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{{Infobox musical artist
| name         = Hamsika Iyer
| name             = Hamsika Iyer
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| birth_date       = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|04|12}}
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| birth_place       = [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India
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| origin           = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|04|12}}
| genre             = [[Playback singing]], [[jingle]]s, [[Carnatic music]], [[Hindustani music]], [[world music]]
| birth_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation       = Singer
| death_date  =
| years_active     = 1996–present
| origin       = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| genre       = [[Playback singing]], [[jingle]]s, [[Carnatic music]], [[Hindustani music]], [[world music]]
| occupation   = Singer
| years_active = 1996–present
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'''Hamsika Iyer''' is an Indian singer based in [[Mumbai]]. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] tele-serials, and has sung songs in [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Hindi]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Hamsika-bags-award-for-Kannada-film/articleshow/48041230.cms|title= Hamsika bags award for Kannada film |date= July 12, 2015|work= Times of India}}</ref>
'''Hamsika Iyer''' (born 12 April 1972) is an Indian singer based in [[Mumbai]]. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] tele-serials, and has sung songs in [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Hindi]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Hamsika-bags-award-for-Kannada-film/articleshow/48041230.cms|title= Hamsika bags award for Kannada film |date= July 12, 2015|work= Times of India}}</ref>


==International collaborations and tours==
==International collaborations and tours==
 
Hamsika Iyer is an Indian vocalist who has made significant international contributions to music. She was the Indian vocalist for [[Prem Joshua]]'s 2014 album ''Kashi''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2014/10/07/transglobal-and-versatile-indian-music/ | title= Transglobal and versatile Indian music | work=World Music Central.org | date=7 October 2014 | access-date= 31 March 2020}}</ref> Since 2012, she has also been a performer with the international band [[Juno Reactor]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/ben-watkins-reloaded/articleshow/21436777.cms | title= Ben Watkins Reloaded  | work= [[Bangalore Mirror]] | date=24 January 2012 | access-date= 31 March 2020}}</ref> In August 2012, Hamsika performed with Aamir John Hadad's band, Zoobazar, in Valencia, Spain.Earlier, in November 2011, she was featured alongside the Rajagopalan Quartet at [[The Urban Folk Quartet|UrbanFOLK]] in [[Bengaluru|Bangalore]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6A7bk6K_0 Vivek</ref> Hamsika also gained recognition in March 2010 when she sang [[Chammak Challo|''Chammak Challo'']] with Akon for the film ''[[Ra.One]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/chammak-challo-singer-to-perform-in-dubai|title= Chammak Challo singer to perform in Dubai|date= February 22, 2016|work= Khaleej Times}}</ref>
*Hamsika is the Indian vocalist for [[Prem Joshua]]'s 2014 album ''Kashi''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2014/10/07/transglobal-and-versatile-indian-music/ | title= Transglobal and versatile Indian music | work=World Music Central.org | date=7 October 2014 | access-date= 31 March 2020}}</ref>
*Hamsika is a performer for the international band [[Juno Reactor]] since 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/ben-watkins-reloaded/articleshow/21436777.cms | title= Ben Watkins Reloaded  | work= [[Bangalore Mirror]] | date=24 January 2012 | access-date= 31 March 2020}}</ref>
*In August 2012, Hamsika performed with musician Aamir John Hadad's band Zoobazar in Valencia, España.
*November 2011, Hamsika was featured along with the Rajagopalan Quartet at UrbanFOLK Bangalore.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6A7bk6K_0 Vivek</ref>  
*In September 2011, Hamsika sang "[[Chammak Challo]]" with [[Akon]] for the film ''[[Ra.One]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/chammak-challo-singer-to-perform-in-dubai|title= Chammak Challo singer to perform in Dubai|date= February 22, 2016|work= Khaleej Times}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
* "Main Faraar Sa" - ''[[Running Shaadi]]'' (2017) with [[Anupam Roy]] (music by Anupam Roy)
* "Nindiya" – ''[[Fateh (2025 film)|Fateh]]'' (2025) with Tineke Van Ingelgem (music by Vivek Hariharan)
* "Main Faraar Sa" – ''[[Running Shaadi]]'' (2017) with [[Anupam Roy]] (music by Anupam Roy)
* ''Kashi'' (2014) with [[Prem Joshua]] & Chintan, as Indian vocalist in the album
* ''Kashi'' (2014) with [[Prem Joshua]] & Chintan, as Indian vocalist in the album
* "Ninna Danigaagi" (Version 1) – ''[[Savaari 2]]'' (2014) with [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] (music by [[Manikanth Kadri]])
* "Ninna Danigaagi" (Version 1) – ''[[Savaari 2]]'' (2014) with [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] (music by [[Manikanth Kadri]])
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* "Chhaya Bhitu Chhaya" – ''Aparajita Tumi'' (2012), Bengali
* "Chhaya Bhitu Chhaya" – ''Aparajita Tumi'' (2012), Bengali
* "[[Chammak Challo]]" – ''[[Ra.One]]'' (2011) with [[Akon]]
* "[[Chammak Challo]]" – ''[[Ra.One]]'' (2011) with [[Akon]]
* "Jay Jagadish" – ''Ganaraj Adhiraj'' (2011) with [[Salim-Sulaiman|Salim Merchant]] and Gulraj Singh
* "Jay Jagadish" – ''Ganaraj Adhiraj'' (2011) with [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim Merchant]] and Gulraj Singh
* "Jhoola Jhool" – ''[[Stanley Ka Dabba]]'' (2011)
* "Jhoola Jhool" – ''[[Stanley Ka Dabba]]'' (2011)
* "Athadilo Edo" – ''[[Kudirithe Cup Coffee]]'' (2011), Telugu
* "Athadilo Edo" – ''[[Kudirithe Cup Coffee]]'' (2011), Telugu
* "Lalita" (vocals) – ''Spirit and Spice''<ref>[https://archive.is/20130124030603/http://www.georgebrooks.com/george-brooks-music/spirit-and-spice/ ''Spirit and Spice'']</ref> (2010), George Brooks
* "Lalita" (vocals) – ''Spirit and Spice''<ref>[https://archive.today/20130124030603/http://www.georgebrooks.com/george-brooks-music/spirit-and-spice/ ''Spirit and Spice'']</ref> (2010), George Brooks
* "Ishq Barse" – ''[[Raajneeti]]'' (2010) with Pranab Biswas, [[Swanand Kirkire]]
* "Ishq Barse" – ''[[Raajneeti]]'' (2010) with Pranab Biswas, [[Swanand Kirkire]]
* "Ninagende Vishesha" – ''[[Prithvi (2010 film)|Prithvi]]'' (2010) with [[Kunal Ganjawala]] (music by [[Manikanth Kadri]])
* "Ninagende Vishesha" – ''[[Prithvi (2010 film)|Prithvi]]'' (2010) with [[Kunal Ganjawala]] (music by [[Manikanth Kadri]])
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* "The love theme" – ''Eklavya: The Royal Guard'' (2007)
* "The love theme" – ''Eklavya: The Royal Guard'' (2007)
* "Mugurtha neram" – ''[[Mercury Pookal]]'' (2006) with [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
* "Mugurtha neram" – ''[[Mercury Pookal]]'' (2006) with [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
* ''[[Kal - Yesterday And Tomorrow]]'' (2005)
* ''Kal – Yesterday And Tomorrow'' (2005)
* "Saawalith Majhya" – ''[[Not Only Mrs. Raut]]'' (2003)
* "Saawalith Majhya" – ''[[Not Only Mrs. Raut]]'' (2003)
* "Jheel jaisi teri aankhen" – ''[[Jajantaram Mamantaram]]'' (2003) with Narayan Parasuram
* "Jheel jaisi teri aankhen" – ''[[Jajantaram Mamantaram]]'' (2003) with Narayan Parasuram
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She has also sung songs with the band 3 Brothers & a Violin for the ''Karadi Tales'' audio book series for kids.
She has also sung songs with the band 3 Brothers & a Violin for the ''Karadi Tales'' audio book series for kids.
==Awards==
*Nominated – [[Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Female]] For Song Man chimb Pawsali ([[Ajintha (film)|Ajintha]])


