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| birth_place        = [[Calcutta]], [[West Bengal]], India
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''' "Bombay" Jayashri Ramnath''' is an Indian musician. She has sung in multiple languages including [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] movies. Born into a family of musicians, Jayashri represents the fourth generation of music practitioners in her family. Trained by [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]] and T R Balamani,<ref name=Profile>{{cite web|title=Profile|url=http://bombayjayashri.com/blog/?page_id=64|publisher=bombayjayashri.com|access-date=10 January 2013|archive-date=14 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214195753/http://bombayjayashri.com/blog/?page_id=64|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=AcademyAward>{{cite web |title=Pi's lullaby gives Bombay Jayashri Oscar nomination |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/pis-lullaby-gives-bombay-jayashri-oscar-nomination/article4296910.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=Darbar>{{cite web|title=Bombay Jayashri |url=https://www.darbar.org/artist/bombay-jayashri/46|website=darbar.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730165726/https://www.darbar.org/artist/bombay-jayashri/46 |archive-date=July 30, 2019}}</ref> She was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award the [[Padma Shri]] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692337 |title=Padma Awards 2021 announced |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs | access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shinzo-abe-tarun-gogoi-ram-vilas-paswan-among-padma-award-winners-complete-list/articleshow/80453596.cms |title=Shinzo Abe, Tarun Gogoi, Ram Vilas Paswan among Padma Award winners: Complete list |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=25 January 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref> She has become one of the most sought after Carnatic musicians today.<ref name=Darbar/>
"'''Bombay'''" '''Jayashri Ramnath''' is an Indian Carnatic vocalist, singer, and musician. She has sung in multiple languages including [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] movies. Born into a family of musicians, Jayashri represents the fourth generation of music practitioners in her family. Trained by [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]] and T.R. Balamani,<ref name=Profile>{{cite web |title=Profile |url=http://bombayjayashri.com/blog/?page_id=64 |publisher=bombayjayashri.com |access-date=10 January 2013 |archive-date=14 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214195753/http://bombayjayashri.com/blog/?page_id=64 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=AcademyAward>{{cite news |title=Pi's lullaby gives Bombay Jayashri Oscar nomination |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/pis-lullaby-gives-bombay-jayashri-oscar-nomination/article4296910.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=11 January 2013 |url-access=subscription |access-date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=Darbar>{{cite web |title=Bombay Jayashri |url=https://www.darbar.org/artist/bombay-jayashri/46 |website=darbar.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730165726/https://www.darbar.org/artist/bombay-jayashri/46 |archive-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> she was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, the [[Padma Shri]], in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692337 |title=Padma Awards 2021 announced |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs |access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shinzo-abe-tarun-gogoi-ram-vilas-paswan-among-padma-award-winners-complete-list/articleshow/80453596.cms |title=Shinzo Abe, Tarun Gogoi, Ram Vilas Paswan among Padma Award winners: Complete list |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=25 January 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref> She has become one of the most sought after Carnatic musicians today.<ref name=Darbar/>


==Early life and training==
==Early life and training==
Born in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], Jayashri received her initial training in Carnatic music from her parents, Smt. Seethalakshmy Subramaniam and Shri. N.N. Subramaniam and was later trained by [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]] and T R Balamani.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/music-academys-award-winners/article28578191.ece |title=Music Academy's award winners |date=31 December 2004 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> She also learnt the art of playing the [[Veena]] from G. N. Dhandapani Iyer.
Born in Tamil family in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], Jayashri received her initial training in Carnatic music from her parents, Smt. Seethalakshmy Subramaniam and Shri. N. N. Subramaniam and was later trained by [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]] and T. R. Balamani.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/music-academys-award-winners/article28578191.ece |title=Music Academy's award winners |date=31 December 2004 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref name="kalki">{{cite magazine |date=2 May 1993 |title=ஜெயஸ்ரீ: இசை வானில் இன்னொரு நட்சத்திரம் |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1993-05-02/page/n3/mode/2up |magazine=Kalki |language=Ta |pages=2–4 |access-date=26 December 2022}}</ref> She also learned to play the [[Veena]] from G. N. Dhandapani Iyer.


Jayashri received her training in Hindustani Classical Music as well, from K Mahavir Jaipurwale and [[Ajay Pohankar]].<ref name="simala.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.simala.net/profile_vocal/bombayjayashri.html|title=South Indian Music Academy|website=www.simala.net|access-date=23 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708045535/http://www.simala.net/profile_vocal/bombayjayashri.html|archive-date=8 July 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, she also holds a diploma in Indian Music from the [[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]], [[Delhi]].
Jayashri received training in Hindustani Classical Music from K. Mahavir Jaipurwale and [[Ajay Pohankar]].<ref name="simala.net">{{Cite web |url=http://www.simala.net/profile_vocal/bombayjayashri.html |title=South Indian Music Academy |website=simala.net |access-date=23 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708045535/http://www.simala.net/profile_vocal/bombayjayashri.html |archive-date=8 July 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She also holds a diploma in Indian Music from the [[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]], [[Delhi]].


Jayashri learnt Bharatanatyam under Guru K Kalyanasundaram Pillai of Shri Rajarajeshwari Bharatha Natya Kalamandir, Mumbai. She was also involved in theatre with the Amateur Dramatic Club, Mumbai .
Jayashri studied [[Bharatanatyam]] under Guru K. Kalyanasundaram Pillai of Shri Rajarajeshwari Bharatha Natya Kalamandir, Mumbai. She was also involved in theatre with the Amateur Dramatic Club, Mumbai .


Jayashri attended the St. Anthony's High School in [[Chembur]], and holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Economics from [[R. A. Podar College]], [[Mumbai]].
Jayashri attended the St. Anthony's High School in [[Chembur]]. She holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Economics from [[R. A. Podar College]], [[Mumbai]].
 
