Mohan Sithara is an Indian music composer. He received the

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for the Best Music Director (2009) for the songs in Priyanandan's ''Soofi Paranja Kadha''. Since 1986 he has been an active musician in the Malayalam film industry. His work mixes Western, Classical and folk styles. He has worked with lyricists and poets like O. N. V Kurup,

Yusufali Kechery Yusufali Kechery (Yūsaphali Kēccēri; യൂസഫലി കേച്ചേരി 16 May 1934 – 21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, India. He wrote during the modern era of Malayalam poetry and ...

Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel ...

Rajeev Alunkal Rajeev Alunkal is a prominent poet, lyricist, music director and malayalam orator. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes. He has written numerous poems and songs. He is the former Chairman of Kumaranashan Smar ...

Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri Padma Shri Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, popularly known as Kaithapram, is a Malayalam lyricist, poet, music director, actor, singer, screenwriter, music therapist and performer of Carnatic music. He debuted with the movie Ennennum Kannet ...

S. Ramesan Nair S. Ramesan Nair (3 May 1948 – 18 June 2021) was an Indian lyricist and poet who worked predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. Over his career he wrote songs for over 170 films and over 3,000 devotional songs outside of the films. He d ...

Vinayan T. G. Vinayakumar (born 16 May 1957), professionally credited as Vinayan, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and lyricist, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and occasionally in Tamil cinema. Early life Vinayan is from ...

, Bharanikkavu Sivakumar,

Anil Panachooran Anil Panachooran (20 November 1969 – 3 January 2021) was an Indian lawyer, poet and lyricist, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. While undergoing treatment for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, he died on 3 January 2021, f ...

Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma (born 12 February 1960) is a noted malayalam lyricist and poet. He is the son of Malayalam Popular poet and lyricist late Vayalar Ramavarma. He made his debut in the malayalam film industry through the 1990 malayalam ...

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, and

Bichu Thirumala B. Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala (13 February 1942 – 26 November 2021), was an Indian lyricist and poet. He is known for creating the style of arranging beautiful words in Malayalam film songs. In Malayalam cinema, Bich ...

. Many prominent singers have sung his songs, including K. J. Yesudas,

P. Jayachandran Paliyath Jayachandrakuttan is an Indian playback singer and actor from Kerala. Jayachandran is best known for his captivating voice which gave him the title ''Bhava Gayakan'' by the music fraternity of South India. He has worked with many comp ...

, M.G.Sreekumar,

K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963), always credited as K. S. Chithra or Chithra, is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning over four decades, she has recorded over 25,000 songs in various In ...

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, Manjari,

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, and

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Early life

Mohan Sithara was born at

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, near

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, India, in 1959. He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes, one of which was Sithara troupe (from which he took the name Mohan Sithara). Later he worked with various music composers including M. G. Radhakrishnan, Shyam, and Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath. He did orchestration for the film ''Thoovanathumbikal'' with

Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath () is an Indian musician from Kerala. He is well known as a carnatic musician as well as a composer. He lives in Thiruvananthapuram now, though hails from Perumbavoor, Ernakulam. His works always have the deep-roote ...

, which led to several hit songs. His first work as independent music director in the Malayalam film industry was the film ''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' (From One to Zero), for which he composed the song "Raree Rareeram Raro" (it was also the first song for G. Venugopal).

Filmography

1986 *

Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare ''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio, written and directed by Reghunath Paleri in his directorial debut. The film features Asha Jayaram and Geethu Moh ...

1987 *

Varshangal Poyathariyathe ''Varshangal Poyathariyathe'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan Roop. The film stars debutants Prince Vaidyan and Reshmi Kailas along with Sukumari, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and Menaka in the supporting roles. The film has musica ...

* Mizhiyithalil Kanneerumaayi 1988 *

Kudumbapuranam ''Kudumbapuranam'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad, with Thilakan, Balachandra Menon, Ambika, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Parvathy and Sreenivasan in major roles. The film was a ...

* Aalilakkuruvikal *

Maamalakalkkappurath ''Mamalakalkkappurathu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Ramasimhan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Anil, Elias and Kilimol in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Mohan Sithara. The film won ...

* Deerghasumangalee Bhava 1989 * Devadas * Mudra * Eenam Maranna Kaattu * Njaattuvela *

Innale ''Innale'' () is a 1990 Malayalam-language psychological drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film was produced by A. B. R Productions. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Shobhana, and Srividya in lead roles. The film featur ...

