Renowned Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad tied the knot with Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP from Bengaluru South, in an intimate wedding ceremony on March 6, 2024. The event was attended by close family, friends, and select BJP leaders, including Annamalai, Pratap Simha, and Amit Malaviya.
Following the wedding, Sivasri Skandaprasad became one of the top trending searches on Google, as social media was flooded with their wedding photographs.
Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?
Sivasri Skandaprasad is a Chennai-based artist, widely recognized for her contributions to Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, and visual arts. She is the daughter of Seerkazhi Sri J Skandaprasad, a Mridangam maestro, and comes from a family of distinguished musicians and dancers. Her paternal grandfather, Kalaimamani late Seerkazhi R. Jayaraman, was a celebrated musician, and her grandmother, Shanthi Jayaraman, was a well-known vocal accompanist for Bharatanatyam performances.
On social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), Sivasri describes herself as a “Bharatiya, Musician, Dancer” and is also the founder of Ahuti, an initiative focused on reviving traditional Indian art forms.
Education & Training
Sivasri holds a B.Tech in Bio-Engineering from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, and an MA in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras.
She trained in Carnatic music under Guru Sri A S Murali and has won several prestigious awards, including:
- Bharatha Kala Choodamani
- Yuva Samman Award
- Bhajana Bhushan
Her Bharatanatyam journey began at the age of 3 under Kalaimamani Smt. Krishnakumari Narendran and Acharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan, and she has performed numerous solo dance recitals.
Notable Achievements
Apart from excelling in Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam, Sivasri has also made a mark in playback singing. She lent her voice to a song in Ponniyin Selvan 1, composed by A. R. Rahman.
Sivasri Skandaprasad, with her rich artistic legacy and diverse accomplishments, continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian classical music and dance community. Her wedding to Tejasvi Surya has drawn widespread attention, further highlighting her remarkable journey as an artist and performer.
