Vani Jairam
Playback Singer with a National Award
Born
November 30th, 1945
79 years ago
Died
February 4th, 2023
2 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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Acclaimed playback singer, recognized for contributions to Indian music across multiple languages. Career spanned several decades, starting in the early 1970s. Provided vocals for numerous films and worked with prominent music directors. Achievements include winning the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer multiple times. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to the music industry with unforgettable melodies.
Won National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer
Sang in over 20 languages
Contributed to soundtracks of films like 'Sankarabharanam' and 'Samsaram O Kadambaram'
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