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| origin      = [[Keezhmadu, Aluva, Kerala]], India
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| occupation  = Singer
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'''Minmini''' (born '''P. J. Rosily''', 12 August 1970) is a [[South Indian]] film [[playback singer]]. She is best remembered for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai" from ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'', the debut work of film composer [[A. R. Rahman]], which was dubbed in Hindi as "Choti Si Asha". Though she is from [[Kerala]], most of her memorable songs are in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], most of them composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and A. R. Rahman. Her hit Malayalam songs include "Souparnikamritha" from ''Kizhakkunarum Pakshi'', "Oonjal Urangi", and "Neelaraavi" from ''Kudumbasametham''. She has lent her voice to hit songs from films including ''Enga Thambi'' (1993), ''[[Karuththamma]]'' (1994), and ''[[Thevar Magan]]'' (1992). She made a [[Comeback (publicity)|comeback]] in 2015 with the song "Kanmaniye" from ''[[Mili (Malayalam film)|Mili]]''.
'''Minmini''' (born '''P. J. Rosily'''; 12 August 1970) is a [[South Indian]] film [[playback singer]]. She is best remembered for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai"<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-24 |title=Singer Minmini reveals that Ilaiyaraaja refused to work with her after she sang 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' for AR Rahman |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/singer-minmini-reveals-that-after-she-sang-chinna-chinna-aasai-for-ar-rahman-ilaiyaraaja-refused-to-copperate-with-her/articleshow/101238006.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-01-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> from ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'', the debut work of film composer [[A. R. Rahman]],<ref name=song>{{Cite web |date=2007-12-15 |title=The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi : It happened one day... |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071452210100.htm |access-date=2022-02-16 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215202442/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071452210100.htm |archive-date=15 December 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> which was dubbed in Hindi as "Choti Si Asha". Most of her songs are in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], most of them composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and A. R. Rahman. Her Malayalam songs include "Souparnikamritha" from ''Kizhakkunarum Pakshi'', "Oonjal Urangi", and "Neelaraavi" from ''Kudumbasametham''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=T. N. M. |date=2021-08-09 |title=How AR Rahman's first song 'Chinna Chinna Asai' was recorded |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/how-ar-rahman-s-first-song-chinna-chinna-asai-was-recorded-153658 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> She has lent her voice to songs from films including ''Enga Thambi'' (1993), ''[[Karuththamma]]'' (1994), and ''[[Thevar Magan]]'' (1992). She made a [[Comeback (publicity)|comeback]] in 2015 with the song "Kanmaniye" from ''[[Mili (Malayalam film)|Mili]]''.
 
== Early life ==
Minmini was born on 12 August 1970, as the fourth daughter of P. A. Joseph and Treeza. Minmini was known as P. J. Rosily in school. She was also fondly called Mini. Her father, P. A. Joseph, was crazy about art and artistes. Starting her career at the age of 5 with the Kalabhavan orchestra, she became a professional singer at 10. Treeza was a singer, though not a professional. Mini's elder sisters sang in the choir in their village church, Periyarmugham Saint Andrew's Catholic Church which was at walking distance from their home. Emulating them, Mini also began to sing. Her father taught her to sing in rhythm and pitch. The sisters participated in competitions while they were studying in St Francis Girl's High School, Aluva. One of the sisters, Jancy, sang in Kalabhavan's ganamela troupe.


She won numerous prizes in singing competitions right from her childhood, including the first prize in light music in the 1986 state youth festival and the 1987 university youth festival. She had become a regular singer at Cochin Arts and Communication (CAC) by then. After pre-degree, Mini decided to study music. She was admitted to RLV Music Academy in [[Thrippunithura]]. However, she could not concentrate on studies as she had many stage programmes and recordings.
== Early life and education ==
Minmini was born at Keezhmedu, Aluva, Kerala.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kollywood Playback Singer Minmini Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/playback-singer/minmini |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref> She is the youngest of four girls. Her parents are P. A. Joseph and Treeza. Her name was P. J. Rosily in school. While her elder sisters were part of the choir at the village church, she started her singing career at the age of 5 with Kalabhavan, a local orchestra. She studied at St Francis Girl's High School, Aluva.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Minmini had her film debut with ''Swagatham'' (1988), directed by [[Venu Nagavalli]]. She sang three songs in it, composed by Rajamani. She was introduced to Tamil film industry by [[Ilayaraja]] through ''Tamil Movie - Meera'' (1991). Ilayaraja christened her Minmini, making her name more appealing to the Tamilians.Minmini's first Telugu movie is "Aathmabandham" music by [[Maragathamani]] ([[Keeravani]]).
Minmini had her film debut with Malayalam film [[Swagatham (1989 film)|Swagatham]] (1989), directed by [[Venu Nagavalli]]. She sang three songs in it, composed by Rajamani. She was introduced to Tamil film industry by [[Ilayaraja]] through Tamil film - ''[[Meera (1992 film)|Meera]]'' (1992).<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]|language=ta|url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1999-08-01/page/n5/mode/2up|pages=4–5|access-date=13 June 2023|date=1 August 1999|title=மறுபிறவி }}</ref> Ilayaraja christened her Minmini, making her name more appealing to the Tamilians.<ref name=song/> Minmini's first Telugu movie is "''Aathmabandham''" with music by [[Maragathamani]].<ref name=":1" />


