Srilekha Parthasarathy (Tamil: ஸ்ரீலேகா பார்த்தசாரதி Telugu: శ్రిలేకా పార్థసారథి Malayalam: ശ്രീലേഖ പാര്‍ഥസാരഥി) is a Tamil singer who is commonly referred to by her first name Srilekha. She has a versatile voice, and has experienced an impressive success in other genres of music as well, including ghazal

Ghazal

The ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in 6th century...

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Srilekha began her professional career in 2000, when she sang the scintilating Jingle for the “Idhayam Oil” advertisement, which was piturised on “Jothika

Jyothika Saravanan

Jyothika Sadanah-Saravanan is a former Indian film actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three...

”. She describes the jingle as her ticket into the Tamil music industry.

Biography

Srilekha was born and brought up in Delhi

Delhi

Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...

. Being South Indian by birth, she learnt both North Indian and South Indian languages and music, as well as Western music. At the age of four, she won the first prize in the annual All India Children’s Music Competition in New Delhi

New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...

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Overview of her career

Her debut was with music director Harris Jayaraj

Harris Jayaraj

Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...

, for the song called "Yedho Ondru" from the movie Laysa Laysa. This movie also introduced Trisha

Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...

, one of the leading Tamil actresses.

Her popularity increased with many other hits, such as "Poo Mugam Siricha" for the movie Junction, "Kaadhalaagi" with S.P. Balasubramaniam

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas...

 in Pop Carn, "Don’t worry be Happy" for the movie Whistle

Whistle (film)

Whistle is a 2003 South Indian Tamil film which is a verbatim remake of the English horror film Urban Legend. Although an average grosser, the film was a musical super hit. It is noted for vivek's rib tickling comedy. It is one of the most remarkable horror movies. The film marked the debut of...

, and "Sutthi Sutthi Varuven" for the movie Sena.

Her career took a leap with the blockbuster hit "Kalyaanam dhaan" from the movie Saamy

Saamy

Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...

. This song topped the music charts. This was followed by "Vinodhane" from Thennavan

Thennavan

Thennavan is a 2003 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by newcomer M. Nandakumaran and produced by Vijayakanth, who plays the lead role in the film as well, by enacting the title role character...

, "Vaa Masakatre" from Kurumbu

Kurumbu

Kurumbu is a 2003 Indian Tamil film directed by Vishnuvardhan, making his directorial debut. The film, a remake of the 2002 Telugu film Allari, stars Allari Naresh, who also starred in the original version, which marked his acting debut, along with the female artists Diya and Nikita Thukral in lead...

 and "Ayurvedha Azhagi" from Thiruda Thirudi

Thiruda Thirudi

Thiruda Thirudi is a Tamil film directed by debutant Subramaniam Siva. The film stars Dhanush and Chaya Singh. This film was a low-budget production and the soundtrack was composed by Dhina. This comedic love story is set in the clashing enemies starring Manikka Vinayagam, Ginja and Illavarasu...

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Her recent hits include Dhimsu Kattai, "Chinna Veeda", "Kokku Meena Thinguma" and "Pacchakili Pacchakili". Other songs of Srilekha include "Mummy Chellama", "Bambara Kannu", "Vecchukka Vecchukka Va", "Garuda Garuda", and "Thavilu Thavilu".

List of her Tamil movie songs

This is a list of songs she has sung in Tamil movies:

