Adi's First Birthday!

I cant believe a year has passed since little Adi was born! November 4th was that special day and we had a great time.We had a party on the terrace where we put up huge bright pink PVC tents with over 300 balloons and got some fabulous Chinese,South and North Indian food catered by Uncle Sams Kitchen.Though we had heavy rains (which decide to show its gloomy head only on that day) only few people could not turn up.We had a great time with over 40 kids and loads of fun and games arranged by my friend and planner Arthi.
I dont think anyone will forget Adi's birthday.The rains did try to play spoilt sport but we came through and had a blast!

HAPPY DIWALI !!!

Here's wishing you all a Happy and Safe Diwali!
May there always be reign of Prosperity and Good Health in your lives...
Always make sure you buy crackers that has no child labour involved.
Please be extra careful while lighting crackers from your previous years stock.If they dont burst,dont go near them to check whats wrong,just let it be and forget about it :-)

ISAI ARUVI EVENT 2009

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Hey there everybody,
Hope all is well with you guys!
Last weekend saw the channel Isai Aruvi bring out a well organized musical event by Social Media which a lot of us were a part of.The show had Harish Raghavendra, Suvi, Rita,Navin,Madhumita and me.Tejashree and Chaya Singh gave some scintillating dance performances.The crowd was brimming at the Chennai Trade Centre and the show was a grand success

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Holy Angels 75th Year Alumni Celebrations

 

It was a beautiful rainy day and my school Holy Angels celebrated its 75th Anniversary.My school brought back memories of those good old days when life was plain and simple.

The Platinum Anniversary Celebrations started at 2pm and went on till the late evening.It was such a trip down memory lane and I felt so refreshed at the sight of old friends seniors and juniors.I enjoyed the company of all the alumni’s and also the special programs put up by the juniors and a classical rendition by Gayathri.I too performed a couple of numbers and as you can see,we all had a blast!

I have always been very proud of being a Holy Angel :-) and I was even more proud that such eminent personalities like Indra Nooyi (Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo), Prithika Chary (First and Only Lady in India to be Qualified both as a Neurophysician and Neurosurgeon),had studied in my this very same school.

My school years will always be the best years of my life…

Hi Everyone,
After a very long time I have decided to come back on television with Airtel Super Singer Junior 2 on Star Vijay.It was certainly a daunting task as most of the kids were just amazingly talented.We are having a tough time selecting the better singers.A special mention about the parents who take so much of trouble that they sing the lyrics of the song along with their child,they teach them a few movements to go along with it(oh yes! you will see them doing the step in their seats),they are exuberant when their child is selected,they cry when they see their child crying but put a brave face in front of their child to give them the support they need at that tender moment... And on a lighter vein,there was this one 6 year old who was told that we (th judges) had the keys to the beach and on being selected we would give him a pass and he could enter it.So Innocent...
Sometimes I hate my job as I have to reject some children and the look at you with such pain in their eyes that you feel you are a villian on a away-taking away their only hope and all.God! Its just too much to take sometimes.I feel terrible for all those who havent made it to the next rounds,but all I can say is that this is like an o[pportunity to work on their skills and come back bigger and better :-)

JAI HO!

India is riding high with the success of Chennai's very own A.R.Rahman.He has made us all proud by putting Indian music on the global music scene.

Slumdog Millionaire' sweeps eight Oscars at the 81 st Academy Awards including Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography,
Sound Mixing, Film Editing, Original Score, Original Song, Direction and Motion Picture. Indian music maestro A R Rahman brings home two awards with his Jai Ho... composition.

THE OSCAR WINNERS...

Best Picture: Producer Christian Colson for Slumdog Millionaire. “It has been collaboration between hundreds of people. All of us are here to share this moment. This was an extraordinary journey,” says the Slumdog... team.

Best Direction: Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire

Best Original Song: A R Rahman and Gulzar for ‘Jai Ho...’ (Slumdog Millionarie)

The Indian music maestro, Rahman wooed the audience with ‘O Saya’ and ‘Jai Ho...’ the nominated songs from ‘Slumdog...’, as the nominees for Best Original Song were being announced.

