vadhyar: Terrific opportunity to talk to a great artiste.
Unni_krishnan: Hi Vadhyar, nice talking to you.
KK: Unni, this is KK Sridhar from Detroit, MI.
Unni_krishnan: Hi KK, very pleasant surprise. How are things with you?
Rama: Have u any idea of becoming a music director?
meera: Mr Unni, does music direction figure in your future plans?
meera: Any plans of directing music??
Ananth: What do you think about current movies lyrics? Do you have any idea to enter into the music field apart from being a playback singer?
Unni_krishnan: Ananth, I would probably like to compose music but not now because right now I have two things to take care of, playback as well as classical.
KK: How is your season (music) coming along?
KK: Any possibilities of visiting the US this year? Am fine, thanks.
Unni_krishnan: KK. I was there just two weeks ago. Visited Florida for just one show.
guru: Hi Krish, how r u?
Unni_krishnan: Fine guru. How about you? What do you do?
vani: Hi Unni.
Unni_krishnan: Hi Vani, are you from Chennai?
kluivats: Welcome Unni.
Unni_krishnan: hi kluivats. Thanks. Interesting name.
haar: I luv ur song 'Innisai padivarum' and 'Theenda theenda'.
guru: i like u r songs a lot
Unni_krishnan: Thanks guru. It is fans like you who give singers like us the motivation.
yamini: Hi Krish , How r u?
Unni_krishnan: Hi Yamini, I am fine.
suresh: What is u r pet name?
Unni_krishnan: Suresh,my pet name is Sachu.
rekha: Sachu name is cute ,isn' it?
vani: Unni, how is ur kid?
Unni_krishnan: Krishna is fine. He is right now doing his homework at home.
krsridhar: What type of music u would do from now onwards?
vani: Unni, how do u maintain ur voice?
Unni_krishnan: Doing classical and film music is tough but it is important not to overstrain. I do have icecreams occasionally because I love it.
yamini: How was ur margazhi season?
Unni_krishnan: Margazhi was good but it is very stressful because of too many concerts.
meera: Hi Mr Unnikrishnan, your 'Rayile' song was really good.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Meera, I like that too. It's cute isnt it?
rekha: Hello Unnikrishnan, I like all ur songs.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Rekha, which is the song you like the most?
yamini: Ur 'rayile, rayile' was a good number.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Yamini, lot of 'Rayile' fans.
vani: Yes, I am in Chennai.
Unni_krishnan: What do you do, Vani?
guru: Krish with which music director, u would like to sing?
Unni_krishnan: I like working with all music directors, guru, because each one has a different style.
Saravanan: Hi Unni...I am from Chennai...Your most favourite song?
Unni_krishnan: Hi Saravanan. Lot of favs, un samayal, yenekena, vonna nenache, pallankuzhi, ennavale, roja, etc.
krsridhar: Ur native place?
Unni_krishnan: My native place is Palakkad.
Rama: Hi! I am chatting from Singapore.
Unni_krishnan: Hi Rama, hows is Sars doing?
suresh: What are u r hobbies?
Unni_krishnan: Suresh, my hobbies are cricket, tennis, playing with electronic gadgets.
Saravanan: Unni..what's your future plan? Going to release any album?
guru: Any plans to release an album, krish?
Unni_krishnan: Yeah soon, guru.
vani: I like ur melodies the most.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Vani, that's what I have done most.
vani: Short form of Sachin!!!!!!!!!
Unni_krishnan: Vani actually my name was first Sathish. I didnt like it, so they started calling me Unni.
Guest: Hi sachu how r u?
Unni_krishnan: Fine guest.
Guest: Hi Unni I am in muscat and I am one of your fans. In my opinion, you should sing only Carnatic and not film songs as ur voice suits only Carnatic.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks guest.
guru: Any new songs with Rahman, krish?
Unni_krishnan: Yeah the movie 'New', guru.
yamini: Ur photo album in vikatan was nice.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Yamini.
Rama: Do u have any upcoming concerts/programmes in Singapore?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, nothing immediate. I had one in March.
Ali: Who among all the singers was your inspiration?
yamini: Who was ur inspiration?
