Rajesh Krishnan

Rajesh Krishnan is an Indian melody playback singer and film actor. Although he is popularly known for his works in Kannada films, he has sung 5000 songs in Kannada, 500 in Telugu and more than 250 songs in Tamil, Hindi and other languages Making his mainstream debut in the film Gauri Ganesha (1991), he has sung for many feature films, devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over almost two decades.

Early life
Rajesh Krishnan (full name Rajeshwara Sai Subramanya Nagaraja Krishnan) was born in Bangalore. His mother Meera Krishnan was his first Guru. Rajesh Krishnan started his career as a track singer under the guidance of composer Hamsalekha. At the age of 13, Rajesh attended children's’ film festival representing St. Joseph's Indian high school.

Career
He has sung over 5000 songs Also, in about 17 languages for projects like devotional albums, theme albums and commercials in a career spanning over 28 years. He has even dubbed for several Kannada films, namely Amrithadhare Nooru Janmaku and Mr. & Mrs Ramachari.

Some of his popular tracks include "Hogabeda Hudugi Nanna Bittu" (Annavra Makkalu), "Sumsumne Nagthale" (A), "Usire Usire" (Huccha), "Kariya, I Love You" (Duniya), "Ondhondhe Bachitta Mathu" (Inthi Ninna Preethiya), "Prema Chandrama" (Yajamana), "Onde Usrirante" (Snehaloka), "Nagu Nagu" (Aramane), "Let's Dance Jothe Jothe" (Ee Bandhana) and "Usire" (Huccha). He has sung the song "Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu' (Ninne Pelladata), which is a super hit melody in Telugu.

Personal life
He has been married and divorced to Sowmya Raoh (Singer), Haripriya (dentist) and Ramya Vasishta (TV anchor and singer).

Acting
Rajesh Krishnan made his debut as an actor in Telugu and then acted the Kannada movies like Santosha and Gaalipata, which also starred "Comedy Time" Ganesh and Diganth which was the biggest hit in the year 2008 and for which he was even nominated for the Filmfare for the best supporting actor award.

Albums and concerts
Rajesh has sung for commercial albums like Aadu Mathu, Anu Bandha, Baa Sangaati..in the journey of love (an album under banner Techies4Kannada), Love — An Album By Suri, Usire Nanusire, Composer Sagar S's Dhamani Dhamaniyalu Kannada, Deva Nama and many more. He has also done Popular Remix albums and albums based on bhaavgeete, such as Aakashada Neeliyalli, O Nanna Chetana – Kuvempu and Shravanada Siri Baralide — Da Ra Bendre. He has also performed in the US, South East Asia and concerts across India.

Television, modelling, radio and anchoring
Rajesh has also modeled for Maruti Suzuki Wagonar TV, Manjal soap, Indulekha hair oil commercials and couple of other brands.

He is Judge for many singing reality shows such as SA RE GA MA PA, telecast on Zee Kannada TV, was judge in Confident Star Singer, aired on Asianet Suvarna, Music Na Superstar and also Voice of Bengaluru in TV9.

2011
2011 - Kanasina Hosputa from Lifeu Ishtene (Kannada)

2011 - Kannalle Sambhashane from Villain (Kannada)

2011 - Parijathada from Krishnan Marriage Story (Kannada)

2011 - Onde Ondu Saari (Kannada)

2011 - Kusumadha Baana from Gun (Kannada)

2011 - Nee Nello from Veera Bahu (Kannada)

2011 - Ninna Mukha Nodi from "Murali Meets Meera" (Kannada)

2011 - Haage Summane from Mr. Duplicate (Kannada)

2011 - Karedaaga from AK 56 (Kannada)

2011 - Sona Sona from Boss (Kannada)

2011 - Rakshaka Aaptharakshaka from Aaptharakshaka (Kannada)

2011 - Edaru Mane Meenakshi from Dhool (Kannada)

2011 - Kanasondhu Jaari from Thavarina Runa (Kannada)

