Initiated in Carnatic Music at age of 12 by V.L . Seshadri, Unnikrishnan was inspired by Sangita Kalanidhi Dr. S. Ramanathan who shaped him into a competent and complete Artiste of aesthetic and technical excellence.  Unni Krishnan also acquired "Veenai Dhanammal Bani" from Sangita Kalanidhi T. Brinda and T.Viswanathan.

Family Background:

Born to Shri.K.Radhakrishnan, Director, Kesari Kuteeram Pvt Ltd Manufacturers of Ayurvedic Medicines and Dr.Harini on the 9th of July 1966. Married to Priya on Nov 9th 1994. Blessed with a son Vasudev Krishna

Educational Qualifications:

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce and General Law.Did his Post Graduation in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare.

Singing career:

He attended a special workshop for six months on "Veena Dhanammal Bhani" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi T.Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.T.Vishwanathan

He is a national award winning playback singer for his debut film song "Ennavale Adi Ennavale". The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, with whom Unni Krishnan gave most of his memorable songs. He is one of the permanent judges in the reality television show AIRTEL Super Singer on Vijay TV in both the seasons (2006, 2008 & 2010-2011) and 2008 Idea Star Singer on Asianet.

Unnikrishnan is also becoming known for his experimental work. In 2008, he presented a novel jazz concert in Trivandrum with the Eli Yamin Jazz Quartet and pianist Anil Srinivasan.He prefers singing classical songs to movies.

Awards & Titles

P. Unnikrishnan was conferred the title 'Isai Peroli' by Karthik Fine Arts, on Sunday the 6th of December 98.

Was awarded the title 'Yuva Kala Barathi' by the Bharath Kalachar, the title 'Nada Bhushanam' conferred by the Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, New Delhi and the title 'Kalaimamani' by the government of Tamil Nadu.

Received the National Award for the Best Male Playback Singer for the year 1994 for his first ever film song 'Ennavale' (Kadalan) and 'Uyirum Neeye'.

Received various awards from the Music Academy, Chennai, and other prestigious institutions.

Recorded over 600 film songs for Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Has more than 25 albums on cassettes and CD's to his credit.

Is an "A" grade artiste of the All India Radio and has given a number of concerts all over India, U.S.A, The Middle East, The United Kingdom, The Far East, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Person data:

Born              :July 9, 1966 (1966-07-09)
Occupations      :Playback Singer, Classical Singer & Judge
Years active      :1992 – present