Karthik@Chennaionline

Welcome to Chennaionline.com Chat with playback singer Karthik.
We warmly welcome Karthik on your behalf

ramu: Karthik, welcome.

taruni: Karthik uncle, how many movies are you singing for, now?
karthik: hi Taruni, I am singing in about 5 movies at the moment.

basha: u r famous because of 'Maya Maya' or the song is famous because of u?
karthik: Basha, don't drag me into any controversy; it's famous because of Rajni.

Guest: Like the West Indies was producing pace bowlers, TN is producing singers, playback singers...what do u do to stand out in the crowd?
karthik: guest, just singing my way out to glory, that's it.

sharadha: Hi Karthik; 
sharadha: Hi, are you there?
karthik: Hi Sharadha, am very much here.

yamini: Hi Karthik.
karthik: Hi Yamini.

anand: How does it feel after having sung songs for a super star like Rajnikant?
karthik: Anand, it feels great, still hasn't sunk in, ha ha!

preethi: Welcome Mr Karthik.
karthik: Hi Preethi.

sankari: Can u pls tell the fav song which u enjoyed other than urs?
karthik: Yes Shankari, a recent one fron Nala Damayanthi- 'Enna Ithu'.

yamini: Hello Good Evening
karthik: Good evening, Yamini.

sharadha: U did for kamal too, with him?
karthik: Which one, Sharadha?

preethi: When was the time when you felt that you'd become a professional singer?
karthik: Hi Preethi, it has actually taken a long while, ..

sankari: Who motivated u?
karthik: Playback singers Srinivas n Mano were two people who helped me a lot, Sankari.

yamini: ur ongoing songs now, Karthik?
karthik: Recent ones are from Boys and Iyarkai. That was for Yamini.

prasath: Hi Karthik, if u hadn't become a singer, what u would be now?
karthik: Hi Prasath, would have hopefully cleared my CA exam. 

sharadha: Hey, who is your matinee idol?
sharadha: Are u currently singing for Rahman?
karthik: Yes, Sharadha, I am singing for Rahman. I have no matinee idol in particular.

anand: Are you planning to stick to the Tamil field or try to make it to the North like SPB did?
karthik: Anand, I have sung in 'Saathiyaa' for Rahman, with Asha Bhonsle, and one more to come.

Guest: Tell us about your family.
karthik: My parents still work for a company, and my younger brother is doing his engineering, Guest.

sankari: What's ur interest apart from singing?
karthik: I play on my keyboard, read, chat, Sankari.

prasath: Hi Karthik, it's Yamini here - any new commitments?

yamini: Your Manja Kattu Maina is a good number.
karthik: Thanks Yamini.

satyam: Hi Kaaarthick?
karthik: Hi Satyam.

preethi: A few tips on maintaining the voice please!
karthik: Are you a singer, Preethi?

Guest: Why don't you accept cinema offers?
karthik: Guest, that's not my strength.

satyam: I feel next to SPB, u match Rajni the most. Pls post ur comments. karthik: Nice to hear that Satyam, but I wouldn't want to take that too seriously.

preethi: Are ice creams off limits for you?
karthik: Yeah Preethi, that's one main regret.

Guest42: What about your bollywood songs?
karthik: Hi guest 42, I have sung in Saathiyaa, in 'Bhagat Singh' n one more to come in Khalid's Tehzeeb.

preethi: Your favorite holiday destination ! alone and with girlfriend!
karthik: Would love to go to Tirupati; either way, I think its wonderful.

satyam: Still ur divine voice lingers -- 'Sakthi kodu'. Do u feel excited about that particular song?
karthik: Honestly, Sakthi Kodu number was a litle too heavy, but it is obviously exciting because of the Rahman-Rajni combo.

yamini: Are u able to take up ur profession genuinely?
karthik: Can't get you, Yamini.

sankari: If u had not been a singer, then which field u might have selected?
karthik: I would have definitely got into the corporate sector.

sharadha: Who said cinema is not for u?
karthik: ha ha, who said it is for me, Sharadha.

Guest20: Why don't u try acting?
karthik: guest 20, I am here only to sing.

