# Rathnamala Prakash

Ratnamala Prakash (born 19 August 1952) is an Indian singer who sings in Kannada language. Along with playback signing, she is known for her songs in Sugama Sangeetha, a light musical genre in Kannada. Her father R. K. Srikantan was a Carnatic classical musician. In 2016, Rathnamala was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award for her contribution to the field of Sugama Sangeetha.

## Career

Apart from numerous Bhaavageethas she has sung many film songs. Ratnamala's first film song is Tangaaliyante baalalli bande a duet with Dr.Rajkumar from the super hit movie Guri. Then she sang many songs for L. Vaidyanathan, C. Ashwath, M. Ranga Rao, Vijaya bhaskar, Rajan–Nagendra, Hamsalekha and others. Ratnmala prakash has sung many songs, including Santhasa araluva samaya a duet with SPB from the movie Elu suttina kote, Meru giriyane neeli kadalaane a duet with K. J. Yesudas from the movie SP Sangliyana Part 2, "Raayaru bandaru maavana manege" and "yava mohana murali kareyitho" from the movie Mysoru mallige, "Gediyabeku magala", "Hudugi hoo hudugi" from the movie Naga mandala.

## Discography

Film songs recorded by Rathnamala Prakash.
| Song | Film | Year | Music | Lyrics | Co-singer | Actress |
| Jwalamukhiya Hage | Mohini 9886788888 | 2006 | Hamsalekha | Hamsalekha | Shankar Mahadevan | Sadha |
| Shrungarada Kavyavo | Yare Nee Abhimani | 2000 | Hamsalekha | Hamsalekha | S. P. B. | Ramya Krishnan |
| Baare Baare Rukkamma | Gadibidi Krishna | 1998 | Hamsalekha | Hamsalekha | Rajesh Krishnan | Indraja |
| Hudugi Hoo Hudugi, Gediyabeku Magala | Nagamandala | 1997 | C. Ashwath | Gopal Yagnik | Solo (1st two) | Vijayalakshmi, B. Jayashree |
| Teru hoitaithavva | Kotreshi Kanasu | 1995 | C. Ashwath | H. S. Venkateshamurthy | Manjula Gururaj, Master Sharma | |
| O Gulabiye | Om | 1995 | Hamsalekha | Hamsalekha | Dr. Rajkumar | Prema |
| Rayaru bandaru | Mysore Mallige | 1992 | C. Ashwath | K. S. Narasimhaswamy | Solo | Sudha Rani |
| Aaha Aaha Yarivalu, Lo Lo Lo Ee Pathi | Bhale Keshava | 1992 | Manoranjan Prabhakar | M. N. Vysa Rao | S. P. B, Solo (2nd One) | Shivaranjini, Anjali |
| Nannake Nakkaga | Bombay Dada | 1991 | Shankar–Ganesh | Sriranga | S. P. B. | Shanthamma, Madhuri |
| Beku Beku | Nanagu Hendthi Beku | 1991 | Manoranjan Prabhakar | Hamsalekha | Vinod Raj | |
| Thanuvalla Thanu Odayanu, Nammadesha Bharatha, Bettadha Melondu, Shiva Mantravenage, Saavillada Kedillada, Chilipili Endhoduva, Maraviddu Phalavenu | Shivayogi Akkamahadevi | 1991 | Mysore Ananthaswamy | (1st two) Basavaraja Maharushi, Vachana | Solo | Usha |
| Devaritta Varave Hennu | Chapala Chennigaraya | 1990 | Rajan–Nagendra | | S. P. B. | Kalpana |
| Meru Giriyane | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | 1990 | Hamsalekha | Hamsalekha | K. J. Yesudas | Bhavya |
| Santasa Araluva Samaya | Elu Suttina Kote | 1987 | L. Vaidyanath | | S. P. B. | Gautami |
| Ullavara Manege | Kendada Male | 1987 | L. Vaidyanath | | Ramprasad | Chandralekha, Shanthamma |
| Mallige Hoovinantha, Mutthonda Thande | Ondu Muttina Kathe | 1987 | L. Vaidyanathan | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Dr. Rajkumar | Archana |
| Mahodyayanithyaya | Sampradaya | 1987 | P. Vajrappa | K. Prabhakara Shashtry | P. B. Srinivas, Chorus | Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Hema Choudhary |
| Thangaliyante Balalli Bande | Guri | 1986 | Rajan–Nagendra | Chi. Udaya Shankar | Dr. Rajkumar | Archana |
| Utthada Holava Kande | Shankha Nada | 1986 | C. Ashwath | Dodda Rangegowda | Solo | Abhinaya |

## Awards

National Awards:
* 2016 - Sangeet Natak Academy Award for Other Major Traditions of Music-Sugama Sangeetha.
State Awards:
* 2016 - Santa Shishunala Sharif Award by The Kannada and Culture Department, Government of Karnataka.
* 1991 - Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Karnataka Government.
* 1990 - Karnataka Kalashree Award by Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy.
Other Awards:
* 2017 - Alwa's Nudisiri Award
* 2014 - Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club
* 2012 - Artist of The Year award by Bala Samaja
* K. S. Narasimhaswamy Pratishtana Award
* Excellent Achievement in Sugama Sangeetha by D. Subbaramaiah Trust
* 2010 - Krishna Hanagal Award by Hanagal Foundation