Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Playback Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Karunagappally, Kerala |
| Date of Birth | 27/06/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Chitra Iyer
05/01/2026
Chitra Iyer’s sister Sharada Iyer died in a trekking accident in Oman’s Jebel Shams region on 2 January 2026. The incident drew public attention after Chitra shared an emotional tribute online, and reports said the family later arranged the last rites in Kerala.
20/04/2025
Chitra Iyer participated in 'The Expert Speaks Series' as a guest, discussing her journey as a change-maker and co-founder of an NGO focused on inclusive education and livelihood. She highlighted her organization’s vision that every child learns and every adult earns, which has led to partnerships with four state governments, one union territory, and 30 districts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Chitra Sivaraman |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 12/07/1989 |
Family
| Father | R. D. Iyer (agricultural scientist) |
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| Mother | Rohini Iyer (agricultural scientist) |
| Siblings | Sisters: Rema Iyer, Sharada (former manager with Oman Air) |
| Spouse | Vinod Sivaraman (former Indian Air Force Pilot) |
| Children | Daughters: Aditi Sivaraman, Anjali Sivaraman (actor, singer) |
Career
| Debut | Chitra Iyer began her career in music with the song 'Athini Sithini' for the Tamil film Thenali in 2000. She garnered significant attention after A. R. Rahman invited her to Chennai, leading to her remarkable journey in playback singing. Following her marriage, she adopted the name Chitra Sivaraman and collaborated with various renowned Tamil composers including Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bharadwaj, and Vidyasagar, recording numerous songs across different Indian languages. She has also made a mark on Malayalam television and participated in several reality shows. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chitra Iyer grew up in Karunagappally, Kerala and completed her formal education there. | |
| 2. During the early phase of her singing career, she faced challenges trying to connect with composer A. R. Rahman due to her location. | |
| 3. In 2000, A. R. Rahman personally invited her to establish a connection, which led to her recording her debut song. | |
| 4. Chitra has sung for several films in various Indian languages including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. | |
| 5. She was also a television anchor and hosted various shows, enhancing her popularity further. | |
| 6. Chitra is passionate about social causes and founded the Society for Elephant Welfare in Kerala. | |
| 7. In 2013, she started a software company named 'Darkhorse Productions' with her daughters. | |
| 8. She hosted Jeeva’s Sapta Swarangal, a reality show, under her maiden name Chitra Iyer. | |
| 9. In 2013, she appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘Malayalee House,’ which aired on Surya TV, and got eliminated in the sixth week. | |
| 10. She appeared on television shows including Surya TV’s ‘Voice of Kerala,’ Amrita TV’s ‘Super Star Global,’ and Flowers TV’s ‘Flowers Oru Kodi.’ |
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