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For the Malayalam actor, see Oduvil Unnikrishnan.
P. Unnikrishnan 
UnnikrishnanBackground information Born July 9, 1966
Palakkad, Kerala, IndiaGenres Indian classical music Occupations Playback Singer, Classical Singer & Judge (Idea Star Singer, Airtel super singer 2008) Years active 1992 – present Website http://www.unnikrishnan.com/ P. Unnikrishnan (born 9 July 1966) (Tamil:பி. உன்னிகிருஷ்ணன்) is a Carnatic vocalist and a national award winning playback singer.
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Early life and background
Unnikrishnan was born to K.Radhakrishnan and Dr.Harini Radhakrishnan, in Palakkad, Kerala.[1] The family home, Kesari Kuteeram, was a well known landmark of Madras city, with great grandfather Dr KN Kesari being an eminent Ayurvedic physician and the promoter of the popular Telugu women's magazine Gruhalakshmi .
He went to Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai, in 1983. He graduated from Vivekananda College, Chennai, and received his B.Com degree from the Madras University. He earned a General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.
He worked as an executive in Parrys Confectionery Ltd. from 1987 to 1992 and quit his job to become a professional singer.
Singing career
Unnikrishnan was initiated into Carnatic Music at age of 12 by Seshadri, Unnikrishnan. He was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan.[2] He attended a special workshop for six months on "Veena Dhanammal Bhani" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T.Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.T.Vishwanathan.[3]
He is a national award winning playback singer for his debut film song "Ennavale Adi Ennavale". The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, with whom Unni Krishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is 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 2008 Idea Star Singer on Asianet.
Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Trivandrum with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist Anil Srinivasan.
He prefers singing classical songs to movies.[4]
“Carnatic music has grown to a great extent. The taste of the audience has changed with time. Youngsters have developed a taste for the music form and the number of people flocking to these concerts has increased by leaps and bounds. There is novelty in the genre.”
“The nuances of Carnatic music may be difficult for a layman to understand but music lovers today are willing to put in the effort to enjoy the music. I have seen youngsters talking about this form of music with enthusiasm. People take time off their busy schedules to come and listen to us artistes. So, it’s our responsibility to ensure that they enjoy the music. Even in reality shows, we ask the contestants to develop a taste for Carnatic music so that they can perform better in light music”.[5]
Personal life
Unni Krishnan is married to Priya, a Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam dancer. They were married on November 1994 and have a son named Vasudev Krishna and a daughter named Uthra. Vasudev Krishna was born in 27 May 1997 and Uthra was born in 11 June 2004. He is passionate about cricket and is a member of the Madras Cricket Club and Life Member of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.[6] and he is the great grand son of Dr KN Kesari.
Partial Playback Singing Discography
Year Song Title Film Name Language Music Director Co-Singers 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 1996 O Vennilaa Kadhal Desam Tamil A. R. Rahman Solo Thendrale Thendrale Mano Sakhiye Neethan Anthimanthaarai Tamil A. R. Rahman Solo 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 K. S. Chitra, Mano, Ranjini Yen Pen Endru Love Today Tamil Siva Solo 1998 Selaiyile Veedu Kattava Aval Varuvala Tamil S. A. Rajkumar K. S. Chitra Hai Rabba Jeans Tamil A. R. Rahman Pallavi Adhisayam Sujatha Mohan 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 2001 Ivan Yaaro Minnale Tamil Harris Jayaraj Harini Pallanguzhiyin Vattam Anandam Tamil 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 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 Vayasa Vayasa Adhrushtam Telugu Mani Sharma Sujatha Mohan Hottu Gottu Ba Baaro Rasika Kannada Mahesh[disambiguation needed 
]K. S. Chitra 2005 Saage Neeli Megham Seenugadu Chiranjeevi Fan Telugu Siva Kaakani Solo 2006 Sudum Nilavu Thambi Tamil Vidhyasagar Harini 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 Awards
He is the recipient of many honours and Awards which include Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamilnadu, Best Raaga award from Music Academy, Yuvakala Bharati from Bharat Kalachar. He received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his first song Ennavale in 1994 (Kadhalan). Krishnan is also the recipient of Isai Peroli Award instituted by Kartik Fine Arts for the year 1998. He received national award for uyirum neeye (pavithra). He was awarded "Isai Peroli" "Yuva Kala Barathi" "Nada Bhushanam" and the title "Kalaimamani" by the Govt. of TamilNadu. Krishnan is an "A" grade artist of the All India Radio and has given a number of concerts all over India, U.S.A, The Middle East, The United Kingdom, The Far East, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
References
- ^ "Unnikrishnan:Profile And Biography". Metromatinee.com. 1966-07-09. http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Unnikrishnan-1197. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Touch of class". The Hindu. 2003-10-23. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/23/stories/2003102301120200.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Heights of melody". The Hindu. 2006-06-30. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/30/stories/2006063000120200.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-82553043.html
- ^ "Article Window". Epaper.timesofindia.com. 2009-12-15. http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=pastissues2&BaseHref=TOICH/2009/12/15&PageLabel=23&EntityId=Ar02302&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
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