| 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 | [email protected] |
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