Guest92: Hi Karthik, which song u like the most?
karthik: guest 92, a few, Oliyilae.. Paalpole.

yamini: Any Hindi commitments now?
karthik: I have already answered that, Yamini.

Guest42: Any girlfriend as said by Yugi Sethu?
karthik: Just on the look out, guest 42.

satyam: Do u have any stage performance added to ur resume before being a PB singer?
karthik: Not professionally, but have sung a lot for my college band, Satyam.

sharadha: I'm sure 'Lesa Lesa' song deserves special mention.
karthik: That's one of my favourites, Sharadha.

sankari: When is ur marriage - don't skip this question, pls.
karthik: No clue, sankari, would inform you def.

Guest: Which is the unforgettable day of ur life after u became a singer?
karthik: well, my first recording is a lifetime memory for me, singing for Rahman, guest.

Guest: u r email id please
karthik: send your mail to ravi@chennaionline.com, guest.

scott: Hello Karthik, whom would u credit for ur wonderful voice?
karthik: That's the most difficult question to answer, Scott.

Selvakumar: Where are u from?
karthik: Am based in Chennai, Selvakumar.

satyam: Who is ur inspiration? No professional answers pls. It may be Bin Laden. Pl be honest enough.
karthik: Gimme a while, Satyam.

sankari: Who is ur favourite actress?
karthik: Madhuri, Manisha, Aishwarya, n most of the bollywood heroines.

Guest42: I like ur 'aasai dosai song. How was ur first experience?
karthik: Am glad you like that song, n I had no clue of how it happened; it was too thrilling.

Guest42: Your fav singer?
karthik: Hariharan n SPB, guest 42.

satyam: Serious question. Which music director u love to sing for?
karthik: Satyam, it really depends on the song that I had to sing, more than for whom.

Guest42: I am mad about ur songs, keep it up.

anand: Did you know that you could easily be a superstar with your kind of looks, you should definitely try your hand at acting.

Guest20: What is ur ambition?
karthik: To become a good singer, sing good songs, guest20.

Guest: Who is ur role model in ur career?

Guest42: Will u marry a singer like Tippu?
karthik: Not too sure, guest, not too many pretty singers around!

anand: That's a great answer, I am sure the female singers would love to hear that!
karthik: Anand, are you happy now, you've cut down my prospects!

satyam: Kaarthik. Nice name. Who kept this name for u?
karthik: There's a big story behind that name, Satyam, I need time. 

Guest92: Which is the unforgettable day of ur life afer u became a singer?

scott: Karthik, do u have a guru who trained u or do u follow SPB's line?
karthik: Scott, I am getting trained under Sriram Parasuram.

cheena: Well Karthik, who is ur favourite in the family?
karthik: cheena???

preethi: Do u like Yanni?
karthik: I do like Yanni, Preethi, acropolis.

Guest: Which singer u like the most?

cheena: Do u have any pets?
karthik: Chester, cheena.

satyam: Do u have any ambition to enter Indian politics?
karthik: Why corrupt that, Satyam?

sankari: Don't u like any South Indian actress ---------- pls dont give names of old actresses.
karthik: Sankari, I know why you wanna chat with me.

preethi: How do u spend ur leisure time! do you have any these days?!
karthik: I have a lot of time in hand, Preethi; I'm basically a very lazy person, so you know what I do.

Guest20: Do u watch cricket?
karthik: I do, guest 20.

archana: Hey Karthik..huv r u man?
karthik: I am doing great, Archana.

Guest: How come u grabbed 3 songs in Boys and all the 3 have different feelings and moods.........any special attention by A R Rahman?
karthik: I am so glad it happened, guest. Rahman needn't give any special attention if I fumble while singing, guest.

mala: Hai Karthi....this is Mala.
karthik: Hi Mala.

shruthi: How did u feel when u had to sing for the movie Baba?
karthik: Was very thrilling cause of the combo, but never thought it would work.

archana: Your article has come out really well.

scott: At an average, how many songs do u sing per day/month?
karthik: it depends, about 5- 8 songs a week. 

shruthi: Who is ur guru Karthik??
karthik: Sriram Parasuram, Sruthi

Guest92: Which is ur favourite place?
karthik: guest 92, Los Angeles.

mala: What happened ..no reply 2 me alone, Karthi
karthik: Mala, am right here , so go ahead.