Her big break came in 1992 when she sang "Chinna Chinna Aasai" for the film ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]''. It took Minmini to international fame, along with [[A.R. Rahman]]. The song which set a new trend in the music world was remade in Telugu and Hindi and Minmini sang them too.
Her big break came in 1992 when she sang "Chinna Chinna Aasai" for the film ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]''.<ref name=song/> The number became such a big hit that the location where it was shot, Paana Theertham Falls in Tirunelveli district, attracted huge visitors and the Tamil Nadu government had to ban tourists to protect environment for almost nine years.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-14 |title=Tamil Nadu: 'Chinna chinna aasai' falls make a comeback |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-chinna-chinna-aasai-falls-make-a-comeback/articleshow/103651307.cms |access-date=2024-01-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


Minmini has sung a few [[Kannada]] film  songs in 1995 for the movies [[Putnanja]] and ''Betegara''. ''Rangero holi'' a famous duet song with [[Mano (singer)|Mano]] from the movie Putnanja for [[Hamsalekha]]. In the same film she rendered humming in the song ''Putamalli puttamalli'' with Mano and Shyamala G. Bhave. She went on to work with [[Sadhu Kokila]] for the movie Betegara where she sang the song ''Mididiralu saviganasugalu'' with Mano.
Minmini has sung a few [[Kannada]] film  songs in 1995 for the movies [[Putnanja]], shelved ''Rama'' and ''Betegara''. ''Rangero holi'' a duet song with [[Mano (singer)|Mano]] from the movie Putnanja for [[Hamsalekha]]. In the same film she rendered humming in the song ''Putamalli puttamalli'' with Mano and Shyamala G. Bhave. ''Thayiya Neneyona'' from the movie ''Rama'' in 1995 for A. R. Rahman. She went on to work with [[Sadhu Kokila]] for the movie Betegara where she sang the song ''Mididiralu saviganasugalu'' with Mano.


Minmini has sung around 2,000 film songs in seven different languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Oriya and Badaga. In Malayalam she became the favourite of music directors like [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]], [[Raveendran]], [[S. P. Venkatesh]], [[Bombay Ravi]] and [[Mohan Sithara]]. Many of her songs turned into hits, including "Souparnikamritha" (''Kizhakkunarum Pakshi''), "Oonjal Urangi", "Neelaraavil" (''Kudumbasametham''), "Kakka Poocha" (''Pappayude Swantham Apoos''), "Paathiraavayi" (''[[Vietnam Colony]]''), "Swayam Varamai" (''[[Paithrukam]]''), "Vellithinkal" (''Meleparambil Aanveedu''), "Aarunee Jinmakale Peru Cholamo" (''Ghazal''), "Muthe ninne thedi" ("Maanasam") and many others.
[[Gopi Sundar]] brought her back to the industry with the song "Kanmaniye" for the film ''[[Mili (Malayalam film)|Mili]]'' in 2015.<ref name=":0" />


[[Gopi Sundar]] bought her  back to the industry with the song "Kanmaniye" for the film ''[[Mili (Malayalam film)|Mili]]'' in 2015. "Nilakudame" from the film 'chirakodinja kinaakkal' became a hit song in 2015
== Personal life ==


