Harini is an Indian film playback singer and classical singer, who sings predominantly in Tamil films. Harini has showcased her singing in various languages other than Tamil like Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada language films. She has worked with almost every famous film composer in Kollywood. She considers legendary singer K. S. Chitra as her inspiration which she has quoted in many interviews. She then married another playback singer Tippu.
Biography
| Name | Harini |
| Profession | Playback Singer |
| Date of Birth | 30 April 1979 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 45 |
| Family | Father: Sridharan Mother: Lakshmi Husband: Tippu Children: Sai Smruti (Daughter) and Sai Abhyankkar (Son) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Educational Qualification | Yet to be updated |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Social Media | Facebook |
Interesting Facts About Harini
- Harini worked with various film composers like A R Rahman, Ilayaraaja, Harris Jeyaraj, and many others.
- She learned Carnatic Music from Gowri and Radha Viswanathan at the age of 4.
- During her career, she sang more than 3500 songs in various South Indian Languages.
- She made her first song Nila Kaigirathu at the age of 15.
- She is a strong devotee of Sathya Sai Baba.
- Her son Sai Abhyankkar made his singing debut in the Katchi Sera album song which went viral on social media.
- She has a YouTube channel named Tipu & Harini with 3.47K subscribers.
- Her Instagram account has more than 38.9K followers (as of May 2024).
Popular Movie Songs
Tamil
- 1995 – Indira (Nila Kaaigiradhu)
- 1996 – Indian (Telephone Manipol)
- 1998 – Jeans (Vaarayo Thozhi)
- 2000 – Alaipayuthey (Alaipayuthey Kanna)
- 2001 – Dheena (Kadhal Website Ondru)
- 2004 – New (Thottal Poo Malarum)
- 2009 – Aadhavan (Hasili Fisili)
- 2011 – Venghai (Orey Oru)
- 2012 – Vettai (Thaiyaa Thakka)
- 2013 – Desingu Raja (Nilavattam Nethiyile)
- 2014 – Aranmanai (Sonnathu Sonnathu)
- 2015 – Darling (Un Vizhigalil)
- 2017 – Vanamagan (Pachchai Uduthiya)
- 2023 – Ponniyin Selvan 2 (Aazhi Mazhai Kanna)
Telugu
- 1995 – Indhira (Laali Laali Anu)
- 1998 – Aahaa (Ahwanamandhi Andham)
- 1999 – Narasimha (Chuttu Chutti)
- 2001 – Narasimha Naidu (Lux Papa)
- 2002 – Adrustam (Moraakko)
- 2004 – Arjun (Madhura Madhurathara)
- 2005 – Majaa (Chi Chi Chi)
- 2014 – Geethanjali (Naa Mansuni Thaakey)
- 2017 – Spyder (Haali Haali)
- 2020 – Nishabdham (Madhuramithe)
- 2022 – Kothala Rayudu (O Thalapai)
Hindi/Malayalam/Kannada
- 1995 – Priyanka (Khili Chande Hame)
- 1999 – Mister Butler (Muthaaram Muthunde)
- 2002 – Sindara Kaanda (Maine Maine)
- 2007 – Preethigaagi (Preethiyalli Aralide)
- 2009 – Love Guru (Ondondu Storygu)
- 2010 – Parole (Yaako Yeno Nanage)
- 2013 – Pattam Pole (Antha Naalil)
- 2016- Kolar (Ele Eleya Manase)
- 2017 – Prema Baraha (Manase Manase)
Television Songs
- 2003 – Kolangal
- 2018 – Hello Shyamala
Harini Singer Awards and Recognitions
Harini has been nominated for several popular awards in the singing category and has bagged many of them. Some of her awards are as listed below,
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 2004 – ITFA Best Female Playback Award
- 2003 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for Aalanguyil (Parthiban Kanavu)
- 2000 – Silver Screen MGR Award (Singapore)
- 1999 – Pace Award
- 1998 – Roja Award
- 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for Manam Virumbuthe (Nerukku Ner)
- 1997 – Madras Cultural Academy Awards
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