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Unnikrishnan

Born: July 9, 1966

FAN SCORE

90

POPULARITY

9

P. Unnikrishnan is a renowned Indian playback and classical singer known for his pure voice, graceful singing, and strong Carnatic roots. With timeless hits across Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema,... Read more

ROLES

Singer

HEIGHT

5'8"/ 70kg

BIRTH PLACE

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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Quick Info

Born July 9, 1966

Birth Place Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Height 5'8"/ 70kg

Fan Score 90

Popularity 9

Roles Singer

Photos

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Videos

Unnikrishnan And Daughter Fun Interview

Unnikrishnan interview

Personal Details

Alternative Names P. Unnikrishnan

Spouses

Children Uthara Unnikrishnan, Vasudev Krishna

Parents Harini Radhakrishnan, K. Radhakrishnan

Did You Know

Trivia

Was the first male playback singer to win a National Award for his debut film.

His daughter Uthara Unnikrishnan also won a National Award for playback singing at the age of 10.

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Diploma in Personnel Management.

Worked briefly in a private company before taking up music full-time.

Trained under Dr. S. Ramanathan, a renowned Carnatic music guru.

Regular performer at classical music festivals like Thyagaraja Aradhana.

Quotes

"Music is a spiritual journey that begins with discipline and ends in bliss."

"A singer's true identity lies in his classical foundation."

"Every performance is an offering to the divine."

"Balancing classical and film music keeps me alive as an artist."

Trademarks

Smooth, soothing, and classically refined voice

Deeply emotive singing style with controlled expression

Perfect diction and clarity in Tamil and Malayalam

Soft-spoken personality and humble stage presence

Nicknames

Unni

Salaries

Estimated per song: Rs: 1 - 2 lakh

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is P. Unnikrishnan?

P. Unnikrishnan is a National Award-winning Indian playback and Carnatic singer known for his melodious and classically rich voice.

02

What was his debut film?

Kaadhalan -1994, composed by A. R. Rahman.

03

Which song won him the National Award?

"Ennavale Adi Ennavale" from Kaadhalan.

04

Has he trained in classical music?

Yes, under gurus V. L. Seshadri and Dr. S. Ramanathan.

05

Who is his daughter?

Uthara Unnikrishnan, who is also a playback singer and National Award winner.

Tags

Singer Playback Singer Carnatic Musician Classical Artist Indian Vocalist

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