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	\| birth_place = [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]], India		\| birth_place = [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]], India
	~~\| Television = [[super singer]] [[star vijay]]~~
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	\| genre = [[Carnatic classical music\|Indian classical music]]		\| genre = [[Carnatic classical music\|Indian classical music]]
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	'''Parakkal Unnikrishnan''' (born 9 July 1966) is an Indian [[Carnatic music\|Carnatic]] vocalist and [[playback singer]].		'''Parakkal Unnikrishnan''' (born 9 July 1966) is an Indian [[Carnatic music\|Carnatic]] vocalist and [[playback singer]].<ref name="Touch of class">{{cite web \|title=Touch of class \|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm \|website=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=2011-11-07 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031117103824/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm \|archive-date=2003-11-17 \|date=2003-10-23}}</ref>

	==Early life and background==		==Early life and background==
	Unnikrishnan was born to K. Radhakrishnan and Dr. Harini Radhakrishnan in [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197\|title=Unnikrishnan:Profile And Biography\|publisher=Metromatinee.com\|date=1966-07-09\|access-date=2011-11-07\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505231721/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197\|archive-date=5 May 2010\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		Unnikrishnan was born to K. Radhakrishnan and Dr. Harini Radhakrishnan in [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197\|title=Unnikrishnan:Profile And Biography\|publisher=Metromatinee.com\|date=1966-07-09\|access-date=2011-11-07\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505231721/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197\|archive-date=5 May 2010\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well-known landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather [[K. N. Kesari\|Dr. K. N. Kesari]] ~~being~~ an ~~eminent~~ Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the ~~popular~~ Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi .		The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well-known{{By whom\|date=May 2022}} landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather [[K. N. Kesari\|Dr. K. N. Kesari]], an Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi.

	He went to Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai ~~and~~ later transferred to Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984. He graduated from [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College]], [[Chennai]], and received his [[B.Com]] degree from the [[Madras University]]. He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.		He went to [[Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School\|Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He later transferred to Santhome Higher Secondary School in Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He graduated from [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College]], [[Chennai]], and received his [[B.Com]] degree from the [[Madras University]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	He worked as an executive in Parry's Confectionery Ltd. from 1987 to 1994 ~~and~~ quit his job to become a professional singer.		He worked as an executive in Parry's Confectionery Ltd. from 1987 to 1994, when he quit his job to become a professional singer.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	==Singing career==		==Singing career==
	{{Main\|List of songs recorded by P. Unnikrishnan}}		{{Main\|List of songs recorded by P. Unnikrishnan}}

	Unnikrishnan was initiated into [[Carnatic music]] at age of 12 by V. L. Sheshadri. He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031117103824/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2003-11-17\|title=Touch of class~~\|date=2003-10-23\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=2011-11-07}}~~</ref> He attended a special workshop for six months on "''Veena Dhanammal Bhani''" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T. Vishwa Nathan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121054419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2007-01-21\|title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody\|date=2006-06-30\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref>		Unnikrishnan was initiated into [[Carnatic music]] at age of 12 by V. L. Sheshadri.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan.<ref name="Touch of class"></ref> He attended a special workshop for six months on "''Veena Dhanammal Bhani''" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T. Vishwa Nathan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121054419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2007-01-21\|title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody\|date=2006-06-30\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref>

	He won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for his debut film songs "Ennavale Adi Ennavale" and "Uyirum Neeye". These songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with whom Unnikrishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is the first male playback singer to be awarded the national award for a Tamil song. He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on [[Vijay TV]] in seasons (2006, 2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2018) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on [[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]].		He won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for his debut film songs "Ennavale Adi Ennavale" and "Uyirum Neeye".{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} These songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with whom Unnikrishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is the first male playback singer to be awarded the national award for a Tamil song.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on [[Vijay TV]] in seasons (2006, 2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2018) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on [[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist [[Anil Srinivasan]].		Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist [[Anil Srinivasan]].

