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'''Nandini Srikar''' (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer .<ref>{{cite news|last=Sodhi|first=Amanda|title=Where are the Indian Female Guitarists and Bands?|url=http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Where-are-the-Indian-Female-Guitarists-and-Bands-.aspx|accessdate=19 December 2011|newspaper=Gibson News|date=7 December 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120708101814/http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Where-are-the-Indian-Female-Guitarists-and-Bands-.aspx|archivedate=8 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)|Shanghai]]'', "Bhare Naina" from ''[[Ra.One]]'' and "Kannamma" from ''[[Rekka (film)|Rekka]]''.
'''Nandini Srikar''' (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sodhi|first=Amanda|title=Where are the Indian Female Guitarists and Bands?|url=http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Where-are-the-Indian-Female-Guitarists-and-Bands-.aspx|accessdate=19 December 2011|newspaper=Gibson News|date=7 December 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120708101814/http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/Features/hi-in/Where-are-the-Indian-Female-Guitarists-and-Bands-.aspx|archivedate=8 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)|Shanghai]]'', "Bhare Naina" from ''[[Ra.One]]'' and "Kannamma" from ''[[Rekka (film)|Rekka]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Srikar after graduation, worked in software in Pune. She originally had no intention of becoming a professional musician and pursued music only as a hobby.
Srikar after graduation, worked in software in Pune. She originally had no intention of becoming a professional musician and pursued music only as a hobby.


In 1997, playback singer [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] heard her song and suggested to [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]] that he hire her to sing for his upcoming film ''[[Uyirodu Uyiraga]]''.<ref name=toi>{{cite news|last=Nath|first=Arpita|title=Music scored over maths: Nandini Srikar|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-23/news-and-interviews/29690248_1_music-industry-musicians-career|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019130631/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-23/news-and-interviews/29690248_1_music-industry-musicians-career|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 October 2013|accessdate=19 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 June 2011}}</ref> In the film, she performed a duet with [[KK (singer)|KK]] called "I Love You" and the song became a hit.<ref>{{cite news|title=More romance in the offing|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/01/19/stories/09190226.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110070258/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/01/19/stories/09190226.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|accessdate=19 December 2011|date=19 January 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|author=S.R. Ashok Kumar}}</ref> She quit her job and focused on music, collaborating with [[Ranjit Barot]], [[Trilok Gurtu]] and [[Wally Badarou]]. She also began to write advertising jingles. In 2001, she appeared on Mahmood Khan's album ''Panah''.<ref name=today>{{cite news|title=Plans of a Singer|url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20010611/ecathers.html|accessdate=20 December 2011|newspaper=India Today|date=11 June 2001|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901210728/http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20010611/ecathers.html|archivedate=1 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 1997, playback singer [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] heard her song and suggested to [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] that he hire her to sing for his upcoming film ''[[Uyirodu Uyiraga]]''.<ref name=toi>{{cite news|last=Nath|first=Arpita|title=Music scored over maths: Nandini Srikar|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-23/news-and-interviews/29690248_1_music-industry-musicians-career|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019130631/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-23/news-and-interviews/29690248_1_music-industry-musicians-career|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 October 2013|accessdate=19 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 June 2011}}</ref> In the film, she performed a duet with [[KK (singer)|KK]] called "I Love You" and the song became a hit.<ref>{{cite news|title=More romance in the offing|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/01/19/stories/09190226.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110070258/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/01/19/stories/09190226.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|accessdate=19 December 2011|date=19 January 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|author=S.R. Ashok Kumar}}</ref> She quit her job and focused on music, collaborating with [[Ranjit Barot]], [[Trilok Gurtu]] and [[Wally Badarou]]. She also began to write advertising jingles. In 2001, she appeared on Mahmood Khan's album ''Panah''.<ref name=today>{{cite news|title=Plans of a Singer|url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20010611/ecathers.html|accessdate=20 December 2011|newspaper=India Today|date=11 June 2001|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901210728/http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20010611/ecathers.html|archivedate=1 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


In 2008, she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]''. Her debut solo album ''Beete Pal'' was released in 2011 in which she has composed, programmed, produced and performed all the songs. The album features Kai Eckhardt (Bass), Prasanna (Guitar), Michael Pope (Bass), Steve Zerlin (Bass), Atma Anur (Drums), Ed DeGenaro (Guitar) and other musicians. Her next venture is a collaboration with [[Shri (musician)|Shri]] and DJ Badmarsh.<ref name=toi/>
In 2008, she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]''. Her debut solo album ''Beete Pal'' was released in 2011 in which she has composed, programmed, produced and performed all the songs. The album features Kai Eckhardt (Bass), Prasanna (Guitar), Michael Pope (Bass), Steve Zerlin (Bass), Atma Anur (Drums), Ed DeGenaro (Guitar) and other musicians. Her next venture is a collaboration with [[Shri (musician)|Shri]] and DJ Badmarsh.<ref name=toi/>


