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Srilekha Parthasarathy
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Srilekha Parthasarathy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouse(s) | M. J. Shriram |
Srilekha Parthasarathy (Tamil: ஸ்ரீலேகா பார்த்தசாரதிis a Tamil singer. She is commonly referred to by her first name Srilekha. She began her professional career in 2000, when she recorded the jingle for the "Idhayam Oil" advertisement, which appeared on Jothika. She describes the jingle as her ticket into the Tamil music industry.
Early life[edit]
Srilekha was born in a Tamil family and grew up in Delhi. She completed her schooling from DTEA senior Secondary School, New Delhi. South Indian by birth, she learned both North and South Indian languages and music, as well as Western music. At age four, she won first prize in the annual All India Children's Music Competition in New Delhi.
Career[edit]
Her debut was with music director Harris Jayaraj, for the song called "Yedho Ondru" from the movie Lesa Lesa.
She recorded several songs for films, including "Poo Mugam Siricha" for the movie Junction, "Kaadhalaagi" with S.P. Balasubramaniam in Pop Carn, "Don't worry be Happy" for the movie Whistle, and "Sutthi Sutthi Varuven" for the movie Sena.[1]
She later recorded "Kalyaanam dhaan" from the movie Saamy. This was followed by "Vinodhane" from Thennavan, "Vaa Masakatre" from Kurumbu and "Ayurvedha Azhagi" from Thiruda Thirudi.
Her more recent recordings include "Dhimsu Kattai", "Chinna Veeda", "Kokku Meena Thinguma" and "Pacchakili Pacchakili". Other songs of Srilekha include "Mummy Chellama", "Bambara Kannu", "Vecchukka Vecchukka Va", "Garuda Garuda", and "Thavilu Thavilu".
She appears in STAR Vijay's drama serial Dharmayutham. She is married to singer M J Shriram.[2]
Tamil movie songs[edit]
Songs she has sung in Tamil movies:
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Thennavan | Vinodhane – II |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Thimsu Kattai |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Yedho Ondru |
| 2003 | Saamy | Kalyanamthaan |
| 2003 | Whistle | Don't Worry Be Happy |
| 2003 | Ottran | Chinnaveedu |
| 2003 | Kurumbu | Vaa Masakaatre |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Kaathal Kaathal |
| 2003 | Earumugam | Azhagana 1 |
| 2004 | Kovil | Kokku Meenai |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Saithane Saithane |
| 2004 | Sathurangam | Ennai Thanthiduven |
| 2004 | Madurey | Pambarakkannu Pachamilaka |
| 2004 | Arasaktchi | Saiyo Saiyo |
| 2004 | Jananam | Ore Oru Mutham |
| 2004 | Jore | Mummy Chellamma |
| 2004 | Kannadi Pookal | Kuthu Padhra |
| 2005 | Ji | Thiruttu Rascal |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Yaari Singari |
| 2005 | Gurudeva | Saiva Karuvadu |
| 2006 | Parijatham ' | Oru Nodi Iru Nodi |
| 2006 | Kodambakkam | Adi Nee Oru |
| 2006 | Devathaiyai Kanden | Ore Oru Thopule |
| 2007 | Vel | Onnappola |
| 2007 | Aanai | Aiy Idupattum |
| 2007 | Veeramum Eeramum | Oru Shanam |
| 2007 | Ammuvagiya Naan | Silir Silir Silirkkuthadi |
| 2007 | Kovai Brothers | Soota Kelapi |
| 2007 | Piragu | Unnaipolla Pennai |
| 2007 | Thalainagaram | Mathi Mathi Machaney |
| 2008 | Nenjai Thodu | L K G |
| 2008 | Naayagan | Nila Nila Oodiva |
| 2008 | Aayudham | Sarakku Sarakku |
| 2008 | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Paraparakkura |
| 2012 | Raattinam | Assaththum Azhagu |
| 2012 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | Poochandi Paarvaiyil |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Sara Sara Saravedi |
Awards[edit]
- Best Female Playback singer for the song "Vecchikka Vecchikava" from M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
- Youth Icon (2004), by Damodharan College of Engineering & Management Studies, Coimbatore
- Young Achiever Award (2004), by Sangam Kala group
- Best Young Playback Singer Award, (2004), by TVK Cultural Academy
Live shows[edit]
She has done more than 200 live shows in India and other countries, including Singapore, USA, Canada, Kuwait and Colombo. She performs live shows for companies, such as Hyundai, Aircel, Touchtel, Airtel, Samsung, Bpl Mobiles, TVS group and Cognizant Technology Solutions, Ajuba solutions. She is a judge in Star Vijay TV's "Super Singer" series.
Fan club[edit]
She has a fan club "No One Noticed Srilekha" in Portland, Oregon, US, the first for a Tamil singer in Oregon. She has fans all over the world.
References[edit]
- ↑ "A voice of her own". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ↑ "My wife is my best critic: Shriram". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
External links[edit]
- "Srilekha Parthasarathy". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- Raaga.com. "Tamil Songs from Raaga.com - tamil music, videos and latest movies". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- "Metro Plus Tiruchirapalli : Prefers music to cinema". 6 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- "Music Plug". www.musicplug.in. Archived from the original on 29 May 2006. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- "Srilekha Parthasarathy". srilekhap.tripod.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- "Thiraipaadal". ww1.thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.