From Malay Mail · Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan · · 1m 20s
Saindhavi's 21-year journey from temple mic to India's voice
Saindhavi Srivatsan, a 21-year music career icon with 3,000 songs, shares her journey from temple singing to becoming India's most cherished voice.
In brief
Saindhavi Srivatsan, a 21-year music career icon with 3,000 songs, shares her journey from temple singing to becoming India's most cherished voice. Saindhavi Srivatsan, who has sung 3,000 songs over 21 years, celebrated her career milestone with fans in Malaysia after a tribute to legendary composers. Originally…
Early singing days
Saindhavi Srivatsan cried for a temple microphone at age five to sing devotional songs.
“When Saindhavi Srivatsan was five years old, she cried and insisted on holding a microphone to sing a devotional song (bhajan) at a temple.”
21-year career milestone
Saindhavi celebrated 21 years in music with 3,000 songs across 15+ Malaysia visits.
“Saindhavi Srivatsan, a prominent indian singer with a career spanning over two decades and nearly 3000 songs, recently celebrated her 21-year milestone at a concert in malaysia.”
Iconic songs and performances
She performed 4 hours of hits like Pirai Thedum, Yaaro Ivan, and Ellu Vaya Pookalaye.
“For nearly four hours, she rendered her most iconic hits like Pirai Thedum, Yaaro Ivan and her award-winning song Ellu Vaya Pookalaye that left fans in both awe and tears.”
Tribute to Deva
Saindhavi paid tribute to legendary composer Devanesan Chokkalingam who died at 75.
“Deva passed away on October 17 at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest.”
Personal journey
Saindhavi never had a second career choice, always wanting to be a singer.
“I never had a second career choice. Whenever my teachers asked me about my ambition, the answer was always the same: to be a singer.”
Song that matters
She recorded Kayilae Aagasam while days away from delivering her baby.
“The song was recorded in my house, and i sat and sang the whole song because i was just days away from my delivering my baby”
Live performances
Saindhavi danced live after initially avoiding it to gain respect as a singer.
“I used to think people would not take me seriously as a singer if i dance while singing. But, nowadays, we are required to be performers. The love from my fans inspired courage in me to start dancing while singing”
Spontaneous songs
She performed Telugu and Malayalam songs at audience requests during the show.
“Saindhavi also obliged to song requests from her audience and spontaneously performed telugu and malayalam songs as well during the show.”
Tribute to legends
Saindh: Saindhavi paid tribute to legends including Vani Jairam and Asha Bhosle who died this year.
“Saindhavi also offered a similar tribute for legendary female singers who have passed on such as vani jairam, swarnalatha, ash a bhosle and s janaki.”
Upcoming show
The Up-Close and Personal concert will air on Astro Vinmeen on November 9.
“Directed by Kumaran Ramasamy, the Up-Close and Personal with Saindhavi show will premiere on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) on November 9 at 10.30am.”
The takeaway
Saindhavi Srivatsan, who has sung 3,000 songs over 21 years, celebrated her career milestone with fans in Malaysia after a tribute to legendary composers.
