Sushin Shyam

Sushin Shyam is an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence. He is known for his contributions to the films Varathan (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Minnal Murali (2021), Bheeshma Parvam (2022), Romancham (2023), Kannur Squad (2023), Manjummel Boys (2024) and Aavesham (2024). His work on Kumbalangi Nights earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019.

Early life
Sushin Shyam received his early education at the St.Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery, and Mambaram Higher Secondary School in Thalassery. Under his father's guidance, a musician himself, Sushin learned to play the keyboard from an early age, including performing on stage at the age of 3. He relocated to Chennai in pursuit of new prospects within the music industry. He honed his skills during a two-year stint working with Music Director Deepak Dev.

Breakthrough as composer
Sushin Shyam commenced his film career at the age of 19, with Deepak Dev serving as his mentor. His composition skills were showcased in the 2012 short film Oru kutti chodyam, directed by Ganesh Raj. The following year, music director Rex Vijayan enlisted Sushin's talent for programming the background score for Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi. Sushin also lent his voice to a song, "Thaazhvaram" for the film.

Sushin's encounter with Rex proved to be a major turning point in his career. Encouraged by Rex, Sushin composed the background score for his next film, Sapthamashree Thaskaraha, in 2014, marking his first solo venture as a composer. In addition, he also sang the track "Kayi Ethum Doorathonde" for the film. Sushin's subsequent projects included composing the background score for Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi in 2015 and for Kismath in 2016. He also created a song, "Kissa Pathiyil," for the latter film, both of which were well received by audiences.

Acting roles
Sushin has appeared in short or guest roles in movies including Grandmaster, Thattathin Marayathu, Da Thadiya, Honey Bee, Guppy, Mayaanadhi and Nadikar

As playback singer

 * Sources: malayalachalachithram.com