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Panchaari brings together a team of experienced musicians endowed with talent, with Ranjin Raj as its dedicated mentor who along with his guidance ,also will be rendering heartfelt compositions of his through this platform which will create long lasting impressions in the people’s mind. Our genre of music is both Indian and Western where folk, romantic and fusions of classical songs will cater to audience ranging from a six-year-old kid to a sixty-year-old and our moment of award would be when we find our audience musically tilting their head, finger snapping and whisper the songs along with the singers. Our mission is also to present before you that raw essence of traditional Malayalam music, native and classic melodies of the past, and keeping in mind that the new generation should realize the rich core value of our music. With this plethora range of music, Panchaari will be giving a new dimension to performances that has never been witnessed by any stage. THE BAND ARTIST Arvind Venugopal Shabeer Ali Shikha Prabhakaran Bindu Anirudhan Arvind Venugopal ,Son of music legend Shri G. Immensely talented Shabeer Ali the Lead Vocalist, Shikha,is another lead singer of our band, is an Bindu Anirudhan, who pursued music right after Venugopal is one of the finest Lead Vocalist of our is also academically proficient with a degree in B.A Indian playback singer who has already marked her school days is a thorough entertainment band Panchaari .Arvind who is also an Indian playback Music & Diploma in Ganabhooshanam from Chembai her presence in singing popular songs for famous professional, who has made her mark in Movie singer rendering many popular songs for South Indian Music College, Palakkad. He has also been involved music directors like Shri Sharreth Vasudevan, Shri “June” composed by Shri Ifthi. She was one among films .He has been a recipient of many music awards with lot playback singing for the Malayalam film Vidhyadharan Master and Shri D. Imman etc. She the Semi-Finalist in Super 4 -Music Reality show including Manorama Music Awards, Red FM Music industry, having rendered his voice for music director started learning Carnatic music at earlier ages and aired on Mazhavil Manorama judged by prominent Awards, Mangalam Music awards etc. Couple of his Shri. Sharreth Vasudevan & tracks for Shri. Bijibal. started performing on the stage at the tender age of musicians like Shri.Sharreth, Shri. Deepak Dev, popular numbers are “Chirakingu Vanamingu” (Movie He regards Carnatic Musician Mr.Kalamandalam 10.She has carved a niche for herself in the Carnatic Shri. Shaan Rahman & Smt.Sujatha. She specializes -The Train), “Kannadi Chillil Minnum” (Movie-Natholi Vasudeva Panicker as his mentor, who taught him the music and her potential is commendable. She is one in Indian and western styles of rendering with the Oru Cheriyan Meenalla),”Irul Mazhayil” (Movie – basics of music. He is one of the most noted and among the winner in Gandharva Sangeetham aired name of delivering a power packed high energy Angels), “Mazha Paadum” (Movie-Sunday Holiday) & sought after Hindustani Classical musicians in South on Kairali TV, 2Crore Apple Mega Star reality show performances. She has set her signature in various “Nee Akaleyano” (Movie - My Life Partner) etc. With India. His inclination to singing and passion for music aired on Jeevan TV channel etc. in the year 2005 & Stage shows & Concerts which has garnered her his melodious voice and lively crowd interactions brought him to Panchaari and we are proud to have 2010 She has as an ever increasing fan following for admirers across music lovers. during his performances, he has made a name for him with us .He believes that for him “music is an the star performer that she is and her solo numbers in himself among live audiences and leaves a long outburst of his soul...” any concert is just mesmerizing with audience going lasting impressions in the mind of music lovers from gaga over it.She is a treat to hear as well as to watch all age group. her during her performances in Panchaari. MUSICIANS Featuring: Ralfin Stephen - Keyboards Abhijith Sreenivasan - Lead Guitars Justine Kainikattu - Bass Guitar Ralfin who was born in Geneva-Switzerland, is an energetic and enthusiastic Abhijith Sreenivasan is a lead Guitarist who also decorates the role of a Justin started his musical journey at the age of 16 as Lead Guitarist. A tried and pianist started his zest with the instrument since the age of 6. His capability composer and tutor, and is one of the most distinctive and in-demand guitarists tested guitarist, he has been playing for background score and songs in movies to exhibit new techniques and sonic possibilities has already made him an in music & film industry. His great experience in this industry, has projected for music directors such as Raveendran Master, Johnson Master, Arjunan acclaimed artist. His thorough control of the instruments and speed in playing him into a professional musician par excellence. He was one of the founder Master, Ravi Bombay, Jerry Amal Dev, and Berny–Ignatius .He has been part is incredible. Ralfin‘s personal work “Tribute to Yanni”, has been acclaimed member of the famous band “Balaleela” which was led by Late Balabhaskar. of many live stage performances with Shri.Kumar Sanu, Shri.K J Yesudas, and by Mr. Yanni himself and got recognized internationally. A young charming Abhijith has shared many mega stages with many legendary musicians like Shri. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Smt.S Janaki, Smt.K S Chithra, Shri.Shankar Ralfin has explored different avenues, in live stage performances under the Shri.Yesudas, Shri.Hariharan, Shri.Shankar Mahadevan, Smt.K.S Chitra, Shri. Mahadevan and many other leading artists. He is also a popular media person title ‘Ralfin Stephen and Band’. He had the privilege to work with prominent Stephan Devassy, Late Balabaskhar and the list goes on. Abhijith has also who has been a part of more than 2K+ episodes of various television shows musicians like Shri.Charlie Porter, Shri.Haricharan, Shri.Naresh Iyer, Shri.Unni performed Fusions with famous Drummer Shivamani, Tabalist Fazal Qureshi, aired in South India. Justin has also received his training in Plectrum Guitar Menon, Shri.Vijay Prakash Renjith, Shri.Biji Pal and list goes on. Ralfin is also and Key Boardist Louiz Banks etc. His mere presence in the stage is enigmatic from Trinity College of London. He is a personality of great commitment and a popular media person who has been a part of more than 2500 episodes and will be a delight to watch him perform. preferred name to seek advice for music. of various television shows aired in South India. With his distinct identity and style, Ralfin Stephen is one performing pianist who transcends all genres and amazes audiences across the country and abroad. Currently the mainframe instrumentalist for Panchaari. Jhon Leader (Kichu) - Drums Shibi Moses - Percussionist Ismail Chavakkad - Sound Engineer Jhon Leader alias Kichu is a versatile drummer who contributes to the beats Shibi Moses, 2nd rank holder from Swathi Thirunal College of Music, of Panchaari. Passion, Intensity and Integrity are a few adjectives that Kichu Thiruvananthapuram started his journey at the age of 10.Rhythm has been offers as our team member. Kichu started his musical journey, at the age of 12 part of his life since childhood. Shibi who is well trained in Veena, also plays and has performed many live stage shows both in India and abroad with great the Tabala, Mridangam, Dholak, Cajon, Darbuka, Conga, and Djembe among musicians. He plays acoustic and electronic drums with ease and keeps the others. He has been a National winner in 2010 & State Youth Festival Winner audience on their toes for hours during live shows. Today, Kichu is a preferred in Vrindha Vadhyam for four consecutive years from the year 2015 till 2018. performer, both for movies and concerts. Today, Shibi has been performing in various Stage shows, TV Shows and with various Music Directors & playback singers for Ads, jingles and concerts. Manu Jacob Varkey - Lighting Engineer Ranjin Raj - Director Jithu Mohandas - Director Jeevan R Menon - Director Ranjin Raj is a Music Director in the Malayalam film An NRI from Kuwait. Engineer by Profession. But Jithu Jeevan who comes with over 25+ years’ experience in industry who needs no introduction. Ranjin who hails from clearly stands out for a reason and that is his raw marketing & administration in the field of media industry, Palakkad started his stint with music at a very young age. madness for music. That highest magnitude of love for having started his career from Manorama Music. He has Ranjin’s musical journey has been in association with music combined with some nuances of Management is worked all across India & abroad coordinating numerous several media houses, TV Channels, Ads, jingles, short what makes this man a Special Soul. His eyes have always Mega Events, Advertisement Films and assisted critically films and music albums. Ranjin has lent his music for been in the hunt for artists who despite of immense talent acclaimed directors in the Malayalam Film Industry. well-noted movies like Joseph, Nithya Haritha Nayakan, have not seen light and Jithu is always that X Factor Coach His undying passion and constant pursuit for Music Ormayil oru Shishiram and many more to come. His who ensures best music of all genres is served to the and Cinema made him a real force inside the artistic recognition in the field of composing came from the movie audience. He belongs to that category of “Music Lover” world with an abundance of friends and influences “Joseph”, which won him various awards and accolades which has designated him to be the Director of Panchaari with the same dream.