Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad tied the knot with Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP from Bengaluru South, in an intimate ceremony on Thursday. The wedding, attended by close family members, friends, and BJP leaders like Annamalai, Pratap Simha, and Amit Malaviya, has sparked widespread interest online, making “Sivasri Skandaprasad” one of the top trending searches on Google in India.
Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?
Sivasri Skandaprasad is a renowned Chennai-based Carnatic singer, Bharatanatyam dancer, and visual artist. Born on August 1, 1996, she hails from a distinguished family of musicians and dancers.
Her father, Seerkazhi Sri J Skandaprasad, is a renowned Mridangam maestro, while her grandfather, Kalaimamani late Seerkazhi R. Jayaraman, was an established musician. Her grandmother, Shanthi Jayaraman, was a well-known vocal accompanist for Bharatanatyam performances.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), she describes herself as a “Bharatiya, Musician, Dancer” and is also the founder of Ahuti, a platform dedicated to reviving traditional Indian art forms.
Academic and Artistic Achievements
Sivasri holds a B.Tech in Bio-Engineering from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, and an MA in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras.
She trained in Carnatic music under Guru Sri A S Murali and has won multiple prestigious awards, including:
- Bharatha Kala Choodamani
- Yuva Samman Award
- Bhajana Bhushan
Her journey in Bharatanatyam began at the age of three, under the guidance of Kalaimamani Smt Krishnakumari Narendran and Acharya Choodamani Guru Smt Roja Kannan. Over the years, she has delivered numerous solo performances across India.
Association with A.R. Rahman
Sivasri Skandaprasad has also made her mark in the film industry. She lent her voice to a song in Mani Ratnam’s blockbuster ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, composed by A.R. Rahman.
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