(Background Score) *

Chanakyan ''Chanakyan'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar in his directorial debut. Starring Kamal Haasan, Urmila Matondkar, Jayaram, Madhu (actor), Mad ...

1990 * Vachanam * Parampara *

His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamuk ...

(Background Music) * Marupuram *

Maalayogam ''Malayogom'' (), or Maalayogam is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy-drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Mukesh, Parvathy and Chithra. Written by A. K. Lohithadas, the film disc ...

* Ammayude swantham Kunjumeri * Manju peyyunna Raathri 1991 *

Santhwanam ''Santhwanam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Nedumudi Venu, Meena and Bharathi. The film is famous for the song "Unni Vaavaa Vo, Ponnunni Vaavaa Vo...". The film is a remake of 1991 January-hit ...

Mukha Chithram ''Mukha Chithram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama mystery film directed by Suresh Unnithan. The film stars Jayaram, Urvashi, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, KPAC Lalitha, Sunitha and Jagadheesh in lead roles. The film ha ...

* Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty * Aviraamam * Holiday 1992 * Ulsavamelam * Mukhamudra * Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu *

Ayalathe Adheham ''Ayalathe Adheham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. It stars Jayaram, Gautami, Siddique, Vaishnavi, Meena, and Thilakan. The songs were composed by Pe ...

(Background score) * Ente ponnu thamburaan (Background score) *

Kallan Kappalil Thanne ''Kallan Kappalil Thanne'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Prasanth, starring Jagadish, Siddique, Maathu, Suchitra and Poojappura Ravi in the lead roles. Plot Murali is a pharmaceutical representative who is in love with Gayathri ...

* Sathyaprathijna * Avarude Sanketham * First Bell * Kunjikuruvi * Ormakkurippukal 1993 * Aalavattam * Kulapathi * Kaavadiyaattam * Aparna * Porutham * Ponnuchaami *

Vakkeel Vasudev ''Vakkeel Vasudev'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan, starring Jagadish, Jayaram and Sunitha in the lead roles. Plot The movie deals with the consequences of alcoholism in the lives of two individuals belonging ...

* Johny * Oru Kadamkadha Pole * Ottayadippaathakal * Kilivaathil (Mrinaalam) 1994 *

Varaphalam ''Varaphalam'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Thaha and written by B. Jayachandran, starring Sreenivasan and Mukesh in the lead roles. Plot The story is about Thilakan and his two sons, one of them blind, ...

* Chanakya Soothrangal * Chief Minister K.R. Gowthami *

Daivathinte Vikrithikal ''Daivathinte Vikrithikal'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous li ...

* Avan Ananthapadmanabhan * Orkathirunnappol 1995 * Special Squad * Munpe Parakkunna Pakshi * Maanthrikante Praavukal * Poovukalku Punyakaalam 1996 *

Kaliveedu ''Kaliveedu'' is a 1996 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha and Vani Viswanath in lead roles. The film explores the marital relationship of Mahesh (Jayaram) and Mridula (Man ...

* Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? * Saare Jahaan Se Achcha 1997 * Snehadooth * Kalyana Unnikal *

Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam ''Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Pappan Naripatta and starring Vijayaraghavan and Urvashi in the lead roles. It is a remake of the 1991 Tamil film ''Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum''. ...

* Ishtadanam *

Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum ''Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Chandrasekharan. The film stars Innocent (actor), Innocent, Jagadish, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harishree Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, Kalpana (Malayalam a ...

* Kadhaanaayakan *

Mayaponman Mayaponman () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Thulasidas. It had Dileep, Kalabhavan Mani and Mohini. The film was produced by V. V. Antony, P. A. Velayudhan and P. C. Ealias under the banner of King Star Productions and was ...

1998 *

Manthri Kochamma ''Manthri Kochamma'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rajan Sithara. Produced by Azeez Parappanangadi The film stars Prem Kumar, Indrans, Kalpana, Mala Aravindan and Kanaka in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Mohan ...

* Manthrikumaran * Nakshathrathaaraattu * Harthaal 1999 * Varum Varaathirikkilla * Deepasthambham Mahaashcharyam *

Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Vinayan based on a screenplay by J. Pallassery. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri (actress), Kaveri, Prave ...

