Unni Krishnan

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  • P. Unnikrishnan is an Indian musician. He was born on 9th July 1966 to Sri.K.Radhakrishnan and Dr.Harini Radhakrishnan.

Married to Priya, a Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam dancer. Has a son named Vasudev Krishna.

Initiated in Carnatic Music at age of 12 by Seshadri, Unnikrishnan was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan. He now receives guidance from Savitri Satyamurthy and Calcutta Krishnamurthy.

He has also acquired "Veenai Dhanammal Bani" from Sangita Kalanidhi T. Brinda and T.Viswanathan. Attended a special workshop for 6 months on "Veena Dhanammal Bhani" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Smt.T.Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.T.Vishwanathan. Holds a B.Com degree from the Madras University. Did his General Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. He was employed as an executive in Parrys Confectionery Ltd. from 1991 to 1994 and resigned to take up Music as a full time profession.

He is the recipient of many Honours and Awards which include "Kalaimamani" from the Govt. of Tamilnadu, 'Best Raaga' award from Music Academy, 'Yuvakala Bharati' from Bharat Kalachar.

He has rendered concerts in all prestigious Sabhas in the country. His audio cassettes are most popular among rasikas. He is 'A' grade Artiste in AIR Simultaneously, his fame blazed in the film world as a play back singer for his renderings in two Tamil Films. 'Kaadalan' and Pavitra' which earned him the 'National Award' for 1994.

He has made extensive concert tours to USA, South Africa, UAE, Australia and New Zealand.

A B.Com graduate with Post graduate diploma in personnel Management, he is also a keen Sportsman. His passionate cricketing skills as Wicket keeper-Batsman were sacrificed at the Altar of Carnatic Music. Is a Member of the Madras Cricket Club and Life Member of the Tamilnadu Cricket association.

Shri P.Unnikrishnan is the proud recipient of the prestigious 'ISAI PEROLI' Award instituted by Kartik Fine Arts for the year 1998.

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