Unni_krishnan: My inspiration is Shri Yesudas, Yamini.
Ananth: Hi Unni, I am your fan. Occasionally, I used to hear ur songs in Ayodya Mandabam, W. Mambalam.
Unni_krishnan: Hi Ananth. Ayodhya Mandapam is a nice place to sing.
rekha: Unni, I'm learning music for the past 8 yrs. I want to sing in films. Ur advice.
Unni_krishnan: Yeah, you can give it a shot, Rekha. Have you participated in Sapthaswarangal or similar prorammes? Rekha, keep learning classical, don't stop.
vani: How often do u do concerts, Unni?
Unni_krishnan: Vani, twice or thrice a week.
Sundaresan: Hi, Mr.Unnikrishnan. How are you?
Unni_krishnan: Hi Sundaresan.
KK: Do you still get criticised for combining film and classical carnatic music?
Unni_krishnan: Sometimes, some fans don't like me singing in films.
Ananth: I am working in an MNC and have lot of time (sat & sun). If I begin learning Carnatic music, will it be useful for me. What are the career prospects apart from cinema?
Unni_krishnan: Ananth, music right now is risky business. You need to put in a lot of work of course but you need a lot of luck too.
prasath: I know that ur a cricketer. R u a batsman, bowler or substitute?
Unni_krishnan: I have been a substitute of course but I am a top order bat, Prashath.
krsridhar: My family members are fans of urs, we like all ur songs.
Unni_krishnan: Sridhar, thanks.
shiv: How is ur marriage life?
Unni_krishnan: Shiv, it's great.
rekha: So what is ur fav song? 'Ennavale' was ur masterpiece.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Rekha, that was really fresh because that was my first song.
krsridhar: How long do you work every day on ur music?
Unni_krishnan: Sridhar, about 5 to 6 hours.
Rama: What are ur upcoming movies?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, thithikkude, kaadal kondein, kaadal.com, success, new, pepsi etc.
yamini: What about ur cricket interest - still going on?
Unni_krishnan: I like cricket but do not play any more.
vani: I had just now finished my BE.
vani: How is ur wife, she is beautiful.
yamini: May I know ur favourite singer - female voice?
Saravanan: Tell us about your working experience with Ilayaraja.
Unni_krishnan: It is great working with the maestro.
rekha: Hi do u have any idea of entering politics????!!!!!!
Unni_krishnan: No politics.
Sundaresan: I am a fan of your Carnatic concerts. Hope u remember me now.
Unni_krishnan: No Sundaresan, have we met?
Guest43: What is your first interest? Traditional music or latest film songs?
Unni_krishnan: I like both guest. I enjoy doing both.
Guest: Do you have plans to come to Muscat for kutcheri?
Unni_krishnan: Not in the near future, guest.
prasath: U have mentioned in some magazine that ur wife gives u great support and that she helps u on the path of success. How is she helping u out?
Unni_krishnan: Yes Prasath, she is right next to me. So I better be good to her.
yamini: Ur nos in 'Thullatha manamum thullum' are excellent.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Yamini. That was one big hit.
rekha: How many national awards have u won?
vani: How many national awrds have u got unni?
Unni_krishnan: I was really lucky to get one.
Rama: Who are ur favorite male & female singers?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, Yesudas, SPB, PBS, Hariharan, Md Rafi, Chitra, Susheela, Janakiamma.
anos: At what age u started ur music career?
Unni_krishnan: Anos, I started at the age of 12.
meera: Mr.Unni, your favourite classical music contemporaries?
Unni_krishnan: TNS, TVS, Nedunuri, Sanjay.
Sundaresan: Though Im ur Carnatic fan, I luv ur 'uyirum neeye song', it was so touchinggggg
Unni_krishnan: Thanks Sunderesan.
shiv: Unni, have u got any chance to act?
Unni_krishnan: Shiv, I have got lot of offers.
rekha: ok so what is ur next goal?
Unni_krishnan: Keep singing, learning, making good music, Rekha.
krsridhar: Are u interested in only music?
meera: Why is that you don't sing fast, peppy numbers?
yamini: Any peppy number u r going for now?
