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	=== Playback Singing in Mainstream Indian Music & Coke Studio@MTV ===		=== Playback Singing in Mainstream Indian Music & Coke Studio@MTV ===
	A. R. Rahman gave Mili her first break in film music with the [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] song Keda Kari in [[Raavanan]] and Maham Maye in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh\|Telugu]] film [[Komaram Puli]].<ref name=":0" /> Her most recent release is ''Parakka Seivaai'' in the Tamil film [[Ambikapathy (2013 film)\|''Ambikapathy'']], composed by Rahman.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/AR-Rahman-introduced-me-as-a-playback-singer-Mili-Nair/articleshow/19614653.cms\|title=AR Rahman introduced me as a playback singer: Mili Nair - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> She was discovered by Keith Peters while she was performing in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/mili-nair-and-all-that-jazz/article6916613.ece\|title=Mili Nair and all that jazz\|last=Elias\|first=Esther\|date=2015-02-20\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2018-03-19\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>		A. R. Rahman gave Mili her first break in film music with the [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] song Keda Kari in [[Raavanan (2010 film)\|Raavanan]] and Maham Maye in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh\|Telugu]] film [[Komaram Puli]].<ref name=":0" /> Her most recent release is ''Parakka Seivaai'' in the Tamil film [[Ambikapathy (2013 film)\|''Ambikapathy'']], composed by Rahman.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/AR-Rahman-introduced-me-as-a-playback-singer-Mili-Nair/articleshow/19614653.cms\|title=AR Rahman introduced me as a playback singer: Mili Nair - Times of India\|work=The Times of India\|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> She was discovered by Keith Peters while she was performing in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/mili-nair-and-all-that-jazz/article6916613.ece\|title=Mili Nair and all that jazz\|last=Elias\|first=Esther\|date=2015-02-20\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2018-03-19\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

	Mili also sang on Meethi Boliyaan in the Hindi film [[Kai Po Che!]] for [[Amit Trivedi]]. In the hands of Trivedi, Meethi Boliyan evolved into a beautiful composition that infused something new and unconventional in [[Bollywood music]]. Impressed by Mili's originality and style, Trivedi incorporated her idea of vocal improvisation in the track which enhanced its fresh appeal. Meethi Boliyaan from [[Kai Po Che!]] brought a great response from the listeners and Mili has been acknowledged with award nominations from the Music Industry. She was also a part of Amit Trivedi's concert tours.		Mili also sang on Meethi Boliyaan in the Hindi film [[Kai Po Che!]] for [[Amit Trivedi]]. In the hands of Trivedi, Meethi Boliyan evolved into a beautiful composition that infused something new and unconventional in [[Bollywood music]]. Impressed by Mili's originality and style, Trivedi incorporated her idea of vocal improvisation in the track which enhanced its fresh appeal. Meethi Boliyaan from [[Kai Po Che!]] brought a great response from the listeners and Mili has been acknowledged with award nominations from the Music Industry. She was also a part of Amit Trivedi's concert tours.
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	! Year !! Award !! Film/ Song !! Title		! Year !! Award !! Film/ Song !! Title
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	\| 2013 \|\| ~~[http://www.gima.co.in/~~ GIMA Awards] \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\| Best Debut Bollywood – Nominated		\| 2013 \|\| GIMA Awards \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\| Best Debut Bollywood – Nominated
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	\| 2013 \|\| ~~[http://www.gima.co.in/~~ GIMA Awards] \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\| Best Duet Bollywood – Nominated		\| 2013 \|\| GIMA Awards \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\| Best Duet Bollywood – Nominated
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	\| 2014 \|\| [[Mirchi Music Awards]] \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\|\| Upcoming Singer (Female) Bollywood – Nominated		\| 2014 \|\| [[Mirchi Music Awards]] \|\| Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan \|\|\| Upcoming Singer (Female) Bollywood – Nominated
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	*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/singer-mili-collaborates-with-international-artistes-for-her-debut-album/articleshow/64040324.cms] Times of India, Bangalore Times 2018.		*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/singer-mili-collaborates-with-international-artistes-for-her-debut-album/articleshow/64040324.cms] Times of India, Bangalore Times 2018.
	*[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/20/singer-songwriter-mili-to-release-fooling-video-1776238.html] Singer-songwriter Mili to release 'Fooling' video.		*[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/20/singer-songwriter-mili-to-release-fooling-video-1776238.html] Singer-songwriter Mili to release 'Fooling' video.