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==Performances==
==Performances==
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===Musical exchanges and dialogues===
===Musical exchanges and dialogues===
Jayashri has performed [[Jugalbandi]] concerts with Hindustani Musicians [[Ronu Majumdar]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/melodic-confluence-of-styles/article28587989.ece |title=Melodic confluence of styles |date=25 November 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> [[Shubha Mudgal]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2226665.ece |title=The Hindu's Review of the Jugalbandi between Bombay Jayashri and Shubha Mudgal |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=22 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026090312/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2226665.ece |archive-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Vishwa Mohan Bhatt]] and Gaurav Mazumdar. She has dialogued with artistes in dance like [[Leela Samson]], Chitra Visweshwaran, Alarmel Valli, Priyadarsini Govind<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/dance/article818161.ece |title=When dance meets music |first=Leela |last=Venkataraman |date=7 October 2010 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204024613/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/dance/article818161.ece |archive-date=4 February 2013}}</ref> and [[Shobana]]. Jayashri has sung [[Tirukkuṛaḷ|Thirukkural]] and an [[Annamacharya]] verse in the prestigious audio autobiography – ''[[Wings of Fire (autobiography)|Wings of Fire]]'' of former President [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Shri Abdul Kalam]].
Jayashri has performed [[Jugalbandi]] concerts with Hindustani Musicians [[Ronu Majumdar]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/melodic-confluence-of-styles/article28587989.ece |title=Melodic confluence of styles |date=25 November 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> [[Shubha Mudgal]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2226665.ece |title=The Hindu's Review of the Jugalbandi between Bombay Jayashri and Shubha Mudgal |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=22 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026090312/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2226665.ece |archive-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Vishwa Mohan Bhatt]] and Gaurav Mazumdar. She has dialogued with artistes in dance like [[Leela Samson]], Chitra Visweshwaran, Alarmel Valli, Priyadarsini Govind<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/dance/article818161.ece |title=When dance meets music |first=Leela |last=Venkataraman |date=7 October 2010 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204024613/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/dance/article818161.ece |archive-date=4 February 2013}}</ref> and [[Shobana]]. Jayashri has sung [[Tirukkuṛaḷ|Thirukkural]] and an [[Annamacharya]] verse in the prestigious audio autobiography – ''[[Wings of Fire (autobiography)|Wings of Fire]]'' of former President [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Shri Abdul Kalam]].


Jayashri has also collaborated with Carnatic Musicians [[T. M. Krishna]], [[Jayanthi Kumaresh]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jayanthikumaresh.com/js_events/dr-jayanthi-kumaresh-bhoomija/|title=Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh & Bombay Jayashri - Jugalbandhi}}</ref> and [[Abhishek Raghuram]].
Jayashri has also collaborated with Carnatic Musicians [[T. M. Krishna]], [[Jayanthi Kumaresh]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jayanthikumaresh.com/js_events/dr-jayanthi-kumaresh-bhoomija/ |title=Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh & Bombay Jayashri - Jugalbandhi}}</ref> and [[Abhishek Raghuram]].


She performed in 'Bhaire Baanvari', the story of Meera, conceptualised and directed by Gowri Ramnarayan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Recreating-Mirabais-magic-for-a-cause/article16544889.ece |title=Recreating Mirabai's magic for a cause |date=8 March 2010 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=limited}}</ref> She also was a part of 'Mathemagician' with actor V Balakrishnan and written by Gowri Ramnarayan.
She performed in 'Bhaire Baanvari', the story of Meera, conceptualised and directed by Gowri Ramnarayan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Recreating-Mirabais-magic-for-a-cause/article16544889.ece |title=Recreating Mirabai's magic for a cause |date=8 March 2010 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=limited}}</ref> She also was a part of 'Mathemagician' with actor V Balakrishnan and written by Gowri Ramnarayan.
Jayashri also performed at the [[Coke Studio (India)|MTV Coke Studio(India)]] Season 1 with [[Ustad Rashid Khan]] and [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9QG61_AVqQ|title=Kaatyaayani,Bombay Jayashri, Ustad Rashid Khan,Coke Studio @ MTV,S01,E05|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
Jayashri also performed at the [[Coke Studio (Indian TV program)|MTV Coke Studio (India)]] Season 1 with [[Ustad Rashid Khan]] and [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9QG61_AVqQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/o9QG61_AVqQ |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Kaatyaayani,Bombay Jayashri, Ustad Rashid Khan,Coke Studio @ MTV,S01,E05 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Jayashri also conceptualised 'Listening to Life' – A concert that features the journey of a musician as a lover of music.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/flowing-with-the-notes/article3746093.ece |title=Flowing with the notes |first=Deepa |last=Ganesh |date=9 August 2012 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=limited}}</ref>
Jayashri also conceptualised 'Listening to Life' – A concert that features the journey of a musician as a lover of music.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/flowing-with-the-notes/article3746093.ece |title=Flowing with the notes |first=Deepa |last=Ganesh |date=9 August 2012 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=limited}}</ref>


===Cross cultural collaboration===
===Cross cultural collaboration===
Her quest to interact and experiment with various forms of music has resulted in collaborations with various eminent artistes from around the world. Jayashri has sung two [[Sangam Period]] songs, Veral Veli (A [[Kuruntokai]] poem by [[Kapilar]]) and Yaadhum Ure in the album '[[Sandham: Symphony Meets Classical Tamil]]', an international collaboration of various artists and Durham Symphony by Composer [[Rajan Somasundaram]]. Yaadhum Ure song, a multi genre fusion where Bombay Jayashri sang Carnatic portions along with various international singers was declared the theme song of 10th [[World Tamil Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=2290362|title=உலக கலைஞர்களின், கணீர் குரலில் உலகத் தமிழ் ஆராய்ச்சி மாநாட்டு பாடல்|date=4 June 2019|website=Dinamalar}}</ref> The album was featured in Amazon's Top#10 International Albums category in July 2020.
Her quest to interact and experiment with various forms of music has resulted in collaborations with various eminent artistes from around the world. Jayashri has sung two [[Sangam Period]] songs, Veral Veli (A [[Kuruntokai]] poem by [[Kapilar]]) and Yaadhum Ure in the album '[[Sandham: Symphony Meets Classical Tamil]]', an international collaboration of various artists and Durham Symphony by Composer [[Rajan Somasundaram]]. Yaadhum Ure song, a multi genre fusion where Bombay Jayashri sang Carnatic portions along with various international singers was declared the theme song of 10th [[World Tamil Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=2290362 |title=உலக கலைஞர்களின், கணீர் குரலில் உலகத் தமிழ் ஆராய்ச்சி மாநாட்டு பாடல் |date=4 June 2019 |website=Dinamalar |language=ta}}</ref> The album was featured in Amazon's Top#10 International Albums category in July 2020.


