Vani Jayaram

Vani Jayaram is a prominent Indian female playback singer.

She was born on November 30, 1945 in Tamil Nadu. With all her talent, she has thrice won the National Film Awards for Best Female Singer.

She is also acclaimed for her in-depth knowledge of both forms of Indian classical music: Carnatic and Hindustani.

She has sung over 8000 songs for films in 14 distinct languages, encompassing, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujrati, and Hindi.

Vani Jayaram, hailing from a family of musicians in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, was born to Padmavathi, a discipline of the renowned veena exponent Ranga Ranumaja Iyengar.

Kadaloor Sreenivasa Iyengar, the music teacher of Vani's sister, was impressed by her keen observational skills and quick grasp of musical concepts.

At the tender age of 5, she received instruction in some Dikshitar kritis. Growing up as the fifth daughter among six daughters and three sons, she harbored a secret desire for a career in film playback singing. Considered a child prodigy, she gained recognition for her ability to identify various ragas in Indian classical music even before turning 5.

Her vocal talents were first showcased on All India Radio Madras when she was just 8 years old.

Vani Jayaram studied carnatic music under the tuitions of gudalur srinivasa iyengar TR balasubramanian and RS Mani. Her Hindustani classical music guru was ustad Abdul Rehman Khan.

In 1971, she realized her childhood ambition of becoming a well-known singer when Hindi film music director Vasant Desai choose her voice for the Hindi feature film guddi.

For her rendition of the song bole re papihara in the film Guddi, Vani Jayaram received multiple accolades in 1971

She was honored with the tansen samman for the best classical based song in a Hindi film lions international best promising singer award, the All India cinegoer association award, and the All India film goers association award for the best

Subsequently, she continued to contribute her melodious voice to various Hindi film songs collaborating with steamed music director like Chitragupta Naushad, Madan Mohan, OP Naiyyar, Rd Burman Kalyanji Anandji, Laxmikant Pyarelal Sharma and Jaydev ji.

Her versatility in evident in her songs, ranging from classical song in pakiza to do it with Asha Bhosle in aiyanna.

In 1979, her exceptional work in the film mera, composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar Sharma and her the prestigious filmfare award. Around 1974 she relocated to Chennai, where she became a sought after singer in Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam cinema

Har collaboration with renowned South Indian music director such as Ms vishwanathan MB Srinivasan, KV mahadevan MK arjuna, Jerry Amaldev, Salil Chaudhury, and Ilayaraja for the solidified her position in the industry

Notably she joined forces with A. R. Rahman in 1994 to record the duet sugam sugam athu for the film where the chilli chinnarasu.

In addition to Hindi and Tamil, Vani Jayaram has recorded songs in various other Indian languages including Gujarati, Marathi, Marwadi, Kamayani, Bengali karma and tullu.

She was amassed a substantial body of work in Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Oriya, earning several awards for her contributions, including best female playback single in Gujarat that took place in 1975, Tamil Nadu in 1980, and Orissa 1984

One of her notable marathi song ranu know band chhaya is a duet with the renowned at the sunny classical single Kumar Gandharva. This song, composed of her mentor Vasant Desai for the marathi drama dev deenaghari dhavala showcases her versatility and province in various Indian languages.

Marriage

After her marriage to Jayaram she settled in Mumbai, where she realized her dream

After getting married to Jayaram, she realized her childhood ambition of becoming a when Hindi film music director vasant Desai choose her voice for the Hindi feature film guddi. Recording 3 songs for the film, especially the soul stirring bolrey papihara based on the hindustani raga miyan malhar captured her to nationwide fame, establishing her as a household name in India. She went on with all his support.

Vani Jayaram Mini Biography

• Real Name- Vani Jayaram birth name is Kalaivani
• Age of Vani Jayaram- In 2023 her current age is 77
• Profession of Vani Jayaram- Seved in film Industry
• Date of Birth of Vani Jayaram- 30th November 1945
• Zodiac Sign of Vani Jayaram- Virgo
• Birthplace of Vani Jayaram- Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
• Address of Vani Jayaram- Hyderabad, Telangana
• Nationality of Vani Jayaram- Indian
• Religion of Vani Jayaram- Hinduism
• Eye Color of Vani Jayaram- Black
• Hair Color of Vani Jayaram- Black
• Height of Vani Jayaram- 5 feet 2 inches
• Weight of Vani Jayaram- 58 kilograms
• Show Size of Vani Jayaram- 8 inches
• Net Worth of Vani Jayaram- Not Disclosed
• Salary of Vani Jayaram- Not Disclosed
• Email Id of Vani Jayaram- Not Disclosed
• Phone Number of Vani Jaram- Not Disclosed

Qualification of Vani Jayaram

• School of Vani Jayaram- Lady Sivasamy High School, located in Chennai
• College/University of Vani Jayaram- She graduated from the Queen Mary's College, located in Chennai
• Further education and qualification stands unknown.

