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My Take
Hariharan simply astonishes me. Born in Thiruvananthapuram, he has recorded something like fifteen thousand songs across more than ten languages, from Hindi and Tamil to Sanskrit and English. Beyond playback work, he's a master of the ghazal and a true pioneer of Indian fusion music, bridging classical tradition and modern sound. The 2009 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer barely captures his reach. What moves me is how his voice dissolves linguistic borders, carrying emotion to listeners who may not share his words. He's a living treasure of Indian music, and I hope he never stops singing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hariharan
- Name (Japanese)
- ハリハラン
- Reading
- はりはらん
- Born
- April 3, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Don Bosco High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
- 2009 National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hariharan born?
Born April 3, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Hariharan from?
Hariharan is from Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, India.
What does Hariharan do?
Hariharan works as actor, singer, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.