Sushin Shyam

In this Indian name, the name Shyam is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sushin.

Sushin Shyam
BornThalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India
Genres
Occupations
  • Music composer
  • Instrumentalist
  • Singer
Instruments
  • Keyboard
  • guitar
  • vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member ofThe Down Troddence
Spouse
Uthara Krishnan
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(m. 2024)​

Sushin Shyam is an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence.[1] He is known for his contributions to the films Varathan (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Minnal Murali (2021), Bheeshma Parvam (2022), Romancham (2023), Kannur Squad (2023), Manjummel Boys (2024) and Aavesham (2024). His work on Kumbalangi Nights earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (29 March 2016) [21 August 2015]. "The Down Troddence band: Can't put 'em down". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022.
  2. ^ "From thrash metal to film music: Meet Sushin Shyam, composer of 'Varathan'". The News Minute. 10 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Sushin Shyam". Scroll.in. 25 November 2019.
  4. ^ "'I didn't even know that State Awards are getting announced today,' says Sushin Shaym - Times of India". The Times of India.