Guest20: When is ur birthday?
karthik: Nov 7th, guest 20.

shruthi: r u a very reserved person karthik??
karthik: If i was, I would have dreaded this chat session, sruthi.

shruthi: Karthik, u never even said a hi to me???
karthik: I ve answered your ques shruthi.

sharadha: Im afraid Im wrong in asking u...but jus tell me, how do u feel when the pronunciation is bad in many of the songs sung by many?
karthik: I have made sure I haven't been bad, sharadha, are there any of mine?

sankari: u have any idea of directing a film or releasing ur own album?
karthik: Sankari, my mom is driving me nuts to complete my post grad, so its singing n studies at the moment.

Guest: How do u feel when song lyrics r vulgar?
karthik: I have refused a few for the same reason, guest.

shruthi: Well, who is ur fav singer in the industry, Karthik??
karthik: I like spb n hariharan, shruthi.

Guest20: Who is ur favourite music director?
karthik: Rahman, guest.

Guest20: u r fav cricketer?
karthik: Sachin.

anand: Sorry i didnt mean it to be that way.

mala: I hope u remember me.
karthik: Mala, where have we met?

sankari: Tell me ur age ---------- hope u answer this truthfully; as u r not an actress?
karthik: Sankari, it's 7th Nov 1980, swathi nakshatram, would that do?

preethi: Where do you see urself ten years from now?
karthik: Preethi, hopefully catch you on another chat session. 

scott: What would u wish for, if u had a boon?
karthik: Scott, would ask for an IIM MBA degree.

cheena: r u very happy with this life?

shruthi: What is ur fav colour?

shruthi: So u saw my question at last !! Thank God!

preethi: Which is the site that you browse frequently?
karthik: Preethi, chennaionline, am with these people, don't have a choice ha ha!

shruthi: Well, what is ur fav dish??
karthik: My fav dish is sambar sadham, mom-made.

mala: How is ur throat pain?
karthik: Mala, what happened? I've no throat pain.

shruthi: For which movie r u singing for currently??
karthik: Already answered, Shruthi.

sharadha: Im so so sorry but the 'girl friend venum'?
karthik: Sorry for what sharadha?

satheesh: Hi Karthik, ur song in 'Boys' is very good.

anand: When you compare today's songs with that of TMS and PBS, why is the music is always so noisy now and the words barely audible?
karthik: Anand, the sound has overtaken the other elements, it's inevitable.

Guest: Hi Karthik, this is Raj from Malaysia.
karthik: Hi Raj.

shruthi: How do u spend ur free time??

satheesh: Which is ur favorite song in ur songs?
karthik: Hi satheesh, oliyilae, ulaga azhaiyae, paalpole.

shruthi: Do u like sports?
karthik: A few, shruthi.

satheesh: Who is ur favourite actor in tamil?
karthik: I like both Kamal and Rajni.

shruthi: What were u doing before u started singing?
karthik: Was doing my ug shruthi.

mala: I have already mailed u..and my sis has already spoken 2u several..times...atleast now..do u rem?
karthik: Mala, can't place you.

Guest65: have u ever tried the songs like SPB's without taking in breath like 'mannil indha kadhalinri'?
karthik: guest65, I am not spb.

satheesh: Karthik ur address?
shruthi: Well I guess u wouldn't be able to answer all my questions, right!!can u give me ur email id??

karthik: Mail me satheesh.
karthik: ravi@chennaionline.com, shruthi, catch me there.

arch: Who is ur role model in ur career?
karthik: I like rahman as a person, he's so simple n so much to learn from him arch.

satheesh: Who is ur best friend ?
karthik: Raghav, satheesh.