	~~==External links==~~
	* Official Website: [http://www.miliofficial.com]

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{{about|the singer-songwriter from India|other uses|Mili (disambiguation)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = MILI
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Mili Nair
| birth_date = 7 April
| origin = India
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Jazz]], [[Playback singer]], [[Soundtrack|Original soundtracks]], [[Film music]], [[Inde]]
| occupation = Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist
| years_active = 2009 - (Present)
| website = [http://www.miliofficial.com/ www.miliofficial.com]
}}

'''MILI'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://miliofficial.com|title=MILI - Website}}</ref> also known as Mili Nair (born 7 April) is a singer, songwriter from India. She released her debut album Written in the Stars where she composed all ten songs on the album. From writing her music and lending her voice to some of the biggest brand campaigns in advertising she has also recorded music with composers like [[A.R. Rahman]], [[Amit Trivedi]].

== Biography ==

=== Early life ===
Mili was born in Mumbai and studied in Pune and Bangalore.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/her-own-singer/article4977641.ece|title=Her own singer|last=Elias|first=Esther|date=2013-08-01|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Her journey into music began at an early age and she confesses she knew right from the very start that she was destined to sing and become a musician.

=== Album: Written in the Stars ===
Mili released her first album ''Written in the Stars'' in which she has composed all ten songs on the album and has collaborated with veteran musicians [[Vinnie Colaiuta]], [[Michael Landau]], [[James Genus]] and [[George Whitty]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-diary-sunday-dossier/19113195|title=Mumbai Diary: Sunday Dossier|date=2018-02-25|work=mid-day|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en}}</ref> The album was launched with the first video ''Dream Like A Skylark'' on YouTube. Written in the Stars was recorded and produced in Los Angeles, California and released under the label Apostrophe Music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/131217/music-should-be-listened-to-like-an-event-mili.html|title=Music should be listened to like an event: Mili|date=2017-12-13|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2018/mar/09/mili-nair-releases-a-new-video-fooling-from-her-debut-album-6360.html|title=Mili Nair releases a new video, Fooling, from her debut album|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref>

The music video for the song Fooling was filmed in Budapest, Hungary and Stockholm, Sweden and was broadcast on [[VH1]].

=== Single: Keep The Hope Alive! ===
Mili released her first single "Keep The Hope Alive!” on 10 July 2020, which aims at keeping our spirits up, as the whole world is fighting against the pandemic.

=== Playback Singing in Mainstream Indian Music & Coke Studio@MTV ===
A. R. Rahman gave Mili her first break in film music with the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] song Keda Kari in [[Raavanan]] and Maham Maye in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] film [[Komaram Puli]].<ref name=":0" /> Her most recent release is ''Parakka Seivaai'' in the Tamil film [[Ambikapathy (2013 film)|''Ambikapathy'']], composed by Rahman.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/AR-Rahman-introduced-me-as-a-playback-singer-Mili-Nair/articleshow/19614653.cms|title=AR Rahman introduced me as a playback singer: Mili Nair - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> She was discovered by Keith Peters while she was performing in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/mili-nair-and-all-that-jazz/article6916613.ece|title=Mili Nair and all that jazz|last=Elias|first=Esther|date=2015-02-20|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Mili also sang on Meethi Boliyaan in the Hindi film [[Kai Po Che!]] for [[Amit Trivedi]]. In the hands of Trivedi, Meethi Boliyan evolved into a beautiful composition that infused something new and unconventional in [[Bollywood music]]. Impressed by Mili's originality and style, Trivedi incorporated her idea of vocal improvisation in the track which enhanced its fresh appeal. Meethi Boliyaan from [[Kai Po Che!]] brought a great response from the listeners and Mili has been acknowledged with award nominations from the Music Industry. She was also a part of Amit Trivedi's concert tours.

Mili has sung and collaborated with director [[Mahesh Bhatt]] on the title song for the film [[Mr. X (2015 film)|Mr. X]] composed by [[Jeet Gannguli|Jeet Gaanguli]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/mr-x-music-review-ankit-tiwari-and-jeet-gannguli-come-up-with-a-disappointingly-average-album-for-emraan-hashmi/|title=Mr X music review: Ankit Tiwari and Jeet Gannguli come up with a disappointingly average album for Emraan Hashmi!|last=Harikumar|first=Subramanian|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref>

She has also worked with leading film composer [[Harris Jayaraj]], rendering the Tamil hit Rettai Kathire in [[Maattrraan]] .

Mili got recognition and was praised for her performance on [[Coke Studio (India)|Coke Studio]] Season 2 on MTV when she sang ''Badari Badariya'' and ''Yatra'', both composed by Amit Trivedi.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/mirzya-singer-mame-khan-is-going-solo-3071008/|title=Mirzya singer Mame Khan is going solo|date=2016-10-09|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref>

She has sung on major advertisement campaigns, including Seagram's Music, Coca-Cola's Maaza campaign, the Incredible India! Tourism Campaign and Cadbury Silk to name a few. Her international debut performance was in 2009 with jazz guitarist Vinnie Valentino at the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta.<ref name=":0"/>

== Discography ==

=== Albums ===

==== Written in the Stars : Track Listing ====
All songs written and composed by Mili.