2011 - 90 90 90 from 90 (Kannada)
 * 2010

2010 - Modalasala from "Modalasala" (Kannada)

2010 - Swayamvara ( Kannada )

2010 - Panchamaveda from Kalgejje (Kannada)

2010 - College College ( Kannada )

2010 - School Master ( Kannada )

2010 - Preethiya Loka from Preethiya Loka (Kannada)

2010 - Shri Harikathe ( Kannada )

2010 - Shambho Shankara ( Kannada )

2010 - Premism ( Kannada )

2010 - He Sarasu ( Kannada )

2010 - Jighi Jighi Jinkhemaari from Karthik (Kannada)

2010 - Ee Sanje ( Kannada )

2010 - Nooru Janmaku from Nooru Janmaku ( Kannada )

2010 - Baanu Bhoomi Seridha from Police Quarters ( Kannada )

2010 - Egiga Nannalli Naanilla Kane from Antharathma ( Kannada )

2010 - Khadak ( Kannada )

2010 - Sihigaali ( Kannada )

2010 - Ninna Usirali Usiraguve from 02 Ninna Usirali Usiraguve (Kannada)

2010 - Ninna naanu nodo from Jugaari ( Kannada )

2010 - Krishna Nee Late Aag Baro ( Kannada )

2010 - Silence ( Kannada )

2010 - Crazy Kutumba ( Kannada )

2010 - Yaare Nee Hudugi ( Kannada )

2010 - Just Math Mathalli ( Kannada )

2010 - Meshtru ( Kannada )

2010 - Aptharakshaka ( Kannada )

2010 - Eshwara ( Kannada )

2010 - Tsunami ( Kannada )

2010 - Lift Kodla ( Kannada )

2010 - Januma Janumadallu ( Kannada )

2010 - Nee Adada Mathu from "Krishan Love Story" ( Kannada )

2010 - Parole ( Kannada )

2010 - Kuku Kokileyanda from Prithvi (Kannada)

2010 - Dildar ( Kannada )

2010 - Meghavarshini ( Kannada )

2010 - Male Bille from FM Radio (Kannada)

2010 - Ninnadhe from FM Radio (Kannada)

2010 - Yenaithu Nang from FM Radio (Kannada)

2009 - Nenedu Nenedu Nonde from Gilli ( Kannada )
 * 2009

2009 - Hrudayagala Vishya ( Kannada )

2009 - Manase Yaava Ragadalli from Kalakaar ( Kannada )

2009 - Muniya ( Kannada )

2009 - Olave Jeevana Lekkachara! ( Kannada )

2009 - Abhimaani ( Kannada )

2009 - Manas Dinji — Album song (Tulu)

2009 - Nirudyogi ( Kannada )

2009 - Yemma Yemmammo from Abhay ( Kannada )

2009 - Eddelu Manjunatha ( Kannada )

2009 - Machaa ( Kannada )

2009 - Yodha ( Kannada )

2009 - Nannedeya Haadu ( Kannada )

2009 - Ee Sambhashane ( Kannada )

2009 - Kallara Santhe ( Kannada )

2009 - Ravana ( Kannada )

2009 - Vayuputra ( Kannada )

2009 - Devaru Kotta Tangi ( Kannada )

2009 - Kencha ( Kannada )

2009 - Uda ( Kannada )

2009 - Nanda ( Kannada )

2008 - Hogi Baa Magale ( Kannada )
 * 2008

2008 - Gange Baare Thunge Baare ( Kannada )

2008 - Bombaat ( Kannada )

2008 - Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu ( Kannada )

2008 - Sangathi ( Kannada )

2008 - Aleleyo Hadidavu from Slum Bala ( Kannada )

2008 - Neene Neene ( Kannada )

2008 - Hani Hani from Hani Hani ( Kannada )

2008 - Amalu Amalu from Vamshi ( Kannada )

2008 - Nannusire ( Kannada )

2008 - Satya In Love ( Kannada )

