
Vani Jairam
Associated Songs

Maarikkaar meyunna

Anthimayangiyilla

Bhoothamala Bhoothathanmala

Aavanipponnoonjaalil Aadiva
Chanchalapaadam [Kanavilo Ninavilo]
Ghanashyaama varnnaa kanna
Villu Kulaykku
Venmathippoothookum
Oru Paattu Njan Kelke
Swaram Nee Layam Nee
Naayaka Paalaka
Devi Neeyen karalin nadayil
Panineerumaay ilam kaattu
Poonilaavudichallo
En jeevanil
Sangeetham Laharithan
Pranaya Sankalpame
Manikanda Manikanda
Sangama Mangala Manthravumaayi
Muthaaram Kunnil
Biography
Vani Jairam, born Kalaivani on November 30, 1945, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, was a legendary Indian playback singer whose mellifluous voice captivated audiences for over five decades. Often revered as the ‘Meera of modern India,’ her career, which began in 1971, saw her lend her vocal prowess to an astonishing repertoire of over 10,000 to 20,000 songs across more than a thousand Indian films. Her versatility was unparalleled, as she effortlessly navigated through 14 to 19 different Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali, leaving an indelible mark on each. Vani Jairam’s deep understanding of both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music formed the bedrock of her unique vocal range and adaptability, making her a preferred choice for numerous music composers from the 1970s through the late 1990s.
Her extensive contributions to Indian cinema were recognized with numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. She also received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in 2012 for her remarkable achievements in South Indian film music. Vani Jairam made her notable Malayalam debut in 1973 with the popular song “Sourayudhathil Vidarnnoru.” In early 2023, she was posthumously honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, a testament to her enduring legacy. The celebrated singer passed away on February 4, 2023, at the age of 77, following a fall.