Guest20: Hello karthik, Im Kumar from Chennai. What do u feel about u r Boys songs?
karthik: Songs which I can relate to myself, guest. 

arch: which is the unforgettable day of ur life afer u become a singer

Mala: Till what time u will be online...already i mailed u..my sis has spoken 2u many times.....
karthik: I am here for another two hrs mala

Guest97: Karthik, are u a Hanuman devotee. I have often seen u at Nanganallur temple?
karthik: Not too difficult to arrive at that, right guest 97?

satheesh: Thanx Karthik 4 ur reply.

shruthi: Do u entertain fans coming to ur house, Karthik?
karthik: Are you planning to come home, Shruthi?

venkat: I heard some of your recent numbers and your voice is really nice. What do you think of SPB and in what way has he inspired you?
karthik: Hi Venkat, thanks for your feedback. I've grown up listening to SPB’s numbers.

shruthi: Ur song in 'parthiban kannavu' was great.
karthik: Thanks Shruthi.

sharadha: Who is 'ravi' which u have mentioned, Sir?
karthik: Ravi is the CEO, Chennaionline.com.

shruthi: Ur personal id Karthik, Why u don't u want to give it?
karthik: shruthi

venkat: Karthik, u still haven't answered me. In what way SPB has inspired you?
karthik: Venkat, I've already said I've grown up listening to SPB songs.

satheesh: Is Raghav ur schoolmate or collegemate?

shruthi: r u a God fearing person?

deepa: Hi Karthy, this is Deeps, your voice is magnetic.

mala: In which college, ur doing ur PG right now?

arch: Do u know to play any instruments?
karthik: I play keys, Arch.

sharadha: There were 4 different voices in that song...u stole the show?
karthik: In which one, Sharadha?

psycho: Hey, I loved that song in Lesa Lesa...amazing!!!
karthik: Thanks psycho.

shruthi: Will u invite me, karthik, when I come to Chennai??
karthik: Where are you from, Shruthi?

shruthi: From Bangalore, Karthik.
karthik: Glad to know you are from B'lore, Shruthi.

deepa: Where will u be after five years national, global?
karthik: Chennai, defi, Deepa.

psycho: Hey, how old r u?
karthik: Am 22 yrs.

manu: What are ur other interests apart from singing??
karthik: I've already answered that, Manu.

Guest97: Kumar here, how much time u take to record a song generally?
karthik: It depends, but an hour maybe, guest.

sharadha: Have u got a website for urself???
karthik: Getting one done very soon, Sharadha.

Guest97: Kumar here, r u still learning music with someone?
karthik: Yes, learning Hindustani from Sriram Parasuram, guest 97.

ravi: U look like u are still in school?
karthik: Thats a compliment, thanks Ravi.

cheena: What is your future plan. Please tell us without any hesitation.

deepa: Karthy wht is your perception about the present scenario of mushrooming artistes?
karthik: Deepa, don't make me feel like a veteran.

satheesh: What do u feel about the death of twins yesterday, Karthik?
karthik: Really sad, I even sang something on them today, Satheesh.

arch: Which is the unforgettable day of ur life afer u became a singer?

ravi: How do u manage to keep off all those girls drooling all over u?
karthik: Ravi, its really simple,,, tell them you want them, n they would run away.

psycho: If u havent got a website as yet, well u should!!!
karthik: It'll be done within a week psycho, thanks anyway.

arch: What are ur hobbies?

sharadha: Can I have ur id in the sense that if I dont reach the dir of chennai online?
karthik: Simple, just contact him n he would give it to you, Sharadha.

sharadha: r u a book lover?
karthik: Just started sharadha, not much into it though.

Guest97: kathambari here, what do u think about the picturisation of 'Aval Ulaga azhagiye' .... in Lesa Lesa?
karthik: Hi kathambari, what do you think?

deepa: Karthy, if you were not a singer Karthy, then karthy would have been...?
karthik: You sound like my mom, Deepa.

ashok: If you meet Michael Jackson, what will you ask him?
karthik: Would invite him home, Ashok.

psycho: Hey, the girls would be more intersted in u, if u tell them u want them !!!
karthik: psy, trust me, am experienced!

shruthi: Well Karthik, have u been to bangalore?
karthik: My uncle is there, shruthi, kr pura.

ravi: Is mucic in ur genes or u r a geniues?
karthik: Both sounds fine to me, Ravi.

ashok: Hi Karthik, If Michael Jackson invites you to sing in his group, what will you do?
karthik: gotta talk terms, man!