She has sung with Egyptian singer [[Hisham Abbas]] and Senegalese singer [[Thione Seck]]. In 2008, she was part of an Indo-Finnish venture 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain', where she sang [[Kuṟuntokai]] &nbsp;– ancient poems from [[Sangam literature]] – with [[Avanti! Chamber Orchestra|Avanti]],conducted by John Storgards set to music by [[Eero Hämeenniemi]]. This was premiered at Helsinki and was also performed at Lapland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alba.fi/en/info/newreleaseinfo/4843/|title=Eero Hämeenniemi Red Earth and Rain – Alba Records|website=www.alba.fi}}</ref> In 2012, she sang the poetry of Mirza Ghalib composed by [[Eero Hämeenniemi]] at the Vantaa festival, with the Gamba quartet led by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, Finland. The performance was also held at Hungary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ZnDdHSDhQ|title=An interview with Bombay Jayashri|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
She has sung with Egyptian singer [[Hisham Abbas]] and Senegalese singer [[Thione Seck]]. In 2008, she was part of an Indo-Finnish venture 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain', where she sang [[Kuṟuntokai]] &nbsp;– ancient poems from [[Sangam literature]] – with [[Avanti! Chamber Orchestra|Avanti]],conducted by John Storgards set to music by [[Eero Hämeenniemi]]. This was premiered at Helsinki and was also performed at Lapland.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alba.fi/en/info/newreleaseinfo/4843/ |title=Eero Hämeenniemi Red Earth and Rain – Alba Records |website=alba.fi}}</ref> In 2012, she sang the poetry of Mirza Ghalib composed by [[Eero Hämeenniemi]] at the Vantaa festival, with the Gamba quartet led by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, Finland. The performance was also held at Hungary.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ZnDdHSDhQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/A8ZnDdHSDhQ |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=An interview with Bombay Jayashri |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
In 2014, she worked with Eero Hameenniemi in Yadhum Oore, Sangam Poetry and performed with Finnish Philarmonic orchestra.
In 2014, she worked with Eero Hameenniemi in Yadhum Oore, Sangam Poetry and performed with Finnish Philharmonic orchestra.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}


===Film music===
===Film music===
Jayashri is also a playback singer whose film music includes Collaborations with M S Vishwanathan ( Tampathigal), Ilayaraja, A.R.Rahman, M M Keeravani, Oesappachan, M Jayachandran,Ramesh Narayan, Haris Jayaraj, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, Imman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Govind Vasantha. Her song for [[Harris Jayaraj]] won her the [[Filmfare Awards South]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] for the popular song "[[Minnale|Vaseegara]]" from the Tamil film ''[[Minnale]]''. She sang the song "Zara Zara Bahakta Hain" (the Hindi version of "Vaseegara") in the movie ''[[Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein]]'' with music composer [[Harris Jayaraj]].She sang in Mahesh Dattani's 'Morning Raga' for the music of Amit Heri. She has sung in various films in [[Hindi]], Tamil, Bhojpuri, [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam]] languages. She collaborated with composer [[Mychael Danna]] on "Pi's Lullaby" from the film adaptation of [[Yann Martel]]'s book ''[[Life of Pi]]'' in 2012.
Jayashri is also a playback singer whose film music includes Collaborations with M S Vishwanathan ( Tampathigal), Ilayaraja, A.R.Rahman, M M Keeravani, Oesappachan, M Jayachandran,Ramesh Narayan, Haris Jayaraj, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, Imman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Govind Vasantha. {{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}Her song for [[Harris Jayaraj]] won her the [[Filmfare Awards South]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] for the popular song "[[Minnale|Vaseegara]]" from the Tamil film ''[[Minnale]]''. She sang the song "Zara Zara Bahakta Hain" (the Hindi version of "Vaseegara") in the movie ''[[Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein]]'' with music composer [[Harris Jayaraj]].She sang in Mahesh Dattani's 'Morning Raga' for the music of Amit Heri. She has sung in various films in [[Hindi]], Tamil, Bhojpuri, [[Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam]] languages. She collaborated with composer [[Mychael Danna]] on "Pi's Lullaby" from the film adaptation of [[Yann Martel]]'s book ''[[Life of Pi]]'' in 2012.


===Music composition===
===Music composition===
She has composed music for Kalidasa's Meghadootham, choreographed by Sheejith Nambiar and Parvathy menon, produced by Aim for Seva. She has composed the music for Meera- Soul Divine, choreographed by Chitra Vishweshwaran, produced by Aim for Seva.  
She has composed music for Kalidasa's Meghadootham, choreographed by Sheejith Nambiar and Parvathy menon, produced by Aim for Seva. She has composed the music for Meera- Soul Divine, choreographed by Chitra Vishweshwaran, produced by Aim for Seva. {{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}
Jayashri worked with [[Ang Lee]] on his motion picture, ''[[Life of Pi (film)|Life of Pi]].'' She performed the lyrics for "[[Pi's Lullaby]]", which was nominated for the 2012 Oscars in the Best Original Song category. She has also composed music for actor [[Revathi]]'s films ''Verukku Neer'' and ''Magal in [[Kerala Cafe]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/tamil-short-storybased-teleserials-planned/article3049484.ece |title=Tamil short story-based teleserials planned |date=18 November 2006 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
Jayashri worked with [[Ang Lee]] on his motion picture, ''[[Life of Pi (film)|Life of Pi]].'' She performed the lyrics for "[[Pi's Lullaby]]", which was nominated for the 2012 Oscars in the Best Original Song category. She has also composed music for actor [[Revathi]]'s films ''Verukku Neer'' and ''Magal in [[Kerala Cafe]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/tamil-short-storybased-teleserials-planned/article3049484.ece |title=Tamil short story-based teleserials planned |date=18 November 2006 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
In 2004, Jayashri composed music for ''Silappadhikaaram'', a dance drama commissioned by the Cleveland Cultural Alliance.
In 2004, Jayashri composed music for ''Silappadhikaaram'', a dance drama commissioned by the Cleveland Cultural Alliance.
She has composed music for her albums, Shravanam, Smaranam and more.
She has composed music for her albums, Shravanam, Smaranam and more.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}


