Adarsh Iyengar
Born
Adarsh Iyengar

(1987-09-13) 13 September 1987
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materKuvempu University
BITS, Pilani (M.S)
Occupation(s)Musician, singer and producer
Years active2015–present
AwardsProud Indian Award (2021)

Adarsh Iyengar is an Indian singer, musician and producer who work predominantly in the Kannada cinema industry. Adarsh has gained recognition for his unique blend of traditional Carnatic music with contemporary genres[1][2] He was given the Proud Indian Award presented by the Smruti Sadhana Foundation at the City Central Library in Bengaluru for his contribution in the field of independent music.[3][4][5]

Early Life and education

Adarsh Iyengar was born on 13 September in Shimoga, Karnataka.[4][5] He learned Daasarapadaglu and Bhavageethe's from his mother.[3] He is also a distant relative of Doreswamy Iyengar who was a prominent musician in modern Indian Carnatic music.[6][4]

Career

Adarsh began his career by participating in 'Fresh Voice of Karnataka' Singing reality show aired on Public TV[7] he Performed as a celebrity Singer in shows like Nodi Swami Naav Irode Heege (2011) in Asianet Suvarna Channel. In 2016 he went on to become a Finalist in Zee Ka[8]nnada TV Channel's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – North America' singing reality show that happened in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[7][6][8]

After moving to the USA, He performed at the AKKA convention an International concert in Atlantic City and also at various Kannada Sanghas.[6] He worked as a cultural director for "Richmond Kannada Sangha (RKS) from 2016 to 2018 and currently is a member of "NWA Kannada Sangha" working as a cultural secretary in Bentonville, Arkansas.[7][6][9] In 2020 he entered the independent music scene with his single 'My Friend', Followed by 'Jaya He', 'Forever', 'Hope' and 'Quit'.[10][4][11] In 2022 he ventured into production. He produced a Kannada Movie 'Timmana Mottegalu'[3] under his own production company called "SriKrishna Productions" .[12][13] [2][14]

Discography

Adarsh Iyengar has contributed to the music industry through a diverse range of songs, including covers and original compositions. Some of his notable works include:

References

  1. ↑ "Adarsh Iyengar is the driving force behind the rising popularity of Carnatic music". IWMBuzz. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  2. 1 2 TV, Public (2022-12-20). "ಡ್ರಗ್ಸ್ ನಿರ್ಮೂಲನೆಗಾಗಿ ಬಂತು 'ಕ್ವಿಟ್' ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಆಲ್ಬಂ". Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  3. 1 2 3 "Rakshit Thirthahalli's novel Kadina Nentaru to be made into a movie". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Not every college story has a happy ending; my song depicts this: Adarsh Iyengar". The Times of India. 2022-07-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  5. 1 2 "Home". Adarshiyengar. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "About". Adarsh Iyengar. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  7. 1 2 3 "Adarsh Iyengar has become a YouTube sensation with his covers of popular songs with a Carnatic twist". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  8. 1 2 3 "Forever The third single from Adarsh Iyengar depicts college love". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  9. ↑ Sangha, NWA Kannada. "ನಾರ್ತ್ ವೆಸ್ಟ್ ಅರ್ಕಾನ್ಸಾಸ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಂಘ (R)". ನಾರ್ತ್ ವೆಸ್ಟ್ ಅರ್ಕಾನ್ಸಾಸ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಂಘ (R). Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  10. ↑ "Friendship Day 2022: Dedicate These Kannada Songs to Your Bestie | WATCH VIDEOS". News18. 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  11. 1 2 "Hope hits the right notes". NEWS TRAIL. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  12. ↑ "ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆಯ್ತು 'ತಿಮ್ಮನ ಮೊಟ್ಟೆಗಳು' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್; ಇದು ಹೊಸಬರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  13. ↑ Reddy, Maheswara. "A new producer". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  14. 1 2 "Say no to drugs". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  15. ↑ "ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿ ಬಿಂಬಿಸುವ ಜಯ ಹೇ." www.udayavani.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  16. ↑ cinimirror (2022-11-03). "Walmart employee's Kannada music video 'Hope', a message on Vitiligo disability". CiniMirror. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
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