Aacts about classical singer Nityashree Mahadevan
On this day, August 25th, Nithyasree Mahadevan, a renowned Carnatic singer and playback artist, celebrates her 49th birthday. Widely recognized for her rendition of the A. R. Rahman composition, "Kannodu Kaanbadhellam," which served as her debut song in the Tamil film "Jeans," Nithyasree has since amassed an impressive repertoire of 500 albums. With her celestial voice and unwavering passion for music, she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Let's honor her on this special occasion by delving into her inspirational journey and wishing her a very happy birthday!
Early Life and the Steps to Music
Nithyasree Mahadevan comes from a family of musicians and singers. Her parents, Lalitha Sivakumar and Iswaran Sivakumar, and her maternal grandfather, Palghat Mani Iyer, were all accomplished in the field of Carnatic music. Additionally, her paternal grandmother, D. K. Pattammal, and grand-uncle, D. K. Jayaraman, were renowned Carnatic vocalists who studied under the tutelage of Ambi Dikshithar, Papanasam Sivan, Koteeswara Iyer, and T.L. Venkataramayyar.
Nithyasree began her musical journey under the guidance of her mother before receiving training from her grandmother, D. K. Pattammal. She later accompanied her grandmother to many concerts and gave her first solo performance at the age of 14 on August 10th, 1987, which was organized by the Youth Association for Classical Music. She continued to perform alongside D. K. Pattammal, including a concert celebrating India's 50th year of independence where Nithyasree performed patriotic songs. Clearly, the passion for music runs deep in Nithyasree's family!
Achievements and Awards
Nithyasree Mahadevan comes from a family of musicians and singers. Her parents, Lalitha Sivakumar and Iswaran Sivakumar, and her maternal grandfather, Palghat Mani Iyer, were all accomplished in the field of Carnatic music. Additionally, her paternal grandmother, D. K. Pattammal, and grand-uncle, D. K. Jayaraman, were renowned Carnatic vocalists who studied under the tutelage of Ambi Dikshithar, Papanasam Sivan, Koteeswara Iyer, and T.L. Venkataramayyar.
Nithyasree began her musical journey under the guidance of her mother before receiving training from her grandmother, D. K. Pattammal. She later accompanied her grandmother to many concerts and gave her first solo performance at the age of 14 on August 10th, 1987, which was organized by the Youth Association for Classical Music. She continued to perform alongside D. K. Pattammal, including a concert celebrating India's 50th year of independence where Nithyasree performed patriotic songs. Clearly, the passion for music runs deep in Nithyasree's family!