Early Life & Background
Saindhavi (born Saindhavi Srivatsan) on 3 January 1989 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, expressed a preference toward music at a very young age. She was supported in her passion since childhood by her parents, Dr Srinivasan Srivatsan and Anandhi Srivatsan. She did a formal education at Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai, and obtained postgraduate qualifications in MA Psychology and MA Music.
Age, Height & Physical Profile
- Age (2025): 36 years old
- Height: No publicly available sources specify her height. (Most celebrity accounts do not have verified numbers unless they are stated.)
- Nationality / Language: Indian, speaks Tamil and various South Indian languages, is a Carnatic-trained singer and a playback vocalist in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada movies.
Musical Beginnings & Career Trajectory
- Formal education in Carnatic music gave Saindhavi a solid background in her film music versatility. She started playing concerts at the age of about 12 and slowly established herself as a playback singer in the South Indian film industry.
- Her playback singing has featured numerous hits on Tamil songs in several movies. She has, over the years, worked with renowned composers such as G. V. Prakash Kumar (who went on to become her husband) and performed in works across the Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages.
- In 2020, she featured in the album Sandham: Symphony Meets Classical Tamil, a blend of ancient Tamil lyrics and contemporary orchestral accompaniment in which she was among several notable singers.
- Saindhavi also appears on television as a judge. She has worked as a judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa shows.
Personal Life: Husband, Child & Recent Developments
- On 27 June 2013, Saindhavi got married to her long-time friend and composer G. V. Prakash Kumar in Chennai. In April 2020, the couple had a daughter named Anvi.
- In May 2024, however, Saindhavi and G. V. Prakash declared their separation after 11 years of marriage, explaining it by mutual consent and mental peace. The Chennai Family Welfare Court decreed their divorce on 30 September 2025.
- In an official press release, Saindhavi made it clear that the divorce was not a result of outside pressure:
“Our divorce is not due to any external force … this decision was mutually made by both of us for our betterment.”
The two have nonetheless remained musically active since their parting, with Saindhavi making a few appearances at Prakash concerts since the divorce, and the composer saying that their still-existing effort was in a closely coordinated relationship of mutual respect and professional commitment.
Net Worth in 2025 (Estimate)
Determining the net worth of a prominent person is speculative. Popnable.com estimates that by the beginning of 2025, Saindhavi will earn USD 130,600, with revenues in the range USD 111,400 -149,800.
Such numbers, however, must be approached with care since these rely on publicly observable sources of revenue (songs, streaming, sponsorship) and could be underestimates of all assets and liabilities and personal investments.
Legacy & What’s Next
Saindhavi is still a renowned figure in the music industry of South India, where she helped inject emotion and class into film songs. She has a rare dual appeal, as she can work in either classical or film repertoire.
By 2025, she will remain active in music, judging reality shows and on stage, even after her divorce. Her story – a mix of personal struggles and artistic perseverance – is an inspiration to hundreds of aspiring singers.
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