Husband of Vani Jaram

Jayaram (1969 to 2018)

Children of Vani Jayaram

One Son

Daughter- Unknown

Family of Vani Jayaram

• Father- Her father name is Duraisamy Iyengar
• Mother- Her mother name is Padmavathi
• Sister- She has 5 sisters
• Brother- She has 3 brothers
• Other Relatives- Unknown

Favorites of Vani Jayaram

• Hobbies- She used to enjoy Singing and Reading
• Favorite Color of Vani Jayaram- Blue and Pink
• Favorite Actress- Savithri
• Favorite Movie of Vani Jayaram- MayaBazar
• Favorite Actor of Vani Jayaram- Shobhan babu
• Favorite Food of Vani Jayaram- Curd Rice
• Favorite Place of Vani Jayaram- India
• Favorite Music of Vani Jayaram- Gantasala
• Favorite Director of Vani Jayaram- LV Prasad

Interesting Facts related to Vani Jayaram

1. Vani Jayara is a well-known Indian singer. She is known for her work as a playback singer in South Indian Cinema.
2. Vani Jayaram has successfully done 20,000 songs in 1000s of Indian movies
3. Vani Jayaram has recorded thousands of devotionals and private albums in her life, she has also participated in various solo concerts in India and abroad.
4. Vani Jayaram recorded her first Telugu song for the film Abhimanavanthulu in 1973. The song "Eppativalekaadura Naa Swami" was a classical dance based song that was song by Vani Jayaram which was directed by S.P.Kodandapani.
5. Vani Jayaram was also awarded with Andhra Pradesh government's Nandi Award for Best Female for the same songs.
6. Vani Jayaram went to collaborate with director Viswanath and music director K.V. Mahadevan for many films like Seetamalakshmi (1978, Sruthilayalu (1987), Sankarabharanam and Swati Kiranam.
7. Vani Jayaram recorded most of the dubbed songs from Tamil composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
8. Vani Jayaram, with all her efforts has received 3rd national film award for the film.

Vani Jayaram was glued to the radio Ceylon channel and she was so much in depth love with Hindi film songs to the extent that she used to memorize and reproduce the entire song and also the background music of the songs that you used to be repeatedly played on the radio, and was enjoyed by the audience thoroughly.

Vani Jayaram, has won the national Film Awards for best female that 23 times and have also received state government awards from the state of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also.

Vani Jayaram gained popularity after singing 5 songs which eventually led her receive the national film award for all her songs collectively.

Songs done by Vani Jayaram

1. Gowri nandana Gajavadana
2. Ore Jeevan
3. Senthamizho
4. Kurinji Malaril
5. Manasa Sancharare
6. Naane Naana
7. En Kayana
8. Thiruppugazh
9. Hanumat Sooktam
10. Raajaathi
11. Mazhaikkala Megam
12. Sadaa Kannali
13. Aa Moda Bannalli
14. Gayathri Manthram
15. Priyathama
16. Oka Brundavanam Soyagam
17. Karimala Vasuni
18. Vasthaanannavu
19. Ide Raagadalli
20. Gananayaka
21. Poo Melae Veesum
22. Theli Manchu
23. Anathineeyara
24. Nandamuri Andhagadaa
25. Raaga Jeenana Raaga
26. Andela Ravamidhi
27. Kempu Thotadalli
28. Kannu Kannu Kalethaga
29. Poovana
30. Rojalo Lethe Vannele
31. Innirasula
32. Bhoomi Thayaane
33. Yona Moha
34. Yeke mallihange
35. Shivani Bhavani Female version
36. Bombeyatavayya

Movies Done by Vani Jayaram as a Play Back Singer

Vani Jayaram Body Measurements

• Height (in centimeters)- 161 cm
• Height (in meters)- 1.61m
• Height (in ft)- 5'3"
• Weight- Approx 60kg
• Measurement- 38-34-36
• Eye Color- Black
• Hair Color- Black

Favorites of Vani Jayaram

• Favorite Color- Blue and Pink
• Favorite Actor- Sobhan Babu
• Favorite Actress- Savithri ji
• Favorite Food- South Indian Food
• Hobbies- Singing, Travelling, and Reading
• Favorite Musician- Gantasala
• Favorite Director- LV Prasad, and K Viswanath
• Favorite Movie- Unknown

Education of Vani Jayaram

Vani Jayaram is a graduate from Queen Mary's College in Madras University.

Awards Won by Vani Jayaram

National Honors

1. In 2023, she received Padma Bhushan Award from the Government of India.
   

National Film Awards

1. In 2023, she received Padma Bhushan Award from the Government of India.
2. In 1975, she received Nest Female Playback Singer Tamil for her various songs in Apporva Raagangal.
3. In 1980, Vani received Best Female Playback Singer Telugu for her various songs in film Sankarabharanam.
4. In 1991, Jayaram received Best Female Playback Singer Telugu "Anathineeyara Hara."

Filmfare Awards

1. In 2015, Vani Jayaram received the Best Female Playback Singer Malayalam for her sonf "Olanajali Kuruvi"-1983 (2014 Malyalam Film)
2. In 2013, vani received the 60th Lifetime Achievements Award
3. In 1980, Vani got the Best Female Playback Singer for "Mere Toh Giridhar Gopal" for her film Meera.

