Soolamangalam Sisters
Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi | |
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Birth name | Jayalakshmi |
Born | 24 April 1937 |
Origin | Soolamangalam, Madras presidency, British India |
Genres | Tamil devotional, tamil patriotic, film music |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | |
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Birth name | Rajalakshmi |
Born | 6 November 1940 |
Origin | Soolamangalam, Madras presidency, British India |
Died |
1 March 1992 51) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. | (aged
Genres | Tamil devotional, tamil patriotic, film music |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi (Tamil: சூலமங்கலம் ஜெயலட்சுமி) and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi (Tamil: சூலமங்கலம் ராஜலட்சுமி), popularly known as Soolamangalam Sisters (Tamil: சூலமங்கலம் சகோதரிகள்) are Carnatic music sister-pair vocalists and musicians known for their devotional songs in Tamil. They were early singers in the trend of duo singing in Carnatic music, which started in the 1950s, with performers like Radha Jayalakshmi, and later continued by Bombay Sisters, Ranjani-Gayatri, Mambalam Sisters, Bangalore Sisters and Priya Sisters
Early life and background
Born in Soolamangalam near Tanjore – a village with musical heritage, of Karnam Ramaswmai Ayyar & Janaki Ammal, the sisters had their training in music from K. G. Murthi of Soolamangalam, Pathamadai S.Krishnan, Mayavaram Venugopalayyar.
The duo-sisters were very popular for their matchless rendition of National and Devotional songs. They had a hectic practice for about three decades and were much sought after for providing background music in films. Their Kanda Shasti Kavasam album is very popular with the Lord Muruga devotees.[1]
Notable songs
Song | Albums |
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Kanda shasti kavasam | Kanda shasti kavasam album |
Skanda Guru kavasam | Kanda shasti kavasam album |
Awards
- Muruga Ganamrtha
- Kuyil Isai Thilakam
- Isaiarasi
- Nadhakanal
- Kalaimamani in 1992 by Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Filmography
Among the two of them, Jayalakshmi had rendered only a few songs in films and most of it would be duets with Rajalakshmi.
Whereas Rajalakshmi had more chance as a playback singer in films. Her voice suits all the categories of youthful, soft mellifluousness, evocative feelings, perfection of pronunciation and the best in devotional songs.
Music composers she sang for
Many of her songs are under K. V. Mahadevan's music direction all the while. Many of her songs were under T. G. Lingappa. She also sang under G. Ramanathan, Naushad, Letchumanan Kurunath, K. N. Thandayuthapani Pillai, Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, S. Rajeswara Rao, H. R. Padmanabha Sasthri, C. N. Pandurangan, G. K. Venkatesh, V. Kumar, T. R. Pappa, M. S. Srikanth, Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. Dakshinamurthy, Chittor V. Nagaiah, M. K. Athmanathan, M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, Shankar-Ganesh, Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan, Rajan-Nagendra, Brother Lakshmanan, V. Dakshinamurthy, P. S. Divakar, Pukazhenthi and under her own music compositions. She sang more often in the 1950s while during the 1960s, she was only sought in songs that needed more than one female voice.
Playback singers she sang with
She sang immemorable duets mostly with T. M. Soundararajan. Other include Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. B. Sreenivas, S. C. Krishnan, J. P. Chandrababu, K. R. Ramaswamy, M. Balamurali Krishna, A. L. Raghavan and K. J. Yesudas.
She also sang duets with female singers with most notably with her sister Soolamangalam Jajalakshmi, P. Leela and P. Suseela. Others are L. R. Easwari, Radha Jayalakshmi, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. V. Rathinam, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, Jikki, B. Vasantha, A. G. Rathnamala, M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and L. R. Anjali.
Music director
Rajalakshmi assisted S. M. Subbaiah Naidu in Konjum Salangai. Both Jayalakshmi and Rajalakshmi as music directors by the name Soolamangalam Sisters, composed music for films like Dharisanam (1970), Tiger Thathachari (1974), Appodhe Sonnene Kettiya (1979) and Pillaiyar (1984). They also sang under their own compositions.