===Passing on an inheritance===
===Passing on an inheritance===
In 2001, Jayashri, along with [[Sanjay Subrahmanyan]] and [[T. M. Krishna]] wrote the book 'Prof. Sambamoorthy, the visionary musicologist', detailing the life and times of Prof. Sambamoorthy – eminent Indian musicologist. The book was published to commemorate his birth centenary. In 2007, Jayashri, [[T. M. Krishna]] – leading Carnatic vocalist and Mythili Chandrasekar – Senior Vice-President at [[J. Walter Thompson|JWT]] together wrote the book ''Voices Within'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/readerfriendly-approach/article2274841.ece |title=Reader-friendly approach |first=Lalithaa |last=Krishnan |date=14 January 2007 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> – a one-of-a-kind coffee table book that captures the pioneering spirit of 7 of the greatest Carnatic masters of the previous generations.
In 2001, Jayashri, along with [[Sanjay Subrahmanyan]] and [[T. M. Krishna]] wrote the book 'Prof. Sambamoorthy, the visionary musicologist', detailing the life and times of Prof. Sambamoorthy – eminent Indian musicologist. The book was published to commemorate his birth centenary. In 2007, Jayashri, [[T. M. Krishna]] – leading Carnatic vocalist and Mythili Chandrasekar – Senior Vice-president at [[J. Walter Thompson|JWT]] together wrote the book ''Voices Within'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/readerfriendly-approach/article2274841.ece |title=Reader-friendly approach |first=Lalithaa |last=Krishnan |date=14 January 2007 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> – a one-of-a-kind coffee table book that captures the pioneering spirit of 7 of the greatest Carnatic masters of the previous generations.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}


Jayashri featured in the first full length Carnatic music film [[Margazhi Raagam|'Margazhi Ragam']], conceptualised by Director P Jayendra. This was a ground breaking venture that showed Carnatic music in a whole different light. The movie, released in 2008, used the very best and latest technologies for video and sound recording. In her quest to reach music to the next generation, she along with T. M. Krishna and YACM initiated Svanubhava&nbsp;– a week-long Music Festival, exclusively for students of music, which continues to be conducted annually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080360550200.htm|title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Vocal, dance performances mark 'Svanubhava' inaugural |location=Chennai |language=en |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815134817/http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080360550200.htm |date=2010-08-03|archive-date=August 15, 2013}}</ref>
Jayashri featured in the first full-length Carnatic music film [[Margazhi Raagam|'Margazhi Ragam']], conceptualised by Director P Jayendra. This was a ground breaking venture that showed Carnatic music in a whole different light. The movie, released in 2008, used the very best and latest technologies for video and sound recording. In her quest to reach music to the next generation, she along with T. M. Krishna and YACM initiated Svanubhava&nbsp;– a week-long Music Festival, exclusively for students of music, which continues to be conducted annually.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080360550200.htm |title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Vocal, dance performances mark 'Svanubhava' inaugural |location=Chennai |language=en |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815134817/http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080360550200.htm |date=3 August 2010 |archive-date=15 August 2013}}</ref>


===Giving-back===
===Giving-back===
Another dimension of music which Jayashri is focused on is in exploring the therapeutic and healing value of music . Under her Trust Hitham she shared music with Children in the Autism Spectrum. She and her students teach music at Swami Dayananda School at Manjakudi . She has been working closely with institution like Kilikili, Sampoorna in Karnataka and Sankalp in Tamil Nadu which care for autistic children. This domain is a matter of serious engagement for Jayashri and her students. Some other institutions that Jayashri has worked with include: [[The Banyan]] Chennai (rehabilitation of homeless/mentally challenged women), Vasantha Memorial Trust (cancer patients),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vasanthamemorial.com/dvd.php |title=Vasantha Memorial Trust, Endrum Vasantham |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516074605/http://www.vasanthamemorial.com/dvd.php |archive-date=16 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Stepping Stones Orphanage Home, Malaysia, Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Bangalore<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/briefly/article27287938.ece |title=Briefly |date=3 January 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> and more.
Another dimension of music which Jayashri is focused on is in exploring the therapeutic and healing value of music . Under her Trust Hitham she shared music with Children in the Autism Spectrum. {{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}She and her students teach music at Swami Dayananda School at Manjakudi . She has been working closely with institution like Kilikili, Sampoorna in Karnataka and Sankalp in Tamil Nadu which care for autistic children.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} This domain is a matter of serious engagement for Jayashri and her students. Some other institutions that Jayashri has worked with include: [[The Banyan]] Chennai (rehabilitation of homeless/mentally challenged women), Vasantha Memorial Trust (cancer patients),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vasanthamemorial.com/dvd.php |title=Vasantha Memorial Trust, Endrum Vasantham |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516074605/http://www.vasanthamemorial.com/dvd.php |archive-date=16 May 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Stepping Stones Orphanage Home, Malaysia, Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Bangalore<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/briefly/article27287938.ece |title=Briefly |date=3 January 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> and more.