Best Original Score: A R Rahman for Slumdog Millionaire . “I have nothing but my mother and she is there with me. I thank her for making me coming all this way with her blessings,” said a proud Rahman.

Best Film Editing: Chris Dickens for Slumdog Millionaire

Best Sound Mixing: Ian Tapp, Resul Pookutty and Richard Pryke for Slumdog Millionaire. “This is just not a sound award, but a history being handed over,” said Indian receiver Pookutty.

Best Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle for Slumdog Millionaire

Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy for Slumdog Millionaire. “The cast and crew of the film told me so much about India and writing,” said a proud Beaufoy.

Humility and hard-work personified,Rahman richly deserves all the laurels bestowed on him.
May God bless him with good health and good music always...

Hi everybody!
Hope all is well with all of you...
Thanks for all the comments and wishes.
Life is one long rollercoaster ride with the little addition.Day seems to merge into night and I dont even realize when it happens.This is the busiest time of my life and the most beautiful experience ever.Even when you wake at 2am in the morning,it seems so worthwhile when you see your little one give you a big toothless smile and makes all sorts of gurgles when he sees you.
On the professional front,I have not yet started to do anything yet.I am missing out loads of opportunities,but I am not feeling one bit sad about it.I dont feel like leaving my son even for a minute.But yes nevertheless,I will have to start work soon so I have decided to enter the scene in Jan sometime.
Some releases are Pattalam,Pulan Visaranai(Part 2),Newtonin Moondraam Vidhi,Theeyavan
some unreleased ones are Lingapuram,Sarithiram,Rajadhi Raja in tamil.
Casanova for Gopi Sundar with Blaaze in Malayalam
2 songs in kannada for the movie Chikpetey Sachagaloo

And one big change is my son's name.In my previous blog I wrote his name as Pranav,but we have changed it to Aditya.
I will be putting up some pics soon.
Take care and God Bless!!

ITS A BOY!

Well,as the title suggests,I delivered a baby boy on November 4th and just got some time off to update you guys on it. We have named him Pranav.Everything is well and hopefully I should get some sleep in a months time.this is the most demanding and satisfying experience of a lifetime nevertheless.
Yes you could say its a bizzare coincidence that its a boy,with the recent demise of my dad.
Thanks for all your love and regards.
Will try and update again soon.
God Bless.

Long break come to an end...

Hi everybody,
Im most sorry for just being completely out of blogging for so many months.My dear father's sudden demise was a rude shock to me and since then I have not been able to write to anyone leave alone blog about my current happenings.
Its strange sometimes how life can throw two radically opposite emotions and situations,a melancholy of sorts,right before us and you cant justify either.My dad's demise and the fact that I am pregnant leaves me feeling a chaos of emotions.A sense of guilt prevailed when I felt depressed about my dad, that it would affect and stress out my baby and on the other hand it seemed so unfair that I felt so happy on feeling my baby kick or see it on a scan when my dad so recently passed away.But with the help of my in-laws and my ever supportive husband,I have come out of this turmoil.
My heart will always be filled with wonderful memories of my dad,of all the times we laughed together,of all the times I made fun of his english and tamil(he being from U.P.),of all the times I got solid beatings from him for doing my math wrong(he being an aeronautical engineer) and for all the wonderful advice he always gave me...
My daddy was a very strong man and loved his family more than anything in this world.I wish I could have spent more time with him and taken more care of him.But alas,fate always has something else planned for us.
My advice to all of you is to never delay doing something for your loved ones.Dont push things for tomorrow as you can never get back lost time...
Now my focus is the new life that is coming into our family and all preparations are on for it.
Will keep you posted on whats latest