* Mazhavillu 2000 * Joker *

Dada Sahib ''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language action-drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in dual role. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and Abubacker, an ...

Varnakkazhchakal ''Varnakkazchchakal'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam film, directed Sundar Das. The film stars Dileep, Poornima Mohan, Sishwa and Jagathy Sreekumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Mohan Sithara. Plot They story deals with aristocratic ...

Valliettan ''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kannad ...

* Sahayaathrikaykku Snehapoorvam 2001 * Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam * Ishtam * Karumaadikuttan *

Unnathangalil ''Unnathangalil'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Jomon and written by Robin Thirumala from a story by Jomon. Starring Lal, Manoj K. Jayan and Poornima Indrajith, while Mohanlal makes a cameo appearance. T ...

* Sundara Purushan * Vakkaalathu Naaraayanankutti * Raakshasa Rajavu *

Sharjah To Sharjah Sharjah to Sharjah is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed Venugopan and starring Jayaram, Jagadish and Aishwarya. Plot Unni is wrongly accused of murder of Kannan in Sharjah. Sheikh Jasim Khalid Al Mubarak Mehbali tel ...

* Nakshathrangal Parayaathirunnathu * Chethaaram 2002 * Oomapenninu Uriyadappayyan * Kunjikoonan *

Pranayamanithooval ''Pranyamanithooval'' ( ml, പ്രണയമണിത്തൂവൽ) is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas starring Vineeth Kumar, Jayasurya and Gopika (in her debut). This movie is a remake of 1999 Tamil movie ''Nee Varuvai Ena''. ...

* Kaattuchembakam * Basketball * Snehithan *

Nammal ''Nammal'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and written by Kalavoor Ravikumar. The film features Jishnu, Sidharth Bharathan in the lead roles. It was the debut film of Sidharth, Renuka, and ...

* Kuberan 2003 *

Swapnakkoodu ''Swapnakoodu'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Kamal. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Meera Jasmine and Bhavana. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by ...

War And Love ''War and Love'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language war film directed by Vinayan and starring Dileep, Prabhu, Laila, Mukesh Rishi, Kalabhavan Mani and Siddique. Captain Raju had a major accident on the sets of this film. The film was dubbed ...

Pattanathil Sundaran ''Pattanathil Sundaran'' () is a List of Malayalam films of 2003, 2003 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Vipin Mohan and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Dileep and Navya Nair. The music was composed by ...

Anyar ''Anyar'' is a Malayalam language fiīlm of India. It was released on 19 September 2003. The film deals with the hot topic of communal polarisation in Kerala. The film stars Jyothirmayi and Biju Menon Plot Sooraj and Razia are college mates. S ...

Sadanandante Samayam ''Sadanandante Samayam'' is a 2003 Malayalam satirical film directed by Akbar-Jose and starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan. Synopsis The movie is about Sadanandan who is an Ordinary school teacher and people says a good teacher. But some probl ...

* Mr. Brahmachari * Singaari Bolona * Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum * Choonda * Zameendaar 2004 * Kazhcha *

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* Udayam 2005 *

Thanmathra ''Thanmathra'' ( ml, തന്മാത്ര, en, Molecule) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language Drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Blessy, based on Padmarajan's short story "Orma". It portrays the effects of Alzhei ...

* Hridayathil Sookshikkaan * Raappakal 2006 * The Don * Kali * Karutha Pakshikal *

Palunku ''Palunku'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Nazriya Nazim making her on-screen debut through this film- along with Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita, Kottayam Sa ...

2007 * Anchil Oral Arjunan *

Payum Puli ''Payum Puli'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam language action comedy film directed by Mohan Kupleri, starring Kalabhavan Mani, Rambha, Sai Kumar, Chandra Lakshman etc. It was released in 2007. Plot Cast * Kalabhavan Mani as Sharavanan * ...

Nanma ''Nanma'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film, directed by Sarathchandran Wayanad, starring Kalabhavan Mani and Rahman. Plot For a living, Muthu extracts and disposes corpses from rivers. Unknown to Muthu, his son becomes a ...

* Nagaram * Aakaasham 2008 *

Swarnam ''Swarnam'' is a 2008 Malayalam language Indian drama film, directed by Venugopan and written by S. Suresh Babu. It stars Kalabhavan Mani and Praveena in lead roles and also features Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrans, Valsala Menon, Ashokan, Murali a ...

* Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam 2009 * Aayirathil Oruvan * Pathaam Adhyaayam *

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Dalamarmarangal ''Dalamarmarangal'' ( en, Whispers of the Petals) is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language artistic film written and directed by Vijayakrishnan. The film is produced under Film Fantasy and distributed through Movie Bazaar. The film is dubbed into Ta ...

Bhramaram ''Bhramaram'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language road suspense thriller film, written and directed by Blessy, starring Mohanlal, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Suresh Menon, Murali Gopy, and Bhumika Chawla. The film was released on 25 June 2009. Plot ...

* Malayaali * Sufi Paranja Katha * Ividam Swargamaanu * Mithram (Not released yet) *

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(Background Score) 2010 *

Yugapurushan ''Yugapurushan'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film about the life and times of Sree Narayana Guru. The movie is directed by R. Sukumaran. It has an ensemble cast led by Mammootty, Thalaivasal Vijay and Siddique. Production The film ...

* Nallavan * Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only * Inganeyum Oral * Oridathoru Postman * Kayam 2011 *

Ithu Nammude Katha ''Ithu Nammude Katha'' () is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Rajesh Kannankara, who debuts with this film. It stars Asif Ali, Nishan, Abhishek, Vineeth Kumar, Ananya, Amala Paul and Nimisha in the lead roles. The ...

* Yaathra Thudarunnu * Shankaranum Mohananum *

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Pachuvum Kovalanum ''Pachuvum Kovalanum'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Thaha, starring Mukesh, Suraj Venjaramood, Meghna Raj and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Plot The film producer of a serial (Jagathi Sreekumar) is killed during its sh ...

Vellaripravinte Changathi ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' (''The Dove's Friend'') is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on the famous Sulekha murder case. Plot Vellaripravinte Changa ...

2012 * Last Bench * Aazhakkadal * Naadabrahmam * Ezham Suryan * Mullamottum Munthirichaarum *

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2013 * Ayaal *

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2014 * My Dear Mummy *

To Noora with Love ''To Noora with Love'' is a 2014 Malayalam romantic film directed by Babu Narayanan and produced by Muhammed Ansar. Mamta Mohandas, Krish J. Sathaar, Kanika and Archana Kavi play the lead roles in the film. Filming started in January 2014. Pl ...

* Color Balloon * Little Superman 3D 2015 * Life Full of Life 2016 * Sukhamaayirikkatte * Mud Maza

Highlight songs

* Uchalu Tirumalava (Mamalakalkkappurath) * Raree rareeram raro ( Onnu Muthal Poojyam Varae) * Neermizhippeeliyil * Ila Kozhiyum sisirathil * Sahyasaanu sruthi * Pathinezhinte Poomkaralin ( Vellaripraavinte Changaathi) * Pranathosmi * Mullapoovin muthe * Enthe nin pinakkam * Kananakuyilinu kathilidanoru * Hrudaya Mrudanga * Pramadavaniyil veendum * Krishna née en krishnamanee * Unnee vavao ponnunnee * Swarakanyakamar * Mindathedi kuyile ( Thanmaathra) * Thekkini kolaya chumaril ( Sufi Paranja Katha) * Ithaloornu veena ( Thanmaathra) * Mele vellithinkal ( Thanmaathra) * Annarakkanna vaa (

) * Kaattru veliyedi kannamma ( Thanmaathra) * Pokathe kariyilakkatte (Loudspeaker) * Shivadam shivanamam ( Mazhavillu) * Dhwani tharanga tharalam * Kanneer mazhayathu ( Joker) * En ammae onnu kaanaan (

) * Pon kasavu njoriyum * Moonnaam thrukkannil * Indraneelam choodi agraharam thedi * Kukku kukku kuyile * Oru mathavumanyamalla * Kodi kodi adimakal * Thekko Thekkorikkal ( Vellaripraavinte Changaathi) * Kaanumbol parayamo ('' Ishtam'') * Chanchala dhruda pada thaalam ('' Ishtam'') * Swapnam thyajichal swargam labhikkum ( Raakshasaraajaavu) * Chandanathennalay njan ninte lolamaam * Ponnavani vettam thirumuttam * Chembarundin chelunde * Kunjurangum koottinullil * Swarajathi paadum pynkilee * Irulin Mahanidrayil ninnunarthi nee * Sukhamanee nilaavu (

