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Next Live Chat, Selvaraghavan,
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 Welcome to the chat with leading playback singer Srinivas for Chennaionline.com.
Following is the transcript of the chat held on June 19, 2003:
Srinivas: Hi everybody.
TRISHILA: Hi Sir
Srinivas: Hi Trishla
S: Dear Srini, who is your guru & who is your favorate play back male singer [1955 to 1975] Srini: Ganesh, my guru is Padma Narayanan and my favourite playback singer is Kishore Kumar.
Srinivasan: Who is your favourate music director?
Srini: Srinivasan, it is R D Burman.
ThomasDubai: Hello Srini.
Srinivas: Hi Thomas.
R: Hi dear Cheenu, How are you? Do you remember me?
Srinivas: Who are you R?
Guest: This is Usha.
Srinivas: Hi Usha.
Srinivasan: Which is your first song?
Srini: Srinivasan, it is 'Sorgam Enbathu Namakku' from 'Nammavar'.
Siva: Sir, how many songs have you sung so far?
Srini: Siva, I must have sung about 500 songs in various languages.
Srinivasan: Which song is all-time favourite number?
Srini: Srinivasan, there are so many by so many.
A: Hi Mr Srinivas! This is Sri from New York.
Srini: Hi Sri.
Krithika: Do you have any interest to become an actor?
Srinivasan: You've made your mark with your voice. Any plans of getting into acting like other singers?
Srini: i don't want to act and it is not proper for me to talk about others.
A: I used to live in Cairo before and I had emailed you as well for which you replied. Hope you remember.
Srini: Sri. Yes, I remember.
Krithika: Sir, I'm Krithika. Hope you remember me. I've been your fan right from your first song. I've always admired your voice.
Srini: Hi Krithika.
Srinivasan: who is your favourite director, actor & actress?
Srin: Srinivasan, let us talk only about music
A: You're blessed with a melodious voice.
Srinivas: Thanks.
Mukundan: your future plans?
Srini: Mukundan, I don't plan my future.
Srinivasan: I like the song 'Snegithaney' from
'Alaipayuthey'.
Srini: Srinivasan, thanks.
 Bensy: How was it like being a music director?
Srini: Bensy, it was great, a great experience.
Bensy: When will the music of 'Seethakalyanam' get released. I heard Shyam is singing in it.
Srini: Bensy, no one called Shyam has sung in it. The cassette of 'Seethakalyanam' will be out in a month
Srinivasan: Pls give me ur mail-id, sir?
Srini: Srinivasan, I am shreeni@eth.net
Srinivasan: What do you think of A.R.Rahman & Bombay Dreams.
Srini: Srinivasan, about Bombay Dreams, I happened to see it in London and it was an amazing experience and I was proud to be associated with
Rahman.
Katsuko: How do you do, Mr.Srinivas? I'm a Japanese. I truly like you, but in Japan it is very hard to get some news about you. I want to know your birthday.
Srinivas: Katsuko, are you actually Japanese?
Usha: When is your b'day?
Srini: My birthday is 7/11.
Srinivasan: What is your goal in singing?
Srini: Srinivasan, I want to keep singing till I die.
Srinivasan: What is your favourite movie in Tamil?
Srini: Srinivasan, I am not a movie buff.
Mukundan: What is your hobby (apart from singing, that is)?
Srini: Mukundan, my hobbies are reading, browsing the net, etc.
Krithika: Sir, your voice is really amazing. What extra care do you take to maintain it?
Srini: Nothing special.
Srinivasan: Who is your favourite playback singer (male & female)?
Srini: Srinivasan, my fav singers are Kishore Kumar and Lata.
Krithika: Sir, who's your favourite music director?
Srini: Krithika, my fav music director is R D Burman.
ThomasDubai: I am from Dubai.
Srini: Thomas, hi.
ThomasDubai: Nice to chat with a top singer.
Guest: We enjoy your music very much. You have a fabulous voice.
Srini: Thanks a lot, Guest.
TRISHILA: Ok si,r since when did you start learning music?
Srini: Trishla, I started learning music when I was a child and I am no longer one now!