Some of my tamil songs

DASAVATHARAM

Here's to all who have been waiting for Dasavatharam.As all of you might know its releasing on april 25th,this friday!
Im thrilled and excited to get the CD in my hand and see my name in it lol...It was a two year long process for me to have sung the Hindi,Tamil and Telugu versions of my song in Dasa. I was approached for the song and was told that they were not too sure if my voice would suit the song but nevertheless wanted me to sing it in hope that it worked out...As if that was not enough pressure,there 10 minutes before the stated time of recording was the man Kamalji himself pacing up and down the studio with Gauthami sitting on the side with a pensive look.K.S.Ravikumarji came in and handed over the lyric with a serious look and then they started to explain the theme of the song.how it was going to be picturised and on whom and what was the feel they were looking for...Then I came to know that there were english lyrics to be sung in the beginning and my mother being a writer for various projects and a song writer for many english albums,ventured to write the songs first 16 lines.
I was obviously on cloud number 9 but was still reeling under the pressure to perform well enough to be the final singer of the song... I heard the song and I was thrilled as it was a very interesting bollywood commercial dance song.I knew that I would do my best and my mother encouraged me saying that it did not matter what happened after this but right now I had to concentrate and bring out whatever talent I had and put my every ounce of effort to deliver the best result that no one can beat.That was what I needed to hear.I took a deep breath and said that I was ready to try a take...I did not think of anything except the song and what I could do to enhance every word.Then came Vairamuthuji in his signature white and white kurta pyjama.After pleasantries were shared between all of us he stayed on for a while to listen to the song and then left saying that this has to be a hit.It did feel great but I could not lose my concentration yet.Once Kamalji was sure the song was going on the right track he left.K.S.Ravikumarji was there throughout to tell me how he wanted it and then the song was done...
Everybody liked it and said the song was great but I could never bring myself to be thrilled as nobody knew what was to happen to the song next.
A year and a half went by with many rumours doing the rounds and me in constant anticipation of what was to be...
Then I get a call out of the blue saying I had to fly to Bombay to record the Hindi and Telugu versions of my song from Dasavatharam.My excitement knew no bounds.Now I was thrilled to say the least! This was the best thing I had heard and I was ecstatic but then i calmed down and realized that this was going to be a big break for me in Hindi and Telugu and I had to focus on getting the same feel and vocals that I had done almost two years back! Due to time constraints Hariharanji and myself recorded the songs in Kodhandapani (SPBjis studio) theatre itself and all was done... Now the wait for the release of the much awaited album happened with many rumoured dates and constant anticipation.
Then finally I get a call stating the release was actually happening by Then I see my name in the Times of India newspaer stating my name in the list of those who have rendered their voices for Dasavatharam.I was very happy to see my name alongside the likes of Kamalji himself,Hariharanji,Himeshji,Mahalkshmi Iyer and Sadhana Sargam.
And I had to share my experiences with all of you...

Do let me know what you think when you listen to it.

My MotoRazr Phone!

Im sitting working on my comp and I realize its been about two hours and my phone has not rung! Then I thought Id look to see if the battery was down or something and yup my phone was off.So I charged it for a few minutes and decided to turn it on.Nothing happens.I keep on trying and still no sign... So i decide to let it be for some more time like about an hour. And still nothing.Im totally freaking out by now to know what the hell is wrong with my phone.
Im using another phone but all my numbers are stored on this one and I feel totally helpless because I dont remember anyones number and if I need something I cant even get anybodys help.GAWWWD!! Totally frustrating! Does anybody know why this happened??
Going to service my phone now.I hope my numbers on the phone memory dont get deleted...

Kurushastra '08

For starters,this was one of the shows which I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of! Here I was not a judge but was performing along with Suchi,Mahathi,Karthik and Rahul Nambiyar.We all had a fabulous time performing for the crowd of almost 10,000 Shastra students! The crowd was absolutely darling! They enjoyed every second of the performance and we in turn thoroughly enjoyed singing for them.It was total euphoria and I was just glad to be there.The students took great care of us and put up a grand show.Will be putting up pics soon.
C y'all soon!

EarthSync '08

EarthSYnc was a fusion festival organised this sunday the 17th of Feb.There were 15 musicians from all over the globe who joined together for this event.It had live folk,devotional,indian classical,western,electronic and light music forms well fused to give the most splendid blend of music.There were the Sufi singers,the flautist Naveen,amazing Hindustani and Carnatic vocals,the Tibetian monks who chanted on a background of well played percussion and strings,Then there was a classical violinist who played with ease and grace and who could play almost anything.Really loved her style.The percussion section included a wide variety of Indian and African(I think) instruments.I wasnt ready to leave at all when they bid adieu.I really wanted to listen to much more.It was well planned,well executed and most of all well enjoyed by everyone on stage and off.I have heard alot fusion and I always called it confusion but here was one that really made me sit up and listen.It left me constantly waiting for what was next and that doesnt happen often now does it? It was a Sunday evening well spent and I most definitely will watch it again on SS Music.Try to watch it and give me your feedback.
Ta all...