	He prefers singing classical songs over pop music. He is the recipient of many awards like Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani, Nada Bhushanam, Isai Peroli, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isayin Punnagai, Isai Selvam, Sangeetha Kalasarathy, Sangeetha Chakravarthy.		He prefers singing classical songs over pop music.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He is the recipient of many awards like Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani, Nada Bhushanam, Isai Peroli, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isayin Punnagai, Isai Selvam, Sangeetha Kalasarathy, Sangeetha Chakravarthy.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	In 2012, Unnikrishnan rendered a series of Devotional songs on Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Ayyappan]], Lord [[Venkateswara]], and [[Devi]] among others. The albums were produced by Gaananjali Recordings and were composed and released by [[Manachanallur Giridharan]]. The album titles include Ayyan Malai Engal Malai, Om Nava Sakthi Jaya Jaya Sakthi, Sabarimalai Va Charanam Solli Va, Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile, jeans, and Uchi Pillaiyare Charanam.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harivarasanam/id576999040?i=576999119\|title=Ayyan Malai Engal Malai\|work=iTunes}}</ref> Notable among them is the Harivarasanam, part of the Ayyappa album and is the only other popular rendering after the famous [[K. J. Yesudas]]'s.<ref>{{cite av media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C45j_47xE\|title=The popular Harivarasanam song by Unnikrishnan, next only to the famous K. J. Yesudas's number\|date=28 November 2012\|via=YouTube}}</ref>		In 2012, Unnikrishnan rendered a series of Devotional songs on Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Ayyappan]], Lord [[Venkateswara]], and [[Devi]] among others. The albums were produced by Gaananjali Recordings and were composed and released by [[Manachanallur Giridharan]]. The album titles include Ayyan Malai Engal Malai, Om Nava Sakthi Jaya Jaya Sakthi, Sabarimalai Va Charanam Solli Va, Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile, jeans, and Uchi Pillaiyare Charanam.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harivarasanam/id576999040?i=576999119\|title=Ayyan Malai Engal Malai\|work=iTunes\|date=November 2012}}</ref> Notable among them is the Harivarasanam, part of the Ayyappa album and is the only other popular rendering after the famous [[K. J. Yesudas]]'s.<ref>{{cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C45j_47xE \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/V6C45j_47xE \|archive-date=2021-12-13 \|url-status=live\|title=The popular Harivarasanam song by Unnikrishnan, next only to the famous K. J. Yesudas's number\|date=28 November 2012\|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Unnikrishnan is married to Priya, a [[Bharathanatyam]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] [[dancer]] and a native of [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. They were married in November 1994 and have 2 children – a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named [[Uthara Unnikrishnan\|Uthara]]~~. Vasudev Krishna was born on 27 May 1997 and Uthara was born on 11 June 2004~~. Uthara won the National award for playback singing for her debut song "Azhagu" in the movie "Saivam". ~~One notable fact is that both~~ Unnikrishnan and Uthara received national awards for their debut songs.		Unnikrishnan is married to Priya, a [[Bharathanatyam]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] [[dancer]] and a native of [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. They were married in November 1994 and have 2 children – a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named [[Uthara Unnikrishnan\|Uthara]]. Uthara won the National award for playback singing for her debut song "Azhagu" in the movie "Saivam". Both Unnikrishnan and Uthara received national awards for their debut songs.
	Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the [[Madras Cricket Club]] and Life Member of the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp~~] {{webarchive~~\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065656/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp\|date=17 May 2008}}</ref>
			Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the [[Madras Cricket Club]] and Life Member of the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]. <ref>{{cite web \|title=Bowled by music \|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|website=Deccan Herald \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065656/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|archive-date=17 May 2008 \|language=en \|date=13 Jan 2008}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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{{For|the Malayalam actor|Oduvil Unnikrishnan}}
{{short description|Indian singer}}
{{BLP sources|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
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| image = Unnikrishnan.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|07|09}}
| birth_place = [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]], India
| Television = [[super singer]] [[star vijay]]
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| genre = [[Carnatic classical music|Indian classical music]]
| occupation = Playback Singer, Classical Singer & Judge (Idea Star Singer, Airtel Super Singer 2008, Surya Singer 2013)
| years_active = 1992–present
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'''Parakkal Unnikrishnan''' (born 9 July 1966) is an Indian [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist and [[playback singer]].

