Hariharan  

About

Born in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) to a Tamil speaking Iyer family, he grew up in Mumbai 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.

Achivement

Awards : Civilian Awards 2004 – Padma Shri[8] 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", Jogwa[3] 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[9] 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[16] Filmfare Awards South- 2011 – Best Male Playback Singer – for "Aaro Padunnu" from Katha Thudarunnu

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