Hariharan (singer) : biography
Hariharan born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer who has sung for Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu films, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India and is a two-time National Award winner.
Hariharan, associating with Leslie Lewis, formed Colonial Cousins, a two-member band. They have cut many private music albums and also scored music for few feature films in Tamil cinema and Bollywood cinema.
Filmography
For a complete list of major film songs, see Hariharan discography. new marathi movie shyamche vadil was released on 12-12-12 which was a major success. Saare punha athave song was subg by hariharan.
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new marathi movie shyamche vadil was released on 12-12-12 which was a major success. Saare punha athave song was sung by hariharan.
Early life
Born in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) he grew up in Mumbai in a Tamil Iyer family, and has bachelor degrees in science and law. He did his collegiate studies from S.I.E.S.College. The son of renowned Carnatic vocalists, Shrimati Alamelu and the late H.A.S. Mani (full name:Anantha Subramani Iyer), he inherited his parents’ musical talents. Alamelu was Hariharan’s first guru (mentor). From her, he picked up Carnatic music skills. He was also exposed to Hindustani music from a young age. In his teens, inspired by the songs of Mehdi Hassan and Jagjit Singh, Hariharan developed a passion for ghazals and started training in Hindustani music from Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. He used to put in thirteen hours of singing practice everyday. The committed Hariharan also put heart and soul into learning Urdu when he decided to become a ghazal singer.
Featured albums
- JAN GAN MAN – by AR Rahman
- 1995 Meghutam – The Cloud Messenger (Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt)
- 2000 Sartaj
- 2002 Tum Aaye
- 2004 Dhaani
- 2008 Tum Jo Mile
- 2009 Lajwaab – Tribute to Medi Hasan
- Asha wali Dhoop
- Chand Ke Saath
- 2011 Hasrat
- 2011 Sarhadein: Music Beyond Boundaries
Major awards
- Civilian Awards
- 2004 – Padma Shri
- National Film Awards
- 1998 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: "Mere Dushman", Border
- 2009 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: "Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla", Jogva
- Kerala State Film Awards
- 2011 – Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer – for the song "Pattu Paaduvaan" in the film "Pattinte Palazhi" music by Dr. Suresh Manimala
- Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award
- 2004 – For his outstanding contribution to Indian film music
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 2004 – Best Male Playback Singer – for various films
- 1995 – Best Male Playback Singer – for the song "Koncha Naal" in the film Aasai
- Nandi Awards
- 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – for the song "Hima Semalloyallo" in the film Annayya
- Asianet Film Awards
- 2011 – Best Male Playback Singer – for "Aaro Padunnu" from Katha Thudarunnu
- Filmfare Awards South
- 2011 – Best Male Playback Singer – for "Aaro Padunnu" from Katha Thudarunnu
Discography
- Aabshar-e-Ghazal
- Aathwan Sur – The Other Side of Naushad
- Colonial Cousins
- Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera Toda
- Dil Ki Baat
- Dil Nasheen
- Ghazal Ka Mausam
- Gulfam
- Halka Nasha
- Hariharan – Down the Years
- Hariharan in Concert
- Hazir
- Horizon
- Intoxicating Hariharan
- Jashn
- Kaash
- Kuch Door Hamare Saath