Sushin Shyam

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In this Indian name, the name Shyam is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sushin.

Sushin Shyam
BornThalassery, Kerala, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Music composer
  • instrumentalist
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Keyboard
  • guitar
  • vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member ofThe Down Troddence

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.[1] 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) and Manjummel Boys (2024). His work on Kumbalangi Nights earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019.[2][3][4]

Early life[edit]

Sushin Shyam received his early education at 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.[5] He relocated to Chennai in pursuit of new prospects within the music industry.[6] He honed his skills during a two-year stint working with Music Director Deepak Dev.[7]

Breakthrough as composer[edit]

Sushin Shyam commenced his film career at the age of 19, with Deepak Dev serving as his mentor.[citation needed] His composition skills were showcased in the 2012 short film Oru kutti chodyam, directed by Ganesh Raj.[citation needed] The following year, music director Rex Vijayan enlisted Sushin's talent for programming the background score for Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi.[citation needed] Sushin also lent his voice to a song, "Thaazhvaram" for the film.[8]

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.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][excessive citations]

Acting roles[edit]

Sushin has appeared in short or guest roles in movies including Grandmaster, Thattathin Marayathu,[16] Da Thadiya,[17] Honey Bee, Guppy and Mayaanadhi.

Discography[edit]

As music composer[edit]

List of Sushin Shyam film credits as music composer
Year Film Songs Score Notes
2014 Sapthamashree Thaskaraha No Yes
2015 Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi No Yes
2016 Kismath Yes Yes Score and 1 song only.
2017 Ezra Yes Yes Score and 2 songs only.
The Great Father No Yes
Villain No Yes
2018 Maradona Yes Yes
Rosapoo Yes Yes
Varathan Yes Yes
Lilli Yes Yes
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Yes Yes Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
Virus Yes Yes
2020 Anjaam Pathiraa[18] Yes Yes
Trance No Yes Score co-composed with Jackson Vijayan
Kappela Yes Yes
Kilometers and Kilometers No Yes
2021 Mālik[19] Yes Yes
Kurup Yes Yes Score and 3 songs only.
Minnal Murali Yes Yes Score and 4 songs
2022 Bheeshma Parvam Yes Yes
Ariyippu No Yes
2023 Romancham Yes Yes [20]
Also co-producer[21]
Kannur Squad Yes Yes [22][23]
2024 Manjummel Boys Yes Yes [24]
Aavesham Yes Yes [25]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

As playback singer[edit]

  • Sources: malayalachalachithram.com[26]
List of Sushin Shyam film credits as playback singer
Year Song Co singer(s) Film Music Director/Composer
2013 "Thaazhvaram" Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Rex Vijayan
2014 "Kai Ethum Doorathu" Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2018 Nilapakshi Neha Nair Maradona Himself
"Varum"
Kochiloru Kappaladuthe Munna Rosapoo
"Padinjattodiyal Kadalu" Maqbool Mansoor
Munniloru Swargam Suchith Suresan
"Mutta Paatu" Jassie Gift,
Anthony Daasan
"Oduvile Theeyayi" Neha Nair Varathan
2019 "Cherathukal" Sithara Krishnakumar Kumbalangi Nights
"Ezhutha Katha"
"Lagoon Chill"
"Spread Love" Shelton Pinheiro,
Madonna Sebastian,
Muhsin Parari 		Virus
2022 "Be Notorious" Hamsika Iyer, Yogi B Bheeshma Parvam
"Aadharanjali" Madhuvanthi Narayan Romancham
"Athmave Poo"

Awards[edit]

List of Sushin Shyam awards
Year Award Category Film/Album/Song Notes
2020 Kerala State Film Award Best Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
Mazhavil Music Awards Best Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
Movie Street Film Awards Best Background Score Kumbalangi Nights
CPC Cine Awards Best Original Song "Cherathukal"(Kumbalangi Nights)
Best Background Score Kumbalangi Nights
Mirchi Music Awards South Best Album Kumbalangi Nights
Listener's Choice Song of the year "Uyiril Thodum"(Kumbalangi Nights)
Viral Song of the year "Uyiril Thodum"(Kumbalangi Nights)
SIIMA[27] Best Music Director Kumbalangi Nights
2019 SIIMA Best Music Director Varathan

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (29 March 2016) [21 August 2015]. "The Down Troddence band: Can't put 'em down". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022.
  2. ^ "From thrash metal to film music: Meet Sushin Shyam, composer of 'Varathan'". The News Minute. 10 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Sushin Shyam". Scroll.in. 25 November 2019.
  4. ^ "'I didn't even know that State Awards are getting announced today,' says Sushin Shaym - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Sushin Shyam - Music Composer (Famous Mallus)". famousmallus.com.
  6. ^ "I felt it better be a full-time musician: Sushin - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  7. ^ George, Liza. "I will never quit music". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  8. ^ a b "When 'Kismath' dawned on Sushin Shyam". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  9. ^ "Making the music of love". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  10. ^ James, Anu (25 July 2016). "Celebs laud 'Kismath' movie song 'Kisa Paathiyil' featuring Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon [VIDEOS]". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Kismath - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  12. ^ James, Anu (30 July 2016). "Interview: Meet Sachin Balu, the man behind the voice in 'Kisa Pathiyil' song from 'Kismath' movie". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Songs of Malayalam movie 'Kismath' released". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  14. ^ Srinivasan, Karthik. "Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Tunes Weekly: Kisa Paathiyil, Thalakaalu Puriyalaiyae and more - Top 5 songs". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  16. ^ Prakash, Asha. "When a one-liner turns you into a star - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  17. ^ "Sreenath Basi croons the Kerala Royals' theme songs - Times of India". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  18. ^ "Kunchacko Boban's next is Anchaam Pathira!!". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019.
  19. ^ "Fahadh Faasil's Malik starts rolling". 4 September 2019.
  20. ^ "Romancham | Song – Manuja (Lyrical)". The Times of India. 2 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Fahadh Faasil's next with 'Romancham' director rolls". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Mammootty's 'Kannur Squad' set to ignite screens with early morning all-Kerala shows". The Times of India. 22 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  23. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Mammootty announces 'Kannur Squad' worldwide release date". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  24. ^ "It's a wrap for the Kodaikanal schedule of Manjummel Boys". Cinema Express.
  25. ^ "Nazriya heroine in Fahad movie? The 'excitement' began". Time News. 10 March 2023.
  26. ^ "List of Malayalam Songs sung by Sushin Shyam". www.malayalachalachithram.com.
  27. ^ Entertainment, The Cue (20 September 2021). "സൈമ അവാര്‍ഡ്‌സ്: അയ്യപ്പനും കോശിയും ലൂസിഫറും പ്രധാന പുരസ്‌കാരങ്ങള്‍; ജേതാക്കളുടെ പട്ടിക". The Cue.

External links[edit]

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