Quick Info
| Profession | Violinist, Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/01/1939 |
| Age | 87 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about N. Rajam
25/05/2026
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Vibhushan on N. Rajam during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The honour recognized her pioneering role in Indian classical music and her popularization of the Gayaki Ang style of violin playing.
25/01/2026
N. Rajam was named among the Padma Vibhushan awardees for 2026 for her contribution to Indian classical music. Coverage of the award noted her long career as a renowned Hindustani classical violinist and former professor at Banaras Hindu University.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr. Narayana Rajam |
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| Other Name | Dr. N Rajam |
| Known for | Being a renowned violinist in India |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband/Spouse | T. S. Subramanian (chartered accountant) | ||||||
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| Children | Sangeeta Shankar (violinist) | ||||||
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| Siblings | T. N. Krishnan (deceased) (violinist) | ||||||
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/dr.nrajam |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. N. Rajam was born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in a musical family. | |
| 2. Her father, Vidwan A. Narayana Iyer was a well-known Carnatic musician. | |
| 3. Her brother, T. N. Krishnan, was a renowned violinist of the Carnatic style. | |
| 4. Rajam started her musical journey at the age of 3 under her father’s guidance. | |
| 5. She trained under famous Carnatic musician, Musiri Subramania Iyer. | |
| 6. At the age of 13, she accompanied legendary singer M. S. Subbulakshmi. | |
| 7. She worked on a special violin style known as Gayaki Ang. | |
| 8. Rajam faced challenges entering the male-dominated Hindustani field. | |
| 9. She performed in several countries including the USA, Canada, France, and more. | |
| 10. In 1984, Rajam received the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian classical music. | |
| 11. She also received major awards, including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan. |