Vani Jayaram

Who is Vani Jayaram?

Vani Jayaram is a prominent Indian singer. She is best known as a playback singer in Indian cinema, primarily in South Indian languages, although she has a wider repertoire. Vani's career started in 1971 and has spanned over four decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand movies. In addition, she has recorded several private albums and participated in numerous solo concerts in India and abroad.

She was the most sought after singer to sing many of the most difficult compositions by legendary music directors. Songs like Ezhu Swarangalukul, Keliviyin Nayangane, Ennulil Engo, Yaaradhu sollamal, Naanae Naana, Megamae Megamae, Kavidhai Kelungal, Nadhamenum are very few such examples.

She believes in musical quality and very well known for her musical ethics. She never has diluted music in any form and for anybody and never for the sake of entertainment. Music directors had always known that and had always approached her with right songs filled with challenging musical substances.

Renowned for her voice range, Vani's work includes film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian classical music and folk songs.