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| birth_place = [[Sirkazhi]], Thanjavur district [[Madras Presidency]], British India
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'''Sirkazhi Govindarajan''' (19 January 1933 – 24 March 1988) was a leading vocalist in [[Carnatic Music]] and a leading playback singer of Indian cinema.
'''Sirkazhi Govindarajan''' (19 January 1933 – 24 March 1988) was a leading vocalist in [[Carnatic Music]] and a leading playback singer of Indian cinema.


Govindarajan, was born at [[Sirkazhi]], a small town in [[Madras Presidency]] (present day [[Tamil Nadu]]) to Siva Chidambaram and Avayambal Ammal. Sirkazhi was the birthplace of Thirugnanasambandar, one of the Samaya Naalvar and the 63 Nayanmar of the Saiva faith. It was little wonder that he became a child prodigy performing at the Tirupurasundari Temple at the age of eight on the occasion of the Gnana Paal Festival.<ref name = "sirkali">[http://www.sirkali.org/ Sirkali Home Page]</ref> His son [[Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram]] is also a Carnatic singer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/12/07/stories/2001120700980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202095052/http://www.hindu.com/2001/12/07/stories/2001120700980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2009|title=An Aussie honour for Indian vocalist |date=7 December 2001|work=[[The Hindu]] | access-date = 2 August 2009}}</ref>
Govindarajan, was born at [[Sirkazhi]], a small town in [[Madras Presidency]] (present day [[Tamil Nadu]]) to Siva Chidambaram and Avayambal Ammal. Sirkazhi was the birthplace of Thirugnanasambandar, one of the Samaya Naalvar and the 63 Nayanmar of the Saiva faith. It was little wonder that he became a child prodigy performing at the Tirupurasundari Temple at the age of eight on the occasion of the Gnana Paal Festival.<ref name = "sirkali">[http://www.sirkali.org/ Sirkali Home Page]</ref> His son [[Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram]] is also a Carnatic singer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/12/07/stories/2001120700980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202095052/http://www.hindu.com/2001/12/07/stories/2001120700980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2009|author=T. Ramakrishnan|title=An Aussie honour for Indian vocalist |date=7 December 2001|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | access-date = 2 August 2009}}</ref>


He graduated from the Tamil Isai College in Chennai (Madras) in 1949 with the degree 'Isaimani'. He also graduated with the Degree of 'Sangeetha Vidwan'. At the same time, he started rigorous training (Gurukulavasam) under his Guru Sri. Thiruppampuram Swaminatha Pillai, who was then a Professor at the Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras. Under his tutelage and in-depth study, he gained knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of Indian Music, especially, Classical Carnatic Music. During this period, 1951–1952, he won many competitions, conducted by the Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) and the Rasika Ranjani Sabha. He was the recipient of three gold medals (first place) in the austere and hallowed halls of Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) from [[Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer]]. "Sangeetha Vidwan" Sirkali won all first places in the three categories: Apoorva Krithis of Sri Thyagaraja swamigal, Ragam-Thalam-Pallavi, and Tamil Classical Songs.<ref name = "sirkali" />
He graduated from the [[Tamil Isai Sangam|Tamil Isai College]] in Chennai (Madras) in 1949 with the degree 'Isaimani'.<ref name="kalyanamalai_1">{{cite web|url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Jan11_16_31/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_Sirkazhi_Govindarajan.html |title=Potpourri of titbits about cinema - Sirkazhi Govindarajan (page 1) |author=Majordasan |work=Kalyanamalai Magazine |date=1999 |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=24 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224022943/http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Jan11_16_31/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_Sirkazhi_Govindarajan.html |url-status=live}}</ref> He also graduated with the Degree of 'Sangeetha Vidwan'. At the same time, he started rigorous training (Gurukulavasam) under his Guru Sri. Thiruppampuram Swaminatha Pillai, who was then a Professor at the Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras. Under his tutelage and in-depth study, he gained knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of Indian Music, especially, Classical Carnatic Music. During this period, 1951–1952, he won many competitions, conducted by the Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) and the Rasika Ranjani Sabha. He was the recipient of three gold medals (first place) in the austere and hallowed halls of Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) from [[Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer]]. "Sangeetha Vidwan" Sirkali won all first places in the three categories: Apoorva Krithis of Sri Thyagaraja swamigal, Ragam-Thalam-Pallavi, and Tamil Classical Songs.<ref name = "sirkali" />


He was conferred the [[Padma Shri]] award by the Government of India. The Central College of Carnatic Music was the next institution for his musical enrichment.
He was conferred the [[Padma Shri]] award by the Government of India. The Central College of Carnatic Music was the next institution for his musical enrichment.


