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{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Sanjay Subrahmanyan
|background = solo_singer
|image = Sanjay Subrahmanyan.jpg
|image_size =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|1|21}}
|origin = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
|occupation = Singer
|years_active = 1987–
|website = [http://www.sanjaysub.com/]
|genre = [[Carnatic music|Carnatic music – Indian Classical Music]]
}}

'''Sanjay Subrahmanyan'''<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/the-sanjay-subrahmanyan-interview-when-i-am-on-the-stage-i-am-on-a-high-its-worse-than-any-other-form-of-addiction-5479768/</ref> (born 21 January 1968 in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]) is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist from [[India]]. He was awarded the [[Madras Music Academy]]'s [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] in 2015.

==Biography==
Sanjay Subrahmanyan<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/an-interview-with-sanjay-subrahmanyan-as-he-turns-50/article22464449.ece</ref> was born on 21 January 1968 in Chennai to S. Sankaran and Aruna Sankaran (who learned music from Rukmini Rajagopalan, Flute Rajaram Iyer, Maruthuvakudi Rajagopala Iyer and Mayavaram Saraswati). His father S. Sankaran, popularly known as Burma Sankaran, was a member of the drama troupe led by [[Cho Ramaswamy]].{{cn|date=February 2018}} He began learning music at age eight, studying the violin with [[V. Lakshminarayana]] and vocals from his aunt late Sukanya Swaminathan. He studied 'Carnatic vocal music from Rukmini Rajagopalan for eight years, until 1988, and after 1989 with Calcutta K. S. Krishnamurthi. It is during this phase, which lasted until KSK’s death in 1999, that he started first developing and then mastering an innovative style of singing that blended tradition and modernity,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/news/september2011/rare-honour-for-sanjay-subrahmanyam.asp|title=Rare honour for Sanjay Subrahmanyam- Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra -|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> and he set aside his career as an accountant for one in music.
It was during this period that Sanjay Subrahamanyan,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/come-soak-in-sanjay-subrahmanyams-thamizh/article25634745.ece</ref> along with several of his young contemporaries founded the Youth Association of Carnatic Music (YACM). YACM was created for the purpose of promoting ''Carnatic'' music amongst the youth, and provided a platform for young ''Carnatic'' musicians to showcase their talents.
He studied with Semponarkoil [[S. R. D. Vaidyanathan]] from 2002 until 2013.{{cn|date=February 2018}}
In this period, Sanjay Subrahmanyan started to explore ''vivadi'' (dissonant) ragas. He sang ragam-tanam-pallavis in Hindusthani ragas. He explored several rare ''raga-s'' that are not often sung in concerts.

==Awards & titles==
*2016: [[Isai Perarignar]] Award<ref>[[Isai Perarignar]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=March 2019}}
*2015: [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] award from the Music Academy, Chennai.<ref>[[Sangeetha Kalanidhi,]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=March 2019}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sangita-kalanidhi-title-for-sanjay-subrahmanyan/article7339056.ece|title=Coveted ‘Sangita Kalanidhi’ title for Sanjay Subrahmanyan|first=B.|last=Kolappan|date=21 June 2015|publisher=|accessdate=17 February 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
*2013: Gaana Padhmam from the Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Renowned-artistes-honoured/article11585020.ece|title=Renowned artistes honoured|date=4 December 2013|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
*2012: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music<ref>https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/10/01/gima-awards-2012-the-winners/</ref>
*2011: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music{{cn|date=February 2018}}
*1986: First prize in the [[All India Radio]] music competition{{cn|date=February 2018}}

== Filmography & Discography ==
Sanjay Subrahmanyan was the subject of the documentary film "''Aaraar aasaippadaar''" by filmmaker Prasanna Ramaswamy; the documentary film was screened in November 2006 in Chennai.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL187139F7684880A1</ref>
His albums are also available for download on [[iTunes]], [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], [[Gumroad]] and other popular digital distribution portals.

Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s discography is presented below:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Year''' || '''Album Title''' || '''Accompanists''' || '''Contents'''
|-
| 1984 || Neerajakshi || R. K. Shriramkumar - Violin, K Arun Prakash - Mrdangam, N. Ganesh Kumar - Kanjira || Sri Kanchi (Asaveri), Kantajoodumi (Vachaspati), Neerajakshi (Hindolam), Sri Venugopala (Durbar), Thiruvadi Charanam (Kambodhi)
|-
| 1990 || Classical Moods || - || Varnam (Saveri), O Rajeevaksha (Arabhi), Ramanatham (Pantuvarali), Edayya Gathi (Chalanatai), Bhuvinidasudane (Sriranjani), Thyagarajaya (Begada)
|-
| 1994 || Carnatic Vocal || Vittal Ramamurthy - Violin; K. Arun Prakash - Mrdangam || Varnam (Kanada), Sobillu (Jaganmohini), Seethapathe (Khamas), Maayamma (Aahiri), Sri Dakshinamurthe (Sankarabharanam), Aravinda (Kapi)
|-
| 1994 || Ganamrutham || - || Vanajakshi Varnam (Kalyani), Sankari (Saveri), Ramanamapayasake (Anandabhairavi), Brocheva (Sriranjani), Aadum deivam (Kambodhi), Chinnanchiru Kiliye (Ragamalika)
|-
| 1995 || Rasanubhavam || Vittal Ramamurthy - Violin, K. Arun Prakash - Mrdangam, Neyveli Venkatesh - Kanjira || Thulasidalamulache (Mayamalavagowla), Parama Pavani (Atana), Ammaravamma (Kalyani), Gaanaamudapaanam (Jyothiswaroopini), Saraguna Palimpa (Kedaragowla), Thillana (Kamas), Thirupugazh (Bagesri), Vidajaaladura (Janaranjani), Thikutheriyada (Ragamalika)
|-
| 1997 || Live Waves From Melbourne || R. K. Shriramkumar - Violin; K. Arun Prakash - Mrdangam || Varnam (Kalyani), Korinavara (Ramapriya), Sri Kalamambikayam (Sahana), Emani Pogadathura (Veera Vasantham), Male Manivanna (Kuntalavarali), Ragam Thanam Pallavi in Bhairavi. (2-CD set).
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.sanjaysub.com Sanjay Subrahmanyan's website]

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Sanjay Subrahmanyan<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/an-interview-with-sanjay-subrahmanyan-as-he-turns-50/article22464449.ece</ref> was born on 21 January 1968 in Chennai to S. Sankaran and Aruna Sankaran (who learned music from Rukmini Rajagopalan, Flute Rajaram Iyer, Maruthuvakudi Rajagopala Iyer and Mayavaram Saraswati). His father S. Sankaran, popularly known as Burma Sankaran, was a member of the drama troupe led by [[Cho Ramaswamy]].{{cn\|date=February 2018}} He began learning music at age eight, studying the violin with [[V. Lakshminarayana]] and vocals from his aunt late Sukanya Swaminathan. He studied 'Carnatic vocal music from Rukmini Rajagopalan for eight years, until 1988, and after 1989 with Calcutta K. S. Krishnamurthi. It is during this phase, which lasted until KSK’s death in 1999, that he started first developing and then mastering an innovative style of singing that blended tradition and modernity,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/news/september2011/rare-honour-for-sanjay-subrahmanyam.asp\|title=Rare honour for Sanjay Subrahmanyam- Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra -\|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> and he set aside his career as an accountant for one in music.		Sanjay Subrahmanyan<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/an-interview-with-sanjay-subrahmanyan-as-he-turns-50/article22464449.ece {{Bare URL inline\|date=November 2021}}</ref> was born on 21 January 1968 in Chennai to S. Sankaran and Aruna Sankaran (who learned music from Rukmini Rajagopalan, Flute Rajaram Iyer, Maruthuvakudi Rajagopala Iyer and Mayavaram Saraswati). His father S. Sankaran, popularly known as Burma Sankaran, was a member of the drama troupe led by [[Cho Ramaswamy]].{{citation needed\|date=February 2018}} He began learning music at age eight, studying the violin with [[V. Lakshminarayana]] and vocals from his aunt late Sukanya Swaminathan. He studied 'Carnatic vocal music from Rukmini Rajagopalan for eight years, until 1988, and after 1989 with Calcutta K. S. Krishnamurthi. It is during this phase, which lasted until KSK’s death in 1999, that he started first developing and then mastering an innovative style of singing that blended tradition and modernity,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/news/september2011/rare-honour-for-sanjay-subrahmanyam.asp\|title=Rare honour for Sanjay Subrahmanyam- Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra -\|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> and he set aside his career as an accountant for one in music.
	It was during this period that Sanjay Subrahamanyan,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/come-soak-in-sanjay-subrahmanyams-thamizh/article25634745.ece</ref> along with several of his young contemporaries founded the Youth Association of Carnatic Music (YACM). YACM was created for the purpose of promoting ''Carnatic'' music amongst the youth, and provided a platform for young ''Carnatic'' musicians to showcase their talents.		It was during this period that Sanjay Subrahamanyan,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/come-soak-in-sanjay-subrahmanyams-thamizh/article25634745.ece {{Bare URL inline\|date=November 2021}}</ref> along with several of his young contemporaries founded the Youth Association of Carnatic Music (YACM). YACM was created for the purpose of promoting ''Carnatic'' music amongst the youth, and provided a platform for young ''Carnatic'' musicians to showcase their talents.
	He studied with Semponarkoil [[S. R. D. Vaidyanathan]] from 2002 until 2013.{{cn\|date=February 2018}}		He studied with Semponarkoil [[S. R. D. Vaidyanathan]] from 2002 until 2013.{{citation needed\|date=February 2018}}
	In this period, Sanjay Subrahmanyan started to explore ''vivadi'' (dissonant) ragas. He sang ragam-tanam-pallavis in Hindusthani ragas. He explored several rare ''raga-s'' that are not often sung in concerts.		In this period, Sanjay Subrahmanyan started to explore ''vivadi'' (dissonant) ragas. He sang ragam-tanam-pallavis in Hindusthani ragas. He explored several rare ''raga-s'' that are not often sung in concerts.