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
* 2021 - [[Padma Shri]], by the Government of India<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padma Awards 2021 announced: Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam to be awarded Padma Vibhushan – Full list|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/padma-awards-announced-shinzo-abe-sp-balasubramaniam-recipient-of-padma-bhushan-full-list-of-padma-vibhushan-padma-bhushan-padma-shri/711854|access-date=2021-01-25|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Padma Awards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/selectionguidelines.aspx}}</ref>
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* 2020 - True Beauty Recognition Award along with [[Alarmel Valli]] and [[Suhasini Maniratnam]], by Naturals on their celebration of 20 years
* 2001 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] for the song 'Vaseegara' from the movie [[Minnale]]
* 2020 - Asianet award for the Best Playback for the film [[Mamangam (2019 film)]]
* 2005 – '[[Sangeetha Choodamani]] Award' from Dr. A C Muthiah from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai in the presence of her Guru [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/tamil-music-must-reach-masses-muthiah/article27443576.ece |title=Tamil music must reach masses: Muthiah |date=8 August 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
* 2019 – Academy of Music Chowdaiah Award 2019, by Academy of Music, instituted by [[Chowdiah Memorial Hall]], [[Bangalore]]
* 2005 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback|Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - "Suttum Vizhi" ([[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]])
* 2019 – "Mangalampalli BalamuraliKrishna Award" conferred by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/bombay-jayashri-presented-mangalampalli-award/article28979601.ece |title=Bombay Jayashri presented Mangalampalli award |date=11 August 2019 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=limited}}</ref>
* 2019 – "Rama Gana Kalacharya" conferred by the Sree Rama Seva Mandali, [[Bangalore]]
* 2015 – "Sangeetha Vedantha Dhurina" from Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, [[Bangalore]]
* 2015 – Sangeetha Kala Sagara from Kalasagaram, [[Hyderabad]]
* 2014 – "Kamban Pugazh" award from All Ceylon Kamban Kazhakam, [[Sri Lanka]]
* 2013 – The Fourth Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal Award
* 2013 – Nominated for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] (Oscar) for ''[[Pi's Lullaby]]'' from ''[[Life of Pi]]'', 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130110/news-current-affairs/article/oscar-cheer-india-bombay-jayashri-bags-nomination|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111075410/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130110/news-current-affairs/article/oscar-cheer-india-bombay-jayashri-bags-nomination|title=Oscar cheer for India: Bombay Jayashri bags nomination |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |archive-date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Bombay-Jayashri-bags-Oscar-nomination/Article1-987993.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110221808/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Bombay-Jayashri-bags-Oscar-nomination/Article1-987993.aspx|title=Bombay Jayashri bags Oscar nomination |work=[[Hindustan Times]]|archive-date=10 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-life-of-pi-brings-india-in-focus-at-oscars-with-11-nominations-1787767|title='Life of Pi' brings India in focus at Oscars with 11 nominations|date=10 January 2013|website=DNA India}}</ref>
* 2012 – Vani Kala Sudhakara by Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha at their inaugural function of the December Music Festival
* 2011 – "Nada Ratna" award from Nada Sudha, Velachery
* 2011 – Sangeetha Vishwa Kala Bharathi Award from Bharath Kalachar.
* 2009 – Honorary Doctorate – Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa), awarded by Mother Theresa Women's University, Kodaikkanal
* 2009 – "Sangeetha Saraswathi" from the South Indian Cultural Association (SICA), during its Golden Jubilee Year
* 2008 – [[Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for the song 'Yaaro Manathilae' from the movie [[Dhaam Dhoom]]
* 2007 – [[Sangeetha Kalasarathy]] award from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai,conferred by the Vanamamalai Mutt pontiff Ramanuja Swamigal
* 2007 – [[Sangeetha Kalasarathy]] award from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai,conferred by the Vanamamalai Mutt pontiff Ramanuja Swamigal
* 2007 – "[[Kalaimamani]] Virudhu" from the Government of Tamil Nadu  
* 2007 – "[[Kalaimamani]] Virudhu" from the Government of Tamil Nadu  
* 2006 – "Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani" from Shanmukhananda Sabha, Bombay
* 2008 – [[Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for the song 'Yaaro Manathilae' from the movie [[Dhaam Dhoom]]
* 2006 – "M S Subbulakshmi Puraskar" from Vishaka Music Academy, Visakhapatnam. Conferred By Shri Nedunuri Krishnamurthy
* 2013 – Nominated for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] (Oscar) for ''[[Pi's Lullaby]]'' from ''[[Life of Pi]]'', 2013<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130110/news-current-affairs/article/oscar-cheer-india-bombay-jayashri-bags-nomination |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111075410/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130110/news-current-affairs/article/oscar-cheer-india-bombay-jayashri-bags-nomination |title=Oscar cheer for India: Bombay Jayashri bags nomination |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |archive-date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Bombay-Jayashri-bags-Oscar-nomination/Article1-987993.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110221808/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Bombay-Jayashri-bags-Oscar-nomination/Article1-987993.aspx |title=Bombay Jayashri bags Oscar nomination |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-life-of-pi-brings-india-in-focus-at-oscars-with-11-nominations-1787767 |title='Life of Pi' brings India in focus at Oscars with 11 nominations |date=10 January 2013 |website=DNA India}}</ref>
* 2005 – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback|Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - "Suttum Vizhi<nowiki>''</nowiki> ([[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]])
* 2021 - Nominated, [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for "Hey Nijame" from [[Enai Noki Paayum Thota|Enai Noki Paayum Thotta]]
* 2005 – '[[Sangeetha Choodamani]] Award' from Dr. A C Muthiah from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai in the presence of her Guru [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/tamil-music-must-reach-masses-muthiah/article27443576.ece |title=Tamil music must reach masses: Muthiah |date=8 August 2005 |website=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref>
* 2021 - [[Padma Shri]], by the Government of India<ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2021 announced: Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam to be awarded Padma Vibhushan – Full list |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/padma-awards-announced-shinzo-abe-sp-balasubramaniam-recipient-of-padma-bhushan-full-list-of-padma-vibhushan-padma-bhushan-padma-shri/711854 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=Padma Awards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/selectionguidelines.aspx}}</ref>
* 2003 – "Atma Vanishri" from Poojya Shri Shantananda Swami of the Temple of Fine Arts at Varanasi, in the presence Tabla Maestro, Pt. Kishan Maharaj
* 2023 - Awarded [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] title by Madras Music Academy. The award is presented in Chennai, after the December music season at the academy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu Bureau |date=2023-03-19 |title=Music Academy to confer Sangita Kalanidhi award on Bombay Jayashri |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/music-academy-selects-bombay-jayashri-for-sangita-kalanidhi-award/article66638187.ece |access-date=2023-05-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* 2002 – 'Mani Makudam' by Rajalakshmi Fine Arts, Coimbatore
* 2002 – 'Kalki Award' from Cine Director K Balachander, on behalf of the Kalki Krishnamoorthy Trust
* 2001 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil]] for the song 'Vaseegara' from the movie [[Minnale]]
* 2001 – 'Naadabhooshanam' by Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi
* 2001 – 'Asthana Vidhushi' of the Shringeri Mutt
* 1997 – 'Isai Peroli' by Dr. P Chidambaram, Union Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Karthik Fine Arts, in the presence of Music Maestro Balamurali Krishna
* 1992 – "Yuvakala Bharati" conferred by Bharat Kalachar, Chennai


