Chammak challo singer hamsika iyer on ra one exclusive interview
Hamsika Iyer is an Indian singer based in Mumbai—born in Pune and brought up in Mumbai. She studied at the SIES college of Arts and Science in Sion. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles, Marathi tele-serials, and has sung songs in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali movies.
Hamsika received her initial training in music from her father, a Carnatic musician and musicologist based in Mumbai. In 1995, Iyer participated in two Zee TV music shows, Close Up Antakshari and Sa Re Ga Ma. She was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma and was also invited to participate its 100th episode.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Eklavya in 2007 was her big break and her song Chanda Re – popularly known as The Moon Song – went on to become a hit that year.
Hamsika is the brand ambassador for international NGO – GOAN Shave, a children cancer charity.
International Collaborations and Tours
Hamsika is the Indian vocalist for Prem Joshua's 2014 album "Kashi"
Hamsika is a performer for the international band Juno Reactor since 2012.
Hamsika is member of 'Indiva' – an all women band in Mumbai – with music composer (keyboard player) Merlin D'Souza, vocalist Vivienne Pocha and violinist Shruti Bhave
August 2012, Hamsika performed with musician Aamir John Hadad 's band Zoobazar in Valencia- España
November 2011, Hamsika was featured along with Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet at UrbanFOLK Bangalore.
September 2011, Hamsika sang Chammak Challo with Akon for Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One.
Hamsika has also sung for the Bombay Dub Orchestra in their album 3 Cities in 2008, and with American saxophonist George Brooks in the album Spirit and Spice in 2010.
Discography
Main Faraar Sa - Runningshaadi.com - 2017, with Anupam Roy (Music by Anupam Roy)
Kashi (2014) with Prem Joshua & Chintan, as Indian vocalist in the album
She has also sung songs with the band – 3 Brothers & a Violin for Karadi Tales audio book series for kids.
Concerts
Juno Reactor, Tours of 2012 Venue: Asia Tour (Japan), Middle East Tour (Jerusalem), Kubana Festival Russia Read more at website of Juno Reactor, with pictures of the Japan Tour
Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet – November 2011 Venue: UrbanFolk Bangalore
This concert sponsored by Taj Vivanta, was along with the Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet. Vivek Rajagopalan is a percussionist and musician based in Mumbai. Behind the Scenes of the rehearsals is available on YouTube. Other performances of the concert, Lonely, Vaarthai Thavari Vittaiadi Kannamma
Concert with Ohad Rein, Old Man River (musician) – September 2010
This concert was held at Hard Rock Cafe Mumbai, and even the band Swarathma performed the same day.
Rain Raga – 26 July 2008 Venue: Ishanya Mall Amphitheater, off Airport Road, Pune
A rare combination of nature and melody: The two-hour performance comprises about eight or nine compositions reflecting current global music trends though more broadly based on Indian music patterns.
