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Unnikrishnan Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Daughter, Songs, Videos, Images and More
P. Unnikrishnan is a well renowned Carnatic vocalist and a national award-winning playback singer. He had a keen interest in music since childhood and started learning the Carnatic music when he was just 12 years old from trainer Sri V.L. Seshadri. In 1994, he won National Award for the Best Male Playback Singer. He is also the recipient of the title “Isai Peroli” from Karthik Fine Arts, “Yuva Kala Bharathi” from Bharath Kalachar, “Nada Bhushanam” title from Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and “Kalaimamani” title from the government of Tamil Nadu. Check out below for Unnikrishnan Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Daughter Uthara Unnikrishnan, Songs, Videos, Images and More.
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Unnikrishnan Profile
Unnikrishnan was born on 9 July 1966 in Palakkad, Kerala, India. He is the son of Shri K. Radhakrishnan, who is the Director of Kesari Kuteeram Pvt. Ltd. And Dr Harini Radhakrishnan, who is an Ayurvedic Physician in Palakkad, Kerala. At the initial stage, Unnikrishnan did his schooling in Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai and completed his schooling in 1984 at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then graduated with his B.Com degree from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai. He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. Later, he joined Parry’s Confectionery Ltd. and worked as an executive from 1987 to 1994 and quit his job to become a professional singer.
He is married to Priya, who is a famous Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam dancer and a native of Kozhikode, Kerala. They got married in November 1994 and blessed with two children, a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named Uthara Unnikrishnan. Both the children were very talented, his son Vasudev is passionate about cricket and is a member of the Madras Cricket Club and Life Member of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. His daughter Uthara Unnikrishnan is a playback singer who won National award for her debut song “Azhagu” in the Tamil movie “Saivam”.
Unnikrishnan Singing Career
Unnikrishnan started learning Carnatic Music at age of 12 from trainer Sri V.L. Seshadri. His inspiration in Carnatic music was Sangita Kalanidhi, Dr S. Ramanathan. He attended a special workshop for six months on “Veena Dhanammal Bhani” under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T.Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.T.Vishwa Nathan.
His debut songs “Ennavale Adi Ennavale” and “Uyirum Neeye” under AR Rahman’s Musical earned him lots of critics and won national award-winning playback singer. He gave most of his memorable songs with AR Rahman. He was the first male playback singer to get a national award for a Tamil song.
He has sung over 600 film songs so far in south Indian languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada. He is called as the “A” grade artist who has given concerts all over the World.
He was one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on Vijay TV in both the seasons (2006, 2008 & 2010-2011) and Idea Star Singer in 2008 on Asianet. Currently, he is back to Vijay Television’s Super Singer Season 6.
Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Thiruvananthapuram with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist Anil Srinivasan.
Unnikrishnan Biography
Name | Unnikrishnan |
Real Name | P. Unnikrishnan |
Nickname | Unnikrishnan |
Profession | Indian Playback Singer |
Date of Birth | 9 July 1966 |
Age | 51 |
Father Name | K. Radhakrishnan |
Mother Name | Dr Harini Radhakrishnan |
Height | Yet to be updated |
Weight | Yet to be updated |
Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
Religion | Hinduism |
Educational Qualification | Carnatic Music |
Hobbies | Singing |
Hometown | Palakkad, Kerala |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Wife Name | Priya |
