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| | background = solo_singer | | background = solo_singer | ||
| | birth_name = Spoorthi Santhosh Rao | | birth_name = Spoorthi Santhosh Rao | ||
| | alias = | | alias = 'Chellakuyil'; 'Spoo' | ||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2005|04|03|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2005|04|03|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Spoorthi - Super Singer|url=http://www.supersinger.in/#!spoorthi/c1ysd|publisher=Super Singer Official Website|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
| | Place of Birth = ], ] | |||
| | origin = ], Karnataka, India | | origin = ], Karnataka, India | ||
| | Current Location = ], Karnataka | |||
| | instrument = | |||
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| instrument = Vocalist, Tabla | ||
| | genre = ] | |||
| | occupation = Singer | | occupation = Singer | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Spoorthi''' ({{lang-kan|ಸ್ಪೂರ್ಥ್ತಿ}}; {{lang-ta|ஸ்பூர்த்தி}}) is |
'''Spoorthi''' ({{lang-kan|ಸ್ಪೂರ್ಥ್ತಿ}}; {{lang-ta|ஸ்பூர்த்தி}}) is an upcoming singer and a child star from South India who has won the Title of ], a singing talent hunt for the children of age group 6-14, hosted by ], a popular Tamil channel of the ] and sponsored by ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Spoorthi is the Super Singer winner|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Spoorthi-is-the-Super-Singer-winner/articleshow/46331980.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
| == Personal life == | |||
| Spoorthi was born in ], formerly known as 'Bangalore', Karnataka, India, to Santhosh Rao, who is a Senior Manager at IBM Global Business Services<ref>{{cite web|title=Santhosh Rao - Blogs by Retail Gurus|url=http://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/re-tales/author/137/Santhosh-Rao|website=ETRetail.com|publisher=The Economic Times|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> and Sindhu Rao, a freelance musician. Her mother, who is also a music teacher, was her first guru. Spoorthi has a brother, Samarth Rao, who is two years younger to her. According to her mother, Spoorthi developed an interest towards music at an early age, and learned to sing along while listening to her mother practice. She started her music training under the tutelage of light music teacher Narahari Dixith, Tabla guru Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar, Carnatic classical music guru Yashasvi Subbarao and film playback singer ].<ref>{{cite web|title=SSJr-S4 – Finalists - Journey – 1 (Spoorthi)|url=http://www.hotstar.com/#!/super-singer-junior-4-1535/ssjr-s4---finalists---journey---1-1000051251-e|website=http://www.hotstar.com/|publisher=Star Network|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> | |||
| == Airtel Super Singer Junior 4 == | |||
| Spoorthi became well known after entering and winning the ] title during 2014-15 season,<ref>{{cite web|title=Spoorthi wins Super Singer Junior 4 Title|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/node/86455|website=Asian Tribune|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> the 'grand finale' of which was held on 20 February 2015 at the grounds of ], Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Six on a song|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/six-on-a-song/article6914231.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> Jessica Judes won her placement as runner up ahead of the third placed finalist Haripriya, and fourth placed finalists Anushya, Srisha, and Bharath. Spoorthi's performance in the grand finale consisted of a classical composition, "Ellam Inbamayam" in Ragamalika, a hit song from the 1951 film ], originally sung by ] & ] and "Thai Manne Vanakkam" from ], a studio album by ] ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Spoorthi wins Finale: Super Singer Junior 4|url=http://www.hotstar.com/#!/super-singer-junior-4-1535/finale--super-singer-junior-4-1000052285-e|website=http://www.hotstar.com/|publisher=Star Network|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> For winning the title of the competition, Spoorthi was awarded a Townhouse worth 70 lakhs Indian Rupees, from Arun Excello Temple Green Township at ], near Chennai.<ref name="IBT21Feb15">{{cite news|title=Super Singer Junior 4: Spoorthi Wins Title, Jessica, Haripriya, Declared Runners Up|publisher='']''|date=2015-02-21|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/super-singer-junior-4-spoorthi-wins-title-jessica-haripriya-declared-runners-624105|location=]|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super Singer Junior 4 winner is Spoorthi|url=http://truthdive.com/2015/02/21/super-singer-junior-4-winner-is-spoorthi.html|website=http://truthdive.com/|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super Singer Junior 4: Details on Finalists and Winner SPOORTHI - See more at: http://allindiaroundup.com/super-singer-junior-4-details-on-finalists-and-winner/#sthash.gmnaj7Sw.dpuf|url=http://allindiaroundup.com/super-singer-junior-4-details-on-finalists-and-winner/|website=http://allindiaroundup.com/|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super singer Junior 4 Title Winner Grand finale Result|url=http://visarnaai.com/archives/66084|website=http://visarnaai.com/|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> | |||
| Spoorthi, during the course of the competition, which ran for almost a year, received favourable reviews and comments from the programme judges and popular personalities from Indian music and film industry appearing in the show as special guests. Her rendition of 'Vizhigal Meeno' was hailed as a masterly performance by Indian playback singer ] (SPB) who appeared in the show as a special judge at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=S. P. B. Special - Day 3 Spoorthi performs in front of S.P.B.|url=http://www.hotstar.com/#!/super-singer-junior-4-1535/s--p--b--special---day-3-1000031494-e|website=http://www.hotstar.com/|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> | |||
| == Super Singer World Tour - 2015 == | |||
| Spoorthi will be part of the concert titled ‘SUPER SINGER WORLD TOUR - 2015” at ], ], ], ], on Friday, April 3, 2015, which will feature stalwarts from the Tamil Music industry including ], ] and ]. Along with Spoorthi, the title winner of ], other finalists of the program, namely, Jessica, Hari Priya, Bharath, Srisha and Anushya will be featuring in the concert. They will also be backed by ], Pooja and Pravin Saivi from the previous seasons of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Super Singer World Tour 2015|url=http://www.ssearena.co.uk/events/detail/super-singer-world-tour-2015|website=The SSE Arena Wembley|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super Singer World Tour 2015|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/super-singer-world-tour-2015|website=http://www.standard.co.uk|publisher=London Evening Standard|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> | |||
| == Other achievements == | |||
| At an infant age Spoorthi had won the Junior Title of Spandana Super Singer 2010 that was held in California, USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Spandana Super Singer 2010 - Mega Finale - Junior Winner - Spoorthi Rao|url=http://randomthoughts.club/youtube.php?video=KoFhWaIJXOs}}</ref> | |||
| == Discography == | |||
| {{Empty section|date=March 2015}} | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Spoorthi Rao | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Spoorthi Santhosh Rao |
| Also known as | 'Chellakuyil'; 'Spoo' |
| Born | (2005-04-03) 3 April 2005 (age 19) |
| Origin | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Genres | Indian Classical Music/ Playback Singing |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, Tabla |
Spoorthi (Template:Lang-kan; Template:Lang-ta) is an upcoming singer and a child star from South India who has won the Title of Airtel Super Singer Junior 4, a singing talent hunt for the children of age group 6-14, hosted by Vijay TV, a popular Tamil channel of the Star Network and sponsored by Bharti Airtel.
