Ranjini Jose 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.

 

**Early life and career**

 

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.

 

Ranjini's interest in music started at a young age. She began learning classical music from her mother at the age of 5. In 1998, she joined the Chorus Peters Chochin Chorus Troupe, where she honed her vocal skills and gained experience in performing live.

 

Ranjini made her playback singing debut in the Malayalam cinema Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal in 2001. The song "O Priyaa" from the film was a huge hit and launched her career as a playback singer. She has since sung in over 200 films, including several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

 

**Awards and recognition**

 

Ranjini has won several awards for her singing, including:

 

* Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017)

* Filmfare Award South for Best Female Playback Singer (Malayalam) (2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017)

* Asiavision Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011)

 

She has also been nominated for several other awards, including the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

 

**Personal life**

 

Ranjini is married to Ram Nair, a businessman. They have a son named Aaryan.

 

**Style and influence**

 

Ranjini has a versatile voice that can handle a wide range of genres. She is known for her soulful and expressive singing. She has been influenced by a wide range of singers, including Ilayaraja, S Janaki, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle.

 

**Legacy**

 

Ranjini is one of the most popular and respected playback singers in India. She has sung some of the most memorable songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema. Her songs have touched the hearts of millions of people and continue to be enjoyed by music lovers even today.