) * Oru mazhappakshi paadunnu * Manimukilae nee * Kannivasantham kaattil moolum * Inayarayannam kulichu keri * Agadha neela samudrachuzhikalil * Thanka manassu amma manassu ( Raappakal) * Kallyana prayamaanu * Ilam manju mulam * Manassu oru manthrikakkoodu * Deepankuram poothorungumaakaasam * Kettu tharaattinte thaalam * Dhanumasappenninu poothaalam * Enikkum oru naavundenkil * Kadanja chandanamo nin meni * Prema madhu thedum * Makara nilavil madhuravumaayi * Karimizhiyaale oru kadha parayaam njaan * Marakkaam ellam marakkam (

) * Malarkili inayude (

) * Pedi thonni aadyam kandappol * Kannanaayaal Raadha venam ( Pattanatthil Sundaran) * Pukkikkuyile kallikkuyile (

) * Neeyarinnjo neelakkuzhali ( Sadaanandante Samayam) * Omalale ente manassin * Tharivala kayyalenne ( Sadaanandante Samayam) * Kaananakkuyilinu * Kuyile nin kurumkuzhalil * Kannuneer puzhayude theerathu ( Meerayude Dukkhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum) * Thaamarakkanna * Kuttanadan kayalile (

Kaazhcha ''Kaazcha'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language family-drama film written and directed by Blessy, in his directorial debut. The story revolves around the boy Pavan (Yash Gawli) who reaches Kerala after he loses everything in the 2001 Gujarat ear ...

) * Kalabhakkuri charthende * Jugnu re Jugnu re (

) * Aalmaram chaayum neram * Ammaanam chemmaanam * Meda ponveyiloothiyurukki * Neeyente paattil sreeragamayi * Sindoora sandhye parayoo * Snehathin poo nulli * Aalilakkanna * Chanthu pottum chenkelassum * Kilivaathilil kaathorthu njan * Ponnolathumbi * Ravin nilakaayal * Mazhayil rathri mazhayil ( Karuttha Pakshikal) * Puthumazhayay pozhiyam * Manassee saanthamakoo * Thalolam thane thaaraattum * Vala nalla kuppi vala vangitharum * Manithaliyay ee manam thelinju * Kunkuma malarukalo virinju * Kaattu thulli kayalolam * Niranazhi Ponnin ( Valyettan) * Ninte kannil virunnuvannu * Annarakkanna vaa * Vaa vaa thaamarappenne

Awards

State Film Critics Award * 1989 – Best Music Director -

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State Film Critics Award * 1992 – Best Background Music Director -

Daivathinte Vikruthikal ''Daivathinte Vikrithikal'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous li ...

Mathrubhumi Medimix Film Award 1999 * 1999 – Best Music Director - Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum,

Deepasthambham Mahascharyam ''Deepasthambham Mahascharyam'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by K. B. Madhu and starring Dileep as an Ottamthullal dancer who is caught in a love triangle with two girls. Plot Mundoor Ramanandan Nambiar is an Ottamthullal dancer who is stru ...

Film Fare Award 2000 * 2000 – Joker AVT Grihalakshmi T V Award 2006 * 2006 – Best Music Director -Serial :

Minnukettu ''Minnukettu'' is an Indian Malayalam television soap opera directed by Jnanasheelan and which aired on Surya TV from 16 August 2004 to 2 January 2009 This is the first ever serial in Malayalam to cross 1000 episodes Minnukettu and its title so ...

Annual Malayalam Movie Award 2009, UAE * 2009 – Best Music Director Ravindran Award 2009 * 2009 – Best Music Director Kerala State Film Awards 2009 * 2009 – Best Music Director - Sufi Paranja Katha

Personal life

He is married to Beena and has two children. His elder child, Mobina, sang a few songs directed by him and now she is married. His son, Vishnu, is an upcoming Music Programmer. Vishnu has already composed a few albums and has been assisting senior composers in orchestration.

References

Official Mohan Sithara Website.

Janayugam article
(in Malayalam)
Mohan Sithara-Shining Star In Malayalam Music World.

New York Times

MusicIndia, Mohan Sithara Contributions
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Mohan Sithara Contributions

Mohan Sithara at MSI
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