Grew up in a middle-class family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. |
Started training in Carnatic music at the age of four and was active in school singing competitions. |
Received piano training at Trinity College, London. |
Shifted to Mumbai after being selected for a singing opportunity, leaving her Mass Communication course. |
Worked as a part-time copywriter in the early 90s. |
Lent her voice to numerous popular advertisements. |
Rose to fame with the song 'Chandralekha' from the Tamil film Thiruda Thiruda. |
Participated in a reality TV show 'Sangeetha Mahayuddham' in 2010. |
Performed at China Radio International and was the first playback singer from India selected for the China South Asia Expo. |
Composed music for jingles for various prominent brands. |
Actively involved in an NGO for women's empowerment, where she also serves as ambassador and team leader. |
Has judged a season of a singing reality show and trained in acting for theatre. |
An avid animal lover, she initiated the 'Water Bowl Challenge' for providing water to animals during summer. |
Uses social media to express her political views, not supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party. |