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Karthika Vaidyanathan
[edit]Early Life and Education
[edit]Karthika Vaidyanathan was born on June 12 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. She hails from a family with a rich musical heritage. Her father, Thiruvananthapuram R. Vaidyanathan, is a distinguished Mridangam Vidwan, while her mother, Meena Vaidyanathan, is a music graduate. Karthika is the elder daughter, with a younger sister, Keerthana Vaidyanathan.
Karthika's musical journey began at the age of three, under the initial tutelage of her mother. Her prodigious talent was recognized early on, and at the age of ten, she was awarded the prestigious CCRT Scholarship, marking her as a promising young artist deserving of government support. Growing up, she was immersed in music, often listening to her father’s concerts and developing her ear by identifying ragas
She completed her early education in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, before earning a degree in Journalism from MOP Vaishnav College in Chennai. She later pursued a Master's degree in Music from Madras University.
Musical Training and Career
[edit]Karthika received her foundational music training from Varkkala C.S. Jayaram. After relocating to Chennai, she had the privilege of being under the tutelage of legendary Smt. Bombay Jayashri from 2004. Her musical journey continued at Chetana Music Academy in Thrissur, where she learned Piano and Western music under Fr. Thomas Chakkalamattathu, gaining a deep appreciation for world music.
Karthika’s career as a playback singer began in 2004 with her first stage performance. Over the years, she has collaborated with many leading music directors in South India, including Ilaiyaraaja, Vidyasagar, Deepak Dev, M. Jayachandran, Gopi Sundar, Vishnu Vijay, Santhosh Narayanan and Sean Roldan, Leon James. Her versatile roles have included jingle singing, track singing, re-recording, and serving as a composing assistant.
A standout moment in her career was the hit song "Kangal Etho" from the Tamil movie Chithha, which earned her wide recognition among film audience for her unique voice and rendering style
Teaching and Personal Life
[edit]Karthika is deeply passionate about music education. She runs a music school named Swarakshara in Chennai, where she mentors over 200 students from around the world, ranging in age from 5 to 55 years, through both live and hybrid modes. She attributes her teaching prowess to her father’s influence, who was also a revered teacher.
In 2017, Karthika married Satish Reghunathan, a music composer. They have a daughter named Akshara, born in 2019.
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]CCRT Government Scholarship for young artists
JFW Award for Best Playback Singer, Female for the song "Kangal Etho"
Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer, Female for the song "Kangal Etho"
SIIMA Film Award Nomination
Music Academy Award for best classical music performer
A-grade artist with All India Radio