Unni_krishnan: I like to sing peppy numbers but no one gives me.
rekha: I am chatting from Tokyo.
Unni_krishnan: How is Tokyo?
Guest43: I heard your concert at Chembur Fine Arts in Jan.
Unni_krishnan: Hope you enjoyed it, guest.
prasath: I like ur famous "enakaena erkanavae" coz my lady love likes that song very much.
Unni_krishnan: Say hi to your lady love, Prashath.
Rama: I am relieved now. Sars is not a hot topic anymore but there are still safety precautions to be taken.
Unni_krishnan: Thank God Rama, it was scary.
Ananth: Hi I like ur song 'Narumugaiye' in 'Iruvar'. I rated it as top. What do u think ?
Unni_krishnan: Narumugaiye was really one of my best songs, very classy.
krsridhar: Any way thanks. Wish u sucess in future life and music.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks, Sridhar.
Rama: I am a very big fan of urs. Could u sing some songs for ur fans. Please.
Unni_krishnan: Yes, I will do it after the chat.
vani: Have u sung in 'Boys' unni?
Unni_krishnan: No, Vani.
shiv: Hi Unni !!! Most of the people say that u r a successful singer but where do u think ur success level saturates ------ pls answer this question at least or say hi.
Unni_krishnan: When you think you have achieved everything, your growth stops Shiv.
Saravanan: Share with us your experience with SPB.
Unni_krishnan: SPB is one of the greatest singers of our time. Tough to find such a versatile singer.
rekha: Any concert in Tokyo?
KK: Got to get back to work, catch you in Chennai this December when I visit India.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks kk nice talking to you.
Rama: Recently u & Bombay Jayashree came to S'pore in March to do a cutcheri in Vinayagar temple. Do u remember? I was there.
Unni_krishnan: Yes Rama.
guru: Preparing for anything big, krish.
Unni_krishnan: Getting prepared for the music festival.
akshatha: Do you love cricket the most or Priya the most?
Unni_krishnan: Tough question.
vani: Unni, where do u stay in Chennai?
Unni_krishnan: I live in Royapetah, Vani.
Ananth: When u came to Mambalam, people from the entire area had gathered thete just to see u. I remember that.
Unni_krishnan: Yes, Ananth, you are still at ayodhya mandapam.
yamini: Any recent or upcoming concerts, Unni?
Ali: Hi, Unni, sorry for joining in late.
Unni_krishnan: Hi ali, are you ali nyaz my friend in school?
Ali: No, ALI Bhai from Nigeria.
guru: Ur favourite bathroom song, Krish.
Unni_krishnan: I practice my songs in the bathroom.
rekha: Concert in Tokyo? Yeah, I did once.
Unni_krishnan: I am singing in kgs for Gokulashtami. Why don't you arrange a con in Tokyo?
Unni_krishnan: Sorry, I asked the wrong person, Rekha. Why don't you arrange one in Tokyo?
shiv: Which is the song that u hum every time?
Unni_krishnan: 'Poi solla' from Run, Shiv.
venu: Kadalan, Ennavale is my favourite. Which is ur favourite one?
Unni_krishnan: Yeah mine too.
meera: Mr. Unni, where would you be now if u hadn't come into proffesional music?
Unni_krishnan: I would be wasting my time in some office!
yamini: Who do u think is ur critic?
Unni_krishnan: Yamini, my wife.
rekha: But whom should I contact 4 singing in films?
Unni_krishnan: Music directors, Rekha.
Rama: What do u think of upcoming singers?
Unni_krishnan: Some of them are very talented.
yamini: Whom do u consider as ur competitor among new singers - like Harish, Karthik, etc?
Unni_krishnan: Everyone is competition.
Ali: Have you ever given a thought to acting in addition to singing?
Unni_krishnan: Ali, I prefer sticking to singing.
Guest43: 'Un samaiyal' is a very nice song of urs.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks, guest.
Ananth: No, my opinion is you should sing in cinema also. Only then it will reach the people.
Unni_krishnan: That is why I am singing in films, Ananth.
sundar: How is your experience of singing with AR Rahman?
