Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer, Voice Actor, Radio Jockey, Television Presenter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
Latest News about Chinmayi Sripaada
10/07/2025
Chinmayi Sripaada received a special gift from singer K. S. Chithra, which drew attention because it highlighted mutual respect between two prominent voices in South Indian music. The coverage also revisited her long-discussed absence from parts of the Tamil film industry and her continued prominence as a public figure.
05/05/2025
Chinmayi Sripaada performed "Muththa Mazhai" at the Thug Life pre-release event in Chennai, marking a notable return to a major Tamil film stage. The appearance was widely seen as significant because it came after years of her being sidelined from the mainstream Kollywood circuit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chinmayi Sripaada |
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| Nickname(s) | Chinmayee, Indai Hazaa |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 50 Kg (110 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| University | University of Madras, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Work Out, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rahul Ravindran |
| Marriage Date | 05/05/2014 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Rahul Ravindran (Actor) | ||||
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| Children | In June 2022, she welcomed twins, a girl, and a boy, with her husband Rahul Ravindran. | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | Rasgulla, Chaat |
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| Film | Kadhal 2 Kalyanam |
| Song(s) | Deivam Thantha Poove, Tere Bina, Titli (sang by her) |
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Music Director | A. R. Rahman |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Tata Hexa |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chinmayisripaada/ | |
| https://x.com/Chinmayi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She comes from a family with a strong musical heritage, including her Padma Bhushan awardee grandfather, Dr. Sripada Pinakapani. | |
| 2. Raised by her mother due to her father leaving when she was just one-and-a-half years old, her mother was her early music teacher in Hindustani and Carnatic music. | |
| 3. After spending some of her childhood in Mumbai, she later moved to Chennai at the age of 6 and began her schooling there. | |
| 4. Her musical journey began at a young age, inheriting music skills from her mother. | |
| 5. At 14, she won the 'Saptasawarangal' singing competition, catching the attention of singer Srinivas, who introduced her to A. R. Rahman. | |
| 6. Debuting in 2002 at 15 with "Kannathil Muthamittal," she gained fame with the song 'Oru Deivam Thantha Poovae' composed by A. R. Rahman. | |
| 7. Her Bollywood debut was in 2005 with the song 'Holi Re' for 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising', branching into Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. | |
| 8. In 2005, she founded 'Blue Elephant,' a language services company. | |
| 9. She has hosted reality shows like 'Super Singer' and 'Chote Ustaad' on Star Vijay and Star Plus. | |
| 10. With voice-over roles in nearly 50 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, she has a diverse portfolio. | |
| 11. As a former radio jockey for Aahaa FM 91.9, she hosted 'Aahaa Kaapi Klub' in Chennai. | |
| 12. In 2011, she was selected for the Fortune/US State Department Global Women's mentoring partnership program, representing Tamil Nadu. | |
| 13. Launching the 'Chinmayi Sripada' mobile app in 2011, she became the first female singer worldwide with a personalized app. | |
| 14. Her first advertisement was for Dheepam Oil in 2012. | |
| 15. In 2013, she sang "Titli" for 'Chennai Express', featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. | |
| 16. She is fluent in German, which she learned at the Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 17. Besides Tamil, she is proficient in English, Marathi, Hindi, Malayalam, German, and Telugu. | |
| 18. She shares a close friendship with actress Samantha Akkineni. |