Sithara, Ente aakasham, women's day
Sithara Krishnakumar releases her compositon Ente aakasham on the occasion of International Women's Day 2017.Sithara/Facebook

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2017, popular playback singer Sithara Krishnakumar has released the video of her first composition online. It was officially released by Kerala Health and Social Welfare Minister KK Shailaja on March 8.

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The music video, titled Ente Aakasham, has been uploaded on the YouTube page of Kappa TV. With this project, the Hindustani singer pays tribute to female heroes aka sheroes of our society. "Here it is. My first composition. A tribute to the Sheroes. And do share if you like it. Happy Women's day everyone!!!! [sic]" Sithara wrote while sharing the video on her Facebook page.

Ente Aakasham has been written, composed and sung by Gayathri, while the beautiful visuals of many working women, including nurses, lady taxi driver, and others have been captured by Bilu Tom Mathew and edited by Saiju Sreedharan. Many celebrities, including Bijibal Maniyil, Vijay Yesudas, Sachin Warrier, Ranjini Jose, Rajalakshmy Abhiram, Divya S Menon, Anju Joseph, Kavya Ajit, and others have lauded the singer for the beautiful soothing composition.

Recently, singer Jyotsna had also released her first independent music album Ini Varumo, featuring herself and husband Sreekanth Radhakrishnan. The three-minute 40-second video, launched by Vineeth Sreenivasan, had opened to fabulous response from music lovers with over 1.5 lakh views on YouTube.

Earlier, playback singer Sayanora Philip had also released her independent single Uyire on Valentine's Day, while Manjari's romantic music video of Anuragam featuring the singer and actor Basil Paulose was a hit online.

Watch Ente Aakasham video song here:

Check out the celebrity reactions here:

Vijay Yesudas

Here is sharing my dear friend and colleague Sithara 's first composition & single for #WomensDay. Hope U enjoy.

Sachin Warrier

On this Woman's Day, no better treat than dear Sithara chechi's 'Ente Aakaasham', written and composed by her :) Absolutely in love with this. The sublime poetry, carried by the beautiful tune, voice and instruments will touch you, I'm sure!
Sithara chechi, loads of love and respect to you on this day and forever!

Ranjini Jose

My friend and musician Sithara joins us on her venture into independent music with her first ever single 'Ente Aakaasham'. Penned and composed herself, this track is definitely something which all women would relate to.. Especially the working ones. As I could completely relate to it, I wish you all did.. Please do give it a ear.. And once more, three cheers to independent music :)

Anju Joseph 

Hats offf Sithara chechiii...do watch folks..for the sheroes out der...every women is beautiful in deir own way!!! Happy belated women's day folks

Divya. S. Menon

On this women's day my dear friend Sithara Krishnakumar has released her first single "Ente Aakasham". You have once again proved that you are one of those finest musician amongst us. Great lyrics, mesmerising composition and amazing singing! Way to go dear! Happy women's day!

Rajalakshmy Abhiram

Sithara with her new single on this
Women's Day-
"Ente Aakasham "dedicated to all 'sheroes'...
written composed and sung by her...
Best wishes dear Sithara Krishnakumar...

Kavya Ajit

Sithara Krishnakumar chechiiii..... a very soothing composition......loved it ...muuaaahhh

Jeenu Nazeer

lemme tell u sithuuu.. u r undoubtedly a very dedicated , hard working n above all an astonishing musician ....
pwolichu muthae.. im soo happy for youu..
my dear friends.. here s my dear friend Sithara Krishnakumar.. with an amazing piece of art.. her first single.. own composition... kindly listen n share...

Aaryan Krishna Menon

Truly magical !! Beautifully conceived and well executed.. congratulations to dearest Sithara Bilu Ravi Saiju bro and all those tremendously talented people worked behind this..❤ #aum