Unni_krishnan: Sundar, great I am fortunate.
venu: Ur favourite actress?
Unni_krishnan: Ash.
rekha: Can u pls give some tips?
Unni_krishnan: Rekha, learn classical music, practice hard and maintain your own style.
vani: Approx how many song have u sung, Unni?
Unni_krishnan: Vani, about 700.
yamini: Which song u felt more difficult/tough to sing?
Unni_krishnan: I sang a malayalam song which is the toughest ever I came across. You really have to listen to believe it.
meera: Does training under different 'gurus' change your style of singing?
Unni_krishnan: Meera, it helps combine into one different style.
shiv: Hi Krish. Convey my regards to all ur family members.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks, Shiv.
venu: About ur first love?
Unni_krishnan: I don't remember. It was in school, I guess.
shiv: Krish, so many people admire ur voice. But tell me whether u admire ur voice and which song u enjoyed the most?
Unni_krishnan: I like my voice sometimes, not always.
venu: Ur favourite batsman?
Unni_krishnan: Sunny, Sachin, Venu.
Saravanan: Your favourite songs of other singers?
Unni_krishnan: Poi Solla, (Hari), Ye Nenje, (Harish), Uyirile, (Karthik), Kaadal Rojave, (SPB), Pramadavanam, (Yesudas) and many more.
Rama: I am interested to learn music. Could u tell me what I should do first?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, go to a good teacher.
meera: Unni, your favourite Carnatic raagas??
Unni_krishnan: Meera, Thodi.
Ali: Who among all the old time singers is the best in your opinion?
Unni_krishnan: Ali, T R Mahalingam, Thyagaraja Bhagavatar.
akshatha: What do you think about your voice? Isn't it a gift of God?
Unni_krishnan: Yes, Akshata.
Vani: Have u sung in hindi films, Unni?
Unni_krishnan: No, Vani.
Sundaresan: U r singing on my Birthday, Sept 12th at Krishna Gana sabha.
Unni_krishnan: That's nice, Sundar.
meera: Does a foundation in classical music make film songs a piece of cake??
Unni_krishnan: Meera, not really. You need to understand how to render a film song with a lot of feel.
Rama: Can u tell me ur email, add or contact no?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, unnisings@hotmail.com
shiv: From an early age, did you want to take up singing as a hobby or as a profession?
Unni_krishnan: I am a profesional, Shiv.
Sundaresan73: I met u at a lot of concerts.
Unni_krishnan: Meet me at kgs on 12th.
Rama: How many songs do u sing in a week?
Unni_krishnan: I sing almost one song everyday. It may be film, TV serial, devotional, album, etc.
meera: Do you intend to develop your son as your musical heir??
Unni_krishnan: I wont force him but if he likes it, fine.
Rama: I like ur song 'Putham Puthu Rojave' from 'Roja Koottam'.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks, Rama.
rekha: Who is ur fav female playback singer?
Unni_krishnan: Sadhana Sargam, among others.
Sundaresan73: Also it's my humble request for u; on my B'day can u pls sing Sri Rajagopala and Priye Charu Seelae on Sept 12 Krishna gana sabha as my B'day gift?
Unni_krishnan: OK, Sundar.
Rama: Of the upcoming singers who do u like the most?
Unni_krishnan: Chinmayi, Madhumita, etc, Rama.
Guest: How did u get interested in cricket?
Unni_krishnan: My dad was a cricketer and he encouraged me.
shiv: Why don't u try out acting?
meera: Ever considered acting??
vani: U look smart, why don't u act, Unni!!!!!!!!!
Unni_krishnan: It is a diff prof, Vani.
Guest: What is your highest score?
Unni_krishnan: 160 not out and after that I sang a cutcheri in sastri hall.
dhana: Primary difference between Classical and Western Songs?
Unni_krishnan: Dhana if you listen to both it is very clear. Classical has a lot of gamakas or oscillations whereas Western is more flat notes.
yamini: What's ur lifetime achievement?
