- Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra often credited as K.S.Chithra, born on 27th July 1963, is an Indian playback singer.
- Chithra also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music.She has lent her voice to Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga, Sanskrit, Tulu, Urdu and Punjabi songs.
- She has recorded more than 25,000 songs for various films and albums.She is married to Vijayashankar and Their only daughter, Nandana, died aged eight.She is a recipient of six National Film Awards (the most by any female singer), 6 Filmfare Awards South and 31 different state film awards.
- She has won all the four south Indian state film awards.Chitra Also Released Many Albums including Piya Basanti (2000), Sunset Point,My Tribute Dedicated to MS SubbuLakshmi,Nightingale: A Salute to Lataji(2009) tribute to Lata Mangeshkar on her 80th birthday.
- She also planned a ghazal album with Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle.In 2014, Chithra recorded a song at a Singapore studio for A.R.Rahman’s private album Raunaq.Now, She is one of the Judge for Super Singer 8 Show in Maa.
- She was honored with India’s civilian honor Padma Shri in 2005
- In 1995 Chithra established the Audiotracs[16] Music Company in Chennai.
- Full Name : Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra
- When is Chitra Date Of Birth/Age: July 27, 1963 (age 55 years)
- Where is Chitra Native Place : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Who is Chitra Husband/Spouse: Vijayashankar, an engineer and businessman and settled in Chennai.
- What Awards: Padma Shri,Gana priya,Kala Ratna,Kala srestha,Sangeetha Ratna,Sangeetha Ganenduchooda,Swara Ratna,Sathkeerthi Vanitha Ratna,Kalaiselvam,Kalaimamani
- Who are Chitra Children: Monica, Vivek Singh, Nandana
