Mahathi S, known by the mononym Mahathi, is a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in Tamil and Telugu languages.

Mahathi S
மஹதி S
Mahathi during a concert in 2022 December season at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.
Born
Mahathi. S

Other names
  • Mahathy
  • Mahati
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Years active2003–present
Spouse
K. Sreekumar
(m. 2008)
Awards
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals

Family

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Mahathi is from a family of musicians. Her father, Thiruvaiyaru P. Sekar, is a vocalist and a disciple of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna. Her mother, Smt. Vasanthi Sekar, a flautist, is the grand disciple of Sri. T. R. Mahalingam, Sri. N. Ramani and Smt. Kesi. Mahathi is also the great-granddaughter of the violinist Sangeetha Kalanidhi Pazhamaneri Swaminatha Iyer.[1]

Career

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Mahathi underwent her initial musical training from her parents and from Deepa Gayatri of Trivandrum. When Mahathi's family moved to Trichur,[citation needed] she was put under the guidance of Sri. Mangad. K. Natesan. Mahathi underwent advanced Musical Training under the tutelage of Padma Bhushan “ Sangeetha Kalanidhi “ Madurai  Shri. T. N. Seshagopalan.[2] Mahathi has been awarded the Central Govt Scholarship for Carnatic Music in 1994.[citation needed]

Playback singing

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Mahathi started playback singing in 2003 with a duet, "Iyyaiyyo Pudichirukku", with Hariharan, under the music direction of Harris Jayaraj in movie, Saamy. In 2008, Mahathi won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Naeraa Varattuma" from the movie "Nenje Nenje".[3]

Discography

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All songs in Tamil unless specified otherwise.

Year Film Song Composer Co-Singer(s)
2003 Saamy "Pudichirukku" Harris Jayaraj Hariharan
2004 Kovil "Puyalae Puyalae" Karthik
Chellamae "Kadhalikum Aasai" KK, Chinmayi, Timmy
"Vellaikara Mutham"
Varnajaalam "Nee Vendum" Vidyasagar Karthik
Jathi "Vennila Kangalil" Agni Kalaivani Srinivas
2006 Nee Venunda Chellam "Ennada Athisayam" Dhina Jassie Gift
"Eppadiyum" Silambarasan
Kumaran "Bayla Baylamo" Harris Jayaraj V. V. Prasanna
Suyetchai MLA "Puli Varuthu Puli Varuthu" Sabesh–Murali
Varalaaru "Innisai" A. R. Rahman Saindhavi, Naresh Iyer
Vallavan "Yammadi Aathadi" Yuvan Shankar Raja T. Rajendar, Suchitra, Silambarasan
2007 Nee Naan Nila "Oyyalae" Dhina Silambarasan
Thoovanam "SMSla Kadhal" Isaac Thomas Kottukapally Naresh Iyer, Vinaya, Sathyan
Maharathi "Maja Maja" (Telugu) Gurukiran Udit Narayan
2008 Bheema "Mudhal Mazhai" Harris Jayaraj Hariharan, R. Prasanna
Homam "Katti Naaku Gucchadammo" (Telugu) Nithin Raikwar
Satyam "Paal Pappaali" Harris Jayaraj Naveen
Vaazhthugal "Enthan Vaanamum Neethan" Yuvan Shankar Raja Haricharan
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu "Potta Kuruviyo" Vidyasagar
Nenjathai Killadhe "Naera Varattuma" Premji Amaran V. V. Prasanna
2009 Ayan "Nenje Nenje" Harris Jayaraj Harish Raghavendra
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali "Galagalagalappa" Bharani Tippu
Anthony Yaar? "Kai Thattamal" Dhina
Mariyadhai "Inbamay" Vijay Antony Udit Narayan
2010 Nellu "Muthu Muthu" S. S. Kumaran S. S. Kumaran, Yash Golcha
2011 Osthe "Neduvaali" S. Thaman Rahul Nambiar
Vellore Maavattam "Unnai Unnai" Sundar C Babu Krish
Engeyum Kadhal "Thee Illai" Harris Jayaraj Naresh Iyer, Mukesh Mohamed, Gopal Rao, Ranina Reddy
Potta Potti Potta Potti Aruldev Hariharan, Aruldev
2014 Ra Ra Krishnayya "Seetha Kalyanam" (Telugu) Achu Rajamani
Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten "Nelavukum Naanum Perakkum" P.R.Srinath Rahul Nambiar
2015 Yennai Arindhaal "Unakkenna Venum Sollu" Harris Jayaraj Benny Dayal
2016 Angali Pangali "Nee Nee Neeyanai" Srikanth Deva Haricharan
2019 Dev "She Is My Girl" Harris Jayaraj Haricharan, Christopher Stanley
2021 Vanji Aval Pearazhagi "Vanji Aval Pearazhagi" (independent song) Gersan Sam Vishal

Television works

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Mahathi presented the music based quiz program, "Aaha Paadalam" on Doordarshan Podhigai TV with Raaghav.[4] In October 2005 she presented Ilaiyaraja's Live-in Concert organised by Jaya TV, "Andrum Indrum Endrum" with actor Parthiban.[5]

Titles, awards, and other recognition

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References

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  1. ^ "Mayakkum Margazhi: I usually don't go past 5 minutes for an RTP, says Mahathi - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  2. ^ Sundar, Rema (17 August 2017). "'I cherish the experience of learning from maestros'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Front Page : Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Aaha Paadalam". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 February 2004. Archived from the original on 11 July 2004.
  5. ^ "The Raja still reigns supreme". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 21 October 2005. Archived from the original on 16 September 2006.
  6. ^ "Mahathi gets fourth time lucky". The Times of India. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012.
  7. ^ "Women Exclusive Awards - Poornima Bhagyaraj - Mahathi - S Ve Shekar". www.behindwoods.com. 5 May 2011.