Govindarajan had also done playback singing in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] films.<ref>[http://www.sirkali.org/Sirkazhi Govindarajan Profile]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[Madras University]] conferred a doctorate ([[Honoris Causa]]) on him in 1983. He died of a massive heart attack in 1988, aged just 55.
Govindarajan had also done playback singing in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] films.<ref>[http://www.sirkali.org/Sirkazhi Govindarajan Profile]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[Madras University]] conferred a doctorate ([[Honoris Causa]]) on him in 1983. He died of a massive heart attack in 1988, aged just 55.


He had sung for many leading actors of Tamil cinema like M.G.R, SSR, Gemini, Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, and Muthuraman.
He had sung for many leading actors of Tamil cinema like M.G.R, SSR, Gemini Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, and Muthuraman.


==Collaboration==
==Collaboration==
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He has sung with other male singers such as [[M. S. Viswanathan]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. B. Srinivas]], S. C. Krishnan, [[Tiruchi Loganathan]], [[A. L. Raghavan]], [[K. J. Yesudas]] and S. V. Ponnusamy.
He has sung with other male singers such as [[M. S. Viswanathan]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. B. Srinivas]], S. C. Krishnan, [[Tiruchi Loganathan]], [[A. L. Raghavan]], [[K. J. Yesudas]] and S. V. Ponnusamy.


He also sang duets with many female singer such as [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]], [[P. Leela]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[Jikki]], [[P. Suseela]], [[K. Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]], L. R. Anjali, [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi]], [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi]], [[Raavu Balasaraswathi|R. Balasaraswathi Devi]], [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]], [[A. P. Komala]], A. G. Rathinmala, [[T. V. Rathinam]], Bangalore Ramani Ammal, [[Vani Jayaram]], [[S. Janaki]], M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and Rohini.
He also sang duets with many female singer such as [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]], [[P. Leela]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[Jikki]], [[P. Suseela]], [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]], L. R. Anjali, [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi]], [[Soolamangalam Sisters|Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi]], [[Raavu Balasaraswathi|R. Balasaraswathi Devi]], [[N. L. Ganasaraswathi]], [[A. P. Komala]], A. G. Rathinmala, [[T. V. Rathinam]], Bangalore Ramani Ammal, [[Vani Jayaram]], [[S. Janaki]], M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and Rohini.


He sang duets with singing actors such as [[N. S. Krishnan]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]], [[P. Bhanumathi]], [[S. Varalakshmi]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]].
He sang duets with singing actors such as [[N. S. Krishnan]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]], [[P. Bhanumathi]], [[S. Varalakshmi]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]].


===Awards and Honors===
===Awards and honors===
''Source:'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sirkali.org/honors.html|title="Tamil Isai Mannar" Sirkali Honors and Awards|website=sirkali.org|access-date=30 October 2021}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|section|date=October 2021}}


<ref>http://sirkali.org/</ref>
* ISAI MANI: 1949 Degree from Tamil Isai College, Madras
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback]] for [[Thirumalai Thenkumari]]
* SANGEETHA VIDWAN: 1951 Degree from Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras
* [[Padma Shri]]
* ISAI ARASU: 1968 Kunrakudi Adheenam, Kunrakudi kumari'
 
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback Singer]]: 1971 – for songs of [[Thirumalai Thenkumari]]
ISAI MANI: 1949-Degree from Tamil Isai College, Madras
* ISAI KADAL: 1972 Bharathi Youth Association, Madras
 
* INNISAI ARASU: 1974 Tamil Nadu Nalvazhi Nilayam, Madras
SANGEETHA VIDWAN: 1951-Degree from Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras
* DHARUMAPURA ADHEENA ISAI PULAVAR: 1974 Adheena Vidwan of Dharumapura Adheenam appointed by Sri Guru Maha Sannidhaanam
 
* KALAI MAMANI: 1975 Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram (State Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award)
ISAI ARASU: 1968-Kunrakudi Adheenam, Kunrakudi
* INNISAI VENDHAN: 1976 Kandan Arts Academy, Madras
kumari'
* SANGEETHA BHASKARA: 1977 Sri Shantananda Swami, Sri Bhuvaneswari Adhishtanam, Pudukkottai
 