Current City | Chennai, India |
Unnikrishnan Official Website: http://www.unnikrishnan.com/
Unnikrishnan Facebook: Yet to be updated
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Unnikrishnan Discography
Year | Song Title | Film Name | Language | Music Director | Co-Singers |
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1994 | Ennavale Adi Ennavale | Kadhalan | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Solo |
Uyirum Neeye | Pavithra | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Solo | |
Thenmearku Paruvakkatru | Karuthamma | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | K. S. Chitra | |
1995 | Meenamma Adikalaiyulum | Aasai | Tamil | Deva | Anuradha Sriram |
Pulveli Pulveli(Humming) | K. S. Chitra | ||||
“Maharajan Odu Rani” | Sathi Leelavathi | Tamil | Ilaiyaraja | K. S. Chitra | |
1996 | O Vennilaa | Kadhal Desam | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Solo |
Thendrale Thendrale | Mano | ||||
Sakhiye Neethan | Anthimanthaarai | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Solo | |
Ya Ya Ya Yadava | Devaraagam | Malayalam | M. M. Keeravani | K. S. Chitra | |
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | Kadhal Kottai | Tamil | Deva | K. S. Chitra | |
Naalai Ulagam Illai Endral | Love Birds | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Sujatha Mohan | |
1997 | Narumughaye | Iruvar | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Bombay Jayashree |
Manam Virumbudhe | Nerukku Ner | Tamil | Deva | Solo | |
Soniyaa Soniyaa | Ratchagan | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Harini, Udit Narayan | |
Veesum Kaatrukku | Ullaasam | Tamil | Karthik Raja | Bhavatharini | |
Mayilu Mayilu Mayilamma | V.I.P | Tamil | Ranjith Barot | K. S. Chitra, Mano, Ranjini | |
Innallu ye mabbullo daagunnavo | Ugadi | Telugu | S.V.Krishna Reddy | ||
chusa-oka-maaru | Ugadi | Telugu | S.V.Krishna Reddy | Sunitha | |
enthandamga-undo | Ugadi | Telugu | S.V.Krishna Reddy | Sunitha | |
naa-paate-hoyna-hoyna | Ugadi | Telugu | S.V.Krishna Reddy | Prasanna | |
daddy-katha-vinavaa-chebuthanu | Ugadi | Telugu | S.V.Krishna Reddy | Srilekha PParthasarathy | |
1998 | Selaiyile Veedu Kattava | Aval Varuvala | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | K. S. Chitra |
Hai Rabba | Jeans | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Pallavi | |
Poovukul | Sujatha Mohan | ||||
Romance lo Rhythms | Tholi Prema | Telugu | Deva | Suresh Peters | |
Kanave Kalayaadhe | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Tamil | Deva | K. S. Chitra | |
Taare Taare | Thuttha Muthha | Kannada | Hamsalekha | Solo | |
1999 | Thirakkadha Kattukulley | En Swasa Katre | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | K. S. Chitra |
Roja Roja | Kadhalar Dhinam | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Solo | |
Athikaalayil Sevalai | Nee Varuvai Ena | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | Sujatha Mohan | |
O Senyorita | Poovellam Kettuppar | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Solo | |
Poova Poove (Male Version) | |||||
Ippatikippudu | Premaku Velayara | Telugu | S. V. Krishna Reddy | Solo | |
Marghazhi Thingal Allava | Sangamam | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | S. Janaki | |
Maalaiyin Vedhanai | Sethu | Tamil | Ilayaraja | Solo | |
Sikkadha Sittondru | Arun Mozhi | ||||
Kulirudhu Kulirudhu | Taj Mahal | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Swarnalatha | |
Innisai Paadivarum | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | Solo | |
Nilavai Konduvaa | Vaali | Tamil | Deva | Anuradha Sriram | |
April Madhathhil | Harini | ||||
2000 | Roja Poonthotam | Kannukkul Nilavu | Tamil | Ilayaraja | Anuradha Sriram |
Enthan Kuyil | |||||
Poo Virinchachu | Mugavaree | Tamil | Deva | Anuradha Sriram | |
Oh Vennilaa | Kushi | Tamil | Deva | Anuradha Sriram | |
Unnaikodu Ennai Tharuven | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | K. S. Chitra | |
Vaada Vaada | Appu | Tamil | Deva | Shankar Mahadevan | |