== Awards ==
Minmini married Joy Mathew<ref name=":0" /> in 1995 (Keyboard player of Koratty). The couple have a son and daughter. Minmini lost her voice in 1993 on a stage show in London.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2017-01-16 |title=I never knocked on doors for chances: Minmini |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/i-never-knocked-on-doors-for-chances-minmini/articleshow/45855036.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She was unable to even speak for some years. She regained her voice through treatments. Later she made a comeback. Along with her husband, she has also started a music school named Joy's Academy Of Performing Arts at Kakkanad in the then Cochin (now Kochi).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Creating a legacy on his own |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/apr/29/creating-a-legacy-on-his-own-1970231.html |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=The New Indian Express|date=29 April 2019 }}</ref>
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She has received many awards, including the Singapore State Government Award, [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback]], [[Filmfare Award]], Cinema Express Award, Film Fans Association Award (Telugu), Kerala Film Chamber Award and SUMU Award, to name a few.


== Personal life ==
== Discography ==
List of songs recorded by Minmini


Minmini married Joy Mathew in 1995. The couple have a son and daughter. Minmini lost her voice in 1993 on a stage show in London.{{cn|date=December 2020}} She was unable to even speak for some years. She regained her voice through treatments. Later she made a comeback. She has also started a music school named '''Joy's Academy Of Performing Arts''' in Cochin.
== Tamil film songs ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Song Title !! Movie !! Composer
|-
| 1991 || Methuva Thanthi || Thalattu ||
|-
| 1991 || Ennodu Potti Ittu || Thalattu ||
|-
| 1992 || Chinna Chinna Aasai || Roja || [[A. R. Rahman]]
|-
| 1992 || Love Na Love'vu Mannena Stove'vu || Meera ||
|-
| 1992 || Amman Koil Vaasaliley || Thirumathi Palanisamy ||
|-
| 1992 || Kuthaala Kuyilea || Thirumathi Palanisamy ||
|-
| 1992 || Oru Maalai Chandiran || Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren ||
|-
| 1993 || Kurukku Paathaiyile || I Love India ||
|-
| 1993 || Malaiyoram Maankuruvi || Enga Thambi ||
|-
| 1993 || Adi Poonguyile Poonguyile || Aranmanai Kili ||
|-
| 1993 || Amman Kovil Kumbam Inge || Aranmanai Kili ||
|-
| 1993 || Raathiriyil Paadum Paattu || Aranmanai Kili ||
|-
| 1993 || Kanmanikkul Chinna Chinna || Chinna Mappillai ||
|-
| 1993 || Anbe Vaa Anbe Vaa Unnodu Naan || Ezhai Jathi ||
|-
| 1993 || Parkathey Parkathey || Gentleman || A. R. Rahman
|-
| 1993 || Sambo Sambo || Pudhiya Mugam || A. R. Rahman
|-
| 1993 || Ada Aathiram Kollathe || Rakkayi Koyil ||
|-
| 1994 || Kothamalli Vaasum (Vaa Munimaa) || Indhu || Deva
|-
| 1994 || Pacha Kili Paadum || Karuththamma || A. R. Rahman
|-
| 1994 || Chithirai Nilavu || Vandicholai Chinraasu || A. R. Rahman
|-
| 1994 || Chinna Mullu Thottuvida || Vedan ||
|-
| 1994 || Thendral Varum Munne || Dharma Seelan ||
|-
| 1994 || Thottu Thottu Thukkiputtu || Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen ||
|-
| 1994 || Vaadi En Sengamalam || Rasukutty ||
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=1524253|name=Minmini}}
*{{IMDb name|id=1524253|name=Minmini}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071215202442/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071452210100.htm Article on The Hindu Newspaper]
* {{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20071215202442/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071452210100.htm Article on The Hindu Newspaper]}}


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For other uses, see Minmini (disambiguation).

Minmini
Birth nameP. J. Rosily
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1988–1995
2005–present

Minmini (born P. J. Rosily; 12 August 1970) is a South Indian film playback singer. She is best remembered for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai"[1] from Roja, the debut work of film composer A. R. Rahman,[2] which was dubbed in Hindi as "Choti Si Asha". Most of her songs are in Tamil, most of them composed by Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman. Her Malayalam songs include "Souparnikamritha" from Kizhakkunarum Pakshi, "Oonjal Urangi", and "Neelaraavi" from Kudumbasametham.[3] She has lent her voice to songs from films including Enga Thambi (1993), Karuththamma (1994), and Thevar Magan (1992). She made a comeback in 2015 with the song "Kanmaniye" from Mili.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Minmini was born at Keezhmedu, Aluva, Kerala.[4] She is the youngest of four girls. Her parents are P. A. Joseph and Treeza. Her name was P. J. Rosily in school. While her elder sisters were part of the choir at the village church, she started her singing career at the age of 5 with Kalabhavan, a local orchestra. She studied at St Francis Girl's High School, Aluva.

