M. M. Manasi is an Indian playback singer trained in Hindustani vocals and also dubbing artist. 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 Kaaki 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
editManasi 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
editManasi 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 Tamannaah 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
editAs playback singer
editThis is only a partial list; Manasi has sung over 170 songs in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi
Dubbing artist
editTelevision title songs
edit| 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
edit- ^ Manasi, M. M. (3 January 2018). "A voice to reckon with". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Being a singer makes you versatile — Times of India". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (9 March 2018). "Rangasthalam song Rangamma Mangamma review: Samantha's expressions leave fans wanting more". www.ibtimes.co.in. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "MM Manasi Inspirations: From K-Pop To Ilaiyaraaja". silverscreen.in. 23 September 2015. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "A voice to reckon with". The Hindu. 3 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Vaarasudu | Telugu Song - Ranjithame". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Singer MM Manasi : రష్మికను పక్కన నెట్టేసిన సింగర్.. హైలెట్ అయిన మానసి". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 7 November 2022. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Singer and dubbing artist M M Manasi talks about her work". 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.