* ISAI THILAKAM: 1977 Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha
ISAI KADAL: 1972-Bharathi Youth Association, Madras
* ISAI GNANA BHOOPATHI: 1978 Brittania Hindu Shiva Temple Trust, London
 
* EZHISAI VENDHAR AND GANAMRITHA VARITHI: 1978 During Sri Lanka tours
INNISAI ARASU: 1974-Tamil Nadu Nalvazhi Nilayam, Madras
* PERISAIMANI: 1979 Sangeetha Abhivrithi Sabha, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
* IRAI ISAI VENDHAI: 1979 Seshasayee Paper Mill Temple, Erode
DHARUMAPURA ADHEENA ISAI PULAVAR: 1974-Adheena Vidwan of Dharumapura Adheenam appointed by Sri Guru Maha Sannidhaanam
* MIYAN TANSEN AWARD: 1980 Delhi Drupad Sangam, New Delhi
 
* Central [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]]: 1980
KALAI MAMANI: 1975-Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram (State Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award)
* Tamil Isai Mannar: 1981 New York Tamil Sangam, New York
 
* Gandharva Geetha Vithakar: 1981 Ramalingar Pani Manram, Paris, France
INNISAI VENDHAN: 1976-Kandan Arts Academy, Madras
* Di Singenden Hersen Von Indien: 1981 Yoga Center (Germans), Düsseldorf, West Germany
 
* Tamil Nadu Arasavai Kalaignar: 1981 At the Bharathiyar Centenary Celebrations
SANGEETHA BHASKARA: 1977-Sri Shantananda Swami, Sri Bhuvaneswari Adhishtanam, Pudukkottai
* [[Isai Perarignar]]: 1982<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/temple-bell-timbre/article5478471.ece |title=Temple bell timbre |date=19 December 2013 |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=30 October 2021}}</ref> – Annual music festival honor from Tamil Isai Sangam, Madras
 
* [[Padma Shri]]: 1983<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Place=Tamil%20Nadu |title=Padma Awards, Previous Awardees |date=19 December 2013 |website=dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs (govt. of India)]] |access-date=30 October 2021}} (Seerkhazhi S. Govindarajan)</ref>
ISAI THILAKAM: 1977-Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha
* ISAI THENDRAL: 1984 Thyagaraja Swami Aradhana Committee, Tirutani
 
* INNISAIMANI: 1985 Guru Gnana Sambandar Iraipani Manram
ISAI GNANA BHOOPATHI: 1978-Brittania Hindu Shiva Temple Trust, London
* GAMBEERA GANA ISAI VENDHAN: 1985 Arya Vaisya Schools, Madurai
 
* ARUL ISAI ARIGNAR: 1987 Mauritius Education and Cultural Tour
EZHISAI VENDHAR AND GANAMRITHA VARITHI: 1978-During SriLanka tours
* TAMIL ISAIPERARIGNAR: 1987 Tamil Sangam, Bangalore
 
* MUTHAMIZH KALAI MAMANI: 1987 Tamil Sangam, Salem
PERISAIMANI: 1979-Sangeetha Abhivrithi Sabha, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
* ISAIMAMANNAR: 1987 Bharathidasan Centenary celebrations by Dravidar Kazhagam, Madras
 
* ISAIPERARUVI: 1987 Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Paris, France
IRAI ISAI VENDHAI: 1979-Seshasayee Paper Mill Temple, Erode
* CULTURAL AMBASSADOR: 1987 Frei Platz Axion-World Peace Conference in Switzerland
 
MIYAN TANSEN AWARD: 1980-Delhi Drupad Sangam, New Delhi
 
• CENTRAL SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD: 1980
 
• TAMIL ISAI MANNAR: 1981-New York Tamil Sangam, New York
 
• GANDHARVA GEETHA VITHAKAR: 1981-Ramalingar Pani Manram, Paris, France
 
• DI SINGENDEN HERSEN VON INDIEN: 1981-Yoga Center (Germans), Düsseldorf, West Germany
 
• TAMILNADU ARASAVAI KALAIGNAR: 1981-At the Bharathiyar Centenary Celebrations
 
• ISAI PERARIGNAR: 1982-Annual music festival honor from Tamil Isai Sangam, Madras
 
