Srinivasan Doraiswamy, known by his stage name Srinivas or Jeans Srinivas, is an Indian playback singer in the Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi music industries. Credited to 3000 songs, he is also a music composer, working on projects including films, jingles, albums, television serials, and devotional albums. He received the Kalaimamani award by the Tamil Nadu state government in 2005 and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award twice for the songs "Minsara Poove" (Padayappa) in 1999 and "Maargazhiyil" (Onbadhu Roobai Nottu) in 2008. He has also received the Best Male Singer Kerala State Film Award for the song "Bhasuri" (Rathri Mazha) in 2007, the Film Critics Award for Best Composer for the movie "Seetha Kalyanam" in 2009, and Best Playback Singer for "Kaisi Hai Yeh Ruth" (Dil Chahta Hai).

Early life Singer Srinivas was born on 7 November in Ambasamudram in Tamil Nadu to Duraiswamy and Lakshmi.

Career

Srinivas began his musical journey in 1992 after being inspired by the soundtrack of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film "Roja," which featured fresh voices and sounds by debut composer A.R. Rahman. Encouraged by Rahman, Srinivas relocated to Chennai in 1993 to pursue music seriously. His first film song was for the Telugu movie "One By Two" in Vidyasagar's music. He gained recognition with his rendition of Mehdi Haasan's ghazals, leading Rahman to offer him work in Chennai.

Srinivas collaborated extensively with Rahman, singing tracks for several films. His notable works include "Mellisaiye" from "Mr. Romeo" (1996) and "En Uyire" from "Uyire" (1998). He achieved widespread acclaim with hits like "Minsaara Poove" from "Padayappa" (1999), earning him his first Tamil Nadu Government State award for Best Male Singer. Srinivas continued his successful collaboration with Rahman, contributing to songs like "Endendrum Punnagai" and "Snehidhane" from "Alaipayuthey" (2000) and "Muzhumadhi" from "Jodha Akbar" (2008).

Apart from Tamil, Srinivas also worked on Telugu albums with Rahman, earning the moniker "Jeans Srinivas" after the popularity of his song "Priya Priya" in the Telugu version of the movie "Jeans." His association with Rahman extended to Malayalam, with recent contributions to films like "Galatta Kalyanam" (2021) and the Malayalam version of "Ponniyin Selvan - II." Throughout his career, Srinivas has been known for his versatile voice and close collaboration with A.R. Rahman.

Television He has frequently appeared as a judge in Vijay Television Super Singer, Zee Tamil Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, and other reality shows of Tamil Nadu. YearProgramChannelLanguage2025Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 5Zee TamilTamilSa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 52024Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 4Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 42024Star Singer 9AsianetMalayalam2023Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Tamil Li'l Champs 3Zee TamilTamil2022-2023Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 32021Rockstar (Indian TV series)2019Top Singer Season 1Flowers TVMalayalam2019Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 2Zee TamilTamil2017-2018Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors2015-2016Super Singer 5Star Vijay2014Super Singer 42010-2011Super Singer 32008Super Singer 22006Super Singer 1

Awards Kalaimamani, Government of Tamil Nadu Best Male Singer - Rathri Mazha, Kerala state film awards Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback - Padayappa and Onbadhu Roobai Nottu 2017 - Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Judge Male Vijay Television Awards

Discography

Tamil discography (selected songs) YearFilmSongComposer(s)Co-singer(s)Lyricist1998Uyire (D) “Ennuyire”A. R. RahmanSujatha MohanVairamuthu1999Taj Mahal“Chotta Chotta”1999Padayappa“Minsara Poove” Nithyasree Mahadevan, Palakkad Sreeram2008Jodhaa Akbar (D) “Muzhumathy”Na. Muthukumar2014Naan Than Bala“Uyire Unakkaga”Venkat KrishiPriyadarshiniNa. Muthukumar