2008 - Honganasu ( Kannada )

2008 - Navashakthi Vaibhava ( Kannada )

2008 - Gooli ( Kannada )

2008 - Athmeeya ( Kannada )

2008 - Ganesha Matte Banda ( Kannada )

2008 - Aramane ( Kannada )

2008 - Yuga Yugagale Saagali ( Kannada )

2008 - PUC ( Kannada )

2008 - Hey Hudugi from Patre Loves Padma ( Kannada )

2008 - Akka Tangi ( Kannada )

2008 - Tata Birla ( Kannada )

2008 - Taj Mahal ( Kannada )

2008 - Kodagana Koli Nungitha ( Kannada )

2008 - Endu Endu Mugisada from Inthi Ninna Preethiya ( Kannada )

2008 - Ondonde from Inthi Ninna Preethiya ( Kannada )

2007 - Yaaro Kannalli from Orata I Love You (Kannada)
 * 2007

2007 - Yene Yene from Orata I Love You (Kannada)

2007 - Saddu Saddu from Orata I Love You (Kannada)

2007 - Lets Dance from Ee Bhandhana (Kannada)

2007 - Duniya ( Kannada )

2007 - Guna ( Kannada )

2007 - #73, Shantinivasa ( Kannada )

2007 - Orata I Love U ( Kannada )

2007 - Circle Rowdy ( Kannada )

2007 - Snehana Preetina ( Kannada )

2007 - Snehanjali ( Kannada )

2007 - Tangiya Mane ( Kannada )

2007 - Ninade Nenapu ( Kannada )

2007 - Jeevana Dhare ( Kannada )

2007 - Nanna Stylu Berene from Geleya ( Kannada )

2007 - Savi Savi Nenapu ( Kannada )

2007 - Jambada Hudugi ( Kannada )

2007 - Rakshaka ( Kannada )

2007 - Kshana Kshana ( Kannada )

2007 - Parodi ( Kannada )

2007 - Havaa ( Kannada )

2007 - Biddu Biddu from Pallakki ( Kannada )

2007 - Gunavantha ( Kannada )

2007 - Meera Madhava Raghava ( Kannada )

2007 - Ganesha ( Kannada )

2007 - Janapada ( Kannada )

2007 - Ugaadi ( Kannada )

2007 - Shukra ( Kannada )

2007 - Baaro Nam Terige from Mathad Matadhu Mallige ( Kannada )

2007 - Ondu Preethiya Kate ( Kannada )

2007 - Bhakta ( Kannada )

2007 - Madarangiyalli from "Milana" (Kannada)

2007 - Nanu Neenu Jodi ( Kannada )


 * 2006

2006 - Ene Madonna Namage from Suntaragaali ( Kannada )

2006 - Kallaralli Hoovagi ( Kannada )

2006 - Hubli ( Kannada )

2006 - Ashoka ( Kannada )

2006 - Mandya ( Kannada )

2006 - Student ( Kannada )

2006 - Nannavalu from "My Autograph" (Kannada)

2006 - Malle Hudugi from "My Autograph" (Kannada)

2006 - Honeymoon Express ( Kannada )

2006 - Ambi ( Kannada )

2006 - Neenello Naanalle ( Kannada )

2006 - JAAJIYA HOO CHANDA from Tandege Takka Maga ( Kannada )

2006 - Jothe Jotheyali ( Kannada )

2006 - Care Of Footpath ( Kannada )

2006 - O Priyathama ( Kannada )

2006 - Road Romeo ( Kannada )

2006 - Thangigagi ( Kannada )

2006 - E Dina Kushi Agidhe from 7'O Clock ( Kannada )

2006 - Odahuttidavalu ( Kannada )

2006 - Shubam ( Kannada )

2005 - Maharaja ( Kannada )
 * 2005

2005 - Love Story ( Kannada )

2005 - Olave ( Kannada )

2005 - Samarasimha Naika ( Kannada )