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
The relatives of Malayalam poet [[Irayimman Thampi]] and the Irayimman Thampi Smaraka Trust alleged that the lyrics penned by Bombay Jayshree for "Pi’s Lullaby", which was nominated for an [[Academy Award|Oscar]] in the Best Original Song category for the 2012 film ''[[Life of Pi]]'', were copied from Thampi's lullaby [[Omanathinkal Kidavo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Oscar-nominated-Pis-Lullaby-in-plagiarism-controversy/articleshow/18003439.cms|title=Oscar-nominated Pi's Lullaby in plagiarism controversy – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
The relatives of Malayalam poet [[Irayimman Thampi]] and the Irayimman Thampi Smaraka Trust alleged that the lyrics penned by Bombay Jayshree for "Pi's Lullaby", which was nominated for an [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] in the Best Original Song category for the 2012 film ''[[Life of Pi (film)|Life of Pi]]'', were copied from Thampi's lullaby [[Omanathinkal Kidavo]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Oscar-nominated-Pis-Lullaby-in-plagiarism-controversy/articleshow/18003439.cms |title=Oscar-nominated Pi's Lullaby in plagiarism controversy |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Jayashri had rendered 'Omanathinkal Kidao' in a Malayalam version back in 2001 on her album ''Vatsalyam''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/bombay_jayashri-profile-2534-24.htm|title=Bombay Jayashri|website=veethi.com}}</ref>
Jayashri had rendered 'Omanathinkal Kidao' in a Malayalam version back in 2001 on her album ''Vatsalyam''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/bombay_jayashri-profile-2534-24.htm |title=Bombay Jayashri |website=veethi.com}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''Smaranam: Song of the Soul'' (2010, Inreco )
* ''Smaranam: Song of the Soul'' (2010, Inreco )<ref>{{Citation |title=Smaranam - Song of the Soul by Bombay Jayashri |date=2010-01-01 |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/smaranam-song-of-the-soul/1531264447 |language=en-GB |access-date=2023-01-20}}</ref>
* ''WindSong – Classical Jugalbandi by Pandit Ronu Majumdar & Bombay Jayashri'' (2010, Kosmik)
* ''Confluence of Elements'' (2007, Saregama)<ref>{{Citation |title=Confluence of Elements {{!}} Bombay Jayashri {{!}} Jukebox |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eBoC5mgt0c |language=en |access-date=2023-01-20}}</ref>
* ''Confluence of Elements'' (2007, Saregama)
* ''Kannamma'' (2007, Rajalakshmi Audio)<ref>{{Citation |title=Kannamma by Bombay Jayashri |date=2007-07-14 |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/kannamma/527722128 |language=en-GB |access-date=2023-01-20}}</ref>
* ''Kannamma'' (2007, Rajalakshmi Audio)
* ''Azhaga'' (2006, Rajalakshmi Audio)
* ''Salokyam'' (2005, Charsur Digital Workstation)
* ''Margam'' (2004, Rajalakshmi Audio)
* ''Kashi'' (2003, Charsur Digital Workstation)
* ''Panchabhutams'' (2003, Music Today)
* ''Shyama'' (2003, Music Today)
* ''Vatsalyam'' (2001, Charsur Digital Workstation)
* ''Shravanam: Music for Meditative Listening'' (2001, Charsur Digital Workstation 018)
* ''Atma: Soul'' (2000, Charsur Digital Workstation 6235)
Swapn Sunehere(Jeeva Nadhi) 2015 Baahubali The Beginning
Mamta Se Bhari 2015 Baahubali The Beginning


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* Whole Collection of [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406165814/http://hi5songs.com/bombay-jayashree-mp3-download.html Bombay jayashri songs] in Hi5songs
* Whole Collection of [https://web.archive.org/web/20160406165814/http://hi5songs.com/bombay-jayashree-mp3-download.html Bombay jayashri songs] in Hi5songs
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Not to be confused with theatre personality, B. Jayashree.

Bombay Jayashri
Bombay Jayashri, Vani Mahal (Chennai), December 2017.jpg
Jayashri plays a concert at the PJ Civic Centre Auditorium, Malaysia
Born1964/1965 (age 59–60)[1]
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Alma materR. A. Podar College
Occupation
  • Singer
  • Musician
  • Teacher
  • Dancer
  • Philanthropist
Years active1982–present
Known forCarnatic singing
Awards
Honours
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, veena
Websitebombayjayashri.com
YouTube Channel : Bombay Jayashri Ramnath
Facebook Page : Bombay Jayashri Ramnath
Twitter : Bombay Jayashri
Instagram : Bombay Jayashri Ramnath

"Bombay" Jayashri Ramnath is an Indian Carnatic vocalist, singer, and musician. She has sung in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi movies. Born into a family of musicians, Jayashri represents the fourth generation of music practitioners in her family. Trained by Lalgudi Jayaraman and T.R. Balamani,[2][3][4] she was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, in 2021.[5][6] She has become one of the most sought after Carnatic musicians today.[4]

Early life and training[edit]

Born in Tamil family in Calcutta, Jayashri received her initial training in Carnatic music from her parents, Smt. Seethalakshmy Subramaniam and Shri. N. N. Subramaniam and was later trained by Lalgudi Jayaraman and T. R. Balamani.[7][8] She also learned to play the Veena from G. N. Dhandapani Iyer.

