Quick Info
| Profession | Vocalist, playback singer, songwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/10/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Shakthisree Gopalan
Shakthisree Gopalan released the single 'Thedal' in September 2026, and the track was later highlighted in a weekly roundup of new Indian music. It forms part of her continuing output as a singer and songwriter alongside her film playback work.
Shakthisree Gopalan discussed her recent independent single Old Friend and said she feels she is returning to her roots through indie music. The coverage framed the release as part of the broader rise of independent music in India and highlighted her continuing work beyond film playback singing.
Shakthisree Gopalan made her debut as a film composer with the soundtrack for the Tamil film Test, directed by S. Sashikanth and produced by YNOT Studios. The album was released with several singles, marking a step beyond her long-running career as a playback singer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shakthisree Gopalan |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Occupations | Singer, lyricist, composer, activist |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 51 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Rajagiri Public School, Kalamassery, Kochi |
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| College | Anna University's School of Architecture and Planning, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Degree | B. Arch |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not Known |
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| Hobbies | Travelling, reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Playback Singing Debut |
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| Film Composer Debut |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shakthisree Gopalan's smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. Shakthisree Gopalan drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. She was born and raised in Kochi and later moved to Chennai. | |
| 4. Gopalan began learning Carnatic music when she was young. | |
| 5. She won the second season of SS Music Voice Hunt at the age of 18. | |
| 6. In May 2009, she founded the band Off the Record. | |
| 7. Gopalan is the lead vocalist in her band. | |
| 8. She has recorded songs for Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bollywood films. | |
| 9. Her expertise lies in Indian Contemporary, Pop, and Soft Rock music genres. | |
| 10. She has performed at various college festivals. | |
| 11. She received 13 years of training in Carnatic music. | |
| 12. She is an alumni of Berklee College of Music, New York City. | |
| 13. She has collaborated extensively with A.R. Rahman on songs like Nenjukulle from Kadal, Aga Naga from Ponniyin Selvan, and others. | |
| 14. She sang Circle of Life in Tamil and Telugu for The Lion King 2019. | |
| 15. She is currently composing music for an upcoming Indian feature film directed by S. Sashikanth. | |
| 16. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil and the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Nenjukkull from Kadal. | |
| 17. She sang backing vocals for A.R. Rahman, beginning with 'Lattoo' in the film Ghajini (2008). |
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