==Early life and background==
Unnikrishnan was born to K. Radhakrishnan and Dr. Harini Radhakrishnan in [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197|title=Unnikrishnan:Profile And Biography|publisher=Metromatinee.com|date=1966-07-09|access-date=2011-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505231721/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197|archive-date=5 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well-known landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather [[K. N. Kesari|Dr. K. N. Kesari]] being an eminent Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the popular Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi .

He went to Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai and later transferred to Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984. He graduated from [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College]], [[Chennai]], and received his [[B.Com]] degree from the [[Madras University]]. He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.

He worked as an executive in Parry's Confectionery Ltd. from 1987 to 1994 and quit his job to become a professional singer.

==Singing career==
{{Main|List of songs recorded by P. Unnikrishnan}}

Unnikrishnan was initiated into [[Carnatic music]] at age of 12 by V. L. Sheshadri. He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031117103824/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-11-17|title=Touch of class|date=2003-10-23|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref> He attended a special workshop for six months on "''Veena Dhanammal Bhani''" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T. Vishwa Nathan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121054419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-01-21|title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody|date=2006-06-30|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref>

He won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for his debut film songs "Ennavale Adi Ennavale" and "Uyirum Neeye". These songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with whom Unnikrishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is the first male playback singer to be awarded the national award for a Tamil song. He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on [[Vijay TV]] in seasons (2006, 2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2018) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]].

Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist [[Anil Srinivasan]].

He prefers singing classical songs over pop music. He is the recipient of many awards like Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani, Nada Bhushanam, Isai Peroli, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isayin Punnagai, Isai Selvam, Sangeetha Kalasarathy, Sangeetha Chakravarthy.

In 2012, Unnikrishnan rendered a series of Devotional songs on Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Ayyappan]], Lord [[Venkateswara]], and [[Devi]] among others. The albums were produced by Gaananjali Recordings and were composed and released by [[Manachanallur Giridharan]]. The album titles include Ayyan Malai Engal Malai, Om Nava Sakthi Jaya Jaya Sakthi, Sabarimalai Va Charanam Solli Va, Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile, jeans, and Uchi Pillaiyare Charanam.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harivarasanam/id576999040?i=576999119|title=Ayyan Malai Engal Malai|work=iTunes}}</ref> Notable among them is the Harivarasanam, part of the Ayyappa album and is the only other popular rendering after the famous [[K. J. Yesudas]]'s.<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C45j_47xE|title=The popular Harivarasanam song by Unnikrishnan, next only to the famous K. J. Yesudas's number|date=28 November 2012|via=YouTube}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Unnikrishnan is married to Priya, a [[Bharathanatyam]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] [[dancer]] and a native of [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. They were married in November 1994 and have 2 children – a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named [[Uthara Unnikrishnan|Uthara]]. Vasudev Krishna was born on 27 May 1997 and Uthara was born on 11 June 2004. Uthara won the National award for playback singing for her debut song "Azhagu" in the movie "Saivam". One notable fact is that both Unnikrishnan and Uthara received national awards for their debut songs.
Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the [[Madras Cricket Club]] and Life Member of the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065656/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp|date=17 May 2008}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|P. Unni Krishnan}}
* {{IMDb name|0881291|Unnikrishnan}}
* {{Official website|http://www.unnikrishnan.com/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081204095119/http://www.indiamusicinfo.com/profiles/carnatic/unnikrishnan.html Artists Profiles : P.Unnikrishnan]

{{National Film Award Best Male Playback Singer}}
{{Music of Kerala}}

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	The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well-known{{By whom\|date=May 2022}} landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather [[K. N. Kesari\|Dr. K. N. Kesari]], an Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi.		The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well-known{{By whom\|date=May 2022}} landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather [[K. N. Kesari\|Dr. K. N. Kesari]], an Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi.

