| 1. Sivamani began playing drums at seven years old. |
| 2. He is the main percussionist for A.R. Rahman. |
| 3. Sivamani taught himself to play music. |
| 4. He can produce music using various unconventional instruments. |
| 5. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam is considered his mentor. |
| 6. Sivamani performed alongside tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. |
| 7. He collaborated with singer Hariharan on the album Kaash (2000). |
| 8. Sivamani entertained A. P. J. Abdul Kalam with his music. |
| 9. He played at Nelson Mandela's inauguration at Robben Island prison. |
| 10. Sivamani is linked to the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. |
| 11. Believes firmly in the power of music and the value of dedicated practice. |
| 12. Started his musical career at the age of 12, substituting for his father in studios. |
| 13. His first studio break was playing for South Indian composer K. V. Mahadevan. |
| 14. Found a permanent position in Ilayaraja’s group after starting as a substitute. |
| 15. Shared the stage with jazz drummer Billy Cobham in 1990 at Mumbai's Rang Bhavan. |
| 16. Leads bands including Rhythm Asia, Asia Electrik (with Niladri Kumar, Louiz Banks, Ravi Chari), Silk, and Shrida. |