2005 - Kabadi Kabadi from Auto Shankar ( Kannada )

2005 - Yeshwanth ( Kannada )

2005 - Joke Falls ( Kannada )

2005 - Akka Pakka from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Devarane Devarane from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Hucchu Preethiya from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Madhura Madhura from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Preethiya Yaardu Akshara from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Suriyange Benne from Abhinandane ( Kannada )

2005 - Shambu ( Kannada )

2005 - Gelathi Gelathi from Amrithadhare (Kannada)

2005 - Adalu badalu from Masala (Kannada)

2005 - Gaali Bandaga from Swamy ( Kannada )

2005 - Yenidu E dina from Akash ( Kannada )

2004 - Oh Priyatham from Monalisa (Kannada)
 * 2004

2004 - Ee Manasella Neene from Monalisa (Kannada)

2004 - Pakkada Mane Hudagi ( Kannada )

2004 - Malage Malage Gubbimari from "Nalla" (Kannada)

2004 - Manase Manase from "Ranga SSLC" (Kannada)

2004 - Chitte Chitte from "Ranga SSLC" (Kannada)

2004 - Darshan ( Kannada )

2004 - Kalasipalya ( Kannada )

2004 - Bidalaare ( Kannada )

2004 - Y2K ( Kannada )

2004 - Praana ( Kannada )

2004 - Bhagavan ( Kannada )

2004 - EE BADUKU SUNDRA from Santosha ( Kannada )

2003 - Pakka Chukka ( Kannada )
 * 2003

2003 - Yendho Kanda Kanasu from Lankesh Patrike (Kannada)

2003 - Andhada Chandadha Krishniya from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Malagiruva from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Amma Dharma from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Laali from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Suvvi Suvvi from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Manasu Berda from Swathi Muthu ( Kannada )

2003 - Shubayoga Koodibanthamma	from Chigurida Kanasu (Kannada)

2003 - Preethige Januma from Excuaseme (Kannada)

2003 - Kanneeridhu Raktha Kanneeridhu from "Raktha Kanneeru" (Kannada)

2002 - I want to kiss my darling from H2O ( Kannada )
 * 2002

2002 - Prema Patra from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Kogileya Haadu from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Gudi Ganteyu from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Olave Nanna Olave from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Ninna Preethiya from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Nanna Preethiya Devathe from Ninne Preethisuve (Kannada)

2002 - Manasella Neene from Manasella Neene ( Kannada )

2002 - Yede Chipenile from "Nagarahavu" (Kannada)

2002 - I want to say something from "Nagarahavu" (Kannada)

2002 - Thangali Mele from Majestic (Kannada)

2002 - Yellelli Naa Nodali from "Ninagagi" (Kannada)

2002 - Naane Naane from Majestic (Kannada)

2002 - Eno Modi Madide from Ondagona Baa (Kannada)


 * 2001

2001 - Ee Nadiyali from "Shaapa" (Kannada)

2001 - Neela ( Kannada )

2001 - Asura ( Kannada )

2001- Usire Usire from Huchcha (Kannada)

2000 - Suryavamsha ( Kannada )
 * 2000

2000 - Galate Aliyandru ( Kannada )

2000 - Devaramaga ( Kannada )

2000 - Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale ( Kannada )

2000 - Kachaguli Huduga from Krishna Leele (Kannada)

2000 - Premachandrama from "Yajamana" (Kannada)

2000 - Namma Maneyalli from "Yajamana" (Kannada)

2000 - Sree Gandhada Gombe from "Yajamana" (Kannada)

2000 - O Maina O Maina from "Yajamana" (Kannada)

2000 - Nanna Hendthi from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale (Kannada)

2000 - Maduve Madi Nodu from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale (Kannada)

2000 - Bhoomigondu Banna from Nan Hendthi Chennagidale (Kannada)

1999 - Raveena from Upendra (Kannada)
 * 1999

1999 - Minchuhola from "Swasthik" (Kannada)