Jayashri received training in Hindustani Classical Music from K. Mahavir Jaipurwale and Ajay Pohankar.[9] She also holds a diploma in Indian Music from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Delhi.

Jayashri studied Bharatanatyam under Guru K. Kalyanasundaram Pillai of Shri Rajarajeshwari Bharatha Natya Kalamandir, Mumbai. She was also involved in theatre with the Amateur Dramatic Club, Mumbai .

Jayashri attended the St. Anthony's High School in Chembur. She holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Economics from R. A. Podar College, Mumbai.

Performances[edit]

Jayashri performed her first concert in 1982. She has performed at various festivals and venues all across India and in over thirty-five different countries. In India, she has performed in all the major festivals. In New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Vishnu Digambar festival, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, India International Centre, Indira gandhi National University and Bhakti Utsav. She has performed also at Saptak, Ahmedabad; The Music Academy and Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai; ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata;NCPA and Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai; Chowdiah Memorial Hall and Vasantha Habba, Bangalore; Kuthira Malika and Soorya Festival, Trivandrum, The Palace of Mysore and at the Matrimandir Amphitheatre at Auroville. Across India, she has performed for the Spirit of Unity Concerts for National Integration, SPIC MACAY Festivals and All India Radio's Sangeet Sammelan.

In the US, she has performed at the Lincoln centre for the performing arts, Carnegie hall, Kennedy Centre for performing arts World Music Institute – New York; University of Arizona – Tucson; University of Texas – Austin; MIT – Boston; University of Louisiana – New Orleans; Cornell University and Amherst College. She has performed in Sydney Opera house (The first carnatic Musician to perform there).

Jayashri's Europe tours have included venues such as: Saddlers Wells and Queen Elizabeth Hall – London; Festival of Sacred Voices and Museum Rietberg – Switzerland; Vantaa Festival and The Russian Opera House – Helsinki, Finland; Théâtre de la Ville, Festival of Nantes, The Museum of Sculpture and Arts, Musee des Asiatiques and Citi de la Musique – in France; Casa da Musica a Porto – Portugal; Sala de Camera – Spain and at the University of Cologne.

She has also performed at The Royal Opera House – Durban, Monash University – Melbourne and Esplanade Theatre – Singapore.

On 19 September 2017, she performed at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada, with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as they gave the world premiere of Mychael Danna's "Life of Pi" suite.

Jayashri has been supporting SPIC MACAY since more than three decades. She has travelled to many places in India including remote places in Uttarakhand, hill districts of Himachal Pradesh, Port Blair, rural and tribal areas of Wayanad and Idukki in Kerala, Goa and many other places to perform hundreds of Lecture Demonstrations to students, introducing them to the Indian classical music.

Musical collaboration[edit]

Musical exchanges and dialogues[edit]

Jayashri has performed Jugalbandi concerts with Hindustani Musicians Ronu Majumdar,[10] Shubha Mudgal,[11] Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Gaurav Mazumdar. She has dialogued with artistes in dance like Leela Samson, Chitra Visweshwaran, Alarmel Valli, Priyadarsini Govind[12] and Shobana. Jayashri has sung Thirukkural and an Annamacharya verse in the prestigious audio autobiography – Wings of Fire of former President Shri Abdul Kalam.

Jayashri has also collaborated with Carnatic Musicians T. M. Krishna, Jayanthi Kumaresh[13] and Abhishek Raghuram.

She performed in 'Bhaire Baanvari', the story of Meera, conceptualised and directed by Gowri Ramnarayan.[14] She also was a part of 'Mathemagician' with actor V Balakrishnan and written by Gowri Ramnarayan. Jayashri also performed at the MTV Coke Studio (India) Season 1 with Ustad Rashid Khan and Richa Sharma.[15]

Jayashri also conceptualised 'Listening to Life' – A concert that features the journey of a musician as a lover of music.[16]

Cross cultural collaboration[edit]

Her quest to interact and experiment with various forms of music has resulted in collaborations with various eminent artistes from around the world. Jayashri has sung two Sangam Period songs, Veral Veli (A Kuruntokai poem by Kapilar) and Yaadhum Ure in the album 'Sandham: Symphony Meets Classical Tamil', an international collaboration of various artists and Durham Symphony by Composer Rajan Somasundaram. Yaadhum Ure song, a multi genre fusion where Bombay Jayashri sang Carnatic portions along with various international singers was declared the theme song of 10th World Tamil Conference.[17] The album was featured in Amazon's Top#10 International Albums category in July 2020.

She has sung with Egyptian singer Hisham Abbas and Senegalese singer Thione Seck. In 2008, she was part of an Indo-Finnish venture 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain', where she sang Kuṟuntokai  – ancient poems from Sangam literature – with Avanti,conducted by John Storgards set to music by Eero Hämeenniemi. This was premiered at Helsinki and was also performed at Lapland.[18] In 2012, she sang the poetry of Mirza Ghalib composed by Eero Hämeenniemi at the Vantaa festival, with the Gamba quartet led by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, Finland. The performance was also held at Hungary.[19] In 2014, she worked with Eero Hameenniemi in Yadhum Oore, Sangam Poetry and performed with Finnish Philharmonic orchestra.[citation needed]

Film music[edit]

Jayashri is also a playback singer whose film music includes Collaborations with M S Vishwanathan ( Tampathigal), Ilayaraja, A.R.Rahman, M M Keeravani, Oesappachan, M Jayachandran,Ramesh Narayan, Haris Jayaraj, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, Imman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Govind Vasantha.[citation needed]Her song for Harris Jayaraj won her the Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil for the popular song "Vaseegara" from the Tamil film Minnale. She sang the song "Zara Zara Bahakta Hain" (the Hindi version of "Vaseegara") in the movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein with music composer Harris Jayaraj.She sang in Mahesh Dattani's 'Morning Raga' for the music of Amit Heri. She has sung in various films in Hindi, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam languages. She collaborated with composer Mychael Danna on "Pi's Lullaby" from the film adaptation of Yann Martel's book Life of Pi in 2012.

