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'''B. R. Chaya''' is a [[Kannada]] singer from [[Bangalore]],<ref name=gulfdailynews20080407/> trained by [[C. Aswath]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Renowned Kannada singer Ashwath no more |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_renowned-kannada-singer-ashwath-no-more_1328730 |work=[[Daily News & Analysis]] |date=29 December 2009 |accessdate=18 October 2011 }}</ref> who has sung in over 200 films and performed around the world.<ref name=gulfdailynews20080407>{{cite news |title=Indian club hosts 'Festival of Spring' |url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=213809 |work=[[Gulf Daily News]] |date=7 April 2008 |accessdate=18 October 2011 }}</ref> She received [[Kannada Film Award]] for best female playback singer in 2002<ref>{{cite news |title=Dweepa, Ekaangi, Neela bag best Kannada film awards |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-10-03/bangalore/27308235_1_national-award-actor-award-director-award |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 October 2002 |accessdate=18 October 2011 }}</ref> and a [[Rajyotsava Prashasti]] award in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=159 chosen for Karnataka Rajyotsava Award |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/31/stories/2010103162631000.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2010 |accessdate=18 October 2011 }}</ref> |
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'''B. R. Chaya''' ({{lang-kan|ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಛಾಯಾ}}) is an Indian [[playback singer]], [[Stage musical|Stage performer]], [[Pop singer]] and a popular [[Sugama Sangeetha]] singer from [[Karnataka]] state. She has performed as a singer for over 200 feature films and recorded for over 5000 musical albums ranging from Pop, folk, devotional and bhavageethe (light music). She is affectionately known as the "Nightingale of Karnataka" <ref>http://www.saiamrithadhara.com/singers/chaya.html</ref> and a [[Rajyotsava Prashasti]] recipient from the State Government of Karnataka. |
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Chaya owns an audio company called "Kinnari Audio" that focus on encouraging the new budding musical talents to launch their own musical albums. She also owns a popular music band "B. R. Chaya & Party" that conducts various musical programs across Karnataka state. |
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==Early Days and Debut== |
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Chaya, haling from Karnataka state, was a great music lover right from her childhood and was even called a "child prodigy"<ref>http://www.saiamrithadhara.com/singers/chaya.html</ref> with her in depth knowledge in music. She soon joined the music classes under the guidance of the veteran music composer/singer [[C. Ashwath]]. |
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Chaya was initially noticed by the south Indian musical meastro [[Ilaiyaraaja]] who made her sing quite a few tracks for his Tamil and Telugu films. But she got a big break in her first Kannada film recording with music director [[Vijaya Bhaskar]] for the film ''[[Amrutha Ghalige]]''. The song "Hindustanavu Endoo Mareyada" for this film became a huge hit and Chaya got instant recognition and accolades. This was a duet song with [[P. Jayachandran]]. She refers to Vijaya Bhaskar as her ''Guru''. |
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==Career== |
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Chaya continued to sing many popular songs in films and also branched out to sing hundreds of songs for private albums. She recorded many duet songs with all the veterans of her time like [[M. Balamurali Krishna]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[S. P. Balasubramanyam]]. She worked under many music composers like [[Rajan-Nagendra]], [[Vijaya Bhaskar]], [[Upendra Kumar]], [[M. Ranga Rao]], [[Hamsalekha]], [[V. Manohar]] among others. |
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In the latter part of her career, she has performed for the Kannada Associations of United States of America (all most all major cities of USA), Australia, New Zealand, Baharain, Dubai, Singapore on their invitations. |
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==Personal life== |
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Chaya was born on October 16 and completed her graduation at RV College in Bangalore. She is married to Padmapani Jodidar and is residing in Bangalore, India <ref>http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001398424865&sk=wall</ref>. |
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==Awards and Recognitions== |
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* 2010 - [[Rajyotsava Prashasti|Karnataka Rajyotsava Prashasti]] |
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* 1998 - [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - ''Kaadina Benki'' |
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* 1994 - [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - ''Rashmi'' |
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==Musical Troupe== |
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Chaya owns a musical band named "BR Chaya & Party" which has over a decade’s expertise in musical concerts covering film songs – Hindi (Old & New), Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Rajasthani, Punjabi & Ghazals for all occasions like Marriage reception, Corporate gathering, Dandiyas, Mehandi, Harmony etc. programmes. The troupe has performed in more than 2500 stage shows that consists of qualified sound engineers,recording players and singers . |
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B. R. Chaya | |
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| Born | October 16 Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Genres | Sugama Sangeetha, playback |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Entrepreneur |
| Instrument | Vocalist |
B. R. Chaya (Kannada: ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಛಾಯಾ) is an Indian playback singer, Stage performer, Pop singer and a popular Sugama Sangeetha singer from Karnataka state. She has performed as a singer for over 200 feature films and recorded for over 5000 musical albums ranging from Pop, folk, devotional and bhavageethe (light music). She is affectionately known as the "Nightingale of Karnataka" [1] and a Rajyotsava Prashasti recipient from the State Government of Karnataka.
Chaya owns an audio company called "Kinnari Audio" that focus on encouraging the new budding musical talents to launch their own musical albums. She also owns a popular music band "B. R. Chaya & Party" that conducts various musical programs across Karnataka state.
Early Days and Debut
Chaya, haling from Karnataka state, was a great music lover right from her childhood and was even called a "child prodigy"[2] with her in depth knowledge in music. She soon joined the music classes under the guidance of the veteran music composer/singer C. Ashwath.
Chaya was initially noticed by the south Indian musical meastro Ilaiyaraaja who made her sing quite a few tracks for his Tamil and Telugu films. But she got a big break in her first Kannada film recording with music director Vijaya Bhaskar for the film Amrutha Ghalige. The song "Hindustanavu Endoo Mareyada" for this film became a huge hit and Chaya got instant recognition and accolades. This was a duet song with P. Jayachandran. She refers to Vijaya Bhaskar as her Guru.
Career
Chaya continued to sing many popular songs in films and also branched out to sing hundreds of songs for private albums. She recorded many duet songs with all the veterans of her time like M. Balamurali Krishna, P. B. Sreenivas, K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Balasubramanyam. She worked under many music composers like Rajan-Nagendra, Vijaya Bhaskar, Upendra Kumar, M. Ranga Rao, Hamsalekha, V. Manohar among others.
In the latter part of her career, she has performed for the Kannada Associations of United States of America (all most all major cities of USA), Australia, New Zealand, Baharain, Dubai, Singapore on their invitations.
Personal life
Chaya was born on October 16 and completed her graduation at RV College in Bangalore. She is married to Padmapani Jodidar and is residing in Bangalore, India [3].
Awards and Recognitions
- 2010 - Karnataka Rajyotsava Prashasti
- 1998 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Kaadina Benki
- 1994 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Rashmi
Musical Troupe
Chaya owns a musical band named "BR Chaya & Party" which has over a decade’s expertise in musical concerts covering film songs – Hindi (Old & New), Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Rajasthani, Punjabi & Ghazals for all occasions like Marriage reception, Corporate gathering, Dandiyas, Mehandi, Harmony etc. programmes. The troupe has performed in more than 2500 stage shows that consists of qualified sound engineers,recording players and singers .