==Concerts==
==Concerts==
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Hamsika Iyer
Born (1972-04-12) 12 April 1972 (age 54)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OriginMumbai, Maharashtra, India
GenresPlayback singing, jingles, Carnatic music, Hindustani music, world music
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1996–present

Hamsika Iyer (born 12 April 1972) is an Indian singer based in Mumbai. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles and Marathi tele-serials, and has sung songs in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali movies.[1]

International collaborations and tours[edit | edit source]

Hamsika Iyer is an Indian vocalist who has made significant international contributions to music. She was the Indian vocalist for Prem Joshua's 2014 album Kashi.[2] Since 2012, she has also been a performer with the international band Juno Reactor.[3] In August 2012, Hamsika performed with Aamir John Hadad's band, Zoobazar, in Valencia, Spain.Earlier, in November 2011, she was featured alongside the Rajagopalan Quartet at UrbanFOLK in Bangalore.[4] Hamsika also gained recognition in March 2010 when she sang Chammak Challo with Akon for the film Ra.One.[5]

Discography[edit | edit source]

She has also sung songs with the band 3 Brothers & a Violin for the Karadi Tales audio book series for kids.

Awards[edit | edit source]

Concerts[edit | edit source]

  • Juno Reactor, Tours of 2012
Venue: Asia Tour (Japan), Middle East Tour (Jerusalem), Kubana Festival Russia[9][10]
  • Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet – November 2011
Venue: UrbanFolk Bangalore
Vivek Rajagopalan is a percussionist and musician based in Mumbai. This concert was sponsored by Taj Vivanta.[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Hamsika bags award for Kannada film". Times of India. 12 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Transglobal and versatile Indian music". World Music Central.org. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ben Watkins Reloaded". Bangalore Mirror. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6A7bk6K_0 Vivek
  5. ↑ "Chammak Challo singer to perform in Dubai". Khaleej Times. 22 February 2016.
  6. ↑ Spirit and Spice
  7. ↑ Sunder Mazhe Ghar
  8. ↑ PRI.org
  9. ↑ Juno Reactor
  10. ↑ Japan Tour
  11. ↑ Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet

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