Mellow Circle -Pratyasha-home for HIV affected children

The 10th of Feb 08 saw Mellow Circle put up a show for Pratyasha a home for HIV affected children.It was show conducted at the Museum Theatre.I performed two english songs for the show and there was an array of Western Musicians from Chennai.Arstistes like David Pascal,Poppy,Arjun Thomas,Sujan Daniel,Women of Worth,Octet Cantabile,Swapna Abraham,Mellow Circle Choir,E-flat,Mellowdee (Corporate singing contest ) winners Ajuba solutions,RR Donnelley and American Express had also performed.It was a fabulous musical treat for all the people who arrived there.It was great to be a part of such a good cause.For more details you can visit www.mellowcircle.com

Anna University's Techofest '08

Anna University's "Techofest" happened on the 15th of feb.I had been there to judge the finals of the Indian Music Group Contest.Though there was a bit of rain,it never dampened the students spirits.The show went on without a hitch and I thoroughly enjoyed the performances put up by the various groups.The first place went to Loyola College,the second to ABA College and the third to SSN College.Im happy to see that students are taking the trouble to put up a professional show and give it their best,which was very good indeed.Good going everybody!

IIT - Saarang

As most of you know, today was the Saarang culturals.I end up judging there pretty much every year.Its always fun to get back to college culturals.I had gone this morning to judge the Light Music Vocal Solo event.It was certainly entertaining and got to hear some fantastic vocals.I must say,the standards of these competitions are becoming really high and its always a pleasure to hear budding talent.The first round was were the vocalsit either sang alone or with acoustic backing.The second round was interesting wherein the singer chose a song and sang 4lines and she/he then had to sing the same song to a different beat provided by the iitans.It was a cake walk for some and utter chaos for others.
There were three winners 2 males and one female vocalist who would be getting cash prizes.
I enjoyed my Sunday morning with this gala event and came back with fond memories of my cultural experiences...

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Have A Fantabulous Year!!!!

Hey Y'all,
Heres Wishing you a Fantabulous New Year!!!
I hope this year brings you good luck and cheer.
May there always be good health and Peace all around you!
May all your dreams come true and may this year be filled new beginnings and resolutions that you can keep..haha!!
Im going to most certainly try to keep my resolutions this year and get down to doing all that I missed out on in 07...
Hopefully this year will see more success and laurels and loads of moolah for everyone... :-)
Make Everyday Special Guys,I know Im Definitely Going To...
Live it Up King-Size This year and every single year that comes by!
Cheers...................!!!!!!!!!!!!

EQ or Entertainment Quotient

Hey All,
Thanks for all your nice comments on me and my blog.Truly appreciate it!
Just wanted to update you guys on whats happening.I have agreed to be a permanent judge on the Vijay TV show called "EQ".Its bigger and better this time.Really talented students from all over Tamilnadu are participating and it has been a terrible task to choose between so many good contestants.Judging the show along with me for Dance is Dance Master Shridhar and for Variety is Badava Gopi.We have three words which will categorize each performance.If its really good then its 'Semma',if it was just ok then it is 'Sumaar' and if it was pathetic then it is 'Sodhapal'.
It was great fun shooting though it went on till about 4.30 in the mornings.It was very hectic but nevertheless vgery very entertaining which was what kept me awake :-)
As for my other hidden talents...ummm....I guess writing is my other passion,so I would like to bring out a book someday...who knows...
do check out this site called Shelfari.Its for all you book lovers.Just a site to chill out and comment on the books you have read and discuss various others.
The release of the movie 'Inba' happened today.Sneha and Shyam are featured in it with a new kid on the block called 'Balaji' who has done a great job with the tracks.
Listen to it and let me know how you like it.
Alright viewers shows over.Will catch you guys soon with some more update on life...
TAke care and keep commenting on this blog :-)

Happy Diwali!

