N. J. Nandini

N J Nandini (born 5 August 1991)[1] is a young Carnatic music vocalist from Trivandrum.[2] 2014 was a high note for Nandini, who has become the young face of classical music in the city.[1][3] who was awarded the Chembai Puraskaram,[4] followed by the Isai Chudai title and the M S Subbalakshmi fellowship. Hailing from a family of rich musical heritage, she has been nurtured over the years, by her eminent gurus, Prof Parassala Ponnammal,[5] Prof P R Kumarakerala Varma, Dr S Bhagyalakshmi and Dr M N Moorthy. She has performed over 700 concerts within India and abroad.

N J Nandini
Birth nameN.J Nandini
Born (1991-08-05) 5 August 1991
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
GenresCarnatic music, Playback singing
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004–present
WebsiteFB : N.J.Nandini

Early life and family

Nandini was born in a musical family with musicians of their times, her grandfather Vechoor N Hariharasubramania Iyer, her uncle Vechoor C Sankar. Musically rooted and inclined parents - C Neelakantan and S Jayanthi, made sure that she got the best training and made her listen to almost all the concerts in and around the city, even when she was expected.[6][7] Her brother, NJ Nandagopal a CA by profession, who is a singer and mridangist as well, also nurtured her talents in a great way. Her parents identified her talent when she was 3, as she started identifying ragas, and started singing small tunes.

She secured the 1st Rank in her +2, and when on with B.com in private study, and a MA in music securing the 1st Rank. She is currently pursuing a PHD in Music.

Career
  • The youngest musician to secure "A" grade from All India Radio Trivandrum,
  • Winner of All India Radio National Music Competition in 2009
  • Winner of the title Ragaratnam Yuva, from Carnatic Music Reality Show in Amrita TV
  • Ist Runner Up in Jaya TV – Pothys Carnatic Music Idol 2011
  • Ist Runner Up in Jaya TV – Vivel Carnatic Music Idol 2012
  • The People’s Choice Award in Jaya TV – Vivel Carnatic Music Idol 2012
  • 1st Rank Holder- MA Music, Kerala University
  • Delegation to China, from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India in 2014
  • ICCR Empanelled Artist since the year 2012
  • Recipient of CCRT Cultural Talent Scholarship since 2002

Awards, honours and recognition
  • 2016 – Mavelikkara Prabhakara Varma Smaraka Yuva Sangeetha Puraskara – Sri Poornathrayesha Sangeetha Sabha, Thrippunithura
  • 2014 – ISAI CHUDAR – Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai
  • 2014 – Chembai Puraskar – Cultural Department, Government of Kerala
  • 2013 – Madurai Mani Iyer Award – Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
  • 2013 – Prof P Mahalingam Endowment Award – Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
  • 2013 – Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship – Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai
  • 2013 – Best Vocalist- 2013 – Kuwait Carnatic Music Forum
  • 2012 – Best Vocalist - Female – The Spirit of Youth Music and Dance Festival, The Music Academy, Madras
  • 2010 – Sangeetha Shri – Travancore Music Society, Harippad
  • 2010 – Yuva Sangeetha Prathibha Puraskar – Swaranjali
  • 2009 – Ragaratnam Yuva – Amrita TV
  • 2009 – Dr. L Muthayya Bhagavathar Award – Edapally Sangeetha Sadas, Ernakulam
  • 2009 – Best Female Singer Award – Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan
  • 2008 – MLV Srividya Sangeetha Puraskar – MLV Srividya Charitable Society, Trivandrum
  • 2008 – Yuva Sri Kala Bharathi – Bharathi Yuva Kendra, Madurai
  • 2008 – Kalathilakom – Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Trivandrum
  • 2008 – Award of Accreditation – Sri Sankara council for Assessment & Accreditation, Kalady
  • 2007 – Venuganam Award – Neelakanta Sivan Sangeetha Sabha, Trivandum
  • 2005 – Augustine Joseph Memorial Award – Poornathrayeesha Sangeetha Sabha, Thrippunithura
  • 2005 – Uma Maheswaran Memorial Award – Chembai Memorial Trust, Trivandrum
  • 2005 – Vaikom Vasudevan Nair Memorial Award – Vaikathashtami Festival
  • 2004 – Best Young Talent Award – VDS Arts Academy, Chennai

References
  1. "N J Nandini". iTunes.
  2. "Creating waves". The Hindu. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  3. "N J Nandini's Blog". N. J. Nandini. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  4. "On song". The Hindu. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  5. "Parassala Ponnammal's Young protege - N J Nandini". sabhash.com. 29 December 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  6. "Control over medium". The Hindu. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  7. "Kalavanta 2014 - N J Nandini". YouTube. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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