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My Musical Arc: A Journey from the
Womb to the Stage
My ardour for music was kindled From sacred stages adorned with
from the earliest of days, even incense to the rhythmic hum of
before my emergence from the car wheels on long drives, my
womb. Enveloped in the dulcet musical journey unfolded across
tones of my father's serenade diverse landscapes. Throughout
while I was nestled within my my formative years, these temple
mother's embrace, the symphony performances became my
of his voice became my first sanctuary, where I poured my
lullaby. With each tender note, a heart and soul into each note,
seed of musical passion was sown embracing the spiritual resonance
within me, destined to take root of the music.
and flourish as the years
unfolded.
However, it was my father's
As the sands of time trickled by, wisdom that broadened my
my love for music deepened, musical horizons, introducing me
taking firm root within my heart. I to the enchanting compositions of
can still recall the tales my family Ilaiyaraja during our car rides. As
shared, of my pre-verbal hums the miles passed, his songs
resonating with the melodies of became the soundtrack to my
the world around me. At the upbringing, stirring within me a
tender age of three, my family, newfound passion for cine music.
recognizing the burgeoning The captivating voices of S.
melody within my soul, bestowed Janaki, SPB and P. Susheela wove
upon me the gift of formal musical a mesmerizing tapestry of melody
education. Thus, began my that resonated deep within,
harmonious journey, each note a igniting a profound love for
step along the path to musical music.
enlightenment.
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