To all my friends and fans out here on this world wide web,heres wishing all of you a great Diwali.Be safe and have a blast!!

Just had to share this experience with all of you.
The wind is blowing and I can get the smell of the first drops of rain on the earth...
The rain is lashing at my sitout and the entire scenery of the trees and flowers seem to be swaying with renewed freshness...
Listening to calming easy listening music on live365.com radio on the internet I decided to become one with the rain and walked onto my sitout to feel the raindrops on my face...I put my feet in the puddles of water that gathered on the marble floor and became a child once again.Splashing the water with my feet I knew that God had created this magnificient moment for us to realize that life is too short to spend only thinking of how to 'get to the top' or 'be number 1' or in rushing from one place to the other trying to please everyone,trying to be your best always,without ever stopping...without ever giving yourself that magnificient moment to forget everything and just become one with every raindrop or every leaf or every little breeze that touches you...
Whether it be near your window looking at the stars,on your terrace feeling the breeze or on the road having the rain falling on you,just enjoy it,live that moment and you would never feel the same again...
So all you highly sterssed out people,just give yourselves that moment and let me know how it felt......
As for me right now,some great fool thought it would be fantastic to listen to songs on 'CONE SPEAKERS' for gods sake!!! My moment will never return I know but I know that those few moments will remain etched in my memory forever......
Take care y'all..................

Hi y'all,
Hope alls well with you guys....
Im not going to apologise (again) for not being able to blog for soooo long.
Feel terrible doing this all the time...But I'm sure you all understand.
So thought I should somehow make a write today atleast on all what I have been upto.
Well,for starters belated Navarathri wishes to all.I had a great time last week.
Have been singing for some fantastic projects just awaiting the release and will surely let all of you know once its out.
As of now 'Vasool' has released and I have two nice melodies in it.Listen and let me know how it is :-)
There is another movie called 'Inba' which is going to release.I have sung a nice song there too.Another special thing in this movie is that my mom (who is a writer)Georgina has written one of the English lyrics for it.Cool huh!
The other one is 'Bommalattam' which I sang for Himesh Reshamaiya.Interesting stuff.
Loads of other stuff but dont want to reveal the secrets now.slowly but surely you will all get to know.
For all my blog viewers,I must say you guys are so sweet to leave your comments and send me feedback on everything I do.This blog wouldnt be here without you guys!
And as for all my fans and friends on Orkut.Thanks guys for all your support.Really appreciate all your mails and scraps.
Thanks all of you!Love you all!
Hey! By the way,There is this blog called the thekaipaishop.blogspot.com
This is a great place to see and buy some authentic traditional and trendy kai pai's that is handbags in tamil.get it!
Do let me know what you guys would like to have me put up on my blog and it shall be done...
Keep those comments coming and I do hope I will write sooner the next time :-)
Take care and Adios y'all.................................................................................................................................

ANURADHA SRIRAM AND ME IN DUBAI BEFORE THE SHOW...

US Technology in Chennai Trade Centre

Hey guys,
Had to let you in on the show I performed yesterday.It was a Corporate gig and I must say that the crowd of US tech was rocking.We had a great time performing all the famous songs and dance numbers.The crowd just would not stop dancing!I certainly had a nice time and the performance was well appreciated.Had very little time so could not squeeze in all of the requests that were pouring in but the DJ took it from there once I finished my slot and I had a hoard of children (because only they were allowed to come backstage ofcourse)waiting for me backstage to take autographs and snapshots.They enjoyed themselves too and knew the lyrics for all the songs!Kids today!
Alright guys,thought I would quickly share this stuff with you.For all the married women happy Varalakshmi Nombu.
Love and Luck to you all..............................

