Hamsika Iyer: Acclaimed Indian playback singer & recording artist. Collaborations with AR Rahman & Shankar Mahadevan.
List of Hamsika Iyer's featurings
AR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan & A. R. Rehman
Hamsika Iyer's age
Hamsika Iyer is currently 41 years old.
Hamsika Iyer's country of origin
Hamsika Iyer is from India.
Hamsika Iyer's real name
Hamsika Iyer's real name is Hamsika Iyer.
The Success Story of Hamsika Iyer
Who is Hamsika Iyer?
Hamsika Iyer is an acclaimed Indian playback singer and recording artist. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, such as AR Rahman and Shankar Mahadevan. Over the years, she has established herself as one of the most sought-after vocalists in India.
Early Life and Career
Iyer was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She began her musical journey at a very young age, learning classical vocal music from her father, who was a vocalist and composer. After completing her schooling, she went on to pursue a degree in commerce and then went on to do a course in advertising. She soon found herself drawn towards music again, and started taking vocal lessons from renowned Carnatic vocalist Smt. Shashikala Kaikini.
Breakthrough
It was in 2007 when Iyer got her first big break when she was approached by renowned composer AR Rahman to lend her voice for his song ‘Kadhal Anukkal’ from the movie Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. Her soulful rendition of the song instantly won her accolades from both critics and fans alike. Following this success, she went on to work with other big names such as Shankar Mahadevan and A. R. Rehman over the years.
Other Work
In addition to playback singing, Iyer has also done a lot of other work in the music industry. She has released several singles, including ‘Adiyae Azhiyae’, ‘Pookal Pookum’, ‘Vaanavillaiyadi’ and ‘Thiruda Thiruda’, among others. She has also collaborated with various artists for live performances across various cities in India.
Awards
Iyer has garnered numerous awards over the years for her contribution to music. Some of them include ‘Best Female Playback Singer Award’ at the Vijay Music Awards (2012) and ‘Best Female Playback Singer Award’ at the Mirchi Music Awards (2013). She has also been nominated for several other awards over the years.