Year | Film | Language | Song | Music | Co-Singer |
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1948 | Krishna Bakthi | Tamil | Kanavil Kandene Kannan Mel Kaadhal Kondene | G. Ramanathan | |
1952 | Aan | Tamil | Naan Raaniye Rajavin | Naushad | |
1952 | Aan | Tamil | Aa Sududhe En Maname | Naushad | |
1954 | Viduthalai | Tamil | Inidhaana Thendral | Letchumanan Kurunath | |
1954 | Thuli Visham | Tamil | Sammadhitthaal Endrum Sandhoshame | K. N. Thandayuthapani Pillai | K. R. Ramaswamy |
1954 | Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari | Tamil | Azhage Anandham | T. G. Lingappa | |
1956 | Aniyathi | Malayalam | Paahisakala Janani | Brother Lakshmanan | P. Leela |
1956 | Aathmaarpanam | Malayalam | Ullathu Chollu Penne | V. Dakshinamurthy | T. S. Kumaresh |
1956 | Moondru Penngal | Tamil | Inba Vaazhvil Anbu | C. N. Pandurangan | T. A. Mothi |
1957 | Baagyavathi | Tamil | Paruvam Kondu Asaindhu Aadum | S. Dakshinamurthy | |
1957 | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | Tamil | Arul Puriyavo Jegannatha | T. G. Lingappa | |
1957 | Rathnagiri Rahasya | Kannada | Sharanara Kaayo | T. G. Lingappa | |
1957 | Rathnagiri Rahasya | Kannada | Anada Mahadaananda | T. G. Lingappa | Jikki & K. Jamuna Rani |
1957 | Rathnagiri Rahasya | Kannada | Kivi Eradu Sakenayya | T. G. Lingappa | |
1957 | Raja Rajan | Tamil | Aadum Azhage Azhagu | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Leela |
1957 | Bhaktha Markandeya | Tamil | Anbin Uruve Neeye | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | P. B. Srinivas |
1957 | Bhaktha Markandeya | Tamil | Andasaraasarangal | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | |
1957 | Thaskaraveeran | Malayalam | Malarthorum Mandahaasam | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | P. B. Srinivas |
1957 | Thaskaraveeran | Malayalam | Vannallo Vasanthakaalam | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1957 | Thaskaraveeran | Malayalam | Aanandakaniye Vaaninmaniye | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1958 | Engal Kudumbam Perisu | Tamil | Ennaalum Kaanaatha Aananthame | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Engal Kudumbam Perisu | Tamil | Naanum Neeyum Jodi | T. G. Lingappa | S. C. Krishnan |
1958 | Engal Kudumbam Perisu | Tamil | T. G. Lingappa | ||
1958 | School Master | Kannada | Innenu Aananda | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | School Master | Kannada | Naanu Neenu Jodi | T. G. Lingappa | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao |
1958 | School Master | Kannada | Bhaameya Nodalu | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Badi Pantulu | Telugu | Jaagela Ananda Mandeeyaraa | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Badi Pantulu | Telugu | Neevu Nenu Jodu Ee Eddula Sakketa Choodu | T. G. Lingappa | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao |
1958 | Badi Pantulu | Telugu | Bhaamanu Jerava Gopaalaa | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Neelavukku Niranja Manasu | Tamil | Otrumaye Namakku Uyirnadi | K. V. Mahadevan | Jikki |
1958 | Neelavukku Niranja Manasu | Tamil | Kannaikkavarum Baradhakalai | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1958 | Neelavukku Niranja Manasu | Tamil | Singara Sangeethame | K. V. Mahadevan | Jikki & A. G. Rathnamala |
1958 | Sabaash Meena | Tamil | Chitthiram Pesudhadi | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Sabaash Meena | Tamil | Nalla Vaazhvu Kaanalaame | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Sabaash Meena | Tamil | Inbatthin Vegamaa Idhayatthin Dhaagamaa | T. G. Lingappa | |
1958 | Nalla Idathu Sambandham | Tamil | Jaalam Seivadhu Niyayama | K. V. Mahadevan | M. R. Radha (dialogues) |
1958 | Nalla Idathu Sambandham | Tamil | Sonnalum Ketpadhillai | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1958 | Nalla Idathu Sambandham | Tamil | Manamagale Marumagale Vaa Vaa | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Easwari |
1959 | Kanniyin Sabadham | Tamil | Aattatthil Sirandhadhu Pitthalaattam | T. G. Lingappa | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