'Chandralekha to Chandramukhi' in Singapore

Hi y'all,
Once agin sorry for the delay :-)
Had a crazy month travelling from one country to another.But most certainly enjoyed every bit of it.After the gigs in the U.S.A and Canada I came to India two weeks back and went last friday to beautiful Singapore.I have been there almost 8-9 times so much so that I know where is what.Almost ofcourse...
We had a fantastic show called 'Chandralekha to Chandramukhi' headed by Suhasini Manirathinam.It was a great concept wherein we had to sing songs right from the 1940's to 2007.So for a change I got to sing some golden melodies apart from singing my own ones.There were also dancers from the 'Flashback'academy who performed medleys of the hits from every era with the same dancing styles and costumes.It was a treat for the eyes.We had only two days there as I had to come back for some recordings that were lined up so all of us decided we would shop the entire night till it was time to leave for the airport.We finished the show at about 11.30 and by the time we left it was about 12.ooam.We went to our rooms changed from the costumes we were donning and rushed to Mustafa which was our saving grace since it is open 24/7.After shopping to our hearts content we reached the room by about 5am just took our bags and left for the airport as planned.Whew! That was fun though.
Alrighty people if you would like to see some pics from the show do check out Arul's site.
Take care and keep checking in.
Loads of Love and Regards to all of you!

Musical Tour

Hi everybody,
Hope alls well with all of you.All of you must be wondering whats up with me.Its been ages since I could write to you all.Well,as of now Im in Toronto-Canada for two shows,then will be heading to Montreal for another one,next stop is at Calgary for a show.Before coming to Canada I was in the U.S for a show in North Carolina in a place called Raleigh.After Calgary on the 23rd we will be heading back to NewYork and New Jersey for two shows and then head back to my favourite place called home...!
We are having a great time here with loads of time to look around and shop :-)
The shows so far have been good and a few of these shows are charity events from which the proceeds will go to rebuild an entire village.Im happy that I was asked to be a part of such a good cause and looking forward to meeting the villagers later in the year.
The place is beautiful and really cold and Im stuck with a terrible cold now but thats ok.
I think we will be going to the Niagara Falls tomorrow.I have seen it before but im sure it will always be an awe inspiring experience.
So thats whats happening in a nutshell.Will keep you guys posted on whats next.
Love you all...
If any of you know any other places that I could visit do let me know.

Good Fun

Hi Y'all,
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and wishes.The show was a grand success! You will be getting to watch the entire event on one of the channels soon.It was rocking!All of us had so much fun during the show and otherwise....
All the artistes had a good rapport and it was a very well rendered show by all artistes.The crowd did not move until we stopped and said goodnight.It was about 11.30pm by then.
The only unfortunate thing was that I could'nt sing "Mudhal Naal - Unaale Unaale" because of lack of time.But anyway,had fun doing my other songs as always.
Today was another day that I spent in awe of the fantastic singing talent of the Chennai kids on the show called "Little Masters" put up by Jaya tv.There were some extraordinarily talented children who will most certainly make it big in the industry one day.
Todays event was judged by the extremely talented singer and dubbing artiste S.N.Surendarji and me.It is always nice to learn from senior singers who are packed with so much information,experience and knowledge.
Alrighty then people... gtg.Will catch up with you guys real soon again...
Ciao...!

Shukre Sharjah

Hey everyone,

First of all sorry for my long absense in blogging...I keep trying to make the time to blog but off late it has been kind of difficult.
Well for starters, thanks all of you for your comments on "Mudhal Naal Indru".Appreciate it!
Today is my performance in Sharjah {near Dubai}.Having a very quiet morning with rehersals only later in the day so I caught the opportunity to write to all of you.The show is at the Cricket Stadium and the expected crowd is almost 25000! The show has a variety of artistes ranging from actors to singers and everyone is having a heady time shopping.Today will be the first time I will be singing the song "Mudhal Naal" from Unaale Unaale and I hope the crowd enjoys it.
Will try to upload pics from the show.Wish me luck everyone!

Happy Tamil New Years Day!!!

Hello and a very happy New Years day to all those who celebrate it.
May this New Year help you reach the stars in the sky and thanks to our variety of Channels- stars in your tv sets too...
For all those who did'nt quite get down to those long awaited resolutions...m....maybe nows the time!
Thanks so much for your comments! Yes I do feel that our children and youngsters of today find the Indian culture not too hip and happening for their taste.I hope a change in attitude comes about soon enough before it is to late...
Just an update on my professional side...
Awaited release this month is "Unnaale Unnaale" by Harris Jeyraj.
Do listen and leave your comments.
Quite a few songs are yet to be released.will keep all of you updated as and when they are released.Thanks for all the support people! Appreciate it!

