B.R. Chaya Age, Wiki and Bio

B.R. Chaya

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Stage Performer, Music Composer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/10/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceITI Quarters, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Bio/Wiki

FullnameBengaluru Ramamurthy Chaya
HometownBangalore, Karnataka, India
Zodiac SignLibra

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolITI Vidya Mandir school, Bengaluru, Karnataka
College/UniversityR. V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Educational QualificationA Course in Horology

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14 November

Family

FatherK Ramamurthy (teacher)
MotherJanaki (teacher)
SpousePadmapani Jodidar
ChildrenDaughter - Megha Bangalore

Career

DebutB.R. Chaya began her career in playback singing with Mayuri Natya Mayuri from the film Amrutha Ghalige in 1984.
Awards & Honours
  • 1984: Best Playback Singer Award by 'Chitra Rasikara Sangha' for 'Amrutha ghalige'
  • 1988: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Playback Singer for 'Kadina Benki'
  • 1989: Best Playback Singer Award for the devotional song 'Berkeley tharangini'
  • 1995: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 'Rashmi'
  • 2010: Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka
Career Highlights
  • Participated in the Tabla competition alongside renowned artists in 1979.
  • Trained in Carnatic music under multiple respected gurus and cleared the senior examination.
  • Performed as a judge on multiple music-related television shows.
  • Sung in over 300 films and recorded around 15,000 non-film songs across various genres.
Notable CollaborationsWorked with famous music directors such as G.K Venkatesh and Vijayabhaskar.

Favourites

IdolAsha Bhosle
Musical InstrumentsEnjoys playing Sitar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in ITI quarters in Bangalore, showcasing an early passion for music.
Underwent rigorous training starting at the age of 6 in Bharatanatyam.
Worked at HMT Watch Company prior to fully pursuing her music career.
Has lent her voice to TV and radio jingles, exceeding 1000 in total.
Maintains a strong connection to community music, representing Karnataka in national competitions.