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Chinmayi Sripada

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Chinmayi Sripada

Chinmayi Sripada (born 10 September 1984), known mononymously as Chinmayi, is an Indian singer and voice actress. She predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She rose to fame for her critically acclaimed song "Oru Deivam Thantha Poovae" from Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), directed by Mani Ratnam and composed by A. R. Rahman . She debuted as a voice actress in Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) rendering her voice for Bhumika Chawla, after being referred by one of A. R. Rahman's sound engineers. She debuted as a composer with a short lullaby titled Laali, which she also sang and released as part of Instagram's #1MinMusic. She is the founder and CEO of a translation services company Blue Elephant, a skincare company importing K-beauty to India - Skinroute formerly Isle Of Skin, and a medi-spa Deep Skin Dialogues in Chennai and Hyderabad. She is often credited as Chinmayee and was credited as Indai Haza which means "Angel of Music,"(named by composer A. R. Rahman for one of his songs - I Miss You da). She is also a social activist often raising her voice against issues faced by women and has been one of the faces of the second wave of #MeToo movement in India.

Infobox

Born
Chinmayi Sripada (1984-09-10) 10 September 1984 (age 41)Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater
University of Madras
Occupations
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Years active
2002–present (as singer)2005–present (as dubbing artist)
Spouse
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Children
2
Relatives
mw- Sripada Kameswara Rao (Great-grandfather)Sripada Pinakapani (Grandfather)
Genres
Indian classical music Playback singing Filmi Carnatic Ghazal
Instrument(s)
Vocals, Piano
Labels
Times Music WorldWide Records Nadham Music Media Sruthilaya Audio Recording Co
Instruments
Vocals, Piano