	He went to ~~[[Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School\|~~Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai]].{{~~Citation needed~~\|date=~~May 2022~~}} He later transferred to Santhome Higher Secondary School in Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984.~~{{Citation needed\|date~~=~~May 2022}}~~ He graduated from [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College]], [[Chennai]], and received his [[B.Com]] degree from the [[Madras University]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}		He went to Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai.<ref name=school>{{cite web \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/how-the-tide-turned-for-santhome-in-1983/article33422651.ece \|title=How the tide turned for Santhome in 1983 \|date=27 December 2020 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|author=Prince Frederick}}</ref> He later transferred to Santhome Higher Secondary School in Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984.<ref name=school /> He graduated from [[Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College]], [[Chennai]], and received his [[B.Com]] degree from the [[Madras University]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	He worked as an executive in Parry's Confectionery Ltd. from 1987 to 1994, when he quit his job to become a professional singer.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}		He worked as an executive in [[EID Parry\|Parry's Confectionery Ltd.]] from 1987 to 1994, when he quit his job to become a professional singer.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	==Singing career==		==Singing career==
	{{Main\|List of songs recorded by P. Unnikrishnan}}		{{Main\|List of songs recorded by P. Unnikrishnan}}

	Unnikrishnan was initiated into [[Carnatic music]] ~~at age of~~ 12 by V. L. ~~Sheshadri~~.{{~~Citation needed~~\|date=~~May 2022~~}} He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan.<ref name="Touch of class"></ref> He attended a special workshop for six months on "''Veena Dhanammal Bhani''" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T. Vishwa Nathan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121054419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2007-01-21\|title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody\|date=2006-06-30\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref>		Unnikrishnan was initiated into [[Carnatic music]] aged 12 by V. L. Seshadri.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/unni-krishnan-from-indifference-to-involvement/article30513409.ece \|title=Unni Krishnan: From indifference to involvement \|date=8 January 2020 \|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi [[S. Ramanathan (musician)\|Dr. S. Ramanathan]].<ref name="Touch of class"></ref> He attended a special workshop for six months on "''Veena Dhanammal Bhani''" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T. Vishwa Nathan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121054419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2007-01-21\|title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody\|date=2006-06-30\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=2011-11-07}}</ref>

	He won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for his debut film songs "Ennavale Adi Ennavale" and "Uyirum Neeye".{{~~Citation needed~~\|date=~~May 2022~~}} These songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with whom Unnikrishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is the first male playback singer to be awarded the national award for a Tamil song.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on [[Vijay TV]] in seasons (2006, 2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2018) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on [[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}		He won the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for his debut film songs "Ennavale Adi Ennavale" and "Uyirum Neeye".<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/repeat-telecast-4/ \|title=10-year old Uthara to receive National Award 20 years after father singer P Unnikrishnan got \|date=30 March 2015 \|work=[[The Indian Express]] \|author=Suanshu Khurana}}</ref> These songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with whom Unnikrishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is the first male playback singer to be awarded the national award for a Tamil song.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on [[Vijay TV]] in seasons (2006, 2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2018) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on [[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]].{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}

	Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist [[Anil Srinivasan]].		Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist [[Anil Srinivasan]].