	==Awards & titles==		==Awards and titles==
	*2016: [[Isai Perarignar]] Award<ref>[[Isai Perarignar]]</ref>{{Circular reference\|date=March 2019}}		*2016: [[Isai Perarignar]] Award<ref>[[Isai Perarignar]]</ref>{{Circular reference\|date=March 2019}}
	*2015: [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] award from the Music Academy, Chennai.<ref>[[Sangeetha Kalanidhi,]]</ref>{{Circular reference\|date=March 2019}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sangita-kalanidhi-title-for-sanjay-subrahmanyan/article7339056.ece\|title=Coveted ~~‘Sangita Kalanidhi’~~ title for Sanjay Subrahmanyan\|first=B.\|last=Kolappan\|date=21 June 2015\|publisher=\|accessdate=17 February 2018\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>		*2015: [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] award from the Music Academy, Chennai.<ref>[[Sangeetha Kalanidhi,]]</ref>{{Circular reference\|date=March 2019}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sangita-kalanidhi-title-for-sanjay-subrahmanyan/article7339056.ece\|title=Coveted 'Sangita Kalanidhi' title for Sanjay Subrahmanyan\|first=B.\|last=Kolappan\|date=21 June 2015\|publisher=\|accessdate=17 February 2018\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
	*2013: Gaana Padhmam from the Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Renowned-artistes-honoured/article11585020.ece\|title=Renowned artistes honoured\|date=4 December 2013\|publisher=\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>		*2013: Gaana Padhmam from the Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Renowned-artistes-honoured/article11585020.ece\|title=Renowned artistes honoured\|date=4 December 2013\|publisher=\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
	*2012: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards\|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music<ref>https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/10/01/gima-awards-2012-the-winners/</ref>		*2012: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards\|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music<ref>https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/10/01/gima-awards-2012-the-winners/</ref>
	*2011: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards\|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music{{cn\|date=February 2018}}		*2011: [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards\|GiIMA Award]], Best Album in Carnatic Vocal Music{{citation needed\|date=February 2018}}
	*1986: First prize in the [[All India Radio]] music competition{{cn\|date=February 2018}}		*1986: First prize in the [[All India Radio]] music competition{{citation needed\|date=February 2018}}

	== Filmography ~~& Discography~~ ==		== Filmography and discography ==
	Sanjay Subrahmanyan was the subject of the documentary film "''Aaraar aasaippadaar''" by filmmaker Prasanna Ramaswamy; the documentary film was screened in November 2006 in Chennai.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL187139F7684880A1</ref>		Sanjay Subrahmanyan was the subject of the documentary film "''Aaraar aasaippadaar''" by filmmaker Prasanna Ramaswamy; the documentary film was screened in November 2006 in Chennai.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL187139F7684880A1</ref>
	His albums are also available for download on [[iTunes]], [[Amazon.com\|Amazon]], [[Gumroad]] and other popular digital distribution portals.		His albums are also available for download on [[iTunes]], [[Amazon.com\|Amazon]], [[Gumroad]] and other popular digital distribution portals.