Guest: What according to you is a stronger form of music ?Carnatic or Hindustani?
Srini: Guest, I think both are good in their own ways. For film music, Hindustani is more useful.
Guest: If one wants to take up playback singing as a career, how should one go about it?
Srini: Guest, keep practising and keep knocking at thedoors of music directors.
vidhya_here: I iam Vidhya...from Doha Qatar
vidhya_here: Sir, which is the most challenging song you have sung in your career?
Srini: Vidhya, the toughest song was 'En Uyire' from 'Uyire'.
TRISHILA: Sir, did u get my mailssssss?
Srini: Thanksssss.
lR: I am your friend & ex-colleague. I am proud of you.
Srini: R, I am happy you are proud of me but tell me who you are.
R: I am R. Ranga Rao
Srini: Hi Ranga Rao.
Srini: From ColourChem?
Saravanan: I am Sethu.
Srini: Hi Sethu.
gulfindian: This is Mohamed from Dubai.
gulfindian: Who's ur favourite music director?
gulfindian: Who is ur favourite musician?
Srini: Gulfindian, too many fav musicians.
Usha: We enjoy your music very much. You have a fabulous voice.
Srini: Thanks Usha.
TRISHILA: Sir what is ur fav song?
Srini: Trishla, there are too many.
SRINIVASAN: Hi Srini, what is the latest song u sang?
Srini: Srinivasan, I sang for Rahman recently for the film, 'Unakku Pathinettu, Enakku
Irubathu'.
ThomasDubai: Good, what is the latest album that you are working on?
Srini: Thomas, no albums ready for release at the moment.
Srini: Working on one.
Waynegrad86: Hi Mr Srini, this is Suresh here. I think u sang 'kaisi hai ye' from 'Dil chahta hai'.. how was ur experience while recording that song.. u were very close to kishoreda in that song?.
Srini: Suresh, you made my day. Thanks.
Deepa: ur role model, ur source of inspiration?
Srini: Deepa, I don't have one, I have too many.
Srini: Source of inspiration, could be Mehdi Hasan, Kishore Kumar, Ilayaraja, SPB, Yesudas, Semmangudi, Kumar
Gandharva.....
Usha: Do you think knowledge of Carnatic music is important to sing in films?
Srini: Usha, it makes one's job easier to learn a song
Gulfindian: Siva, this is Mohamed from Dubai...can u tell me who is u r favourite music director
Srini: Mohamed, I have already answered that.
R: Hi Cheenu, Can't you remember me (CCL)?
Srini: Yeah, Ranga, I said it is nice of you to have come for a chat with me.
Sumi: Hi, I am from Aby Dhabi.
Srini: Sumi hi.
ThomasDubai: Well, how is life now?
Srinivas: Thomas, great.
ThomasDubai: What do you think a complete man should be?
Srini: Thomas, this is one of those questions that people ask in a Miss World contest!
Rajagopal: How is your career moving along?
Srini: Rajagopal, great.
Sumi: Why ur not making stage concerts frequently?
Srini: Sumi, I do but since it is at so many places, you may not come to know.
R: I enjoy your melodious voice.
Srini: R you have heard me right from CCL days.
SRINIVASAN: Have u planned any new pvt. album, Srini?
Srini: Yeah, Srinivasan, I am planning one.
Rajagopal: What about Srinivas, the engineer?
Srini: Rajagopal, engineer who?
ThomasDubai: It is not just a particular song that I like of yours. Every song is as good as the other.
Srini: Thomas, thanks.
Vidhya_here: Your ongs in USSELE album were too good, Mr Srinivas!!!
Srini: Vidhya, thanks, I enjoyed composing them.
Waynegrad86: What's your opinion of Tamil/Telugu singers who are so well trained in Carnatic music, more than the Bollywood singers, and yet don't shine in Hindi films?
Srini: Waynegrad, it is a question of geography.
Sumi: Who is ur GURU or inspiration?
Sanjay: Srinivas, who is ur role model?
Srini: Sanjay, many.
Bensy: Who is ur favorite music director in Malayalam or u love working with the most?