List of State Awards

1. In 1972, Van got the Gujarat State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her film Ghoongat
2. In 1979 Vani Jayaram received the Tamil State Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Azhage Unnai Aradhikkriren
3. 1979, Vani got the Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer- Sankarabharanam.
4. In 1982, Vani received the Odhisha State Film Award for Best Singer- Debjani.

Career and First Breakthrough of Vani Jayaram

Vani Jayaram embarked on her singing career in the 1970s, gaining prominence in 1971 with the movie "Guddi," where her rendition of "Bole Re Papihara" earned her significant recognition.

Her foray into Telugu cinema occurred two years later when she sang her inaugural Telugu song for SP Kodandapani's "Abhimanavanthulu," and her noteworthy contributions in "Pooja" solidified her standing in the Telugu film industry.

The pivotal point in her career arrived in 1979 with K Viswanath's "Sankarabharanam," which not only marked a turning point but also garnered her a National Film Award.

In 1973, she ventured into Tamil cinema with a song in S Subbaiah Naidu's "Thayum Seiyum," but the film did not see the light of day. Her first released Tamil song was for TM Soundararajan, paving the way for her to establish a name for herself in various languages with her enchanting voice.

The year 1975 brought her the first National Film Award for her work in K Balachander's "Apoorva Raagangal."

The same year was also significant as she made her Malayalam debut with "Swapnam," marking the beginning of her extensive contributions to over 600 songs in Malayalam cinema. Collaborating with renowned Malayalam composers such as MK Arjun, G Devarajan, MS Viswanathan, RK Sehkhar, MS Baburaj, Shyam, AT Ummer, K Raghavan, Johnson Raveendran, among others, she solidified her place in the Malayalam music industry.

Simultaneously in 1973, Vani Jayaram entered Kannada cinema with "Kesarina Kamala." Throughout her career in Kannada cinema, she collaborated with top composers including GK Venkatesh, Rajan-Nagendra, Satyam, Upendra Kumar, TG Lingappa, L Vaidyanathan, and Hansalekha, further diversifying her musical repertoire across different languages.

Vani Jayaram Death

Vani Jayaram, the highly praised playback singer, passed away on February 4, 2023. Her lifeless body was found at her residence on Haddows Road in Nungambakkam, Chennai, where she is widely celebrated for her contributions to the music industry. Initial reports indicate that she had a fall, leading to an injury on her forehead.

Additional details regarding the precise cause of her death and funeral arrangements are awaited. The abrupt and saddening loss of Vani Jayaram has reverberated as a shock throughout the entire nation.

Self Written

In the wake of Vani Jayaram's sudden and untimely demise on February 4, the music industry and the nation at large mourn the loss of a prolific playback singer. Her passing, marked by the discovery of her lifeless body at her Chennai residence, has left fans and the public in shock. While initial reports suggest a fall resulting in a forehead injury, awaiting further details on the exact cause of her death and funeral arrangements, the void left by Vani Jayaram's departure is deeply felt, emphasizing the profound impact she had on the hearts of music enthusiasts throughout the country.

Controversy Related to Vani Jayaram's Death

The Tamil Nadu Police have initiated an inquiry into the suspicious death of renowned playback singer Vani Jayaram, who was discovered deceased at her residence on Haddows Road in Chennai on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Living alone since the demise of her husband Jayaram in 2018, Vani Jayaram's passing raised concerns, prompting the police to register a case of suspicious death.

The incident unfolded when her maidservant, Malarkodi, arrived at the residence around 11 a.m. Despite repeated attempts to contact Vani Jayaram, there was no response.

Concerned, Malarkodi reached out to Vani Jayaram's sister Uma, and both entered the house using duplicate keys, discovering her lifeless body on the bedroom floor with bruise marks on her forehead. The police were notified, and the body was subsequently taken to Kilpauk Hospital in Chennai for a postmortem examination.

To further investigate the circumstances surrounding Vani Jayaram's death, a forensic team from the Tamil Nadu Police is conducting an inspection at her residence. Shekhar Deshmukh, DCP Triplicane, stated that the police are actively conducting an investigation, and additional details will be available once the postmortem report is released.

Conclusion

Vani Jayaram's remarkable career spanned several decades and multiple languages, showcasing her versatility as a playback singer. Her journey from the early days of learning classical music in Tamil Nadu to becoming a celebrated artist in the Indian film industry is truly inspiring. With over 8,000 recorded songs in 14 different languages, she left an indelible mark on the world of music.

Vani Jayaram's impact on the music industry extended beyond just her extensive discography. Her ability to seamlessly transition between Carnatic and Hindustani classical music demonstrated her deep understanding of the art form. Moreover, her collaborations with legendary composers and her contributions to diverse regional cinemas, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and more, solidified her as a pan-Indian musical icon.

The recent and unexpected passing of Vani Jayaram has left a void in the world of music, and her death is shrouded in mystery. The controversy surrounding the circumstances of her demise has prompted a police investigation. As fans mourn the loss of this legendary playback singer, her legacy lives on through the timeless melodies she gifted to generations of music enthusiasts across the country.