In year 2016, she also worked for a Pakistani movie [[Hijrat (film)]] (directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions). She sang an item song "Chali Re Chali" and [[Sana Nawaz]] (a popular Pakistani actress) appeared in the song.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gaana.com/song/chali-re-chali-5 | title=Chali Re Chali (Item Song Sang by Nandini Srikar in a Pakistani movie) |publisher=Gaana.com}}</ref>
In year 2016, she also worked for a Pakistani movie [[Hijrat (film)]] (directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions). She sang an item song "Chali Re Chali" and [[Sana Nawaz]] (a popular Pakistani actress) appeared in the song.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gaana.com/song/chali-re-chali-5 | title=Chali Re Chali (Item Song Sang by Nandini Srikar in a Pakistani movie) |publisher=Gaana.com}}</ref>
In 2021, she collaborated with duo gardenstate in their song, “Aurora”.


She is married and  speaks [[Tamil language|Tamil]], English, [[Hindi]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]].
She is married and  speaks [[Tamil language|Tamil]], English, [[Hindi]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]].
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==Filmography as playback singer==
==Filmography as playback singer==
* 1998 ''[[Uyirodu Uyiraga]]'' (I Love You) (Tamil)
===Hindi songs===
* 2001 ''[[Aalavandhan]]''/''[[Abhay (2001 film)|Abhay]]'' (Africa Kattu Puli/Zingoria) (Tamil & Hindi)
*''[[Abhay (2001 film)|Abhay]]'' (Zingoria)
* 2003 ''[[Joot]]''
* 2004 ''[[Morning Raga]]''
* 2004 ''[[Morning Raga]]''
* 2005 ''Brides Wanted''
* 2005 ''Brides Wanted''
* 2005 ''[[Hanuman (2005 film)|Hanuman]]''
* 2005 ''[[Hanuman (2005 film)|Hanuman]]''
* 2006 ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]''
* 2006 ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]''
* 2007 ''[[Urchagam]]''
* 2007 ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' (Tamil)
* 2007 ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]'' (Tamil)
* 2008 ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]''
* 2008 ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]''
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* 2012 ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' (Dil Mera Muft ka)
* 2012 ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' (Dil Mera Muft ka)
* 2012 ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)]]'' (Duaa) <ref>{{cite news|last=Kher|first=Ruchika|title=RA.One|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-16/music-reviews/30164378_1_song-chammak-challo-remix|accessdate=December 20, 2011|date=September 16, 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|agency=IANS}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
* 2012 ''[[Shanghai (2012 film)]]'' (Duaa) <ref>{{cite news|last=Kher|first=Ruchika|title=RA.One|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-16/music-reviews/30164378_1_song-chammak-challo-remix|accessdate=December 20, 2011|date=September 16, 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|agency=IANS}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
* 2013 ''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal]]'' (Aaha Kaadhal) (Tamil)
* 2013 "[[Club 60]]" (Mera Saaya)
* 2013 "[[Club 60]]" (Mera Saaya)
* 2014 ''[[Queen (soundtrack)|Queen]]'' (Harjaiyaan) (Hindi)
* 2014 ''[[Queen (soundtrack)|Queen]]'' (Harjaiyaan) (Hindi)
* 2014 ''Nerungi vaa muthamidadhe'' (Yaar) (Tamil)
* 2015 ''Runh'' (Samjena) (Marathi)
* 2015 ''Runh'' (Samjena) (Marathi)
* 2016 ''[[Fitoor]]'' (Hone Do Batiyan)
* 2016 ''[[Fitoor]]'' (Hone Do Batiyan)
* 2016 ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' (Maula)
* 2016 ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' (Maula)
* 2016 [[Rekka (film)|Rekka]] (Kannamma Kannamma) (Tamil)
* 2016 [[Hijrat (film)]] (Chali Re Chali) (Urdu)
* 2016 [[Hijrat (film)]] (Chali Re Chali) (Urdu)
*2017 [[Vimaanam]] (Anthimaanam Mele) (Malayalam)
*2017 [[Vimaanam]] (Anthimaanam Mele) (Malayalam)
===Tamil songs===
* 1998 ''[[Uyirodu Uyiraga]]'' - I Love You
* 2001 ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' - Africa kaattupuli
* 2003 ''[[Joot]]'' - Kattabomma
* 2007 ''[[Urchagam]]'' - Narampookkal
* 2013 ''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal]]'' - Aaha Kaadhal
* 2014 ''Nerungi vaa muthamidadhe'' - Yaar
* 2016 ''[[Rekka (film)|Rekka]]'' - Kannamma Kannamma
* 2022 ''[[Valimai]]'' - Enna Kuraiyo