Srini: Bensy, Sharath, Ravindran and Vidyasagar.
R: Do you sing Carnatic music also?
Srini: R, no, I sing Carnatic music only at home.
Ramoo: Time was when very few new playback singers made it, but today with so many hitting the silver screen, so to speak, has quality suffered?
Srini: Ramoo, certainly not.
Bensy: Have u worked with Ravindran?
Srini: Bensy, yes I have worked with Ravindran.
Srini: I have sung in a film called 'Mizhi Rendilum' recently.
Krithika: Sir, among the songs u've sung, which is ur favourite one?
Srini: Krithika, 'Azhage sugama' from 'Paarthale paravasam'.
Rajagopal: What would u be doing if u were not singing?
Srini: Rajagopal, I would have been selling dyestuffs.
Sanjay: Ur favourite pastime?
Ramoo: TV shows like Paatukku paattu, Raagam sangeetham, have brought lot of talent to the limelight, right?
Srini: Ramoo, sure, sure.
Guest70: How do u rate yourself in Carnatic music?
Srini: Guest70, on a scale of 10, I would rate myself 4.
Sanjay: Can I know the meaning of ur name?
Srini: Sanjay, have you been to Tirupati?
Usha: I happened to hear your Malayalam album yesterday. It was very good.
Srini: Usha, which album?
KARTIK: What was ur childhood dream?
Srini: Karthik, to represent India in cricket.
Raj: Who is ur fav playback singer of today?
Srini: Raj, SPB and Hariharan.
Usha: Though you are such a great singer, you are so humble. That's what makes you different from others.
Srini: Usha, thanks thanks.
Kkatsuko: Yes, thank you very much for your reply ! I am very happy! I'll be your fan forever!
Srini: Katsuko, thanks but which song of mine you like most?
Usha: Your song in 'Manasellam' was class.
Srini: Usha, thanks.
Bensy: Are u workin in any more movies as music director?
Srini: Bensy, yeah, I am working for a Malayalam movie called Ivar, having completed 'Seetha Kalyanam' also in Malayalam.
Sureshbala: Sir, which situation made u more uncomfortable when u sing and how did u overcome that?
Srini: Sureshbala, no such tensions, it has always been a pleasure.
Bensy49: Are u workin on any song with A R Rahman?
Sundar: Srinivas, which type of music do u love the most?
 Vidhya_here: Do u listen to western music.?? Do u think it has increased in Tamil films these days??? Is it goor or bad?
Srini: Vidhya, I do listen to western music but i prefer our music
Deepa: Do u seriously think AR Rahman's regime is short?
Srini: Deepa, it has been 10 years and i think he has been going strong and he is the first crossover artiste from
Chennai.
Usha: A few days ago I saw your interview in 'Podhigai' and it was great.
Srini: Usha, thanks.
TRISHILA: Sir, have u compose any new songs?
Srini: Trishla, for Malayalam movies.
Karthik: did u have any love affairs during ur college days sir??
Srini: Karthik, Karthik!
Srini: Karthik, don't have affairs in college.
Guest6: Sir, what are the films u are working on now?
Srini: guest6, Ullam Ketkume, Unakku Pathinettu.., Aha Ethanai Azhagu, etc.
Prince: Srini sir, I am a great fan of urs, I love 'Apple Penne' song from Rojakoottam'.
Srini: Prince, thanks.
Usha: How different is it to sing a Tamil song and a Hindi song?
Srini: Usha, not much difference.
Prince: Sir, I happened to listen to one of ur Tamil albums but I forget the name, can u pls tell me the name?
Srini: Prince, Ussele, Ussele and Paarvai are the names of two Tamil albums.
Sreenivas4music: I have heard the song in Paarvai (IMAI THUDIKUM OSAIYE...) lots of times.
Srini: Sreenivas, thanks.
Srini: I really enjoyed doing that song.
Bensy49: 'Ethrayo janmamayi ninne njan thedunnu' was just memorable.
Srini: Bensy, thanks.
Karthik: Sir what quality should a man posses to come up in life?
Prince: Since I am in Africa, I get chance to hear ur songs only on the net.