Year	Film	Song
2003	Thennavan Thennavan Thennavan is a 2003 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by newcomer M. Nandakumaran and produced by Vijayakanth, who plays the lead role in the film as well, by enacting the title role character...	Vinodhane - II
2003	Thirumalai Thirumalai Thirumalai is a Tamil film which released on 24 October 2003 and was directed by Ramana. This film has Joseph Vijay in the main lead, with Jyothika. Lawrence Raghavendra and Kiran Rathod make special appearances in the film.-Plot:...	Thimsu Kattai
2003	Jore	Mummy Chellamma
2003	Saamy Saamy Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...	Kalyanamthaan
2003	Whistle Whistle (film) Whistle is a 2003 South Indian Tamil film which is a verbatim remake of the English horror film Urban Legend. Although an average grosser, the film was a musical super hit. It is noted for vivek's rib tickling comedy. It is one of the most remarkable horror movies. The film marked the debut of...	Don't Worry Be Happy
2003	Kovil Kovil (film) Kovil is a Tamil language film released in 2003. It starred Silambarasan and Sonia Agarwal in the lead roles.-Plot:Unending caste discrimination surrounds Puliangulam and Vepangulam villages to such an extent that small incidents lead to shedding of blood to very large extents...	Kokku Meenai
2003	Ottran Ottran Ottran is a 2003 Tamil film starring Arjun Sarja, Simran, Manorama, Vadivelu, Tejashree, Sarath Babu and directed by Ilankannan. The score and soundtrack was composed by Pravin Mani.-Cast:*Arjun Sarja as Karthik*Simran Bagga as Sudha...	Chinnaveedu
2003	Kurumbu Kurumbu Kurumbu is a 2003 Indian Tamil film directed by Vishnuvardhan, making his directorial debut. The film, a remake of the 2002 Telugu film Allari, stars Allari Naresh, who also starred in the original version, which marked his acting debut, along with the female artists Diya and Nikita Thukral in lead...	Vaa Masakaatre
2003	Aalukkoru Aasai Aalukkoru Aasai Aalukkoru Aasai is a Tamil language movie directed by V.Sekhar.This is a comedy and a family subject movie. This movie is starring Sathyaraj, Meena, Vadivelu, Senthil and a few artists...	Kaathal Kaathal
2003	Earumugam	Azhagana 1
2004	Aethiree Aethiree Aethiree is a 2004 Indian Tamil comedy film, directed by popular director K. S. Ravikumar. The film, starring Madhavan, Sadha, Vivek, Kanika, Rahman and Delhi Ganesh in pivotal roles, has musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released in May 2004...	Saithane Saithane
2004	Madurey	Pambarakkannu Pachamilaka
2004	Arasaktchi Arasatchi Arasatchi is a Tamil language film released in 2004. The film was directed by then debutante, N Maharajan. The film starred Arjun, Lara Dutta and Raghuvaran in the lead roles. Vivek as the comedian, Lakshmi and Manivannan all play in other roles. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj...	Saiyo Saiyo
2004	Jananam	Ore Oru Mutham
2004	Kannadi Pookal Kannadi Pookal Kannadi Pookal is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2005. It is a remake of malayalam film Achaneyanenikkishtam which inturn was inspired from a real-life incident in Kerala.-Plot:...	Kuthu Padhra
2005	Ji Ji (film) Ji is a 2005 Tamil action film directed by Linguswamy and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar...	Thiruttu Rascal
2005	Thotti Jaya Thotti Jaya Thotti Jaya is an Indian film released in 2005. It was written and directed by Durai. The soundtrack was composed by Harris Jayaraj.-Plot:Jayachandran Mukut Pal is a born rowdy working in a hotel as a helper. He gets his title name "Thotti Jaya" as he is born in a garbage bin. People who confront...	Yaari Singari
2005	Gurudeva	Saiva Karuvadu
2006	Parijatham Parijatham Parijatham is a Tamil film directed by Bhagyaraj. The film stars Prithviraj and Saranya Bhagyaraj. It relates the story of a man trying to discover the identity of the lady his deceased mother, Seetha, had wanted him to get to know and marry.-Plot:...   '	Oru Nodi Iru Nodi
2006	Kodambakkam Kodambakkam (film) Kodambakkam is a Tamil film directed by Jagan.The star of the film Nandha made his debut in the film Mounam Pesiyadhe as Surya Sivakumar's friend. The film received many awards including best debut actor for Nandha...	Adi Nee Oru
2006	Devathaiyai Kanden	Ore Oru Thopule
2007	Vel Vel (film) Vel is a 2007 Tamil action-drama film written and directed by Hari and produced by Mohan Natarajan. It stars Suriya and Asin and features Vadivelu, Kalabhavan Mani and Nassar in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 9...	Onnappola
2007	Aanai Aanai Aanai is a 2005 Tamil language film released in India. It stars actorsArjun Sarja, Namitha Kapoor, Vadivelu, Sanghavi and Manoj K. Jayan. It is a loose remake of the 2004 Hollywood film Man on Fire starring Denzel Washington....	Aiy Idupattum
2007	Veeramum Eeramum Veeramum Eeramum Veeramum Eeramum is a Tamil language film released on 5 October 2007. It starred Saravanan, Sonika and Krishna in the title roles.-Plot:Shankar Ayya is the 'godfather' of Tuticorin and the villages around it, where the Aruvaal culture prevails...	Oru Shanam
2007	Ammuvagiya Naan Ammuvagiya Naan Ammuvagiya Naan is a Tamil language film starring Adithya and Neshtra. The film, released in September 2007, became a hit.-Plot:The film revolves around Ammu , an orphan brought up in a prostitute's house. Brought up in such atmosphere, she develops a fascination for the world's oldest profession...	Silir Silir Silirkkuthadi
2007	Kovai Brothers Kovai Brothers Kovai Brothers is a 2006 Tamil language comedy film released in India. The film stars Tamil comedians Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Uma, Kovai Sarala and Namitha.-Plot:...	Soota Kelapi
2007	Piragu	Unnaipolla Pennai
2007	Thalainagaram	Mathi Mathi Machaney
2008	Nenjai Thodu Nenjai Thodu -Review:The movie starts off with the Nasser losing his wife at the birth of his second son. He starts to hate his son and even leaves home with his first child. The child grows up into Siva and he lives with his grandparents who love him so much....	L K G
2008	Naayagan Nayagan (film) Nayagan is a 2008 Tamil language film released in India. It was directed by Saravana SakthiThe film starred J. K. Rithish, Ramana, Keerthi Chawla and Sangeetha in the lead roles. It as subsequently dubbed into Telugu as Ankusam. The film feature guest appearances in item numbers by Anita...	Nila Nila Oodiva
2008	Aayudham Aayudham Aayudham is a love-drama Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director Senthil Kumar. It stars Prashanth and Sneha in the lead roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office.-Sound Track:1. Aalahala visham...	Sarakku Sarakku
2008	Newtonin Moondram Vidhi	Paraparakkura

Awards

• Best Female Playback singer for the song “Vecchikka Vecchikava” from M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
• Youth Icon of the year 2004, by Damodharan College of Engineering & Management Studies, Coimbatore
• Young Achiever Award, by Sangam Kala group, 2004
• Best Young Playback Singer Award, 2004, by TVK Cultural Academy

Live shows

She has done more than 200 live shows in India and other countries, including Singapore, USA, Canada, Kuwait and Colombo.
She actively participates in live shows for corporate companies, such as Hyundai, Aircel, Touchtel, Airtel, Samsung, Bpl Mobiles, TVS group and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
She is one of the judges in Star Vijay TV's "Super Singer" series.

Fan club

She also has a fan club "No One Noticed Srilekha" in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...

, USA, the first for a Tamil singer in Oregon

Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...

. She has a huge fan base all over the world.