Career[edit | edit source]

Minmini had her film debut with Malayalam film Swagatham (1989), directed by Venu Nagavalli. She sang three songs in it, composed by Rajamani. She was introduced to Tamil film industry by Ilayaraja through Tamil film - Meera (1992).[5] Ilayaraja christened her Minmini, making her name more appealing to the Tamilians.[2] Minmini's first Telugu movie is "Aathmabandham" with music by Maragathamani.[4]

Her big break came in 1992 when she sang "Chinna Chinna Aasai" for the film Roja.[2] The number became such a big hit that the location where it was shot, Paana Theertham Falls in Tirunelveli district, attracted huge visitors and the Tamil Nadu government had to ban tourists to protect environment for almost nine years.[6]

Minmini has sung a few Kannada film songs in 1995 for the movies Putnanja, shelved Rama and Betegara. Rangero holi a duet song with Mano from the movie Putnanja for Hamsalekha. In the same film she rendered humming in the song Putamalli puttamalli with Mano and Shyamala G. Bhave. Thayiya Neneyona from the movie Rama in 1995 for A. R. Rahman. She went on to work with Sadhu Kokila for the movie Betegara where she sang the song Mididiralu saviganasugalu with Mano.

Gopi Sundar brought her back to the industry with the song "Kanmaniye" for the film Mili in 2015.[7]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Minmini married Joy Mathew[7] in 1995 (Keyboard player of Koratty). The couple have a son and daughter. Minmini lost her voice in 1993 on a stage show in London.[7] She was unable to even speak for some years. She regained her voice through treatments. Later she made a comeback. Along with her husband, she has also started a music school named Joy's Academy Of Performing Arts at Kakkanad in the then Cochin (now Kochi).[8]

Discography[edit | edit source]

List of songs recorded by Minmini

Tamil film songs[edit | edit source]

Year Song Title Movie Composer
1991 Methuva Thanthi Thalattu
1991 Ennodu Potti Ittu Thalattu
1992 Chinna Chinna Aasai Roja A. R. Rahman
1992 Love Na Love'vu Mannena Stove'vu Meera
1992 Amman Koil Vaasaliley Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992 Kuthaala Kuyilea Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992 Oru Maalai Chandiran Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1993 Kurukku Paathaiyile I Love India
1993 Malaiyoram Maankuruvi Enga Thambi
1993 Adi Poonguyile Poonguyile Aranmanai Kili
1993 Amman Kovil Kumbam Inge Aranmanai Kili
1993 Raathiriyil Paadum Paattu Aranmanai Kili
1993 Kanmanikkul Chinna Chinna Chinna Mappillai
1993 Anbe Vaa Anbe Vaa Unnodu Naan Ezhai Jathi
1993 Parkathey Parkathey Gentleman A. R. Rahman
1993 Sambo Sambo Pudhiya Mugam A. R. Rahman
1993 Ada Aathiram Kollathe Rakkayi Koyil
1994 Kothamalli Vaasum (Vaa Munimaa) Indhu Deva
1994 Pacha Kili Paadum Karuththamma A. R. Rahman
1994 Chithirai Nilavu Vandicholai Chinraasu A. R. Rahman
1994 Chinna Mullu Thottuvida Vedan
1994 Thendral Varum Munne Dharma Seelan
1994 Thottu Thottu Thukkiputtu Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen
1994 Vaadi En Sengamalam Rasukutty

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Singer Minmini reveals that Ilaiyaraaja refused to work with her after she sang 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' for AR Rahman". The Times of India. 24 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi : It happened one day..." 15 December 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  3. ↑ Staff, T. N. M. (9 August 2021). "How AR Rahman's first song 'Chinna Chinna Asai' was recorded". The News Minute. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kollywood Playback Singer Minmini Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "மறுபிறவி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 1 August 1999. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Tamil Nadu: 'Chinna chinna aasai' falls make a comeback". The Times of India. 14 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "I never knocked on doors for chances: Minmini". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Creating a legacy on his own". The New Indian Express. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

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