Srini: Prince, oh great!
Visudido: Hi srinivas, wish you all the best.
Srini: Visudido,thanks.
TRISHILA: What do u think about Malaysian music, sir?
Srini: Trishla, I have not heard much.
Usha: Heard many young singers quoting your name when ever they talk about getting a break in film industry.
Srini: Usha, yeah.
Sreenivas4music: I gave a ring to your house once to congratulate you on your performance as a singer.
Srini: Sreenivas, oh really?
Raj: Hi! I luv all ur songs so much, especially the Sotta Sotta song from Taj mahal. What made u change ur career from a chemical engineer to a playback singer?????????
Gvk10018: Tell me what made u to come to the music field?
Guest6: Basically u r an engineer. Does this qualification match ur present profession?
Srini: Guest6, basically I am a singer who did engineering course by accident.
Sureshbala: Sir, is a Carnatic knowledge base essential for a good voice?
Srini: Sureshbala, knowledge of Carnatic music is useful to learn a song fast.
Prince: Sir, do u have any special goals to achieve in music?
Srini: Prince, to be in this field in whatever capacity till I die.
Bobby: What advice would u give to aspiring singers. How do they get a break?
Vidhya_here: Mr. Srinivas...I sing....I am interested to come to the music field...how difficult/ easy is it to enter the music field?
Srini: vidhya, for certain people it is easy and for some it is not.
Srini: but you have to plunge to know.
Usha: I think there is a healthy competiton prevailing now in the music industry.
Guest6: What do u think of Janaki?
Srini: guest6, I hope you are referring to the great S Janaki?
Srini: She is incomparable.
Prince: Sir, do u have any plans to become a music director for Tamil films?
Srini: Prince, if a good offer comes I will take it up.
Bobby: How different are Vidyasagar and A R Rahman in their work?
Srini: Bobby, Rahman records by night and Vidyasagar by day!
Usha: Is it difficult to do a stage show or recording a song in the studio?
Srini: Usha, both are unique in their own way.
Sureshbala: Sir, can you mention a language in which u have not sung so far?
Srini: Sureshbala, Oriya!
Indian: Hi, how are u doing, are you planning any concerts in Dubai?
Srini: Indian, there might be one in August.
Karthik: What are ur future plans regarding music?
Srini: Karthik, I just want to keep singing and doing music
Bobby: When u sing Hindi songs, what do you give special attention?
Srini: Bobby, the expression.
Sreenivas4music: I shook hands with u once. U look smart so why can't u take up acting?
Srini: Sreenivas, I don't know what acting is about and I don't want to know.
TRISHILA: Which do you like more -- to sing or to compose?
Srini: Trishla, both.
Krithika: Sir, ur Ussele was superb. How do u feel when u get such feedback from ur fans?
Srini: Krithika, I feel very happy. That is why we do these albums.
Karthik: Sir, tomorrow my MBA results would be published. Please wish me good luck.
Srini: Karthik, all the best.
Bobby: Ravindran is the best in Malayalam films. I just love his work. Are u working with him?
Srini: Bobby, yes.
Guest: Why are u not trying Western music, Srini?
Srini: Guest, I prefer indian
Usha: Does your son sing?
Srini: Usha, I have no son.
Srin: My daughter sings.
Usha: Have you performed Carnatic kutcheris?
TRISHILA: Where do you stay, Sir?
Srini: Trishla, in Chennai.
Guest: Can you tell me your native place?
Srini: Guest, I am from Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
Karthik: Which has more influence -- Carnatic music or cine music?
Srini: Karthik, in my songs?
R: Do you like Talat 's songs?
Srini: R, i love Talat's songs.
TRISHILA: Sir, when will u come to Malaysia again?
Srini: Trishla, very soon.
Usha: I don't know the name .it was all written in Malayalam and I couldn't read it.
Srini: Usha, then tell me the name of a song.
Bobby: Hey, pls release the cd of 'Sita kalyanam' soon. I am dying to hear them. How do u rate ur work in it?
Srini: Bobby, even I am dying to hear them in the form of a cassette or CD. I am eagerly awaiting the release.
