Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Gayatri Asokan
11/02/2026
Gayatri Asokan was profiled for her continued role in carrying forward the ghazal tradition. The piece highlighted her shift from Malayalam playback singing toward ghazals and Hindustani classical music, and noted a rare live collaboration with her husband, musician Purbayan Chatterjee.
03/03/2025
Gayatri Asokan released a new ghazal single titled Na Dil Se Aah around International Women's Day. The song was presented as a classical-leaning interpretation of Ahmed Faraz's poetry and marked a notable addition to her recent non-film music work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Gayatri Asokan is an Indian playback singer known primarily for her work in Malayalam cinema. | |
| She is also a ghazal artist and Hindustani classical music performer. | |
| She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer. | |
| She is an active member of the Art of Living foundation. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| M. A in Literature | Yes |
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| College | Vimala College, Thrissur |
| School | Presentation Convent School, Kozhikode |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Purbayan Chatterjee (Bengali Musician, m. 2016-present) |
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Family
| Father | Dr. P. U. Asokan |
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| Mother | Dr. Sunidhi |
Career
| Trained initially in Carnatic music by Sri Mangat Natesan and Sri Vamanan Namboodiri in Thrissur. | |
| Later trained in Hindustani music under Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar in Pune and Pandit Vinayaka Torvi in Bangalore. | |
| Playback singing debut with “Deena Dayalo Rama” for Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), music by Raveendran. | |
| Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for “Enthe Nee Kanna” in Sasneham Sumithra (2004). | |
| Sang over 500 movie songs, mainly in Malayalam cinema. | |
| Contributed to Ilayaraja's album Thiruvasagam released by Sony Music. | |
| Served as jury member for reality show Super Star Global on Amrita TV. | |
| Anchored ghazal show Khayal on Media One TV. | |
| Withdrew from film music industry since 2017 to focus on ghazals and Hindustani classical music concerts. | |
| Playback singing debut with 'Deena Dayalo Rama' for Arayannagalude Veedu (2000), music by Raveendran. | |
| Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 'Enthe Nee Kanna' in Sasneham Sumitra (2003). | |
| Notable playback singing hits include 'Chanjadi Adi' from Makalkku and 'Thumbikkinnaram' from Naran. | |
| Active member of Art of Living foundation; contributed to an HMV album released globally in 2006. | |
| Specializes in Hindustani classical music, ghazals, and devotional repertoire. | |
| Composes jingles and music for albums in addition to playback singing. |
Favourites
| Favourite Cuisine | South-Indian |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gayatri_asokan/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GayatriSinger/about/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gayatri Asokan abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Gayatri Asokan refrains from consuming alcohol. | |
| 3. Her playback singing career began with the track “Deena Dayalo Rama” for the movie Arayannagalude Veedu (2000). | |
| 4. An avid member of the Art of Living foundation, she contributed to an HMV album released globally in 2006. | |
| 5. She tied the knot with Dr. Sayij in 2005 and then married Purbayan Chatterjee on 4 December 2016. | |
| 6. Famous hits include “Chanjadi Adi” from Makalkku, “Thumbikkinnaram” from Naran, and “Pularumo” from Ritu. | |
| 7. Strongly influenced by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. | |
| 8. She was married to Dr. Sayij in 2005 and divorced; later married Purbayan Chatterjee on 4 December 2016. | |
| 9. Composes jingles and music for albums in addition to playback singing. |