== Television ==
== Television ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nandinisrikar.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.nandinisrikar.com/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 17:47, 22 February 2022

Nandini Srikar
Born (1969-08-10) 10 August 1969 (age 57)[1]
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Years active1997 – present

Nandini Srikar (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer.[2] Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, Shanghai, "Bhare Naina" from Ra.One and "Kannamma" from Rekka.

Early life[edit | edit source]

She was born in Hyderabad, India. She went to school and university there. Her mother, Shakunthala Chellappa, was a Carnatic vocalist and Hindustani Sitar player. As a child, she studied classical music, learning how to play veena at age three. She later learned sitar and guitar and Bharatanatyam. She earned a master's degree in pure Mathematics from Osmania University and a degree in information systems management.

Career[edit | edit source]

Srikar after graduation, worked in software in Pune. She originally had no intention of becoming a professional musician and pursued music only as a hobby.

In 1997, playback singer Hariharan heard her song and suggested to Vidyasagar that he hire her to sing for his upcoming film Uyirodu Uyiraga.[3] In the film, she performed a duet with KK called "I Love You" and the song became a hit.[4] She quit her job and focused on music, collaborating with Ranjit Barot, Trilok Gurtu and Wally Badarou. She also began to write advertising jingles. In 2001, she appeared on Mahmood Khan's album Panah.[1]

In 2008, she worked with music director Dhruv Ghanekar with the vocal arrangements and harmonies for the songs in Drona. Her debut solo album Beete Pal was released in 2011 in which she has composed, programmed, produced and performed all the songs. The album features Kai Eckhardt (Bass), Prasanna (Guitar), Michael Pope (Bass), Steve Zerlin (Bass), Atma Anur (Drums), Ed DeGenaro (Guitar) and other musicians. Her next venture is a collaboration with Shri and DJ Badmarsh.[3]

In year 2016, she also worked for a Pakistani movie Hijrat (film) (directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions). She sang an item song "Chali Re Chali" and Sana Nawaz (a popular Pakistani actress) appeared in the song.[5]

In 2021, she collaborated with duo gardenstate in their song, “Aurora”.

She is married and speaks Tamil, English, Hindi and Telugu.

Discography[edit | edit source]

  • 2001 Panah
  • 2011 Beete Pal

Filmography as playback singer[edit | edit source]

Hindi songs[edit | edit source]

Tamil songs[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

  • Taare Ankboot (2013)
  • Ishq Main Aisa Haal Bhi Hona Hai (2014)
  • Kambakht Tanno (2016)
  • Shehrnaz (2017)
  • Ahsas (2017)
  • Haara Dil (2018)
  • Sodai (2018)

Awards[edit | edit source]

(GiMA 2012)- Nandini Srikar won the best playback singer female for her song Bhare Naina in Ra.One.[7] Mirchi Music Awards South 2014 - Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song "Aaha Kaadhal" from Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal. Southern India Cinematographers' Association - SICA Award 2015 - Nandini Srikar won the best female singer of the year award for her song "Harjaiyaan" from the film Queen. She also won Norway Tamil awards - Best Playback singer for Kannamma for Movie Rekka

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Plans of a Singer". India Today. 11 June 2001. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
  2. ↑ Sodhi, Amanda (7 December 2011). "Where are the Indian Female Guitarists and Bands?". Gibson News. Retrieved 19 December 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nath, Arpita (23 June 2011). "Music scored over maths: Nandini Srikar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  4. ↑ S.R. Ashok Kumar (19 January 2011). "More romance in the offing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  5. ↑ "Chali Re Chali (Item Song Sang by Nandini Srikar in a Pakistani movie)". Gaana.com.
  6. ↑ Kher, Ruchika (16 September 2011). "RA.One". The Times of India. IANS. Retrieved 20 December 2011.[dead link]
  7. ↑ "3rd Chevrolet Star Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA 2012) given away". Retrieved 3 October 2012.

External links[edit | edit source]

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