shruthi: Did u watch any movies recently?
karthik: I did Shruthi, the Insider.

satheesh: Who is ur best friend in ur family?
karthik: Not cheena , that's my bro!

shruthi: Karthi can I speak to u now!??
karthik: But how Shruthi?

ravi: What else u do apart from music?
karthik: Eat , sleep, n all the other normal activities.

malaa: Same mala here...which college ur doing ur pg?
karthik: Mala, maybe you can call me if you have my number.

shruthi: oh i see!!
karthik: Yeah Shruthi.

shruthi: I didn't get u, Karthik?
karthik: what's your q Shruthi?

Guest20: Hi, this is Lakshmi doing my 2nd year in meenakshi coll.
karthik: Hi Lakshmi, hope you're studying well.

Guest20: kathambari: r u singing in hindi too if so any hits in hindi
karthik: sung on sathiyaa katrhambari

ravi: I'm sure u must be getting a number of offers to play hero in movies, what with ur stunning looks
karthik: Ravi, thanks.

Guest97: u r advice for college students
karthik: U wanna become a singer, then get in touch guest 97

ravi: When do we see karthik singing for himself in a movie?
karthik: You badly want me to act, why man ravi?

Guest43: kathambari:what r the languages u know?
karthik: I am fam with Tamil, Hindi n Eng.

psycho: What is ur mobile no.?
karthik: Psy, contact Ravi.

ravi: Do u follow any diet regimen? what do u eat, drink... to safeguard ur voice?
karthik: I avoid cold stuff, thats about it, Ravi.

shruthi: If u give me ur number karthik, I can contact u, how else?
shruthi: Well, Karthik, me give ur number, if u don't mind?

karthik: Contact ravi@chennaionline, Shruthi, he'll help you out.

Guest97: Thanks for replying. Oh, it's gr8, nice to hear from u.
karthik: My pleasure, guest 97.

ravi: Ur speciality? Peppy numbers, melodies, pathos..
karthik: I enjoy singing melodies, Ravi.

shruthi: Well, I have great interest in music,what is ur advice to me?
karthik: What do you wanna do in music, shru?

ashok: Do you have any plan to become a music director?
karthik: No plans at all, Ashok, wanna sing to my heart's content.

ravi: Comfy singing Tamil songs or other language songs?
karthik: Ravi, I am fine with any language.

ravi: What's ur mother tongue?
karthik: I am a Tamilian, Ravi.

shruthi: I have to leave in another 5 min, Karthik, so pls don't disappoint me !!
karthik: Where do you have to go, shru?
shruthi: Got to get back to my studies, Karthik!

ravi: Talent, these days is at last getting recognised, particularly in Tamil cinema, any comments?
karthik: Definitely Ravi, else, someone like me with no background can't make it.

shruthi: Karthik, where r u put up in Chennai?
karthik: Am at Annanagar shru.

sharadha: Who is ur fav. Author?
karthik: it depends scott, bout 5 -8 songs a week

Guest99: Hi karthik, Are u an MBA student?
karthik: aspiring to become one guest 99

Guest99: Do you like politics? If yes, pls. comment on the present situation in TN.
karthik: Honestly, no clue, who's our cm?

shruthi: Well Karthik, it was nice chatting with u. How do I contact u when I come to Chennai, Karthik?
karthik: def shru, we are talking about you here. Gimme your no., I ll catch you when I am there shru.

shruthi: About me what???????
karthik: Just plannin a trip to b lore.

malaa: What's ur fav colour....atleast for this q, ans me....???
karthik: Green, mala.

satheesh: Where in Anna Nagar karthik? ur personal mail id?
karthik: Near chintamani sathish

karthik: If there are any more Qs, please send them to ravi@chennaionline.com.
karthik: it was nice chatting with all of you.

It is closing time now! more interaction can happen thru email..
shoot ur Qs to ravi@chennaionline.com

karthik: bye everybody.

Thank you all for mking this chat a resounding success.

On your behalf, we at COL thank Karthik profusely for taking time off to be. here with us and patiently answer everyone.
Thanks once again; thank you Karthik. We look forward to more such interaction in future too.

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