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SUDEEP KUMAR (born 25 May 1975) is an Indian playback singer. Sudeeep sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. He has recorded more than 1000 songs in many languages including Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi, during a career spanning five decades.The initial stages of his career were marked by singing for dramas and albums.

Early life and education
Sudeep Kumar (born 25 May 1975 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India) to K.M. Rajamma and Kainakary Surendran, an author. Sudeep had his education at St Joseph's High School, Punnapra, SD College, Alappuzha, from where he did his graduation in Malayalam, and Government Law college, Thiruvananthapuram. Sudeep hails from a musically-inclined family. His interest in music began when his father introduced him to light music and he began taking vocal lessons in Carnatic music from Santhamma Rajagopal at the age of 11. Over the years, all his gurus have imparted unbounded knowledge to him and he is greatly indebted to all his teachers who have helped him shape his illustrious career as a singer. He received training from many renowned musicians like Alappuzha R.Vidhu, Kalavoor Balan, Perumbavoor G.Ravindranath, Mavelikkara Subrahmoniam and G.Devarajan.

Debut and Early career:
His music career began at a very young age. At the age of 13, he debuted as a chorus singer. His earliest experience as a professional singer was in 1992. In 1993 he did his debut recording for a professional drama troupe under the music direction of Kalavoor Balan. He auditioned as a singer in All India Radio in 1995. Simultaneously, he was also part of different music troupes in Alappuzha, namely Blue Diamonds, Claps, Raiban Superhits, Chengannur Ragamalika, Samskara Kayamkulam (KPAC Sulochana), Kollam Harmony Beats and Nadadhara. Subsequently he went on to become one of the notable members of popular music troupes such as Trivandrum Sagara, Beats and Megamix.

The initial stages of his career were marked by singing for dramas and albums. He had the golden opportunity to work with notable musicians including his mentor Kalavoor Balan, N.P. Prabhakaran, Alleppey Vivekanandan, Alleppey Rishikesh, Kumarakam Rajappan, Vypin Surendran, K.M.Udayan, T.S.Radhakrishnan, Sebi Nayarambalam, Samji Aarattupuzha, M.G.Anil, Raveendran Thiruvalla, Vidhyadharan master, R.Somasekharan, Jerry Amaldev, Johnson, Raveendran, M.G.Radhakrishnan, Perumbavoor G.Raveendranath, V.Dakshinamoorthy, M.K.Arjunan, and G.Devarajan.

His first film audio 'Thalolam' released in 1998 (lyrics and music by Kaithapram) was produced by Johny Sagariga, who introduced him to the audio industry. It was in 1999 that Sudeep met Devarajan master which proved to be a turning point in his career. In the year 2000, when Devarajan master conducted a stage show titled 'Five promising singers of the new millenium', Sudeep was one among the five. This great event served as a milestone in his career.

Television
Sudeep has made his presence felt on the miniscreen as well by compering a few music-related programmes on Asianet, namely 'Pa Dha Ni Sa', 'Gaanasamasya', 'Music Live' and 'Limelight'. He has also appeared in 'Sangeethasaagaram' and as a guest performer in 'Idea Star Singer'. At present, he works as a mentor on the music reality show 'Gandharvasangeetham' on Kairali TV and is performing with the contestants. He has also worked as a groomer in Idea Star Singer Season 3 and 6 and Amritha Junior Superstar as well.

Personal life
Sudeep Kumar (born 25 May 1975 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India) to K.M. Rajamma and Kainakary Surendran, an author. His younger brother K.S.Sudheesh Kumar is a gifted artist who is currently working with the Kerala State Electricity Board. He continues his journey in the world of music, with the blessings of his parents and gurus, his indepth knowledge of music and meticulous training. He currently resides with his wife, renowned classical dancer Kalamandalam Sophia in Thiruvananthapuram. They are blessed with two daughters, Minsara and Neehara.

Awards
Following are the awards for Sudeep Kumar


 * Kerala State Award
 * 2012 - Won - Best Male Playback Singer - "Chempakapoo." - Rathinirvedam
 * Other Awards
 * 2009 - Vayalar Chalachithra Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Madhuram Gayathi Meera" - Benaras
 * 2011 - KAVIA Singer of the year Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Enthedi" - Shikar
 * 2009 - P.Bhaskaran Foundation Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Chempakapoo" - Rathinirvedam
 * 2009 - Jesy Foundation Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Chempakapoo" - Rathinirvedam
 * 2009 - Radio Mirchi South Indian Film Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Chempakapoo" - Rathinirvedam
 * 2008 - Jeevan TV Award for the Bbest Album Singer  - "Ekakikalude Geetham" - Ekakikalude Geetham

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