• PADMASHRI: 1983
 
ISAI THENDRAL: 1984-Thyagaraja Swami Aradhana Committee, Tirutani
 
INNISAIMANI: 1985-Guru Gnana Sambandar Iraipani Manram
 
GAMBEERA GANA ISAI VENDHAN: 1985-Arya Vaisya Schools, Madurai
 
ARUL ISAI ARIGNAR: 1987-Mauritius Education and Cultural Tour
 
TAMIL ISAIPERARIGNAR: 1987-Tamil Sangam, Bangalore
 
MUTHAMIZH KALAI MAMANI: 1987-Tamil Sangam, Salem
 
ISAIMAMANNAR: 1987-Bharathidasan Centenary celebrations by Dravidar Kazhagam, Madras
 
ISAIPERARUVI: 1987-Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Paris, France
 
CULTURAL AMBASSADOR: 1987-Frei Platz Axion-World Peace Conference in Switzerland


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Background information
Birth nameSirkazhi Govindarajan[1]
Born(1933-01-19)19 January 1933
Sirkazhi, Thanjavur district Madras Presidency, British India
Died24 March 1988(1988-03-24) (aged 55)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
GenresFilm music (playback singing), Indian classical music
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
InstrumentsVocalist
Years active1952–1988

Sirkazhi Govindarajan (19 January 1933 – 24 March 1988) was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music and a leading playback singer of Indian cinema.

Govindarajan, was born at Sirkazhi, a small town in Madras Presidency (present day Tamil Nadu) to Siva Chidambaram and Avayambal Ammal. Sirkazhi was the birthplace of Thirugnanasambandar, one of the Samaya Naalvar and the 63 Nayanmar of the Saiva faith. It was little wonder that he became a child prodigy performing at the Tirupurasundari Temple at the age of eight on the occasion of the Gnana Paal Festival.[2] His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.[3]

He graduated from the Tamil Isai College in Chennai (Madras) in 1949 with the degree 'Isaimani'.[4] He also graduated with the Degree of 'Sangeetha Vidwan'. At the same time, he started rigorous training (Gurukulavasam) under his Guru Sri. Thiruppampuram Swaminatha Pillai, who was then a Professor at the Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras. Under his tutelage and in-depth study, he gained knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of Indian Music, especially, Classical Carnatic Music. During this period, 1951–1952, he won many competitions, conducted by the Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) and the Rasika Ranjani Sabha. He was the recipient of three gold medals (first place) in the austere and hallowed halls of Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) from Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer. "Sangeetha Vidwan" Sirkali won all first places in the three categories: Apoorva Krithis of Sri Thyagaraja swamigal, Ragam-Thalam-Pallavi, and Tamil Classical Songs.[2]

He was conferred the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. The Central College of Carnatic Music was the next institution for his musical enrichment.

Govindarajan had also done playback singing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films.[5] Madras University conferred a doctorate (Honoris Causa) on him in 1983. He died of a massive heart attack in 1988, aged just 55.

He had sung for many leading actors of Tamil cinema like M.G.R, SSR, Gemini Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, and Muthuraman.

Collaboration

Music composers

S. V. Venkataraman, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. Rajeswara Rao, S. Dakshinamurthi, V. Dakshinamoorthy, G. Ramanathan, C. N. Pandurangam, Master Venu, K. V. Mahadevan, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, G. Devarajan, B. Narasimma Rao, A. Rama Rao, T. Chalapathi Rao, T. G. Lingappa, P. Adinarayana Rao, T. R. Pappa, Ghantasala, Vedha, G. K. Venkatesh, M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, V. Kumar, A. M. Rajah, C. Ramachandra, Ilaiyaraaja, and Shankar–Ganesh, Baburaj

Playback singers

He has sung with other male singers such as M. S. Viswanathan, T. M. Soundararajan, Ghantasala, P. B. Srinivas, S. C. Krishnan, Tiruchi Loganathan, A. L. Raghavan, K. J. Yesudas and S. V. Ponnusamy.

He also sang duets with many female singer such as M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, Jikki, P. Suseela, K. Rani, L. R. Eswari, L. R. Anjali, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, N. L. Ganasaraswathi, A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathinmala, T. V. Rathinam, Bangalore Ramani Ammal, Vani Jayaram, S. Janaki, M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and Rohini.

He sang duets with singing actors such as N. S. Krishnan, T. R. Mahalingam, P. Bhanumathi, S. Varalakshmi and Manorama.

