Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Music Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/09/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Anupama Krishnaswami |
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| Other Name | Chandralekha Anupama |
| Nickname | Anu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | BA (Hons) in English from Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University (1986 to 1989) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habits | Vegan |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Mother | Bhama Krishnaswami |
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| Siblings | 2 sisters: Suchi Rangaswami (elder), Suntiha Krishnaswami |
| Spouse | J. Murali Krishnan (Former Executive Vice President & National Creative Director at Optima) |
Career
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| Award | 2001: Star Screen Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song Yeh Raat from the Hindi film Aks |
| Overview | Annupamaa is a talented playback singer with a rich portfolio across several Indian languages. She gained recognition through her remarkable journey, starting her singing career at a young age. Her contributions span major films and collaborations, solidifying her reputation in the music industry. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in a middle-class family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. Started training in Carnatic music at the age of four and was active in school singing competitions. | |
| 3. Received piano training at Trinity College, London. | |
| 4. Shifted to Mumbai after being selected for a singing opportunity, leaving her Mass Communication course. | |
| 5. Worked as a part-time copywriter in the early 90s. | |
| 6. Lent her voice to numerous popular advertisements. | |
| 7. Rose to fame with the song 'Chandralekha' from the Tamil film Thiruda Thiruda. | |
| 8. Participated in a reality TV show 'Sangeetha Mahayuddham' in 2010. | |
| 9. Performed at China Radio International and was the first playback singer from India selected for the China South Asia Expo. | |
| 10. Composed music for jingles for various prominent brands. | |
| 11. Actively involved in an NGO for women's empowerment, where she also serves as ambassador and team leader. | |
| 12. Has judged a season of a singing reality show and trained in acting for theatre. | |
| 13. An avid animal lover, she initiated the 'Water Bowl Challenge' for providing water to animals during summer. | |
| 14. Uses social media to express her political views, not supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party. |