# 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.
- Title: Saindhavi's 21-year journey from temple mic to India's voice
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: saindhavi srivatsan, india, malaysia, 3000 songs, 21 years, temple mic, bhajan, tamil songs, astro vinmeen, up-close and personal, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/21/3000-songs-21-years-how-saindhavi-grew-from-a-kid-crying-for-temple-mic-to-indias-sensational-voice/239943
- Author: Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan
- Published: 2026-10-21T09:21:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saindhavi srivatsan, india, malaysia, 3000 songs, 21 years, temple mic, bhajan, tamil songs, astro vinmeen, up-close and personal, news, world
## 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.
## Key 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.