1959 | Mala Oru Mangala Vilakku | Tamil | Naan Aada Nee Paadu Kanna | T. G. Lingappa | |
1959 | Mala Oru Mangala Vilakku | Tamil | Penn Manam Pole | T. G. Lingappa | P. B. Sreenivas |
1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | Tamil | Unakkum Enakkum Isaindha Porutham | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | Tamil | Kaani Nilam Vendum | M. K. Athmanathan | |
1959 | Thanga Padhumai | Tamil | Varugiraal Ummaithedi | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
1959 | Thaiyai Pola Pillai Noolai Pola Selai | Tamil | Sandhegam Theeradha Viyadhi | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1959 | Thaiyai Pola Pillai Noolai Pola Selai | Tamil | Vilai Mathippillaadha Arumporul Kalaiye | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1960 | Ponni Thirunal | Tamil | Ponggi Varum Kaviriye | K. V. Mahadevan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan & L. R. Easwari |
1960 | Ponni Thirunal | Tamil | Matthalam Kotta Vari Sangam | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1960 | Ponni Thirunal | Tamil | Naattukkor Thandhaiyadi | K. V. Mahadevan | Radha Jayalakshmi |
1960 | Sivagami | Tamil | Anggum Inggum Aattam Poda | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1960 | Paavai Vilakku | Tamil | Nee Sititthal Nan Sirippen | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1960 | Paavai Vilakku | Tamil | Vetkamaaga Irukkudhu Enakku | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1960 | Padikkadha Medhai | Tamil | Ore Oru Oorile | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1960 | Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima | Telugu | Jeeviname Paavanam | Rajan-Nagendra | Ghantasala |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | Sandhegam Enum Oru Sarakku | R. Sudharsanam | S. C. Krishnan |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | B.O.Y. Boy Enna Paiyan | R. Sudharsanam | S. C. Krishnan |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | Aayi Mahamaayi Perai Cholli | R. Sudharsanam | L. R. Easwari & S. C. Krishnan |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | Karagam Karagam Karagam | R. Sudharsanam | S. C. Krishnan |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | Bayaaskoppu Paatthiyaa Dappaskoppu Paatthiyaa | R. Sudharsanam | T. M. Soundararajan |
1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | Thanjavoor Karagamadi Oh Mariammaa | R. Sudharsanam | T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari |
1960 | Thaalaattu | Tamil | Malligaippoo Pottu | M. S. Srikanth | T. M. Soundararajan |
1960 | Petra Manam | Tamil | Paadi Paadi Paadi | S. Rajeswara Rao | J. P. Chandrababu |
1960 | Petra Manam | Tamil | Ore Oru Paisa Tharuvadhu Perisa | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
1960 | Ranadheera Kanteerava | Kannada | Karunada Vairamudi Kanteerava | G. K. Venkatesh | Radha Jayalakshmi |
1960 | Ranadheera Kanteerava | Kannada | Kabbina Billanu | G. K. Venkatesh | |
1960 | Veera Pandiyan | Tamil | Ungalai Thozhudhu.... Theeradha Kobangal Thisai Thaavi Nindraal | Rajan-Nagendra | |
1961 | Sabaash Mapillai | Tamil | Mutthu Pole Manjal Kotthu Pole | K. V. Mahadevan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan |
1961 | Naga Nandhini | Tamil | Valluvan Vedham | R. Sudharsanam | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1961 | Naga Nandhini | Tamil | Singame Singame | R. Sudharsanam | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1961 | Panam Pandhiyile | Tamil | Thattan Kadaiyile | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1961 | Thayilla Pillai | Tamil | Chinna Chinna Ooraniyaam | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1961 | Bhakta Kuchela | Malayalam | Vikrama Raajendra | Brother Lakshmanan | P. Leela |
1961 | Bhakta Kuchela | Malayalam | Madhu Pakarenam | Brother Lakshmanan | P. Leela |
1961 | Bhakta Kuchela | Malayalam | Paaril Aarum Kandaal Viraykkume | Brother Lakshmanan | P. Leela |