Tables

· Filmography › As voice actor
2006
Role(s)
Bhumika Chawla
Notes
Tamil
2007
Role(s)
Tanisha
Role(s)
Padmapriya
2008
Role(s)
Lekha Washington
Role(s)
Kangana Ranaut
Role(s)
Vedhika
Role(s)
Sameera Reddy
Notes
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Surya S/O Krishnan. Telugu dubbing debut.
2009
Role(s)
Meenakshi
Role(s)
Neetu Chandra
Role(s)
Kajal Aggarwal
Role(s)
Tamannaah Bhatia
Notes
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Priya Priyatama released in 2011.
2010
Role(s)
Sameera Reddy
Role(s)
Radhika Apte
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Neetu Chandra
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Trisha Krishnan
Role(s)
For the cameo role of Samantha
Role(s)
Telugu
Role(s)
Tamannaah Bhatia
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Trisha Krishnan
Notes
Telugu (Dubbed version)
2011
Ko
Role(s)
Karthika Nair
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Sameera Reddy
Notes
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Erra Gulabilu
Role(s)
Taapsee Pannu
Role(s)
Nayanthara
Notes
Tamil (Dubbed version)
Role(s)
Kajal Aggarwal
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Sameera Reddy
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Richa Gangopadhyay
2012
Role(s)
Sameera Reddy
Role(s)
Amy Jackson
Notes
Hindi
Role(s)
Amala Paul
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Naan Ee
Role(s)
Tamil
Role(s)
Kajal Aggarwal
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Lavanya Tripathi
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
2013
Role(s)
Priyanka Chopra
Role(s)
Lakshmi Manchu
Notes
Tamil (Dubbed version)
Role(s)
Anushka Shetty
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Hebah Patel
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Trisha Krishnan
Notes
Tamil
2014
Role(s)
Vaani Kapoor
Notes
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version.
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Pooja Hegde
Role(s)
Sonakshi Sinha
Notes
Tamil
2015
I
Role(s)
Amy Jackson
Notes
Hindi (Dubbed version)
Vaa Deal
Role(s)
Karthika Nair
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Lavanya Tripathi
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Kriti Sanon
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
2016
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu (Dubbed version)
Role(s)
Nayanthara
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Rakul Preet Singh
24
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Anu Emmanuel
Role(s)
Deepti Sati
Role(s)
Shruthi Haasan
Role(s)
Manjima Mohan
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
2017
Role(s)
Shraddha Srinath
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Andrea Jeremiah
Notes
Hindi
Gruham
Role(s)
Telugu
Role(s)
Lavanya Tripathi
Notes
Tamil
2018
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Role(s)
Anu Emmanuel
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Ruhani Sharma
96
Role(s)
Trisha Krishnan
Notes
Tamil
2019
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu (Dubbed version)
Role(s)
Telugu
Role(s)
Also dubbed in Tamil dubbed version.
Role(s)
Rakul Preet Singh
Role(s)
Kalyani Priyadarshan
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Anya Singh
Notes
Telugu
2020
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
2021
Role(s)
Lavanya Tripathi
Role(s)
Nivetha Pethuraj
Role(s)
Ketika Sharma
Role(s)
Anupama Parameswaran
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Sara Ali Khan
Notes
Tamil (Dubbed version)
2022
Role(s)
Naina Ganguly
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu (Dubbed version)
Role(s)
Rajisha Vijayan
Notes
Telugu
Role(s)
Mrunal Thakur
Role(s)
Asha Bhat
Role(s)
Akka/Partner (Narrator)
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Hindi (Dubbed version)
2023
Role(s)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Notes
Telugu
Leo
Role(s)
Trisha Krishnan
Notes
Tamil
Role(s)
Mrunal Thakur
Notes
Telugu
2025
Notes
Dubbed for a side character in the promo video.
Role(s)
Keerthy Suresh
Notes
Dubbed version
Year
Film
Dubbing for
Language
Notes
2006
Sillunu Oru Kadhal
Bhumika Chawla
Tamil
2007
Unnale Unnale
Tanisha
Satham Podathey
Padmapriya
2008
Jayam Kondaan
Lekha Washington
Dhaam Dhoom
Kangana Ranaut
Sakkarakatti
Vedhika
Vaaranam Aayiram
Sameera Reddy
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Surya S/O Krishnan. Telugu dubbing debut.
2009
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Meenakshi
Yavarum Nalam
Neetu Chandra
Modhi Vilayaadu
Kajal Aggarwal
Kandein Kadhalai
Tamannaah Bhatia
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Priya Priyatama released in 2011.
2010
Aasal
Sameera Reddy
Rakta Charitra
Radhika Apte
Telugu
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Neetu Chandra
Tamil
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Khilladi.
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Trisha Krishnan
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
For the cameo role of Samantha
Ye Maaya Chesave
Telugu
Sura
Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamil
Manmadha Baanam (Manmadhan Ambu)
Trisha Krishnan
Telugu (Dubbed version)
2011
Ko
Karthika Nair
Tamil
Nadunissi Naaygal
Sameera Reddy
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Erra Gulabilu
Vanthaan Vendraan
Taapsee Pannu
Sri Rama Rajyam
Nayanthara
Tamil (Dubbed version)
Dhada
Kajal Aggarwal
Telugu
Dookudu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Telugu
Vedi
Sameera Reddy
Tamil
Osthe
Richa Gangopadhyay
2012
Vettai
Sameera Reddy
Ekk Deewana Tha
Amy Jackson
Hindi
Hindi dubbing debut
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Amala Paul
Tamil
Eega
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Telugu
Naan Ee
Tamil
Maattrraan
Kajal Aggarwal
Tamil
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version titled Brothers and Hindi dubbed version titled No. 1 Judwaa - The Unbreakable released in 2014.
Andala Rakshasi
Lavanya Tripathi
Telugu
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
2013
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Atharintiki Daaredi
Ramayya Vasthavayya
Thoofan
Priyanka Chopra
Marandhen Manithen
Lakshmi Manchu
Tamil (Dubbed version)
Irandam Ulagam
Anushka Shetty
Tamil
Ala Ela
Hebah Patel
Telugu
Endrendrum Punnagai
Trisha Krishnan
Tamil
2014
Aaha Kalyanam
Vaani Kapoor
Also dubbed in Telugu dubbed version.
Alludu Seenu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Telugu
Manam
Oka Laila Kosam
Pooja Hegde
Lingaa
Sonakshi Sinha
Tamil
2015
I
Amy Jackson
Hindi (Dubbed version)
· Filmography › Other roles
2019
Role(s)
Host
Notes
Telugu
2021
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Cameo appearance along with her husband Rahul Ravindran
Year
Title
Role
Language
Notes
2019
Famously Filmfare
Host
Telugu
MX Player talk show - 10 Episodes
2021
Most Eligible Bachelor
Herself
Cameo appearance along with her husband Rahul Ravindran