Unni_krishnan: Getting the national award is one achievement. Still a long way to go.
mina: Yes, I also love that Uyirum Neeye song, very touchy one from your voice.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks, Mina.
shiv: If someone offers u a chance to act with ur wife in a film, would u be interested?
Unni_krishnan: No, she is with me, so she says no too.
akshatha: Which is the latest song you like?
Unni_krishnan: I sang one for 'thithikkuthe' and another song for Bharadwaj.
yamini: Any hangouts in chennai u frequent?
Unni_krishnan: Lot of places, Residency, Woodlands drivein, Shanghai club.
rekha: How much will u rate urself in a scale of 10. pls answer.
Unni_krishnan: 7, Rekha.
dhana: Who is your role model in singing?
Unni_krishnan: Dhana, my role model? Well, I want to mention a number of singers, because you pick something from each of them.
mina: Can u share your experience with the new singers?
Unni_krishnan: They are all good friends of mine, Mina.
haar: Any memorable experience in cricket?
Unni_krishnan: Collecting a trophy from Sunny and Kapil.
asha: Well, which song of urs do u like the most, Unni??
Unni_krishnan: Tough to say, Asha.
dhana: Please let us know ur age?
Unni_krishnan: Dhana do you really want me to tell you? Guess it.
meera: Whom do you think ur voice suits best?
Rama: Where & when is the music festival? How can I contact u?
Unni_krishnan: It is in Chennai during the month of Dec. Go to my website you will have the schedule, Rama.
asha: What music festival Unni?? Where and when is it going to be held?
Unni_krishnan: Carnatic music fest is held every year in Chennai during Dec.
ben: What r ur future plans, Unni. We r ur die hard fans.
Unni_krishnan: Ben, future plans are to keep singing for all of you.
Rama: Where in Royapettah, do you stay?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, near the hospital.
ben: Are u working with ARR in any films now?
Unni_krishnan: Ben, in film NEW.
rekha: Will u answer me? Pls.
Unni_krishnan: What was the question, Rekha?
asha: What do u do in ur free time?
Unni_krishnan: Play tennis, go out to eat.
Ananth: I heard you are good in Cricket also. Who is ur favourate batsman and bowler in the world?
Unni_krishnan: Sachin, Dennis Lillee, Ananth.
Ali: Have you ever been to Nigeria, that's my country, we are great fans of Indian films there.
Unni_krishnan: No Ali, I was in Kenya and Durban. Why don't you arrange a concert. Is it safe there?
dhana: Sir, how can you reform the society by singing?
Unni_krishnan: Music is beyond caste or religion.
haar: Which no of urs was toughest for u to sing & you had to take a lot of rehearsals?
Unni_krishnan: A Malayalam song, haar, for the film 'Devadasi'.
Ananth: Who is your role model?
Unni_krishnan: Yesudas, Ananth.
Arvind: What are your passions apart from singing?
Unni_krishnan: Aravind, tennis.
dhana: Who is your favourite music director?
Unni_krishnan: Dhana you should not ask that question. I like working with all MDs.
shiv: Who was ur wife's favourite singer ------- before marrying u?
Unni_krishnan: shiv, Yesudas, SPB.
Ali: Hey pal, why dont you make a visit to my country Nigeria, its a great place, you will like it.
Unni_krishnan: Yes definitely, Ali.
vani: In what lang have u sung Unni?
Unni_krishnan: Vani, all South Indian languages.
Sundaresan: Everyone in my house is mad about ur song 'rayile' and all ur songs.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks a lot, Sundaer. Give my regards.
Sundaresan: Thanks.
lalitha: Who is ur favourite actor & actress in Tamil?
Unni_krishnan: Vikram, Sneha, Lalitha.
asha: Who was ur guru??
Unni_krishnan: Asha, i learnt from many gurus. My thanks to them.
ben: Do u sing 4 arr? What do u think about him?
Unni_krishnan: Ben, he is great to work with.
haar: How do u maintain ur voice?
Unni_krishnan: Don't overstrain, haar.
lalitha: When is ur birthday?
Unni_krishnan: 9th July, Lalitha.
Arvind: When did you decide to make singing your profession?