Idam Tharuvaaya | Pop Shalini | ||||
Vasantha Masadalli | Vaali | Kannada | Rajesh Ramnath | Anuradha Sriram | |
Enakkena Yerkanavey | Parthen Rasithen | Tamil | Bharathwaj | Harini | |
Ovvoru Paadalilum | Ennavale | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | Solo | |
Kaatre En Vasal | Rhythm | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
Gaalena Vatikikoche | Veturi | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
2001 | Ivan Yaaro | Minnale | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Harini |
Pallanguzhiyin Vattam | Anandam | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | Harini | |
Emaindo Emogani | Ninnu Choodalani | Telugu | S. A. Rajkumar | Harini | |
Or Ayiram Yaanai | Nandha | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Solo | |
Oru Sundari Vandaalam | Azhagi | Tamil | Ilayaraja | Sadhana Sargam, Malgudi Subha, Arun Mozhi | |
Un Samayal Araiyil | Dhill | Tamil | Vidhyasagar | Sujatha Mohan | |
Un Perai Sonnale | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Tamil | Karthik Raja | Sadhana Sargam | |
Hussusey Hussusey | Majunu | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Devan | |
2002 | Theendi Theendi | Bala | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Sujatha Mohan |
Theenda Theenda | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Bombay Jayashree | |
Nee Navvula | Aadi | Telugu | Mani Sharma | Mallikarjun, Harini | |
Vennelalo | Malli Malli Chudali | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Bhavatharini | |
Rayile | Five Star | Tamil | Parasuram | Solo | |
Kannukkule Kaadhala | Thamizh | Tamil | Bharathwaj | Swarnalatha | |
Sil Sil Silalaa | Unnai Ninaithu | Tamil | Sirpi | Sujatha Mohan | |
2003 | Nenjodu Kalandhidu | Kaadhal Kondein | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Sujatha Mohan |
Mainaave Mainaave | Thithikudhe | Tamil | Vidhyasagar | Sadhana Sargam | |
Snehitude Unte | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Chinmayi | |
Edhuthillaa | Chokka Thangam | Tamil | Deva | Anuradha Sriram | |
2004 | Naam Vayathukku | 7G Rainbow Colony | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Pop Shalini, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ganga |
Kaalayil Dhinamum | New | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | Sadhana Sargam | |
Pedhave Palikina | Naani | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Sadhana Sargam | |
Vayasa Vayasa | Adhrushtam | Telugu | Mani Sharma | Sujatha Mohan | |
Madhura Madhuratara | Arjun | Telugu | Mani Sharma | Harini | |
Hottu Gottu | Ba Baaro Rasika | Kannada | Mahesh | K. S. Chitra | |
2005 | Saage Neeli Megham | Seenugadu Chiranjeevi Fan | Telugu | Siva Kaakani | Solo |
Mazhai Mazhai | Ullam Ketkume | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Harini | |
En Swaasame | Otta Nanayam | Malayalam | S. P. Venkitesh | Sujatha Mohan | |
2006 | Sudum Nilavu | Thambi | Tamil | Vidhyasagar | Harini |
Manasa Vacha | Godavari | Telugu | K.M. Radha Krishnan | K.S.Chitra | |
2007 | Prati Dinam | Anumanaspadam | Telugu | Ilayaraja | Solo |
2008 | Saradaga Ee Samayam | Vinayakudu | Telugu | Sam Prasan | Solo |
2009 | Vaarayo Vaarayo | Aadhavan | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Chinmayi, Mega |
Enduku Chentaki | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Telugu | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Solo | |
2010 | Manasaare | Taare | Kannada | C. R. Bobby | Kavita Krishnamurthy |
Kangaley Kamalalayam | Bale Pandiya | Tamil | Devan Ekambaram | Mrinalini | |
2012 | Ayuvichi | O Manasa | Telugu | Sahaja Rao | Solo |
2013 | Nilavattam Nethiyile | Desingu Raja | Tamil | D. Imman | Harini |
2014 | Nenje Nenje | Yaan | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Chinmayi |
Yedemaina Sakhi | Kochadaiyan | Telugu | A.R.Rahman | Solo | |
2015 | Oorellaam Unnai Kandu | Nanbenda | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | Bombay Jayashree |
2016 | Mazhayil | Sawari | Tamil | Vishal Chandrasekhar | Sindhuri |
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