விகடன் விருதுகள் 2012" [Vikatan Awards 2012]. Ananda Vikatan. 16 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "Winners List 2012". Ananda Vikatan. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "6th Edison Awards". Edison Awards. Chennai. 10 February 2013. Astro.
- "Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Introduction". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Nominations". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Winners". Radio Mirchi. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 nominations". The Times of India. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- "The Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 goes to..." The Times of India. 4 November 2013. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.