Mahathi

Mahathi S, known by the mononym Mahathi is a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages.

For the rāga, see Mahati.
Mahathi S
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Mahathi during a concert in 2022 December season at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.
Born
Mahathi. S

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names
  • Mahathy
  • Mahati
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Years active2003–present
Spouse
K. Sreekumar
​
(m. 2008)​
Awards
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals

Family

Mahathi is from a musicians family father Thiruvaiyaru P. Sekar is a vocalist and a disciple of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna. Her mother Smt. Vasanthi Sekar, a flautist, is the grand disciple of Sri. T. R. Mahalingam, Sri. N. Ramani and Smt. Kesi. Mahathi is also the great grand daughter of the violinist Sangeetha Kalanidhi Pazhamaneri Swaminatha Iyer.[1]

Career

Mahathi underwent her initial musical training from her parents and from Deepa Gayatri of Trivandrum. When Mahathi's family moved to Trichur, she was put under the guidance of Sri. Mangad. K. Natesan. Mahathi underwent advanced Musical Training under the tutelage of Padma Bhushan “ Sangeetha Kalanidhi “ Madurai  Shri. T. N. Seshagopalan.[2] Mahathi has been awarded the Central Govt Scholarship for Carnatic Music in 1994.

Playback singing

Mahathi's started playback singing in 2003 with a duet, "Iyyaiyyo Pudichirukku", with Hariharan, under the music direction of Harris Jayaraj in movie, Saamy. In 2008, Mahathi won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Naeraa Varattuma" from the movie "Nenje Nenje".[3]

Discography
YearFilmSongMusic DirectorLanguageSinger(s)
2003Saamy"Iyayaiyo Iyayaiyo Pudichirukku"Harris JayarajTamilHariharan
2004Kovil"Puyalae Puyalae"Harris JayarajTamilKarthik
2004Chellamae
  • "Kadhalikkum Aasai"
  • "Vellaikkara Mutham"
Harris JayarajTamil
2004Varnajaalam"Nee Vendum"VidyasagarTamilKarthik
2004Jathi"Vennila Kangalil"Agni KalaivaniTamilSrinivas
2006Nee Venunda Chellam
  • "Ennada Athisayam"
  • "Eppadiyum"
DhinaTamil
2006Sainikudu"Bayla Baylamo"Harris JayarajTamilV. V. Prasanna
2006Suyetchai MLA"Puli Varuthu Puli Varuthu"Sabesh–MuraliTamilSolo
2006Varalaaru"Innisai"A. R. RahmanTamilSaindhavi, Naresh Iyer
2006Vallavan"Yemmadi " Yuvan Shankar RajaTamilSTR, SUCHITRA, TR
2007Nee Naan Nila"Oyyalae"DhinaTamilSilambarasan
2007Thoovanam"SMSla Kadhal"Isaac Thomas KottukapallyTamilNaresh Iyer, Vinaya, Sathyan
2007Maharathi"Maja Maja"GurukiranTeleguUdit Narayan
2008Bheema"Mudhal Mazhai"Harris JayarajTamilHariharan, R. Prasanna
2008Homam"Katti Naaku Gucchadammo"Nithin RaikwarTeleguSolo
2008Satyam"Paal Pappaali"Harris JayarajTamilRanjith
2008Vaazhthugal"Enthan Vaanamum Neethan" Yuvan Shankar RajaTamilHaricharan
2008Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu"Potta Kuruviyo"VidyasagarTamilHaricharan
2008Nenjathai Killadhe"Naera Varattuma"Premji AmaranTamilPrasanna
2009Ayan"Nenje Nenje"Harris JayarajTamilHarish Raghavendra
2009Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali"Galagalagalappa"BharaniTamilTippu
2009Anthony Yaar?"Kai Thattamal"DhinaTamilSolo
2009Mariyadhai"Inbamay"Vijay AntonyTamilUdit Narayan
2009Delhi-6"Genda Phool"A. R. RahmanHindiRekha Bhardwaj, Shraddha Pandit, Sujata Mazumder
2010Nellu"Muthu Muthu"S. S. KumaranTamilS. S. Kumaran, Yash Golcha
2011Osthe"Neduvaali"S. ThamanTamilRahul Nambiar
2011Vellore Maavattam"Unnai Unnai"Sundar C BabuTamilKrish
2011Engeyum Kadhal"Thee Illai"Harris JayarajTamilNaresh Iyer, Mukesh, Gopal Rao, Ranina Reddy
2011Potta PottiPotta PottiAruldevTamilHariharan, Aruldev
2014Ra Ra Krishnayya"Seetha Kalyanam"Achu RajamaniTeluguSolo
2014Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten"Nelavukum Naanum Perakkum"P.R.SrinathTamilRahul Nambiar
2015Yennai Arindhaal"Unakkenna Venum Sollu"Harris JayarajTamilBenny Dayal
2016Angali Pangali"Nee Nee Neeyanai" Srikanth DevaTamilHaricharan
2019Dev"She Is My Girl"Harris JayarajTamilHaricharan, Christopher Stanley
2021 'Vanji Aval Pearazhagi' Gersan Tamil Sam Vishal

Television works

Mahathi presented the music based quiz program, "Aaha Paadalam" on Doordarshan Podhigai TV with Raaghav.[4] In October 2005 she presented Ilaiyaraja's Live-in Concert organised by Jaya TV, "Andrum Indrum Endrum" with actor Parthiban.[5]

Titles, awards, and other recognition
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References
  1. "Mayakkum Margazhi: I usually don't go past 5 minutes for an RTP, says Mahathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  2. Sundar, Rema (17 August 2017). "'I cherish the experience of learning from maestros'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  3. "Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  4. "Aaha Paadalam". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 February 2004. Archived from the original on 11 July 2004.
  5. "The Raja still reigns supreme". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 21 October 2005. Archived from the original on 16 September 2006.
  6. "Mahathi gets fourth time lucky". The Times of India. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012.
  7. "Women Exclusive Awards - Poornima Bhagyaraj - Mahathi - S Ve Shekar". www.behindwoods.com. 5 May 2011.
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