| Name |
Chinmayi
Sripada |
| Profession |
Singer,
Translator, Psychologist |
| Native
place |
Paramakudi |
| Date
of Birth |
September 11
|
| Sun
Sign |
Virgo |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Mother
and Guru |
Mrs. T Padmasani. |
| Education |
* Studied in
Children's Garden, Chennai and The Hindu Senior Secondary
School ( Indira Nagar)
* Has passed all the 6 levels of German from Max
Mueller Bhavan
* BA(Psychology) from the University of Madras.
* Currently pursuing Masters in Guidance and Counselling Psychology
from the University of Madras |
| Languages known |
English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, German and French
and have a working knowledge in Spanish,
Malayalam, Punjabi.
|
| Music |
Has learnt both Hindustani and Carnatic Classical music
but more interested in Hindustani music |
| Earlier
worked in |
Sify.com, studentconcepts.org |
| Presently
|
* writing a column
called Chinmayi's choice in
Chennaionline.com
* presenting ''Namma Ooru Angels' for Aahaa
91.9 FM |
| Discovered
by |
When participated in Sapta swarangal, Mr. Srinivas
who was a judge in that program and introduced her to A.R.Rahman
|
| Debut |
'Oru Deivam Thanda Poove' from 'Kannathil muthammital'
under music director A.R.Rahman.
|
|
Role Model |
Her mother
|
| Favourites |
Authors: Paulo Coelho, Richard Bach,
Michael Sparks, Brian Weiss
Books:
Alchemist, Message in a bottle, Swami Rama,
Autobiography of a Yogi,
Mejda and books on
paranormal happenings
Comics: Amar Chitra Katha, Archie's and Tinkle
Movies: Forrest Gump, Life is beautiful,
Shakespeare in Love, LOTR, Anjali,
Kannathil
Muthamitaal
Food: Indian, Chinese and Thai
Place: Switzerland |
| Scholarship |
Got
the CCRT scholarship from the Government of
India which helped to pursue her musical
training under a Guru. |
| Unforgettable
moments |
*
Meeting
A.R.Rahman for the first time
* Singing "Kannathil
Muthamittal" song in the presence of
then Chief Minister, J. Jayalalitha.
* When presented a shawl by Nookala Chinna
Satyanarayanagaru |
| Awards |
*
All
India First and Best Performer Award from Sangam
Kala Group in the Year 1999
* All India First from the
All India Radio for Ghazals in the
Year 2000.
* Best Female Playback
Singer Award for the year 2002 for the
Movie Kannathil Muthamittal from Best Media
Associates
(Variety Entertainment) Awarded on 18.1.2003
* Jewel of Sangam Kala
in the Year 2002
* Award from Ajanta Fine
Arts for Kannathil Muthamittaal
* Pride of Sangam Award
for the year 2003.
* ITFA Award for the Best
Upcoming Playback Singer for the Year
2002 for Kannathil Muthamittaal awarded at
Genting Highlands, Malaysia.
* Tamilnadu State Government
Award for the Best Playback Singer (2002) for 'Kannathil Muthamittaal' |
| Albums |
*
‘Swandam’ in Malayalam by East Coast Audio
Entertainments
* 'Old is
gold', a Hindi Remix album by Aagosh
* Many
songs for Hindu and Christian Devotional albums |
| languages |
Tamil,
Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu, Hindi |
| Owns |
A
Company called 'Blue
Elephant' which does translation services. |
| Dream |
To complete her Ph.D in Psychology and to sing in
under all Music directors
|
| Facts |
* learnt Odissi with Kshama Rau ji,
* voice behind Bhoomika in the movie 'Sillunu Oru
Kadhal' and for Tanisha in Unnale Unnale
* Is a regular blogger
|
| Contacts |
chinmayi@gmail.com
|