Personal life
Spoorthi was born in Bengaluru, formerly known as 'Bangalore', Karnataka, India, to Santhosh Rao, who is a Senior Manager at IBM Global Business Services and Sindhu Rao, a freelance musician. Her mother, who is also a music teacher, was her first guru. Spoorthi has a brother, Samarth Rao, who is two years younger to her. According to her mother, Spoorthi developed an interest towards music at an early age, and learned to sing along while listening to her mother practice. She started her music training under the tutelage of light music teacher Narahari Dixith, Tabla guru Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar, Carnatic classical music guru Yashasvi Subbarao and film playback singer Parthu Nemani.
Airtel Super Singer Junior 4
Spoorthi became well known after entering and winning the Airtel Super Singer Junior 4 title during 2014-15 season, the 'grand finale' of which was held on 20 February 2015 at the grounds of Thangavelu Engineering College, Chennai. Jessica Judes won her placement as runner up ahead of the third placed finalist Haripriya, and fourth placed finalists Anushya, Srisha, and Bharath. Spoorthi's performance in the grand finale consisted of a classical composition, "Ellam Inbamayam" in Ragamalika, a hit song from the 1951 film Manamagal, originally sung by M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela and "Thai Manne Vanakkam" from Vande Mataram, a studio album by Indian musician A. R. Rahman. For winning the title of the competition, Spoorthi was awarded a Townhouse worth 70 lakhs Indian Rupees, from Arun Excello Temple Green Township at Orgadam, near Chennai.
Spoorthi, during the course of the competition, which ran for almost a year, received favourable reviews and comments from the programme judges and popular personalities from Indian music and film industry appearing in the show as special guests. Her rendition of 'Vizhigal Meeno' was hailed as a masterly performance by Indian playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) who appeared in the show as a special judge at the time.
Super Singer World Tour - 2015
Spoorthi will be part of the concert titled ‘SUPER SINGER WORLD TOUR - 2015” at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, England, on Friday, April 3, 2015, which will feature stalwarts from the Tamil Music industry including S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Srinivas and Unni Krishnan. Along with Spoorthi, the title winner of Airtel Super Singer Junior 4, other finalists of the program, namely, Jessica, Hari Priya, Bharath, Srisha and Anushya will be featuring in the concert. They will also be backed by Diwakar, Pooja and Pravin Saivi from the previous seasons of Airtel Super Singer.
Other achievements
At an infant age Spoorthi had won the Junior Title of Spandana Super Singer 2010 that was held in California, USA.
Discography
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References
- "Spoorthi - Super Singer". Super Singer Official Website. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- "Spoorthi is the Super Singer winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- "Santhosh Rao - Blogs by Retail Gurus". ETRetail.com. The Economic Times. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- "SSJr-S4 – Finalists - Journey – 1 (Spoorthi)". http://www.hotstar.com/. Star Network. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "Spoorthi wins Super Singer Junior 4 Title". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- "Six on a song". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- "Spoorthi wins Finale: Super Singer Junior 4". http://www.hotstar.com/. Star Network. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "Super Singer Junior 4: Spoorthi Wins Title, Jessica, Haripriya, Declared Runners Up". India: International Business Times. 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "Super Singer Junior 4 winner is Spoorthi". http://truthdive.com/. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "Super Singer Junior 4: Details on Finalists and Winner SPOORTHI - See more at: http://allindiaroundup.com/super-singer-junior-4-details-on-finalists-and-winner/#sthash.gmnaj7Sw.dpuf". http://allindiaroundup.com/. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title=and|website= - "Super singer Junior 4 Title Winner Grand finale Result". http://visarnaai.com/. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "S. P. B. Special - Day 3 Spoorthi performs in front of S.P.B." http://www.hotstar.com/. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "Super Singer World Tour 2015". The SSE Arena Wembley. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- "Super Singer World Tour 2015". http://www.standard.co.uk. London Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - "Spandana Super Singer 2010 - Mega Finale - Junior Winner - Spoorthi Rao".