Srinivas
Srinivas is a renowned Indian playback singer and composer celebrated for his emotive voice and soul-stirring melodies. With timeless hits in multiple South Indian languages, he continues to be a leading figure in Indian music and a mentor to emerging talent.
Srinivas is a renowned Indian playback singer and composer celebrated for his emotive voice and soul-stirring melodies. With timeless hits in multiple South Indian languages, he continues to be a leading figure in Indian music and a mentor to emerging talent.
Srinivas, born on November 7, 1959, in Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, India, is a highly respected Indian playback singer and composer known for his soulful, emotive voice and versatile singing style. A chemical engineer by qualification, Srinivas chose to follow his passion for music and became one of the most admired singers in South Indian cinema. He made his playback debut in the film Nerukku Ner -1997, composed by A. R. Rahman, with the hit song "Minnale Nee Vandha Mayakkam." Since then, he has sung in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films, earning critical acclaim for his depth, range, and emotional delivery. In addition to film songs, Srinivas has released several independent albums and has served as a judge on popular music reality shows. His long-standing association with composers like A. R. Rahman, Harris Jayaraj, and Vidyasagar has made him a household name among music lovers.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names Singer Srinivas
- Height 5'7"/ 72kg
- Born November 07, 1959 · Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Children Sharanya Srinivas
- Other works
- Playback Singer, Music Composer, Voice Coach, Reality Show Judge, Concert Performer
FAQ
Srinivas is an Indian playback singer and composer known for his melodious voice and hit songs across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
His debut song was "Minnale Nee Vandha Mayakkam" from Nerukku Ner -1997.
A. R. Rahman, Harris Jayaraj, Vidyasagar, and Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Yes, including Kerala State Film Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
He graduated as a chemical engineer before pursuing music.
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Trivia
Srinivas is a chemical engineer by education from A. C. College of Technology, Chennai.
He quit his corporate job to pursue music full-time.
His first song for A. R. Rahman, "Minnale Nee Vandha Mayakkam," became a chartbuster overnight.
He has sung over 2000 songs in multiple Indian languages.
A big admirer of Kishore Kumar and P. B. Sreenivas, who inspired his singing career.
Quotes
"Music is not a profession-it's a sacred connection with the soul."
"A good song will always outlive trends."
"Working with Rahman sir changed the way I viewed music forever."
"I believe in singing every line with honesty and emotion."
Trademarks
Soft, expressive, and emotional voice
Ability to transition effortlessly between classical and modern styles
Signature romantic and melancholic tone
Polished Tamil diction and refined phrasing
Nicknames
Sri, Srinivas Sir
Salaries
Estimated per song: Rs: 2 - 3 lakh
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