Ranjini Jose

Ranjini Jose (born 4 April 1984) is an Indian playback singer, lending her voice to several songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages. In a career spanning over 20 years, she has sung in over 200 films and has acted in more than a couple, including the 2017 drama Basheerinte Premalekhanam. After getting a break in the Chorus Peters Chochin Chorus Troupe in 1998, she made her Playback singing debut in the Malayalam cinema Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal, beside K. S. Chithra.

Life

Ranjini was born on 4 April 1984 in Chennai to Film producer Babu Jose and singer and bank employee C. K. Jayalakshmi. She was brought up in Chennai, moving to Kochi after a few years. Ranjini did her schooling in three different schools, Sacred Heart Church Park in Chennai, MET Public School in Perumbavoor and Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara. She considers her school life to be the most comfortable time of her life, where she grew up listening to various musicians like Ilayaraja, S. Janaki and even international artists like ABBA, Boney M and Michael Jackson.

Raised in an artistic household, she developed a lifelong passion for the performing arts, drawing her primary encouragement from her teachers. Accompanied by her parents, Ranjini frequently, attended, film, shoots, and recording sessions, gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of the industry.

When Ranjini was in her 9th grade of school, she became a part of the famed Cochin Chorus Troupe, traveling with them and performing the song Unaru Unaru, by S. Janaki. One of her music teachers was Film fare Award-nominated lyricist Santosh Varma. When she was in 12th-grade, she was called for the recording of her first movie, Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal directed by Thulasidas, with music composed by Berny-Ignatius, lyrics by Ramesan Nair. She sang with the National Award-winning singer K. S. Chithra, and Santosh Kesav.

Since then, Ranjini's career took an upward leap, with her singing in over 200 movies across five languages. She made her Tamil debut with the movie Chanakya, her Hindi debut in the movie Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and her Telugu debut with the song Chiru Chilake, by Sharreth, from the movie Naa Bangaaru Talli. She has also acted in three Malayalam films, the 2009 movie Red Achilles starring Mohanlal, the 2010 movie Drona starring Mammootty, and the 2017 movie Basheerinte Premalekhanam.

She has sung for and along with big artists such as Ilayaraja, M Jayachandran, Alphons, Jassie Gift, Deepak Dev, Vishal Bharadwaj, Shankar Mahadevan, and many more. \

In November 2017, Ranjini Jose founded the five-piece band Eka. A longtime dreamchild of hers, the group consists of 5 members, with Ranjini herself on vocals. They do multiple genres, such as Hindustani, Carnatic music, Folk music, Indian pop, and Rock music. They include filmy vernaculars, and also don't shy away from incorporating a few foreign languages into their music. The name of the band stands for something that Ranjini believes spiritually, – "It comes from the mantra, 'Ekam Eva advatheeyam' which says that there is only one power."

In September 2022, Ranjini performed at Campion School Auditorium, Bhopal. Bhopalites enjoyed the multi genre songs that the singer sang. She performed with her band 'Eka'

Personal life

Ranjini Jose moved to Kochi from her place of birth in Chennai during high school. An only grandchild on her father's side, she used to travel to her parents' homes during vacations. She considers Michael Jackson to be one of her biggest inspirations, along with Alanis Morissette and ABBA. She considers herself lucky to have been able to start her career at the young age of 15 and now works on her band Eka. She tours extensively, performing across India, the Middle East, the United States of America and Europe.She was married to Dj Ram Nair.They got divorced in 2018.