Unni_krishnan: Aravind, at the age of 28.
haar: Is ur wife a singer?
Unni_krishnan: My wife is a dancer, haar.
lalitha: What is ur recent song in Tamil?
Unni_krishnan: Yesterday, Sindaamal Sidaraamal.
haar: I have come to ur cutchery in ayodhya mandapam. r u coming this yr too?
Unni_krishnan: Yes, haar.
saravanan: I met u once in sathyabama college last year.
Unni_krishnan: OK, Saravanan.
Rama: What about the other email add which is something like unnikrishnan22@.... I couldn't remember. Which one must I use to contact u?
Unni_krishnan: Rama that ID is not available now.
Unni_krishnan: Rama, contact at unnisings@hotmail.com
asha: Which is ur fav movie which u really enjoyed watching, Unni??
Unni_krishnan: Asha, in Tamil it was the film Paarthiban Kanavu.
Sundaresan: Pls Unni tell us ur age. I think u may be around 36????
Unni_krishnan: Sundaresan, Im 38.
Rama: How old is ur son?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, Krishna is 6.
dhana: Ur primary goal in life..?
Unni_krishnan: Dhana, my primary goal is to bring joy to those who listen to music.
dhana: What would u be if u were not a singer?
Ali: How do you rate yourself among all the singers in TN?
Unni_krishnan: Ali, not bad.
athithan: Have u visited Montreal?
Unni_krishnan: Adhithan, yes, Ive visited Montreal, nice place.
Rama: How was the programme, the Unity Of Lights? What songs did u sing?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, that was a great experience. I sang Ennavale, my first ever number.
Ali: Great, you are welcome to my country anytime, say when? Beyond national boundaries for that matter buddy.
Unni_krishnan: Ali, thanks buddy, call me to Nigeria.
athithan: How many languages do u speak?
Unni_krishnan: Aadithan, Malayalam, Tamil, English.
Rama: In which langauge do u prefer to sing?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, I prefer Tamil, Telugu, Mal, Kannada.
Venkatesh: Was urs a love marriage or arranged one?
Unni_krishnan: Venkatesh, arranged marriage.
Rama: I like singers Karthik, Tipu, Devan.What are ur comments?
Unni_krishnan: Rama, I like them too.
Sundaresan: Ur Thodi in Aanandam is simply superb.
Unni_krishnan: Sundaresan, thanx.
Ali: I am soldier in my country Unni. I met many soldiers from your country in peace- keeping missions.
Unni_krishnan: Ali, that is good.
kluivats: Do you prefer any specific accompanist? Or you accept whoever the sabha provides?
Unni_krishnan: Kluivats, whoever the sabha provides.
kluivats: Kindly give me the name of the album which contains the songs "Gnana Vinayaganae", "Bhrammaokatae".
Unni_krishnan: Kluivats, Kadambam.
On behalf of all you, Chennaionline thanks Unni for being with us amidst his busy schedule.
Unni_krishnan: Bye, it was nice talking to all of u. I had a good time. I hope u did too.
Unni_krishnan: Will catch up with u later.
Unni_krishnan: If u have more questions, mail me at unnisings@hotmail.com or to ravi@chennaionline.com
rekha: All the very best 2 u.
rekha: Nice chatting with u!
Kluivats: Thanks Unni! for this great evening.
Unni_krishnan: Bye Kluivats.
Guest75: Thanks.
Unni_krishnan: Thanks guest 75.
Guest: Bye Unni.
Unni_krishnan: Bye guest, and bye all of u.
Ali: Tell bye to me.
Unni_krishnan: Bye Ali.
Ali: Thanks and bye.
Sundaresan: Bye for now, nice Chatting with U...See U Soon on 12th Sept.
Unni_krishnan: Bye everyone.
vadhyar: Terrific opportunity to talk to a great artiste.
rekha: Hello Unnikrishnan, I like all ur songs.
krsridhar: My family members are fans of urs, we like all ur songs.
vani: Have u sung in 'Boys' unni?
Rama: I am interested to learn music. Could u tell me what I should do first?
Rama: I like singers Karthik, Tipu, Devan.What are ur comments?