1999 - Edu Yelelu from "Swasthik" (Kannada)

1999 - Jee Jee Kyajee from "Swasthik" (Kannada)

1999 - "Are Jinga Jingaalee" from "Veerappa Nayaka" (Kannada)

1999 - "Ee Adharadali Garigala" from "Veerappa Nayaka" (Kannada)

1999 - Kubera ( Kannada )

1999 - Prema Prema from Z (Kannada)

1999 - Kele Kishori from Z (Kannada)

1999 - Januma Needuthale from "Bevu Bella" (Kannada)

1999 - Belli Chukki bale from No. 1 (Kannada)

1999 - Namma Oora Chaluve from "Bevu Bella" (Kannada)

1999 - Devarigondhu Kaagadha from "Bevu Bella" (Kannada)


 * 1998

1998 - Yavvi Yaaravvi from Kurubana Rani (Kannada)

1998 - Baare Baare from Kurubana Rani (Kannada)

1998 - Banna Bannada from Kurubana Rani (Kannada)

1998 - Baravva Bhageerathi from Kurubana Rani (Kannada)

1998 - Sa Pa Ni Sa from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada)

1998 - Le Le Le Le from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada)

1998 - Naa Preethiya Huduga from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada)

1998 - Kanasina TV from Gadibidi Krishna (Kannada)

1998 - Baare Baare from Gadibidi Krishna (Kannada)

1998 - Jhumka Jhumka from Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada)

1998 - Nenapu Nenapu from Andaman (Kannada)

1998 - Ah Nidirege from Doni Sagali (Kannada)

1998 - "Sum Sumne Nagatale" from "A" (Kannada)

1997 - Chandana Kampa Laali from Laali (Kannada)
 * 1997

1997 - Maya Maya from Laali (Kannada)

1997 - Suvvi Suvvi Saviyaada from Laali (Kannada)

1997 - Baagale Illade from Laali (Kannada)

1997 - Mungarina Minchu from Mungarina Minchu (Kannada)

1997 Sevanthi Sevanthi from O Mallige (Kannada)

1997 Sura Sundara from O Mallige (Kannada)

1997 - Kudure Eri from Jodi Hakki (Kannada)

1997 - Jolly Jolly Day from Jodi Hakki (Kannada)

1997 - Neela Neela Neelambari from Jodi Hakki (Kannada)

1996 - Huchhara Sante from Ulta Plata (Kannada)
 * 1996

1996 - Hombale Hombale from Nannaseya Hoove (Kannada)

1996 - Preethi Embuva from Aadithya (Kannada)

1996 - Hennu Chanda from Nannaseya Hoove (Kannada)

1996 - O Kusumave from Thavarina Thottilu (Kannada)

1996 - Ivanyara Maganu from Janumada Jodi (Kannada)

1996 - Janumada Jodi Neenu from Janumada Jodi (Kannada)

1996 - Hogabeda Hudugi Nanna Bittu from Annavra Makkalu (Kannada)

1996 - Aadabeku Raja from Annavra Makkalu (Kannada)

1996 - Annavra Makkalu Naavu from Annavra Makkalu (Kannada)

1995 - Shame Shame from Operation Antha (Kannada)
 * 1995

1995 - Love Bloody Love from Himapatha (Kannada)

1995 - Oho Monalisa from Anuraga Sangama (Kannada)

1995 - America America Title song from America America (Kannada)

1995 - Hegide Nam Desha from America America (Kannada)

1995 - Baanalli Odo Megha from America America (Kannada)

1995 - Nooru Janmaku from America America (Kannada)

1993 - Manju Manju from Hoovu Hannu (Kannada)
 * 1993

1993 - Kadambari ( Kannada )

1993 - ManiKantana Mahime ( Kannada )

1991 - Chatti ellade from Gauri Ganesha (1991)
 * 1991

Malayalam songs

 * Kiligal Parannatho — Trivandrum Lodge (2012)
 * Oh My Julie - Chattakkari (2012)