Nandini Srikar (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer. Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, ''

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'', "Bhare Naina" from ''

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'' and "Kannamma" from '' Rekka''.

Early life

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

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at age three. She later learned

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and guitar and Bharatanatyam. She earned a master's degree in pure Mathematics from

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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 ''

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''. In the film, she performed a duet with KK called "I Love You" and the song became a hit. She quit her job and focused on music, collaborating with

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and

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. She also began to write advertising jingles. In 2001, she appeared on Mahmood Khan's album ''Panah''. In 2008, she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in ''

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''. 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

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and DJ Badmarsh. In year 2016, she also worked for a Pakistani movie

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(directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions). She sang an item song "Chali Re Chali" and

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(a popular Pakistani actress) appeared in the song. In 2021, she collaborated with duo gardenstate in their song, “Aurora”. She is married and speaks

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, English,

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and

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Discography

*2001 ''Panah'' *2011 ''Beete Pal''

Filmography as playback singer

Hindi songs

*'' Abhay'' (Zingoria) * 2004 '' Morning Raga'' * 2005 ''Brides Wanted'' * 2005 ''

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'' * 2006 ''

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye ''Humko Deewana Kar Gaye'' (translation: ''You Made Me Crazy in Love'') is a 2006 Indian Hindi romantic drama film directed by Raj Kanwar, produced by Raj Kanwar, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar and starring Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif ...

'' * 2007 ''

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'' (Tamil) * 2008 ''

'' * 2009 ''

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'' * 2009 '' Barah Aana'' * 2011 ''

''(Bhare Naina) * 2012 '' Agent Vinod'' (Dil Mera Muft ka) * 2012 ''

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'' (Duaa) * 2013 " Club 60" (Mera Saaya) * 2014 ''

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'' (Harjaiyaan) (Hindi) * 2015 ''Runh'' (Samjena) (Marathi) * 2016 ''

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'' (Hone Do Batiyan) * 2016 ''

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'' (Maula) * 2016

(Chali Re Chali) (Urdu) *2017

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(Anthimaanam Mele) (Malayalam)

Tamil songs

* 1998 ''

'' - I Love You * 2001 ''

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'' - Africa kaattupuli * 2003 ''

Joot ''Joot'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Azhagam Perumal, starring Srikanth and Meera Jasmine with Vivek, FEFSI Vijayan and Murali in supporting roles loosely based on Hindi super hit '' Ghatak''. The music is by Vidyasag ...

'' - Kattabomma * 2007 ''

Urchagam ''Urchagam'' ( en, Excitement) is a 2007 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Ravichandran and starring Nandha and Sherin. The storyline is based on the problems and difficulties between a love marriage and arranged marriage. The movie was shot in ...

'' - Narampookkal * 2013 ''

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal ''Moondru Per Moondru Kadal'' (; ) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romance film co-edited, co-written and directed by Vasanth. It stars Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Surveen Chawla, Muktha Bhanu and Lasini. The film features music composed by Yuvan S ...

'' - Aaha Kaadhal * 2014 ''Nerungi vaa muthamidadhe'' - Yaar * 2016 '' Rekka'' - Kannamma Kannamma * 2022 ''

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'' - Enna Kuraiyo

Television

* Taare Ankboot (2013) * Ishq Main Aisa Haal Bhi Hona Hai (2014) * Kambakht Tanno (2016) *

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(2017) *

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(2017) * Haara Dil (2018) * Sodai (2018)

Awards

(GiMA 2012)- Nandini Srikar won the best playback singer female for her song ''Bhare Naina'' in

. Mirchi Music Awards South 2014 - Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song "Aaha Kaadhal" from

. 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

. She also won Norway Tamil awards - Best Playback singer for Kannamma for Movie Rekka

References

External links

Official website
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