Awards and honors

Source: [6][non-primary source needed]

  • ISAI MANI: 1949 – Degree from Tamil Isai College, Madras
  • SANGEETHA VIDWAN: 1951 – Degree from Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras
  • ISAI ARASU: 1968 – Kunrakudi Adheenam, Kunrakudi kumari'
  • Best Male Playback Singer: 1971 – for songs of Thirumalai Thenkumari
  • ISAI KADAL: 1972 – Bharathi Youth Association, Madras
  • INNISAI ARASU: 1974 – Tamil Nadu Nalvazhi Nilayam, Madras
  • DHARUMAPURA ADHEENA ISAI PULAVAR: 1974 – Adheena Vidwan of Dharumapura Adheenam appointed by Sri Guru Maha Sannidhaanam
  • KALAI MAMANI: 1975 – Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram (State Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award)
  • INNISAI VENDHAN: 1976 – Kandan Arts Academy, Madras
  • SANGEETHA BHASKARA: 1977 – Sri Shantananda Swami, Sri Bhuvaneswari Adhishtanam, Pudukkottai
  • ISAI THILAKAM: 1977 – Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha
  • ISAI GNANA BHOOPATHI: 1978 – Brittania Hindu Shiva Temple Trust, London
  • EZHISAI VENDHAR AND GANAMRITHA VARITHI: 1978 – During Sri Lanka tours
  • PERISAIMANI: 1979 – Sangeetha Abhivrithi Sabha, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • IRAI ISAI VENDHAI: 1979 – Seshasayee Paper Mill Temple, Erode
  • MIYAN TANSEN AWARD: 1980 – Delhi Drupad Sangam, New Delhi
  • Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award: 1980
  • Tamil Isai Mannar: 1981 – New York Tamil Sangam, New York
  • Gandharva Geetha Vithakar: 1981 – Ramalingar Pani Manram, Paris, France
  • Di Singenden Hersen Von Indien: 1981 – Yoga Center (Germans), Düsseldorf, West Germany
  • Tamil Nadu Arasavai Kalaignar: 1981 – At the Bharathiyar Centenary Celebrations
  • Isai Perarignar: 1982[7] – Annual music festival honor from Tamil Isai Sangam, Madras
  • Padma Shri: 1983[8]
  • ISAI THENDRAL: 1984 – Thyagaraja Swami Aradhana Committee, Tirutani
  • INNISAIMANI: 1985 – Guru Gnana Sambandar Iraipani Manram
  • GAMBEERA GANA ISAI VENDHAN: 1985 – Arya Vaisya Schools, Madurai
  • ARUL ISAI ARIGNAR: 1987 – Mauritius Education and Cultural Tour
  • TAMIL ISAIPERARIGNAR: 1987 – Tamil Sangam, Bangalore
  • MUTHAMIZH KALAI MAMANI: 1987 – Tamil Sangam, Salem
  • ISAIMAMANNAR: 1987 – Bharathidasan Centenary celebrations by Dravidar Kazhagam, Madras
  • ISAIPERARUVI: 1987 – Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Paris, France
  • CULTURAL AMBASSADOR: 1987 – Frei Platz Axion-World Peace Conference in Switzerland

Filmography

Year Movie Role
1967 Kandhan Karunai Nakkeerar
1969 Vaa Raja Vaa Police Officer
1970 Thirumalai Thenkumari Bhagavathar shivachidambaram
1972 Agathiyar Agathiyar
1972 Dheivam Cameo Appearance
1973 Rajaraja Cholan Nambiyandar Nambi
1975 Thiruvarul Cameo Appearance
1976 Dasavatharam Naradhar
1982 Thaai Mookaambikai Cameo Appearance
1989 Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal Agathiyar

Discography

References

  1. Chaama, Sridhar (29 June 2001). "Simple, soul-stirring music". The Hindu.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Sirkali Home Page
  3. T. Ramakrishnan (7 December 2001). "An Aussie honour for Indian vocalist". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 December 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2009.
  4. Majordasan (1999). "Potpourri of titbits about cinema - Sirkazhi Govindarajan (page 1)". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  5. Govindarajan Profile[permanent dead link]
  6. ""Tamil Isai Mannar" Sirkali Honors and Awards". sirkali.org. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  7. Krishnamachari, Suganthy (19 December 2013). "Temple bell timbre". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  8. "Padma Awards, Previous Awardees". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs (govt. of India). 19 December 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2021. (Seerkhazhi S. Govindarajan)

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