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Unni krishnan
Unnikrishnan-The One With A Unique Voice
By: sivakumar
P. Unnikrishnan is one
of the greatest Carnatic musicians on the present day. This young
musician's blessed voice has captured the hearts of many music lovers.
P. Unnikrishnan is setting new realms in music through his gifted voice
and strong music devotion.
P. Unnikrishnan was born on 9th July,to
Sri. K. Radhakrishnan (Director, Kesari Kuteeram Pvt. Ltd.,
Manufacturers of Ayurvedic Propreitory Medicines) and Dr.Harini
Radhakrishnan (Ayurvedic Physician). At a tender age of 12,
Unnikrishnan was initiated into Carnatic music by V. L Sheshadri. Later
on Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan, inspired him and shaped this
talented singer to a competent and complete Artiste of aesthetic and
technical excellence.
P. Unnikrishnan
continued his music classes under Smt. Savithri Krishnamurthy and Sri.
Calcutta K.S Krishnamurthy. He also attended a special workshop for 6
months on "Veena Dhanammal Bhani" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi
Smt.T.Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.T.Vishwanathan. At present he
is pursuing his devoted music learning under Vidwan P.S Narayanaswamy.
P. Unnikrishnan is one of the greatest Carnatic musicians on the present day.
P.Unnikrishnan has the
rare talent and rendered concerts in all the prestigious Sabhas in the
country. His debut song in film music Ennavale..in the movie
'Kaaadhalan' promised a talented playback male singer to the music
industry. He is 'A' grade Artiste in AIR and has made extensive concert
tours to USA, South Africa, UAE, Australia and New Zealand.
P. Unnikrishnan's talent
never went unnoticed for awards and fellowships. He has won the award
for the best playback singer male for the debut song Ennavale..in the
movie 'Kaaadhalan' in 1994. He is the proud recipient of the
prestigious 'ISAI PEROLI' Award instituted by Kartik Fine Arts for the
year 1998.
Shanmukhananda Fine
Arts, New Delhi honoured Unnikrishnan with the title Nadha Bhushanam.
Tamil Nadu Government bestowed the title Kalaimani to honour this
talented singer. Unnikrishnan has contributed much to the cause of
music by associating himself with Youth Association of Carnatic Music.
The gifted singer's
talents never constricts to music alone. He is a passionate cricketer
and has played for the Tamilnadu Senior Division League as a Top Order
Batsman and Wicket keeper. He holds degree in Commerce and did General
Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial
Relations. The executive at Parry's Confectionery Ltd, gave up his job
to devote his entire time to music.
P. Unnikrishnan is
married to Priya, a Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam dancer. The couple is
blessed with a son Vasudev Krishna on the 27th May 1997. There are many
more more mellifluous songs to render by this inborn musician. Let us
wait for those songs that melt our hearts.
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