Charulatha Mani

Charulatha Mani
Charulatha Mani
Background information
Born	(1984-01-20) 20 January 1984 (age 40)
Origin	Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres	Carnatic music - Indian Classical Music and Playback singing
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1999-present
Labels	Giri Trading agency Pvt Ltd, Saregama, Moser Baer, Rajalakshmi Audio, Raaga.com, Sun Pictures, Carnatica etc.
Website	Official website

Charulatha Mani (born 20 January 1984) is a celebrated Indian-born Australian^[1] Carnatic and playback singer. She has been performing Carnatic concerts since 1999. She has also sung chartbusters for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies. Charulatha has appeared in numerous TV shows and radio programmes, in India, and overseas. She has recorded many, CD and DVD albums. Her Isai Payanam TV show, aired on Jaya TV,^[2] deals with Ragas in Carnatic and film music and has completed more than 80 episodes. She recently received her PhD from the prestigious Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, on Hybridising carnatic Music and Early Opera. Charu's music is known for its impeccable adherence to the Karnatik principles. ^{[citation needed]}It is also known for being courageous and highly creative. It is this ongoing interplay, of newness and the vintage, that has become the hallmark of her unique performance philosophy and signature style. This interesting interweave derives from her strong belief that Karnatik music must embrace innovation, inclusivity and diversity in contemporary society.^{[citation needed]}