References

  1. ThePrint
    https://theprint.in/india/it-comes-from-anger-tamil-singer-chinmayi-sripada-isnt-afraid-to-speak-her-mind/1962035/
  2. The Hindu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20060115062136/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/01/13/stories/2006011302990300.htm
  3. "Chinmayi's education"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110226105941/http://www.chinmayionline.com/about.html
  4. The Hindu
    http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/singing-is-my-first-love/article5241499.ece
  5. The Times of India
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131003042013/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-30/news-interviews/42535391_1_giving-week-legal-downloads-chinmayi-sripada
  6. "SPB and Chinmayi voice for Balakrishna and Nayanthara in Sri Rama Rajyam movie | Tamil Cinema News - Latest News on Kollywood"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141129093151/http://tamilcinemanews123.blogspot.in/2012/04/spb-and-chinmayi-voice-for-balakrishna_02.html
  7. Twitter
    https://twitter.com/Chinmayi/status/1539301084501782528
  8. The New Indian Express
    https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2014/Mar/01/i-count-on-my-blessings-581190.html
  9. indiatoday.in
    https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chinmayi-s-mom-opens-up-about-vairamuthu-s-harassment-1360492-2018-10-11
  10. NDTV.com
    https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/liar-tweets-chinmayi-sripada-to-vairamuthus-defence-against-metoo-claims-1930012
  11. indiatoday.in
    https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chinmayi-s-mom-opens-up-about-vairamuthu-s-harassment-1360492-2018-10-11
  12. The News Minute
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rebellion-tn-brahmin-association-over-metoo-allegation-against-president-103014
  13. "Learning to be a Better Leader"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110820055606/http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/chinmayi_apr2011.html
  14. "WhatToNameIt: Another milestone"
    http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-milestone.html
  15. "WhatToNameIt: The Blue Elephant receives an Award"
    http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2010/11/blue-elephant-receives-award.html
  16. "Learning to be a Better Leader – U.S. Consulate General Chennai, India"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110820055606/http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/chinmayi_apr2011.html
  17. "WhatToNameIt: Anothee"
    http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-milestone.html
  18. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Kollywood-gets-honoured-in-Norway/articleshow/12936171.cms
  19. "'Pariyerum Perumal' bags Best Film award at Norway Tamil Film Festival"
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pariyerum-perumal-bags-best-film-award-norway-tamil-film-festival-94760
  20. The Hindu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110517090521/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2009923.ece?homepage=true
  21. "BEST SINGER FEMALE AWARD"
    https://archive.today/20120910065002/http://www.mytamilmovie.com/descriphead.asp?idno=10699
  22. The New Indian Express
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110820100957/http://m.pressmart.com/Home.aspx?event=TNewInExpress&dt=12072010&page=351_032&mdl=
  23. The Hindu
    http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1574375.ece
  24. "Fans Association Awards"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120404033533/http://chennaionline.com/film/news/sept08/09article266.aspx
  25. "WhatToNameIt: Sahana"
    http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2008/01/sahana.html
  26. "Enthiran was awarded the best commercial film of the year in MGR-Sivaji Awards"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121703/http://tamilmoviestar.com/enthiran-was-awarded-the-best-commercial-film-of-the-year-in-mgr-sivaji-awards/
  27. "Received the Navratna Award for Women Achievers"
    https://twitter.com/Chinmayi/status/181388091305635842
  28. "Chinmayi Navratna Award Photo"
    https://archive.today/20120630235251/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sy9T3wgp0tk/T3VCiztSUdI/AAAAAAAAB0U/rXWH8Xoqtok/s1600/Chin+Navaratna+Award.jpg
  29. cinimirror
    http://cinimirror.com/cfca-awards-2021-dhananjaya-and-kushee-win-best-actors-award-in-lead-role
  30. "A BIG tribute to Tamil Women Entertainers"
    http://www.mysixer.com/?p=16099
  31. "nomination"
    http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/marathi-2016/nominations/
  32. "WhatToNameIt: The RITZ award for Amazing Women"
    http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2009/01/ritz-award-for-amazing-women.html
  33. "CHINMAYI SRIPADA!! " Business on Globe"
    http://suraen.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/is-this-nightingale-an-entrepreneur/
  34. "I received the Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary Club of Madras Downtown this evening. Got a lovely citation from them – Twitter"
    http://twitoaster.com/country-in/chinmayi/i-received-the-vocational-excellence-award-from-the-rotary-club-of-madras-downtown-this-evening-got-a-lovely-citation-from-them/
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