1962 | Konjum Salangai | Tamil | Kaana Kan Kodi Vendum | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1962 | Konjum Salangai | Tamil | Orumaiyudan | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1962 | Konjum Salangai | Tamil | Brahmma Thaalam Poda | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Radha Jayalakshmi |
1962 | Sengkamalath Theevu | Tamil | Aaduvom Poomaalai Poduvom | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1962 | Sengkamalath Theevu | Tamil | Kannaal Pesuvom Kaiyai Veesuvom | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1962 | Edhaiyum Thangum Idhaiyam | Tamil | Unakkum Enakkum Vegu Thooram Illai | T. R. Pappa | |
1962 | Maadappura | Tamil | Oorukkum Theriyaadhu | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1962 | Maadappura | Tamil | Oorukkum Theriyaadhu (pathos) | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1962 | Maadappura | Tamil | Kannirandum Thevaiyillai | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1962 | Maadappura | Tamil | Sirikka Therinthaal Podhum | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1962 | Maadappura | Tamil | Manadhil Konda Asaiye | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1962 | Indira En Selvam | Tamil | Kannipparuvam Aval | H. R. Padmanabha Sasthri & C. N. Pandurangan | P. B. Sreenivas |
1962 | Indira En Selvam | Tamil | Thitthikkum Thamizhile | H. R. Padmanabha Sasthri & C. N. Pandurangan | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1962 | Indira En Selvam | Tamil | Ullaasa Mangai Ilaamal Ponaal | H. R. Padmanabha Sasthri & C. N. Pandurangan | |
1962 | Azhagu Nila | Tamil | Muthu Muthaai Ennam | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1962 | Pattinathar | Tamil | Thanga Bommai Pole | G. Ramanathan | |
1963 | Paar Magale Paar | Tamil | Vetkkamaai Irukkudhadi | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | P. Leela |
1963 | Kungumam | Tamil | Kungumam Mangala Mangaiyin Kungumam | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1963 | Karnan | Tamil | Poi Vaa Magale Poi Vaa | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | |
1963 | Thulasi Maadam | Tamil | Maiyai Thottu Ezhuthiyavar | K. V. Mahadevan | S. Janaki |
1963 | Chittoor Rani Padmini | Tamil | Vaanatthil Meen Ondru Kandai | G. Ramanathan | |
1963 | Kaidhiyin Kadhali | Tamil | Chitthirai Poongkodi Thendralai Marandhu | K. V. Mahadevan | A. L. Raghavan |
1964 | Magale Un Samatthu | Tamil | Annamidum Karangalinaal | G. K. Venkatesh | L. R. Easwari |
1964 | Muradan Muthu | Tamil | Sevvandhi Poochendu | T. G. Lingappa | |
1964 | Chinnada Gombe | Kannada | Sevanthige Chedinantha | T. G. Lingappa | |
1964 | Navarathri | Tamil | Vandha Naal Mudhal | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani, L. R. Easwari & L. R. Anjali |
1964 | Bhakta Ramadasu | Telugu | Mohanaakaara Raamaa | Chittor V. Nagaiah | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1964 | Bhakta Ramadasu | Telugu | Raamaa Paahimaam | Chittor V. Nagaiah | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1965 | Naanal | Tamil | Kuyil Koovi Thuyilezhuppa | V. Kumar | |
1965 | Naanal | Tamil | Kuyil Koovi Thuyilezhuppa (pathos) | V. Kumar | Major Sundararajan (dialogues) |
1965 | Muthalali | Malayalam | Ponnaara Muthalaali | Pukazhenthi | S. Janaki & B. Vasantha |
1965 | Vazhkai Padagu | Tamil | Poochoodi Pottu Vaitthu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | L. R. Easwari |
1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Tamil | Thulli Thulli Vilaiyaada | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela & L. R. Easwari |
1966 | Gowri Kalyanam | Tamil | Vellai Kamalathile | M. S. Viswanathan | |
1966 | Gowri Kalyanam | Tamil | Thiruppugazhai Paada Paada | M. S. Viswanathan | P. Suseela |
1967 | Kandhan Karunai | Tamil | Thirupparang Kundratthil Nee Siritthaal | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | P. Suseela |
1967 | Kandhan Karunai | Tamil | Aarumugam Aana Porul | K. V. Mahadevan | S. Janaki & Renuka |
