Sivasri Skandaprasad

Singer, Dancer, Painter

Indian Chennai

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Dancer, Painter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/08/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceChennai

Latest News about Sivasri Skandaprasad

04/03/2025

Sivasri Skandaprasad married BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on March 4, 2025. The accomplished Carnatic music singer and Bharatanatyam dancer, who is also founder of the Ahuti Foundation, united with the politician in a significant cultural and political union.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Painter

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai
College/University
  • SASTRA University, Thanjavur
  • University of Madras
  • The Madras Sanskrit College
  • PVA Ayurvedic Hospital, Kerala
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Technology from SASTRA University (2014-2018)
  • Masters of Arts in Bharatanatyam from University of Madras (2018-2020)
  • Masters of Arts in Sanskrit from Madras Sanskrit College (2020-2022)
  • Diploma in Ayurvedic cosmetology from PVA Ayurvedic Hospital
  • Bachelor of Technology in Bio-Engineering from SASTRA University (2014-2018)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Shooting
  • Cycling
  • Travelling
  • Sketching

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date04/03/2025

Family

FatherSeerkazhi Sri J Skandaprasad (Mridangam Vidwan)
SpouseTejasvi Surya (Politician, BJP MP)
Paternal GrandfatherKalaimamani late Seerkazhi R. Jayaraman (Musician)
Paternal GrandmotherSmt. Shanthi Jayaraman (Vocal accompaniment artist)
Maternal GrandfatherHis Holiness Sri Namanandagiri Swamigal (Namasankeerthanam exponent, former Pontiff of Thennangur Gnananandagiri Peetham)

Career

Awards
  • 2019 - Bharata Kala Choodamani Award by the Chidambaram Kanakasabhapathi Temple and Trust
  • 2020 - Yuva Sammaan Award for Performing Arts
  • 2021 - Bhakti Gana Kokila
  • 2022 - Yuva Kala Bharathi
  • 2014 - Recognition from PM Modi for 'Poojisalende Hoogala Thande' rendition
  • Bhajana Bhushan
OverviewSivasri Skandaprasad is a multifaceted artist recognized for her contributions in Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam dance, and painting. From a young age, she showed a passion for classical arts and has performed extensively across India and internationally. She combines her artistic pursuits with academic interests, holding a Bachelor of Technology degree in Bio-Engineering and pursuing advanced degrees in Bharatanatyam and Sanskrit. She founded Ahuti, an e-school dedicated to making classical arts accessible globally.
Gurus
  • Sri A.S. Murali (Carnatic Vocal)
  • Sri Mahesh Kale (Hindustani Music)
  • Smt Roja Kannan (Bharatanatyam)
Performance Venues
  • The Music Academy, Chennai
  • Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai
  • Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai
  • Naradagana Sabha, Chennai
  • Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
International Representation
  • Represented India in Denmark (2018) under Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
  • Represented India in South Korea (2019) under Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Film & Media
  • Sang track for AR Rahman in Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan' original soundtrack
  • Received recognition from PM Modi for rendition of Kannada devotional song 'Poojisalende Hoogala Thande' (2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sivasri was nurtured in a middle-class South Indian family and began learning Bharatanatyam as early as three years old.
2. She started her YouTube channel in 2007, showcasing her singing talent, which has garnered over 225,000 subscribers by 2025.
3. Coming from a musical lineage, she pursued a career in music while also exploring her fascination with the interplay of engineering and biology.
4. During her B. Tech studies, she published two international papers on drug-induced developmental defects.
5. She owns 'Ahuti', a learning institute dedicated to performing arts.
6. Sivasri was nurtured in a musical family and began learning Bharatanatyam as early as three years old.
7. She owns 'Ahuti', a learning institute and e-school dedicated to Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music, aiming to make classical arts accessible globally.
8. She is passionate about removing bifurcations between genres of Indian music and making art more accessible to wider audiences.
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