Hariharan Age, Wiki and Bio

Hariharan

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth3/04/1955
Age69 years
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Travancore-Cochin, India

Bio/Wiki

Zodiac sign/Sun signAries

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityS.I.E.S. College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Bachelor's degree
  • Science
  • Law

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Playing Musical Instruments
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherAnantha Subramani
MotherShrimati Alamelu
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterNot Known
SpouseLalitha Hariharan
Children
Son
  • Karan Hariharan
  • Akshay Hariharan
DaughterLavanya Hariharan

Career

Debut
Playback SingerFilm- Gaman/ Song- Ajeeb saaneha mujh par guzar gaya yaaro
TVAll India Sur Singaar Competition (Winner)
Music
Albums
  • Aabshar-e-Ghazal (1985)
  • Gulfam (1994)
  • Hazir (1992)
  • Jashn, Halka Nasha (1996)
  • Paigham (1997)
  • Kaash (2000)
  • Lahore Ke Rang Hari Ke Sang and Guftagoo (2005)
  • Lafzz (2008)
Awards & Recognition(s)
  • 1998: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
  • 1995: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
  • 2011: Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
  • 2011: Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer
  • 2004: Padma Shri
  • 2009: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
  • 2004: Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award (Outstanding contribution to Indian film music)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • South Indian Cuisines
  • Italian Cuisines
Favourite Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Rajinikanth
  • Akshay Kumar
  • Shahrukh Khan
Favourite Actresses
  • Sridevi
  • Tabu
  • Karisma Kapoor
  • Rekha
Favourite Singer(s)
  • A. R. Rahman
  • Shreya Ghoshal
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Asha Bhosle
Favourite Musician(s)
  • A. R. Rahman
  • Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts

Hariharan is the son of renowned Carnatic vocalists Shrimati Alamelu and H.A.S. Mani.
He began learning Indian Classical music from his father.
During his teenage years, he found inspiration in Mehdi Hassan.
In 1977, he emerged as the winner of the 'All India Sur Singaar Competition'.
Hariharan made his entry into the Tamil Film Industry in 1992.
He co-founded the band 'Colonial Cousins' with Lesle Lewis in 1996.
His children, Akshay Hariharan and Lavanya Hariharan, are also accomplished playback singers.
Known for his versatility, Hariharan has sung popular songs such as 'Tu Hi Re', 'Chanda Re Chanda Re', 'Hai Rama Ye Kya Hua', and 'Bahon Ke Darmiyan'.