1967 | Sundara Moorthy Nayanar | Tamil | Thalaiye Nee Vanangaai | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1967 | Sundara Moorthy Nayanar | Tamil | Parakkum En Killaigaal | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
1967 | Sundara Moorthy Nayanar | Tamil | Maadhar Pirai Kanniyaarai | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Seerkazhi Govindarajan |
1967 | Bhakta Prahlada | Tamil | Andhani Suraseemani | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Suseela & S. Janaki |
1966 | Bama Vijayam | Tamil | Aani Muthu Vaangi Vandhen | M. S. Viswanathan | P. Suseela & L. R. Easwari |
1967 | Thanga Valaiyal | Tamil | Sonnale Vaai Manakkum Velmuruga | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1967 | Pesum Dheivam | Tamil | Noorandu Kaalam Vaazhga | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari & Sarala |
1967 | Seetha | Tamil | Nalam Kaakkum Kula Dheivame | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1967 | Padavidhara | Kannada | Karnaata Saamraajya | R. Rathna | |
1967 | Manam Oru Kuranggu | Tamil | Pattanatthu Sandhaiyile Koodaik Kaari | Soolamangalam Sisters | |
1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Tamil | Kaakkai Chiraginile | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Tamil | Karai Eri Meen Vilaiyadum | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Tamil | Margazhi Thingal | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1968 | Neelagiri Express | Tamil | Thirutthani Murugaa Thennava Thalaivaa | T. K. Ramamoorthy | P. Suseela |
1970 | Kanmalar | Tamil | Thodudaiya Seviyan.... Odhuvaar Un Peyar Odhuvaar | K. V. Mahadevan | M. Balamurali Krishna |
1970 | Vietnam Veedu | Tamil | Endrum Pudhidhaaga.... Ulagatthile Oruvan Ena | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela & A. L. Raghavan |
1970 | Jeevanaadi | Tamil | Aruvi Magal Alaiosai | Soolamangalam Sisters | K. J. Yesudas |
1970 | Sri Krishnadevaraya | Kannada | Krishnana Hesare Lokapriya | T. G. Lingappa | |
1970 | Yaen | Tamil | Kannan Enakkoru Pillai | T. R. Pappa | |
1971 | Kulama Gunama | Tamil | Muthe Maragadhame....Pillai Kali Theera | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela |
1972 | Dheivam | Tamil | Varuvaandi Tharuvaandi Malaiyaandi | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | M. R. Vijaya |
1972 | Appa Tata | Tamil | Illaadha Pillaikku Naan | V. Kumar | |
1972 | Ragasiya Penn 117 | Tamil | Aasai Roja Paaru | C. N. Pandurangan | |
1972 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Malayalam | Peelippoomudi | V. Dakshinamurthy | P. Leela |
1973 | Maru Piravi | Tamil | Kaveri Maandhoppu Kaniyo | T. R. Pappa | |
1974 | Gumasthavin Magal | Tamil | Ezhuthi Ezhuthi Pazhagi Vandhen | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | M. R. Vijaya |
1974 | Gumasthavin Magal | Tamil | Therodum Veedhiyile Dharisikka Kaathirundhen | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | |
1974 | Tiger Thathachari | Tamil | Kalyanam Oru Vizha | Soolamagalam Sisters | T. M. Soundararajan |
1974 | Tiger Thathachari | Tamil | Ezhumalai Vaasaa Vengkadesaa | Soolamagalam Sisters | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1974 | Hemareddy Mallamma | Kannada | Nee Balle I Daasi Nanadaaseya | P. S. Divakar | |
1977 | Sorgam Naragam | Tamil | Sendhoor Nizhalil | Shankar-Ganesh | |
1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | Tamil | Anbe Uyarndhadhu | S. V. Venkatraman | T. V. Rathinam |
1978 | Thanga Rangan | Tamil | Enga Rngan Thanga Rangan | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1978 | Thanga Rangan | Tamil | Thuppariya Porom Naanga | M. S. Viswanathan | Kovai Soundarajan |
1979 | Kandhar Alangaram | Tamil | Kandhanukku Alangaaram Kandhar Alangaaram | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1984 | Pillaiyar | Tamil | Pillaiyar Pillaiyar | Soolamangalam Sisters | Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi |
1984 | Pillaiyar | Tamil | Kallanalum Kadavul Illaiya | Soolamangalam Sisters |
References
- ↑ "Music: Profiles of Artistes, Composers, Musicologists". saigan.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.