Happy Birthday KS Chithra: Vidhu Prathap and Sithara Krishnakumar celebrate their idol with heartfelt wishes
As legendary playback singer KS Chithra celebrates her 62nd birthday, her protégés and co-judges Vidhu Prathap and Sithara Krishnakumar are filled with emotion, gratitude, and admiration for the woman they call their musical idol.
The birthday celebration unfolded in a heartwarming episode of the popular reality show Star Singer, where Chithra currently serves as a judge. Joined by co-judges, contestants, and guest celebrities, the episode was a melodic tribute to the 'Nightingale of South India.'
The festivities didn't end on stage. Both Sithara Krishnakumar and Vidhu Prathap took to social media to pen deeply personal tributes to the legendary singer, sharing photos and words that echoed their deep bond with Chithra.
Sharing a candid photo with Chithra, Sithara wrote, "It's the birthday of the one and only
Chitra
chechi... A voice that shaped our dreams, and a soul even more beautiful than her music. I consider it one of life's purest blessings to know her, not just as the legend we all adore, but as the warm, loving, gentle guardian she truly is. Happy birthday, chechi... Ummmaaaaaaa!!!!!"
Vidhu Prathap also shared a heartfelt post along with a photo featuring Chithra and his wife Deepthy.
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'Some voices don't just sing… they heal, they hold, they stay with you. Yours has done all that and more. So blessed to be around you, to learn just by listening, and to feel the warmth of your presence and music that has been the soundtrack of so many emotions. Thank you for being all that you are, and for everything you continue to be. Celebrating you not just today, but every single time your voice fills the room. Happy Birthday, dearest Chithra Chechi," he wrote.
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