Kudos Kiddies...

Hi Y'all,
How are you all doing?? Hope life is treating you fair.
Just thought I must blog about this really fantastic performance that I watched this evening.
It was most certainly one of the most perfect and cute performances ever.It was by the juniors of Vaels Matric High called the Billabongers.The entire 2 hour performance was filled with African tribal dances to Barathanatiyam to Kathak...you name it and it was there.The show also featured 2 plays one in English and one in Tamil.The fascinating thing was that there were NRI and foreign children from various nationalities like Chinese,Korean,American etc who were incorporated in the Tamil skit and actually spoke the Tamil language very fluently.It was a nice feeling to see foreigners speak our language for a change.well...this all comes to prove that the world is getting more and more interconnected in a million ways with every moment and every nano second... These children showed me today,how much times have changed and how close we are to bridging the gap between various countries and their languages,cultures traditions etc...It just takes a thought and the necessary action to make changes that make an imprint in so many lives for the rest of time to come...Think about it...Lets try to make a change in at least one persons life within this lifetime...Satisfaction guaranteed!!!

Happy Valentines Day Y'all!!!

Hi all you love struck individuals! a very happy valentines day!
Hope all of you (especially guys) spent enough money to make the day more special for all the "card companies".I know...everybody does it so you have to prove you are also love struck for that day at least or else...oh yes! believe me i know...
But in a very weird way,all this hype and hullabaloo as they say in the old days,makes the person at least take the time out from whizzing and wheezing bosses or over sized deadlines and stressed out colleagues.It makes individuals see to it that there is time for at least a takeout even if not for an elaborate meal...all those pink teddies,red fluffy pillows with hearts,candies and cards really adds meaning to a stagnant love life and bring that zing into the thing(didn't find a better word to rhyme it with)So all those who feel that card companies will go through all sorts of things because they burn a huge humongous hole in your pocket,just think of that smile on your loved ones face and the bear hug you get after that.Its worth it my friend...it most certainly is...

Belated Christmas Wishes and Happy New Year!

Hi everybody,
I hope all of you brought in the yuletide with loads of peace and happiness.Belated Christmas wishes to all and let me be one of the first few to wish you all a tremendously prosperous and absolutely happy happy Happy NEW YEAR!!!!!!
May this year be filled with all that your heart hopes and desires for.May all your dreams come true and I hope and Pray that everyone tries to see the positive in life always.
For the glaring mistake that I have made in my previous post...the name of the movie has been changed to "Unaale Unaale".So for all those people who said that you had heard the songs...tsk!tsk! Liar Liar pants on fire!!! haha! At least listen to the songs now and beware of impending technical and minute details from me in my mails henceforth.Alright alright you are forgiven.
Enough of small talk friends.Lets get down to brass tracks...
Start making your New Year Resolutions from today if you haven't done so already and try sticking to it at least for the sake of people around you...
You could also make a resolution to not making any more resolutions at all.That way nobody gets disappointed! Sheer Genius my thoughts...eh??
Alright folks I'm off to spending the New Year with my family.
Will see you next year...Seasons Greetings and Cheers y'all!

Best Singer Award...

Kunnakudi Vaidyanathanji giving me the "Best Singer Award"

OOTY!

Thats me enjoying the splendour and beauty of ooty on a cool morning.

LION CITY - SINGAPORE!!!

Hello all,
Im back from the event in Singapore.The show went off with a bang.Had a wonderful time with the other artistes as well.Didnt have much time for shopping though.Did get an apple macbook after a long wait and enjoying technology to the fullest at the moment...For all the people who have been listening to my music...my next big release is "July Kaatril" by Harris Jeyraj.I have sung two songs in it and from the reviews from music companies,it seems to be a big hit with them...Just keeping my fingers crossed.Hope all you guys like it too...Do mail me or comment right here on my blog about it as soon as you get your hands on a non-pirated cd.hehe!

