Nandini Srikar (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer.[2] Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, Shanghai, "Bhare Naina" from Ra.One and "Kannamma" from Rekka.
Nandini Srikar
Born
(1969-08-10) 10 August 1969 (age 53)[1] Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
She was born in Hyderabad, India. She went to school and university there. Her mother, Shakunthala Chellappa, was a Carnatic vocalist and Hindustani Sitar player. As a child, she studied classical music, learning how to play veena at age three. She later learned sitar and guitar and Bharatanatyam. She earned a master's degree in pure Mathematics from Osmania University and a degree in information systems management.
Career
Srikar after graduation, worked in software in Pune. She originally had no intention of becoming a professional musician and pursued music only as a hobby.
In 1997, playback singer Hariharan heard her song and suggested to Vidyasagar that he hire her to sing for his upcoming film Uyirodu Uyiraga.[3] In the film, she performed a duet with KK called "I Love You" and the song became a hit.[4] She quit her job and focused on music, collaborating with Ranjit Barot, Trilok Gurtu and Wally Badarou. She also began to write advertising jingles. In 2001, she appeared on Mahmood Khan's album Panah.[1]
In 2008, she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in Drona. Her debut solo album Beete Pal was released in 2011 in which she has composed, programmed, produced and performed all the songs. The album features Kai Eckhardt (Bass), Prasanna (Guitar), Michael Pope (Bass), Steve Zerlin (Bass), Atma Anur (Drums), Ed DeGenaro (Guitar) and other musicians. Her next venture is a collaboration with Shri and DJ Badmarsh.[3]
In year 2016, she also worked for a Pakistani movie Hijrat (film) (directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions). She sang an item song "Chali Re Chali" and Sana Nawaz (a popular Pakistani actress) appeared in the song.[5]
In 2021, she collaborated with duo gardenstate in their song, “Aurora”.
(GiMA 2012)- Nandini Srikar won the best playback singer female for her song Bhare Naina in Ra.One.[7] Mirchi Music Awards South 2014 - Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song "Aaha Kaadhal" from Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal. Southern India Cinematographers' Association - SICA Award 2015 - Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song "Harjaiyaan" from the film Queen. She also won Norway Tamil awards - Best Playback singer for Kannamma for Movie Rekka
References
^ ab. India Today. 11 June 2001. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
^Sodhi, Amanda (7 December 2011). "Where are the Indian Female Guitarists and Bands?". Gibson News. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
^ abNath, Arpita (23 June 2011). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
^S.R. Ashok Kumar (19 January 2011). . The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
^"Chali Re Chali (Item Song Sang by Nandini Srikar in a Pakistani movie)". Gaana.com.
^"3rd Chevrolet Star Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA 2012) given away". Retrieved 3 October 2012.
External links
Official website
March 07, 2023
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Nandini Srikar born 10 August 1969 is an Indian singer and performer 2 Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie Shanghai Bhare Naina from Ra One and Kannamma from Rekka Nandini SrikarBorn 1969 08 10 10 August 1969 age 53 1 Hyderabad Andhra PradeshYears active1997 present Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Discography 4 Filmography as playback singer 4 1 Hindi songs 4 2 Tamil songs 5 Television 6 Awards 7 References 8 External linksEarly life EditShe was born in Hyderabad India She went to school and university there Her mother Shakunthala Chellappa was a Carnatic vocalist and Hindustani Sitar player As a child she studied classical music learning how to play veena at age three She later learned sitar and guitar and Bharatanatyam She earned a master s degree in pure Mathematics from Osmania University and a degree in information systems management Career EditSrikar after graduation worked in software in Pune She originally had no intention of becoming a professional musician and pursued music only as a hobby In 1997 playback singer Hariharan heard her song and suggested to Vidyasagar that he hire her to sing for his upcoming film Uyirodu Uyiraga 3 In the film she performed a duet with KK called I Love You and the song became a hit 4 She quit her job and focused on music collaborating with Ranjit Barot Trilok Gurtu and Wally Badarou She also began to write advertising jingles In 2001 she appeared on Mahmood Khan s album Panah 1 In 2008 she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in Drona Her debut solo album Beete Pal was released in 2011 in which she has composed programmed produced and performed all the songs The album features Kai Eckhardt Bass Prasanna Guitar Michael Pope Bass Steve Zerlin Bass Atma Anur Drums Ed DeGenaro Guitar and other musicians Her next venture is a collaboration with Shri and DJ Badmarsh 3 In year 2016 she also worked for a Pakistani movie Hijrat film directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions She sang an item song Chali Re Chali and Sana Nawaz a popular Pakistani actress appeared in the song 5 In 2021 she collaborated with duo gardenstate in their song Aurora She is married and speaks Tamil English Hindi and Telugu Discography Edit2001 Panah 2011 Beete PalFilmography as playback singer EditHindi songs Edit Abhay Zingoria 2004 Morning Raga 2005 Brides Wanted 2005 Hanuman 2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye 2007 Johnny Gaddaar Tamil 2008 Drona 2009 Three Love Lies and Betrayal 2009 Barah Aana 2011 Ra One Bhare Naina 2012 Agent Vinod Dil Mera Muft ka 2012 Shanghai 2012 film Duaa 6 2013 Club 60 Mera Saaya 2014 Queen Harjaiyaan Hindi 2015 Runh Samjena Marathi 2016 Fitoor Hone Do Batiyan 2016 Nil Battey Sannata Maula 2016 Hijrat film Chali Re Chali Urdu 2017 Vimaanam Anthimaanam Mele Malayalam Tamil songs Edit 1998 Uyirodu Uyiraga I Love You 2001 Aalavandhan Africa kaattupuli 2003 Joot Kattabomma 2007 Urchagam Narampookkal 2013 Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal Aaha Kaadhal 2014 Nerungi vaa muthamidadhe Yaar 2016 Rekka Kannamma Kannamma 2022 Valimai Enna KuraiyoTelevision EditTaare Ankboot 2013 Ishq Main Aisa Haal Bhi Hona Hai 2014 Kambakht Tanno 2016 Shehrnaz 2017 Ahsas 2017 Haara Dil 2018 Sodai 2018 Awards Edit GiMA 2012 Nandini Srikar won the best playback singer female for her song Bhare Naina in Ra One 7 Mirchi Music Awards South 2014 Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song Aaha Kaadhal from Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal Southern India Cinematographers Association SICA Award 2015 Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song Harjaiyaan from the film Queen She also won Norway Tamil awards Best Playback singer for Kannamma for Movie RekkaReferences Edit a b Plans of a Singer India Today 11 June 2001 Archived from the original on 1 September 2012 Retrieved 20 December 2011 Sodhi Amanda 7 December 2011 Where are the Indian Female Guitarists and Bands Gibson News Archived from the original on 8 July 2012 Retrieved 19 December 2011 a b Nath Arpita 23 June 2011 Music scored over maths Nandini Srikar The Times of India Archived from the original on 19 October 2013 Retrieved 19 December 2011 S R Ashok Kumar 19 January 2011 More romance in the offing The Hindu Archived from the original on 10 November 2012 Retrieved 19 December 2011 Chali Re Chali Item Song Sang by Nandini Srikar in a Pakistani movie Gaana com Kher Ruchika 16 September 2011 RA One The Times of India IANS Retrieved 20 December 2011 dead link 3rd Chevrolet Star Global Indian Music Awards GiMA 2012 given away Retrieved 3 October 2012 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nandini Srikar amp oldid 1120100730, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