Srini: As for the rating, that is for you to judge.
Mukundan: A small request. Can you sing some songs free of cost for blind students?
Srini: Mukundan, contact me at Chennaionline.com.
Mayus: What is the difference while working with
A.R.Rahman?
Karthik: Which kind of music reaches the people?
Srini: Karthik, any good music.
Usha: Do you think songs with double meaning should be encouraged?
Srini: Usha, of course not.
Indian: Mr.Srinivas, what made u become a singer, anyone behind u, or was it due to the interest shown by u.
Srini: Indian, actually no one was behind me.
Karthik: If God appears before u, what boon will you ask from Him?
Srini: Karthik, I will ask him to make me invisible.
R: Do you play any musical instrument ?
Srini: R, no.
Usha: Do you give training to youngsters in either Carnatic or light classical?
Srini: Usha, no.
Krithika: Sir, Do u like peppy songs, or melodies?
Srini: Krithika, melodies.
KOKILA: sirrrrrr, your voice is really superb.
KOKILA: Sir, your 'inni naanum naan illai' is really really superrrrrrrrr
Srini: Kokila, thaaaanks!
Prince: Sir, if the Tamil association of Nairobi invites u for a live concert, will u come?
Srini: Prince, certainly.
Mayus: Can u tell me about ur experience while working for 'Laagan'.
Srini: Mayus, it was great because it was one of the few Indian movies which was nominated for the Oscars.
Usha: Can u tell us ur experience with Kartik?
Srini: Usha, singer Karthik?
KOKILA: Sir, can I have ur address
plzzzzzz?
Srini: Kokila, shreeni@eth.net.
Waynegrad86: Whom do u like better sentimental/sizzling kishore or My Lord Rafi saheb. Give me a couple of ur favs on both of 'em?
Srini: waynegrad, Rafi saheb's Din Dhal Jayen, Tere Mere Sapne, and Kishore's Mere Naina and Ye Jeevan
Hai.
GVk: Hello sir, how are u? I am from Dubai, basicaly from Chennai; are u planning any concerts in Dubai like star nights?
Srini: GVK, may be in August.
Krithika: Did u ever dream of reaching such great heights?
Srini: Krithika, no.
Guest: When was your first stage performance and who was the first music director?
R: What sort of exercise do you do daily to have such a melodious voice?
Srini: R, I do yoga.
Sundar: Hello Srinivas. Firstly, hearty congrats for your service to the Tamil industry. Do u have any offers right now to compose music?
Srini: Sundar, in Tamil no.
Bobby: I guess Shyam has not got his share of limelight. What do u think?
Srini: Bobby, Shyam the actor or the musician?
KOKILA: Sir, what is the difference between Hindi and Tamil songs?
Srini: Kokila, actually I enjoy singing Hindi songs because they are composed to suit a singer's range. Whereas these days in Tamil songs, they don't look at a singer's range while
composing . And I am not talking about all music directors here.
Srini: There are exceptions, of course.
Prince: Sir, was singing in movies ur lifetime ambition?
Srini: Prince, yes.
Krithika: How did u feel when u sang your first song?
Srini: Krithika, very, very good.
Srini: When you get to sing for different MDs, do you get to add flavour to the basic track? How flexible are today's MDs? For example, if a song is based on Panthuvarali, can you bring in your creativity?
Srini: Srini, certainly whether it is Panthuvarali or any other raga.
Krithika: Among the young singers, till date, whom do u like?
Srini: Krithika, all of them.
KOKILA: Which one is more tough to sing - Hindi or Tamil?
Srini: Kokila, no such thing as tough.
A: Sir, I compose Western music. I have composed many Western songs using black notes and I love ur voice. Can u sing for my composition?
Srini: A, certainly.
Srini: Contact me.
Sundar: How was the concert Unity of Light? Any memorable incidents during that function?
Srini: Sundar, it is was one of the most memorable evenings because such things don't come everyday
Krithika: Sir, during ur college days, which song u used to like the most? in which college did u study?
Srini: Krithika, in Trivandrum and Mumbai. I used to sing mostly Kishore's songs.
