Chandrika Gururaj

Chandrika Gururaj (born 4 October 1959), is an Indian playback singer, known for her works in Kannada. Apart from film songs, she has also recorded numerous devotional, bhaavageethe and folk songs. For her song "O Priyatama" in the movie Urvashi, Chandrika won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1994. Karnataka Government honoured her with the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for her contribution to music, in 2010.

Personal life Chandrika was born on 4 October 1959 in Tumkur to Rangarao and Lalithamma. She graduated in sociology from the University of Mysore. She worked as a lecturer at Tumkur College for a brief period.

Chandrika married Gururaja. The couple have a daughter.

Career Chandrika was first noticed by actor Shankar Nag in a program, who later introduced her to composer Hamsalekha. She is active in performing on stages across the country.

Awards 2015 - Kempegowda Award by BBMP 2010 - Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 1995 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer

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