Release: 15 December 2017
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!No:!! Song Name !! Time
|-
|1.
| Good Morning
|4:11
|-
|2.
|Had To Be You
|5:01
|-
|3.
|Dream Like A Skylark
|4:17
|-
|4.
|Written in the Stars
|5:10
|-
|5.
|Got An Eye
|3:23
|-
|6.
|Longing
|4:42
|-
|7.
|New Day
|4:09
|-
|8.
|Is It Something
|4:30
|-
|9.
|Inside Out
|4:33
|-
|10.
|Fooling
|4:36
|}'''Personnel'''
* MILI – Vocals
* [[Vinnie Colaiuta]] – Drums
* [[Michael Landau]] - Guitars
* [[James Genus]] - Bass
* [[George Whitty]] - Piano
'''Also appearing'''
* Bill Churchville – Trumpet
* Alejandro Carballo - Trombone
* Terry Landry - Tenor & Barritone Saxophone
'''Composition & Lyrics by '''MILI
'''Produced by''' Hamesh

=== Singles ===

# Keep The Hope Alive! (Acoustic)

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date of Release !! Single !! Composer
|-
| 10 July 2020
| Keep The Hope alive! (Acoustic) || MILI
|}

=== Feature films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Film !! Song Name !! Composer
|-
| [[Mr. X (2015 film)|Mr. X]]
| Mr. X Title Song - You Can Call Me X - [[Mahesh Bhatt]] || [[Jeet Gannguli]]
|-
| [[Kai Po Che!]]
| Meethi Boliyaan || [[Amit Trivedi]]
|-
| [[Ambikapathy (2013 film)|Ambikapathy]]
| Parakka Seivaai || [[A.R. Rahman]]
|-
| [[Shaadi Ke Side Effects]]
| Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya || [[Pritam]]
|-
| [[Poojai]]
| Ippadiye|| [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
|-
| [[Nanbenda]]
| Nee Sunno Moono || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
| [[Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe]]
| Hey Suttrum || Madley Blues
|-
| Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam
| Ennodu || Amrit Rao
|-
| [[Raavanan]]
| Keda Kari || [[A.R. Rahman]]
|-
| [[Puli (2010 film)|Puli]]
| Maham Maye || [[A.R. Rahman]]
|-
| [[Maattrraan]]
| Rettai Kathire || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
| [[Vanakkam Chennai]]
| Oh Penne Penne (Movie Version) || [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
|-
|-
| [[Kalakalappu (2012 film)|Kalakalappu]]
| Angelina || [[Vijay Ebenezer]]
|-
| [[Urumi]]
| Movie Theme || [[Deepak Dev]]
|-
| [[Veera Parampare]]
| Ambarada || Narayan .S.
|-
| [[Aidondla Aidu]]
| Neragi || [[Ouseppachan]]
|}

=== Coke Studio at MTV India ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Season !! Song Name !! Composer/ Producer !! Lyricists !! Singers
|-
| Season 2 || Yatra || [[Amit Trivedi]] || [[Swanand Kirkire]] || Mili Nair, Shriram Iyer
|-
| Season 2 || Badari Badariyan || [[Amit Trivedi]] || [[Kausar Munir]] || Mili Nair, Mame Khan
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Film/ Song !! Title
|-
| 2013 || [http://www.gima.co.in/ GIMA Awards] || Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan || Best Debut Bollywood – Nominated
|-
| 2013 || [http://www.gima.co.in/ GIMA Awards] || Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan || Best Duet Bollywood – Nominated
|-
| 2014 || [[Mirchi Music Awards]] || Film: [[Kai Po Che!]] / Song: Meethi Boliyan ||| Upcoming Singer (Female) Bollywood – Nominated
|}

== References ==

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==References==

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==External links==
*{{Official website|miliofficial.com}} – official site
*{{Discogs artist|Mili|Mili}}
*[https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2020/jul/17/heres-why-milis-latest-release-keep-the-hope-alive-has-become-a-quarantine-favourite-26511.html Mili Keep The Hope Alive - Single Release Press. The New Indian Express - Indulge - India] ]]
*[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/131217/music-should-be-listened-to-like-an-event-mili.html Mili Written In The Stars - Album Pre Release Press. Deccan Chronicle India] ]]
*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/singer-mili-collaborates-with-international-artistes-for-her-debut-album/articleshow/64040324.cms] Times of India, Bangalore Times 2018.
*[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/20/singer-songwriter-mili-to-release-fooling-video-1776238.html] Singer-songwriter Mili to release 'Fooling' video.

==External links==
* Official Website: [http://www.miliofficial.com]

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