	He prefers singing classical songs over pop music.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He is the recipient of many awards like Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani, Nada Bhushanam, Isai Peroli, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isayin Punnagai, Isai Selvam, Sangeetha Kalasarathy, Sangeetha Chakravarthy.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}}		He prefers singing classical songs over pop music.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} He is the recipient of many awards like Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani, Nada Bhushanam, Isai Peroli, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isayin Punnagai, Isai Selvam, Sangeetha Kalasarathy, Sangeetha Chakravarthy.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2022}} In 2014, he received the [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award]] for Classical Music.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/classical-music-a-ksna/464 \|title=Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Classical Music \|publisher=Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala \|access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref>

	In 2012, Unnikrishnan rendered a series of Devotional songs on Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Ayyappan]], Lord [[Venkateswara]], and [[Devi]] among others. The albums were produced by Gaananjali Recordings and were composed and released by [[Manachanallur Giridharan]]. The album titles include Ayyan Malai Engal Malai, Om Nava Sakthi Jaya Jaya Sakthi, Sabarimalai Va Charanam Solli Va, Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile, jeans, and Uchi Pillaiyare Charanam.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harivarasanam/id576999040?i=576999119\|title=Ayyan Malai Engal Malai\|work=iTunes\|date=November 2012}}</ref> Notable among them is the Harivarasanam, part of the Ayyappa album and is the only other popular rendering after the famous [[K. J. Yesudas]]'s.<ref>{{cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C45j_47xE \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/V6C45j_47xE \|archive-date=2021-12-13 \|url-status=live\|title=The popular Harivarasanam song by Unnikrishnan, next only to the famous K. J. Yesudas's number\|date=28 November 2012\|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>		In 2012, Unnikrishnan rendered a series of Devotional songs on Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Ayyappan]], Lord [[Venkateswara]], and [[Devi]] among others. The albums were produced by Gaananjali Recordings and were composed and released by [[Manachanallur Giridharan]]. The album titles include Ayyan Malai Engal Malai, Om Nava Sakthi Jaya Jaya Sakthi, Sabarimalai Va Charanam Solli Va, Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile, jeans, and Uchi Pillaiyare Charanam.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/harivarasanam/id576999040?i=576999119\|title=Ayyan Malai Engal Malai\|work=iTunes\|date=November 2012}}</ref> Notable among them is the Harivarasanam, part of the Ayyappa album and is the only other popular rendering after the famous [[K. J. Yesudas]]'s.<ref>{{cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C45j_47xE \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/V6C45j_47xE \|archive-date=2021-12-13 \|url-status=live\|title=The popular Harivarasanam song by Unnikrishnan, next only to the famous K. J. Yesudas's number\|date=28 November 2012\|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Unnikrishnan is married to Priya, a [[Bharathanatyam]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] [[dancer]] and a native of [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. They were married in November 1994 and have 2 children – a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named [[Uthara Unnikrishnan\|Uthara]]. Uthara won the National award for playback singing for her debut song "Azhagu" in the movie "Saivam". Both Unnikrishnan and Uthara received national awards for their debut songs.		Unnikrishnan is married to Priya, a [[Bharathanatyam]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] [[dancer]] and a native of [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. They were married in November 1994 and have 2 children – a son named Vasudev Krishna (b. 1997) and a daughter named [[Uthara Unnikrishnan\|Uthara]] (b. 2004). Uthara won the National award for playback singing for her debut song "Azhagu" in the movie "[[Saivam]]". Both Unnikrishnan and Uthara received national awards for their debut songs.

	Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the [[Madras Cricket Club]] and Life Member of the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]. <ref>{{cite web \|title=Bowled by music \|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|website=Deccan Herald \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065656/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|archive-date=17 May 2008 \|language=en \|date=13 Jan 2008}}</ref>		Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the [[Madras Cricket Club]] and Life Member of the [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Bowled by music \|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|website=Deccan Herald \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065656/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan132008/finearts2008011246246.asp \|archive-date=17 May 2008 \|language=en \|date=13 Jan 2008}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
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	* {{IMDb name\|0881291\|Unnikrishnan}}		* {{IMDb name\|0881291\|Unnikrishnan}}
	* {{Official website\|http://www.unnikrishnan.com/}}		* {{Official website\|http://www.unnikrishnan.com/}}
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			[[Category:Recipients of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award]]