Telugu discography YearFilmSongComposer(s)Co-singer(s)1993Donga Donga (D)"Etilona Chepalanta"A. R. RahmanSuresh PetersGentleman (D)"Maavele Maavele"A. R. RahmanMinmini, Noel James1994Palnati Pourusham"O Silku Paapa"A. R. RahmanMalgudi Subha, Suresh Peters1995Bombay (D)"Poolakundi Komma"A. R. RahmanPallavi, Subha, Anupama"Idhu Matrubhoomi"Sujatha Mohan, NoelVaddu Bava Thappu"Hello Hello Sreevaru"VidyasagarK. S. Chithra1996Prema Desam (D)"Hello Doctor"A. R. RahmanKKMr. Romeo (D)"Evaridhi Evaridhi"A. R. RahmanNoel James, Chandran, Anto 1997Merupu Kalalu (D)"Oh La La La"A. R. RahmanK. S. Chithra, Unni Menon1998Jeans (D)"Priya Priya Champodde"A. R. Rahman"Gundello Gayanni"Aahaa..!"Manasaina"Vandemataram SrinivasPelli Peetalu"Chitapata Chinukulu"S. V. Krishna ReddyK. S. Chithra"Jil Jil Jil"Prematho (D)"Ooristhu Ooguthu"A. R. RahmanSujatha Mohan1999Jodi (D)"Nanu Preminchananu"A. R. RahmanSujatha MohanPremikula Roju (D)"Manasu Padi"A. R. RahmanM. G. Sreekumar"Roja Roja"(Sad)Premaku Velayera"Kannu Kannu Kalupukoni"S. V. Krishna ReddyK. S. ChithraOke Okkadu (D)"Eruvaka Saguthundaga"A. R. RahmanSwarnalathaNarasimha (D)"Meriseti Puvva"A. R. RahmanNithyasree MahadevanA. K. 47 "Alala Alala Nee Kosam"HamsalekhaK. S. ChithraHarischandraa"Daychey Dora"AgoshGopal Rao"Vinudu Vinudu Antha"Mano2000Sakhi (D)"Vasanthapu"A. R. RahmanShankar Mahadevan"Snehituda Snehituda"Sadhana Sargam"Maangalyam" Clinton CerejoManoharam"Bharatha Maatha"Mani SharmaK. S. ChithraPriyuralu Pilichindi (D)"Yemaaye Naa Kavitha"A. R. RahmanK. S. ChithraChirunaama (D)"O Sakha Sakha"DevaSwarnalathaMadhuri"Gee Laila"MuraliGopika Poornima"Sannaga O Pilupu" Sujatha MohanPremani Cheppara (D)"Adhe Vennela"Rajesh Roshan"Nidurinche Gundela"2001Durga"Kannukotti"SD ShantakumarAkrosham (D)"Amma Antunna"Yuvan Shankar RajaPrematho Raa"Preminchadame"Mani SharmaHanuman Junction"Konaseemallo O Koyila"Suresh PetersK. S. ChithraKushi"Cheliya Cheliya"Mani SharmaHariniCheli (D)"Varshinche Megham"Harris JayarajChiranjeevulu"Anuraagam Anubandham"A.B.MuraliK. S. Chithra"Palliey Pachani"Gopika PoornimaRamana"Raayanchala Raave"MaharshiAmrutha2002Bramhachari (D)"Sakala Kala Vallabuda"DevaSujatha Mohan"Ghatothkacha"Priyadarshini"Maatalake Andhanidi"Mani SharmaPrasannaAllari"Nara Naram"Paul JAparnaBaba (D)"Baba Theme"A. R. RahmanPanchatantram (D)"Meri Jaan"DevaShaliniKanulu Moosina Neevaye"Aalapana Aagena"ChakriSunitha Upadrashta2003Donga Ramudu And Party"Chalirathiri"Sunitha UpadrashtaAmmayilu Abbayilu"Neeloni Andhalu"Kousalya"Ishtapadi Ishtapadi"Ishtapadi"Rayabharamenduke"M. M. SrilekhaSujatha Mohan2004Gharshana"Ye Chilipi"Harris JayarajMegham"Neepai Naakunnadi"K. M. Radha KrishnanK. S. Chithra2005Preminchi Choodu (D)"Enno Janmala Bandham"Harris JayarajSaindhaviAaru (D)"Hrudayam Anu"Devi Sri PrasadSrilekha ParthasarathyMr Errababu"Neeli Meghala"KotiMalavikaNaidu LLB"Nuvve Nuvve"S. A. RajkumarHariniThaka Thimi Tha (D)"Neelo Dagina Prema"D. ImmanUsha"Himsa"Muddula Koduku (D)"Chirugali"VidyasagarSadhana Sargam2006Bommarillu"Bommanu Geesthe" Devi Sri PrasadGopika PoornimaRaghavan (D)"Hrudayame"Harris JayarajMahalakshmi IyerKokila"Kokila Kokila"MadhukarShreya GhoshalVesavi (D)"Urikene Manasane"G. V. Prakash KumarShreya Ghoshal2007Himsinche 23Va Raju Pulikesi (D)"Aasha Kanvey"Sabesh–MuraliNava Vasantham"Friendshippe Thiyyani"S. A. RajkumarTippu, Gopika PoornimaSathyabhama"Theme Music"ChakriDeva (D)"Peguthenchukunna"Yuvan Shankar RajaTinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda"Konchem Konge Pattu"M. M. SrilekhaM. M. Srilekha2008Jodhaa Akbar (D)"Aamani Ruthuvu"A. R. RahmanJayam Mandhe (D)"Nee Vechiunna Vakili"VidyasagarShravyaAdivishnu"Eedu Rangula Harivillu"M. M. SrilekhaK. S. Chithra2009Ananda Thandavam (D)"Poovunai"G. V. Prakash KumarHariniSontha Ooru"Kanula Vakite Kadulutunna"Saketh Sairam2010Pappu"Mellaga O"Phani KalyanRadhikaMaa Annayya Bangaram"Inti Maharani"S. A. Rajkumar Srividhya, Manasa, Murali2014Lingaa (D)"Chinna Chinna"A. R. RahmanAditi PaulPremalayam (D)"Chalunaya"Bela Shende2015Anekudu (D)"Yegise Nadhi"Harris JayarajShakthisree Gopalan

Kannada discography (selected songs) YearFilmSongComposer(s)Co-singer(s)Lyricist1998Yaare Neenu Cheluve“Kushalave Kshemavee“HamsalekhaAnuradha SriramHamsalekha2004MauryaUsiraguve HasiraguveGurukiranShreya GhoshalK. Kalyan

As music composer Films Year FilmLanguageNotes2000En Iniya IlamaaneTamilFilm unreleased2002Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke!Composed one song "Ini Naanum"2003IvarMalayalam2009Seetha Kalyanam2010KushtiHindi2011The TrainMalayalam2015KangarooTamil

Onscreen appearances +AlbumsYear FilmLanguageNotes1999Poovellam KettupparTamilappearance in song "Sevvaanam Vetkam Kondathu"2008Vallamai Tharayoappearance in song "En Veettil"2019Sarvam Thaala Mayamas himself

References

External links

About Srinivas