Partial discography

YearFilm/AlbumSongMusicCo-singer(s) 1999 American Ammayi Aadhyathe 1999 Holi Holi Holi 2000 Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal Theyyam Kattil Thekkan Kaattil Berny–Ignatius K. S. Chithra, Santhosh Kesav 2000 The Judgement Oru Kodi 2000 Indriyam Manjum 2000 Rapid Action Force Kaarmukil 2001 Dupe Dupe Dupe Kasthoori Maanmizhi .. Karpoora Deepangal, Poomazhayayi Sanjeev Babu M. G. Sreekumar 2001 Thenthulli Sneha Pookkal Samji Aaraattupuzha 2001 Sravu Ente Munnil Pookkalam Samji Aaraattupuzha M. G. Sreekumar 2001 Innenikku Pottukuthan Malamolil Sanjeev Babu Saranya 2001 Kakki Nakshatram Kathirola Sanjeev Babu M. G. Sreekumar 2001 Achaneyanenikkishtam Aa Thathaa M. G. Sreekumar 2001 Oannam Raagam Ingane Onnu,Then Vasanathangal 2001 Unnathangalil Nakshathrangal,Manippanthalil 2001 Bhadra Vaarthinkalo 2001 Noopuram Ithu Soubhagyayaamam 2002 Shambho Mahadeva En manassil Sanjeev Babu 2002 Www.anukudumbam.com Akkam pakkam Sanjeev Lal 2002 Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town Kaalamitha ee kaliyile Shakeer Jackson M. G. Sreekumar 2002 Www.anukudumbam.com Kilukilu kingini Sajeev Raman M. G. Sreekumar 2002 Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair Marikkavil (F&D),Oru Thulli 2003 Melvilasam Sariyanu Thaazhvaaram K. L. Sreeram 2003 Thillaana Thillaana Kanimullakal 2003 Sahodaran Sahadevan Manjakili ... 2003 Kaliyodam Mouna Nombara Poomizhikalil ... 2003 Varsha Oru Sarodinte ...,Mounam Paadum 2003 Zameendar Mutham Pakarum(F&D) 2004 Greetings Thakilu 2004 Aparichithan Masam Masam 2004 Thalamelam Pacha Mani 2004 Youth Festival School Daysinu 2004 Parayam Njan Njan Parayam,Thulli 2004 C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu Bolo 2004 Students Gangaa theeram 2004 Aey Taxi – Kannada Dubbing Love Margayare 2004 Manju Peyyum Mumpe – Telugu Dubbing Ammayi Bagundi Azhake,Thaimasa 2004 Chekavan – Telugu Dubbing Anji Chikku,Kannadi 2004 Iruvar – Tamil Dubbing Iruvar Kilimozhiye,Poonkodi,Shivangaliye 2005 Brahmam – Telugu Dubbing Bhadra Evidunna 2005 Pandippada Ponkanavu 2005 Pauran Mouna Nombara 2005 Boyy Friennd Yo Yo Payya 2005 Ponmudipuzhayorathu Ammayenna 2005 Vacation Karimbe Kadakkanni 2005 Maanikyan Muttathe Munthiri 2005 Maniyarakkallan Va Va Manmadha Raasa 2004 Dhobiwala Kiss kiss . 2005 Alai Payuthey – Tamil Dubbing Alaipayuthey Aaro 2005 Uthrada Sandhya Ponnazhakellam,Chinungi Chinungi 2005 Chanakya Tamil Debut 2006 Vrindaavanam Ambe Jaya ... 2006 Colourful Paattu paadumo poonkuruvi ... 2006 Classmates Ethra Kaalam Naam (Sathyam Collections) ... 2006 Jayam Mizhiyiloru Theeyaay ... 2007 Kangaroo Aaraaree Raareeraro ... 2007 Soorya Kireedam Oru Swapna Chirakileri 2007 Subhadram Nithyanandha Kari,Nee Paadum 2007 Ayur Rekha Neelmizhikalo (F & D) 2007 Dubai Seenu – Telugu Dubbing Dubai Seenu Kanya Rasi 2008 Thulasi – Telugu Dubbing Tulasi Oh Miya 2008 Glamour Nagaram – Telugu Dubbing Nagaram Aa Aa Aa Machaane ...,Iniyum Parayaathoru ... 2008 Bad Boy – Telugu Dubbing Jagadam Muppathiyaru,5 feet 2008 Vikramadithya – Telugu Dubbing Vikramarkudu Jinthatha Chikka ,Dammare Dum Dum .. 2008 Chandu The Hot Hero – Telugu Dubbing Lakshyam Evide 2008 Chase – Kannada Dubbing Shri Aaraanu Nee ... 2008 Thamburatti – Telugu Dubbing Melle vaanil . 2008 Swapnangalil Haisal Mary Daivamente,Ponnolivin Jerson Antony 2008 Bellaari Raja Pankajame Chandramathiye . 