Music composition[edit]

She has composed music for Kalidasa's Meghadootham, choreographed by Sheejith Nambiar and Parvathy menon, produced by Aim for Seva. She has composed the music for Meera- Soul Divine, choreographed by Chitra Vishweshwaran, produced by Aim for Seva.[citation needed] Jayashri worked with Ang Lee on his motion picture, Life of Pi. She performed the lyrics for "Pi's Lullaby", which was nominated for the 2012 Oscars in the Best Original Song category. She has also composed music for actor Revathi's films Verukku Neer and Magal in Kerala Cafe.[20] In 2004, Jayashri composed music for Silappadhikaaram, a dance drama commissioned by the Cleveland Cultural Alliance. She has composed music for her albums, Shravanam, Smaranam and more.[citation needed]

Passing on an inheritance[edit]

In 2001, Jayashri, along with Sanjay Subrahmanyan and T. M. Krishna wrote the book 'Prof. Sambamoorthy, the visionary musicologist', detailing the life and times of Prof. Sambamoorthy – eminent Indian musicologist. The book was published to commemorate his birth centenary. In 2007, Jayashri, T. M. Krishna – leading Carnatic vocalist and Mythili Chandrasekar – Senior Vice-president at JWT together wrote the book Voices Within,[21] – a one-of-a-kind coffee table book that captures the pioneering spirit of 7 of the greatest Carnatic masters of the previous generations.[citation needed]

Jayashri featured in the first full-length Carnatic music film 'Margazhi Ragam', conceptualised by Director P Jayendra. This was a ground breaking venture that showed Carnatic music in a whole different light. The movie, released in 2008, used the very best and latest technologies for video and sound recording. In her quest to reach music to the next generation, she along with T. M. Krishna and YACM initiated Svanubhava – a week-long Music Festival, exclusively for students of music, which continues to be conducted annually.[22]

Giving-back[edit]

Another dimension of music which Jayashri is focused on is in exploring the therapeutic and healing value of music . Under her Trust Hitham she shared music with Children in the Autism Spectrum.[citation needed]She and her students teach music at Swami Dayananda School at Manjakudi . She has been working closely with institution like Kilikili, Sampoorna in Karnataka and Sankalp in Tamil Nadu which care for autistic children.[citation needed] This domain is a matter of serious engagement for Jayashri and her students. Some other institutions that Jayashri has worked with include: The Banyan Chennai (rehabilitation of homeless/mentally challenged women), Vasantha Memorial Trust (cancer patients),[23] Stepping Stones Orphanage Home, Malaysia, Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Bangalore[24] and more.

Awards and recognition[edit]

Controversies[edit]

The relatives of Malayalam poet Irayimman Thampi and the Irayimman Thampi Smaraka Trust alleged that the lyrics penned by Bombay Jayshree for "Pi's Lullaby", which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category for the 2012 film Life of Pi, were copied from Thampi's lullaby Omanathinkal Kidavo.[32] Jayashri had rendered 'Omanathinkal Kidao' in a Malayalam version back in 2001 on her album Vatsalyam.[33]

Discography[edit]

  • Smaranam: Song of the Soul (2010, Inreco )[34]
  • Confluence of Elements (2007, Saregama)[35]
  • Kannamma (2007, Rajalakshmi Audio)[36]

Film playback singing[edit]

Main article: List of Songs recorded by Bombay Jayashri

Album Songs[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Bombay Jayashri on Padma Shri win: It's big for people who loved me for 40 years". 28 January 2021.
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  10. ↑ "Melodic confluence of styles". The Hindu. 25 November 2005.
  11. ↑ "The Hindu's Review of the Jugalbandi between Bombay Jayashri and Shubha Mudgal". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  12. ↑ Venkataraman, Leela (7 October 2010). "When dance meets music". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013.
  13. ↑ "Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh & Bombay Jayashri - Jugalbandhi".
  14. ↑ "Recreating Mirabai's magic for a cause". The Hindu. 8 March 2010.
  15. ↑ "Kaatyaayani,Bombay Jayashri, Ustad Rashid Khan,Coke Studio @ MTV,S01,E05". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via YouTube.
  16. ↑ Ganesh, Deepa (9 August 2012). "Flowing with the notes". The Hindu.
  17. ↑ "உலக கலைஞர்களின், கணீர் குரலில் உலகத் தமிழ் ஆராய்ச்சி மாநாட்டு பாடல்". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 4 June 2019.
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  22. ↑ "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Vocal, dance performances mark 'Svanubhava' inaugural". The Hindu. Chennai. 3 August 2010. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013.
  23. ↑ "Vasantha Memorial Trust, Endrum Vasantham". Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  24. ↑ "Briefly". The Hindu. 3 January 2005.
  25. ↑ "Tamil music must reach masses: Muthiah". The Hindu. 8 August 2005.
  26. ↑ "Oscar cheer for India: Bombay Jayashri bags nomination". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013.
  27. ↑ "Bombay Jayashri bags Oscar nomination". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013.
  28. ↑ "'Life of Pi' brings India in focus at Oscars with 11 nominations". DNA India. 10 January 2013.
  29. ↑ "Padma Awards 2021 announced: Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam to be awarded Padma Vibhushan – Full list". timesnownews.com. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  30. ↑ "Padma Awards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India". 25 January 2021.
  31. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu Bureau (19 March 2023). "Music Academy to confer Sangita Kalanidhi award on Bombay Jayashri". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  32. ↑ "Oscar-nominated Pi's Lullaby in plagiarism controversy". The Times of India.
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  34. ↑ Smaranam - Song of the Soul by Bombay Jayashri, 1 January 2010, retrieved 20 January 2023
  35. ↑ Confluence of Elements | Bombay Jayashri | Jukebox, retrieved 20 January 2023
  36. ↑ Kannamma by Bombay Jayashri, 14 July 2007, retrieved 20 January 2023

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