Musical life!
Like aspiring music students and noted musicians, music competitions at the school and the college, were the main platforms for him to showcase his talent. Learning from the past experiences, day-by-day, he fine-tuned his skills. And he was rewarded.
FOR ASPIRING music students and noted musicians, music competitions at the school and the college are the main platforms to showcase their talent. Learning from the past experiences, day-by-day, he fine-tuned his skills. And he was rewarded.
“Though there were several things which I couldn’t agree in the ISS, I didn’t oppose. Because as an artiste I got recognition there."
After the resounding success in ISS, Tushar has been getting programmes galore. “In these days I am getting a lot of classical and non-classical programmes. In addition to this, I sing in devotional and romantic albums.”
“If I achieved anything in life, it is because of the wholesome support from my family. My father played a vital role in nurturing my music career. He took great interest in teaching me music and availing the service of great musicians. My family members supported me when I resigned the job. I am really blessed to have them,” says an emotional Thushar.
He started learning music from the late Sri H. Ramanathan, principal, Palakkad Music College. After that he was the disciple of Sri Mavelikara Ayyappan Pillai Bhagavathar, Sri Bharanickavu Raghavan, Sri Kannamangalam Prabhakaran Pillai, Mavelikkara Gopinathan, Padmabhushan Nookkala Chinna Sathyanarayana (Hyderabad) and B Sasikumar who is a top grade violin artiste with All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
He bagged top prizes in several music contests held at the school-level as well as at the college-level for both classical and light music genres. But, with one reality show on music aired at leading channel Asianet, which made history that still rocks by its special knack for attracting the audience in TV programmes, changed his destiny. All thanks to music and it is musical life for him in every second….
In a freewheeling chat, Idea Star Singer (ISS) fame M K Thushar opens up his mind to K Govindan Nampoothiry, on choosing music as profession, the success behind ISS, future plans etc.
It’s music all the way
Music reigns here. With an elated face Thushar explained the reason behind it. “I was well focused on music since from my childhood days. I started learning classical music from the age of seven and was fond of that type of music. Always I wanted to be in music and remembered as a musician, especially, as a classical singer. Fortunately, I got opportunity to learn music from eminent musicians.”
To devote time fully for music and bearing in mind it as profession, Thushar quitted his job as software engineer.
The way to ISS
“Frankly speaking, I was not interested initially going for the reality show. It was the motivation and support from Renu, my wife that opened the way to ISS, 2007. Since my response to participate in ISS was lukewarm, she prepared an application and sent it to Asianet. I didn’t expect a positive reply since I sent the application near the due date. However, by god’s grace; I got the call from the channel. And I was excited,” Thushar says.
And the rest is history. It was the turning point in Thushar’s life.
“Though there were several things which I couldn’t agree in the ISS, I didn’t oppose. Because as an artiste I got recognition there."
Singing success
After the resounding success in ISS, Tushar has been getting programmes galore. “In these days I am getting a lot of classical and non-classical programmes. In addition to this, I sing in devotional and romantic albums.”
Family – my strength
Thushar’s family consists of father K Muraleedharan, a retired deputy chief engineer from KSEB, mother K Leela, retired high school teacher, sister Aparna and wife Renu. Sister and wife are employed at a private firm as software engineers in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.
“If I achieved anything in life, it is because of the wholesome support from my family. My father played a vital role in nurturing my music career. He took great interest in teaching me music and availing the service of great musicians. My family members supported me when I resigned the job. I am really blessed to have them,” says an emotional Thushar.
Thushar was all praise for his wife Renu. “She is the primary reason for my gateway to the ISS. And he always supports me in my musical programmes.
About Gurus
About Gurus
Remembering his teachers, who guided and sharpened his music skills, Thushar said “My musical story is not complete without mentioning my gurus.”
He started learning music from the late Sri H. Ramanathan, principal, Palakkad Music College. After that he was the disciple of Sri Mavelikara Ayyappan Pillai Bhagavathar, Sri Bharanickavu Raghavan, Sri Kannamangalam Prabhakaran Pillai, Mavelikkara Gopinathan, Padmabhushan Nookkala Chinna Sathyanarayana (Hyderabad) and B Sasikumar who is a top grade violin artiste with All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
Currently, Thushar practices under B Sasikumar’s guidance. “Sasikumar sir’s tutelage has helped me a lot, especially, in shaping as a carnatic music performer.”
Current projects
Thushar is doing classical concerts and shows. Besides, he performs fusion music programmes with a band featuring Chenda exponent Mattannur Sankarankutty.
He, however, has not received any offer from the Malayalam cinema. “I’m waiting for a call from our cine world. Hope this dream will be fulfilled soon,” he said eagerly.
Adding one more feather to his cap, Thushar said, an album that he rendered music would be released soon.
Ending up, Thushar opens up his new ideas. “I want to propagate carnatic music among public, mould some good music students, do musical performances with great artistes.”
Yes, it’s very true an ‘Idea’ can change your life….
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