2008 Chempada Kallurukkippoovu Kammalaninja 2008 Kanal Kannaadi Neela Mukil 2008 Gopaalapuraanam Aarum Kaanathiniyum Njaan 2008 Maayakkaazhcha Channam Pinnam 2008 Thaavalam Thaavalangalilla . 2009Red Chillies Mazhapeyyanu M Jayachandran Reetha 2009 Chendeloru vendu M Jayachandran Reetha, Rashmi Vijayan, Sayanora Philip 2009 Colours Kumbari 2009 Nammal Thammil Siyano 2009 King – Telugu Dubbing King Ettu Settum,Neeyum 2009 Kshathriyavamsam – Telugu Dubbing (Gemini 2003) Oh Ethranaalaay ...,Dil Deewana ... 2009 Drona Drona Vennila ... 2009 Chembaka Chelulla Penne Enne Marakkaruthe,Vellambal poo nullan,He Penne 2010 Nayakan Swapnathin kunnatheri [ kaatte vaayo ] Prashant Pillai 2010 3 Char Sau Bees Pathinezhaayaal Jassie Gift Jassie Gift, Baba Saigal, Pradeep Babu, Vibin, Sajin 2010 Swantham Bharya Zindabad Sundaranaam Kaithapram Viswanathan 2010 Naaleyaanu Thaalimangalam Dukham niranjoru Jayesh Stephen 2010 Thoovalkattu Ninne Kandallulil 2010 Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey Naiyn Tere Hindi Debut 2010 Game (Telugu Dubbing) Ek Niranjan Arikil,Rock 2010 Viswasthan Marakkila Njaan 2011 Collector Rangeelare 2011 Sankaranum Mohananum Manassin Kavadam (F) 2011 Koratty Pattanam Railway Gate Mizhikalil mounamode ... 2011 Lovely Days Aareyo ...,Ithu Vidhiyaanu ...,Nee Maayaamohini & Varoo ... 2011 Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Dubbing) Sri Rama Rajyam Sitarama Charitam,Ramaniduvan & Devarkalikichicha 2011 Angane Thudangi (Telugu Dubbing) Ala Modalaindi Oh Baby 2011 Seetha – Telugu Dubbing Ammayi Bagundi Mridulamayi,Paaduvathenthe & Entheyoru 2011 Yuva – Telugu Dubbing Kannithil Kanavaayee ...,Pala Pala Kanavukal ... 2011 100% Love- Telugu Dubbing Thottu Thottu ... 2011 I Love You Manassil Puthumazha 2012 Cinema Company Cinema Company 2012 Kochi Kanavukal Viriyum 2012 Meow Meow Karimpoocha Kochu Kurumpaane ... 2012 Gajapokiri – Telugu Dubbing Julai Ey Chekkanu,Pakado 2013 Omege.Exe Parayumo 2013 Gypsy Ottayodu ... 2013 Nadodimannan Macha Macha ... 2013 Ente Chiri Chiriyo 2013 Naa Bangaaru Talli Chiru Chilake Telugu Debut 2014 Mithram Koottukkari Maina 2014 Oru Yakshi Katha Ormayil 2014 Toss Toss Oh Madhuvadhana 2015 Friendship Aska Piska 2015 Mariyam Mukku Mekkarayil 2015 Swargathekkal Sundaram Arike Arike 2015 Ayal Njanalla Ennu Kanum 2015 Rudhramadevi (Telugu Dubbing) Rudhramadevi Anthappurathilo Arayanna,Matha Gajame 2015 Rebel (Telugu Dubbing) Rebel Google 2015 Mirchi – Telugu Dubbing Mirchi Barbie Devi Sri Prasad 2015 Indian – Tamil Dubbing Indian Two,Telephone,Kappaleri,Pachakilikal & Maaya 2015 Bombay – Tamil Dubbing Bombay En,Uyire,Namma,Nee,Kutti & Oru 2016 Welcome to Central Jail Sundaree 2016 Yodhau (Telugu Dubbing) Sarrainodu Private Party 2017 Dhruvaraj Jaganath (DJ) (Telugu Dubbing) Duvvada JagannadhamSeeti Maar Devi Sri Prasad 2017 Chandra (DJ) (Kannada/Tamil Dubbing) Chandra Neelavana 2017 Take It Easy Aadi Paadi ... 2017 Prethamundu Sookshikkuka Pei Varum 2018 2 Days Jawani Diwani,Koumaarame ... 2018 Lover Adbhutham Telugu2019 My Great Grandfather Grandpa 2019 Kurukshetra – Kannada Dubbing Kurukshetra Jumma Jumma ... TBA King Fish King Fisher Anthem – Hey Stranger Music alsoU Pranayam Yathrayakum,Vasantha Yamam U Vellimanithaalam Sanyaasi Kalla Sanyaasi ... U Nilaamazhayil Enthe Nin Priya U June Pranaya

Filmography Actress

Television