Out Of Sight Out Of Write!

Hi All,
Sorry for the delay in posting a blog...
I have been on "Mission Singing" for a while but the main culprit of this all is my darling PC for conking off at the drop of a hat or a small wire in my case! Have been getting some mails from some people wondering what I am up to.Well,for all those people...I have been doing some singing, some travelling and some hmmm....well nothing else actually....Oh!yes! some reading!
Memoirs Of A Geisha.Haven't read it fully to comment,but it sure is a captivating and engrossing piece of work.
I will be in Singapore for the next week performing with Vijay Yesudas,Naresh Iyer and Ranjith so all people who would like to see the show - you are very much Invited(those in singapore) and for my other fans,I will try to take some pics and upload them onto the blog for you to view.
There is website for it too called "Vasanthaoli.com"
Im really happy with all your letters pouring in.Do keep writing in and please do post your comments.

Music is here!

Hi all,
For all those who have been bugging me to put up my music...HERE IT IS!!! (applause...)
I have linked my blog to sites that have my music so you can listen and comment(obviously only good comments appreciated.Just Kidding people!)
And an added bonus would most certainly be my favourite books and movies.I have actually taken the trouble to find the sites related to it for your convenience.So...you better view it!!
Hope these sites help in bringing out alot of new and interesing reads and hears(if I may say so!)
Do let me know what else you would like to see on my blog and your "wish shall be granted"(in true fairy-God-Mother terms...)
Thanks alot for all yur support and comments...
Keep Smiling and Blogging ofcourse...

Culturals!

Hi all,
Nice to know that alot of you have checked up on my blog...
I have been so into blogging that my dreams have started showing up as blogs with pictures!
Well today was the day I went to judge for the 'Le Park' school culturals.The reason its here on my blog is because it had played such a big part in my 'School' life.It was one of the highlights of the 9th,11th and 12th standard .We would rehearse for ages...Oh! culturals in itself the best way to bunk classes in school whether you are actually doing something or not (there goes another secret-any of my teachers here-remember the nice song PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!)
It was a nice experience to be sitting in the judges seat than be in the crowd...
But dont ask what it did to my sense of hearing!
Some groups did not know the seriousness I guess.But I must add that there were some really talented children out there.There were very professional-like drummers(many of whose drumsticks broke!talk about passionate!), bass guitarist,violinists who played fusion etc etc.There were so many rock bands in the making and also own compositions!! I mean...I Did'nt know,that is until today,that we were allowed to have our own compositions!! Kids today...
My little neice, all of 8, asked me what I was doing on the net and I tried to explain to her in various ways that I was getting my thoughts onto a page blah!blah! for people to view...blah!blah!blah! went on and on and saw this look on her face that was like,DUH!!! and then she said 'Its called Blogging!'
Gasp!!! I felt like a picture on the wall of a cave! Prehistoric! (again)
Anyway,got through that embarrassing moment only to recount it all over again, to a million zillion people and add to the embarrasment! But then again,What the hell eh?

Award!!!

This Award given by "Aryabhatta" is also real close to my heart.I had won the 'Best Singer Award' through a voting poll which gave me 20,000 votes! I was thrilled also because it was my first ever song in Kannada!

President of South Africa-Mr.Tony Mbeki

Was the most heady performance ever with over 50,ooo people in an open theatre!

I was absolutely delighted to be a part of that event.Loved every bit of Durban too.So beautiful! Wish i had some pics...!

Faces Of The Millenium!

This is one of my fave write-ups.I was chosen alongside all these totally talented people as one of the Faces of the Millenium in a survey conducted by India Today! Talk about Pressure!!!

My First Award!

 

My First Blog!

Hi all,
I must say that I'm pretty nervous at the moment creating this,but I'm sure it will turn out ok.
This blog is in the making for the simple reason that I'd like to share my life and happenings with all who wish to know.
My life has been one rollercoaster after another and I'm glad it was so.I have learnt so much from everyone around me that I just do not know where to start!
Being a Playback Singer for Indian Cinema has been a dream come true for me.I can not think of myself as anything else.I'm glad that I have a wonderful family who encourage me and are always there for me.
Soooo here goes......