Katsuko44: I liked all the songs especially Raja ko rani se pyar ho gaya, Dola dola, Ini naanum naanillai,.Indha poonkatru...
Srini: Katsuko, thanks a ton.
GV: Srinivas, in a TV interview, you said you were working as a marketing executive.
Srini: GV, yes.
GV: Then how did u come to this field?
Srini: GV, I had a dream to become a playback singer and worked towards it.
Prince: Sir, what do u think about north Indian singers, I feel they are killing Tamil (Example: Kadhal pisase)
Srini: Prince, YES.
Srini: But I will kill French if I were to sing French songs.
Srini: We Tamilians are fools to call them and give them too many songs. Once in a while it is fun, but it get irritating afterwards.
GV: From whom did you get ur chance?
KOKILA: Sir, can I know ur daughter's name plzzzzz?
Srini: Kokila, Sharanya, Sunanda.
Dekshin: hi, can I join with u now?
Srini: Dekshin, yes, certainly.
Krithika: Actually, when I asked people why they like u (apart from ur voice), they said you are very humble.
Srini: Krithika, thanks.
Usha: But songs with double meaning do come and make it embarrassing to be repeated?
Srini: Usha, you are right.
Krithika: What is the secret of ur voice? Do u take any special care?
Srini: Krithika, no secrets.
Usha: Ok Mr Srinivas All the best in your career. May God bless you and grant u whatever you ask And keep giving us good songs.
Srini: Usha, thanks.
Gvk10018: Don't mistake me but can u tell me about my all-time favourite shree KJ Yesudas?
Srini: GVK. Yesudas is great.
Dekshin: Srini, what is the secret of your youth ?
Srini: Dekshin, I was a dyestuff engineer!
Krithika: Sir, I've been learning music for the past 12 yrs. But I don't take care of my voice. I eat ice creams and drink cool drinks. Is that advisable?
Srini: Krithika, as long as you sing in pitch it is ok.
Bobby: No, I am talking about Shyam the music director.
Srini: Bobby, yes Shyam sir was a great music director in Malayalam film industry.
Krithika: Tell me the secret behind ur voice.
Gvk10018: That is nice sir, I look forward to meeting u in Dubai.
Srini: GVK, sure.
Gvk100: Mr.Srinivas let me know ur programme, so that we can invite u to Dubai Tamil Sangam programme.
Srini: Write to shreeni@eth.net.
Raj: Have u done any concerts in London?
Srini: Raj, yeah, last year.
Krithika: Which raga U like most?
Srini: Krithika, there are so many ragas.
Usha: ur contact number please?
Srini: Usha, shreeni@eth.net.
Raj: Have u sung any song for actor Madhavan? if so pls tell me?????????
Srini: Raj, yes, in 'paarthale paravasam, alaipayuthe.
Krithika: What message would u like to give to the younger generation?
Srini: Krthika, I am still young myself.
Prasath: What is ur mother tongue?
Srini: Prasath, it is Tamil.
Prasath: Which language u find comfortable to sing?
Srini: Prasath, Hindi and Tamil also.
Krithika: Sir, do u eat ice creams or drink cool drinks?
Srini: Krithika, very rarely.
 KOKILA: It is difficult to find someone like u. It is like opening a 100 shells deep down in the sea to find a pearl.
Srini: Kokila, you are in a poetry mode.
Srini: Thanks.
Kluivats: Which is your favourite dress?
Srini: Kluivats, nothing specific.
Srini: It was nice meeting all of you.
Krithika: Thanx Sir, Bye.
Srini: Krithika, bye.
Srini: Bye all of you.
Srini: And God bless all of you.
Kluivats: Thanks for the wonderful evening. Would have been better if we could have heard you singing. Thanks a lot.
Chat session with Playback Singer is concluded.
Further queries can be mailed to ravi@chennaionline.com
and we will get replies from Srinivas.
You can also listen to an audio clip and enjoy a few lines from a few hit songs of his.
We thank Srinivas for giving all of us this wonderful opportunity.
We also thank all the participants who have made this event a huge success.
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