Radhika (1970 – 10 November 2017) was an Indian playback singer known for her contributions to Telugu cinema. She recorded over 200 songs in various South Indian languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. Radhika is particularly recognized for singing item numbers in commercial films.[1]
Radhika రాధిక | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 10 November 2017 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980s–2014 |
She gained prominence with her iconic song "Bavalu Sayya... Maradallu Sayya" from the film Bava Bavamaridi (1993), which became a significant hit. Other notable tracks include "Aata Kavala," "Amalapuram Bulloda," and "Sunnunda Theesuko."[2] Despite a successful career, she did not achieve widespread recognition.[3]
Early life and career
editRadhika was born in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.[1] She was the niece of Telugu actor and former Member of Parliament Siva Prasad.[4][5]
Radhika started her career as a playback singer in the late 1980s and became known in the South Indian music industry, especially in Telugu cinema. Her breakthrough came with the hit song "Bavalu Sayya... Maradallu Sayya". She later contributed to many successful songs, especially item numbers in the 1990s and early 2000s.[1]
She took a step back from the music industry in 2004 and distanced herself from the limelight. She faced serious health challenges, including a kidney disorder, and had been under medical treatment since 2014.[3]
Death
editRadhika died on 10 November 2017 at the age of 47 due to a heart attack at a private hospital in Chennai.[1][6] Her death was mourned by music directors Koti and Mani Sharma, and singer Mano.[3][1]
Discography
editRadhika lent her voice to several Telugu and South Indian films. Some of her key songs include:
| Year | Film | Language | Song | Music director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Telugu | "Amalapuram Bulloda" | Bappi Lahiri | |
| 1994 | Bava Bavamaridi | Telugu | "Bavalu Sayya... Maradallu Sayya" | Raj–Koti | |
| 2000 | Annayya | Telugu | "Aata Kavala" | Mani Sharma | |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Telugu | "Chilakapacha Koka" | Mani Sharma | [7] |
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Tamil | "Sarakku Vechuruken" | Mani Sharma | |
| 2002 | Aadi | Telugu | "Sunnunda Theesuko" | Mani Sharma | |
| 2004 | Anji | Telugu | "Mirapakaya Bajji" | Mani Sharma | [8] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Playback singer Radhika passes away at 47". The Times of India. 12 November 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "ప్రముఖ ప్లేబ్యాక్ సింగర్ రాధిక ఇక లేరు" [Famous playback singer Radhika is no more]. Samayam (in Telugu). 11 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "'బావలు సయ్యా..' గాయని మృతి | Singer Radhika Passes away". Sakshi (in Telugu). 11 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ ప్రముఖ గాయని రాధిక కన్నుమూత..! | Telugu Singer Radhika Is No More. TV5 News. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "'Baavalu Sayya' singer Radhika passes away". Suryaa. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Popular playback singer Radhika passes away". 123telugu.com. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Radhika Discography". Gaana.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "IB exclusive - Anji Audio details". Idlebrain.com. 15 December 2003. Retrieved 29 November 2024.