Age, Biography and Wiki

Sirkazhi Govindarajan was born on 19 January, 1933 in Sirkazhi, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Tamil Nadu, India), is an Indian singer (1933–1988). Discover Sirkazhi Govindarajan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

Popular As Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Occupation Singer, actor
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 19 January, 1933
Birthday 19 January
Birthplace Sirkazhi, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Tamil Nadu, India)
Date of death 1988
Died Place Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality India

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 19 January. He is a member of famous singer with the age 55 years old group.

Sirkazhi Govindarajan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Sirkazhi Govindarajan height not available right now. We will update Sirkazhi Govindarajan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Sirkazhi Govindarajan Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sirkazhi Govindarajan worth at the age of 55 years old? Sirkazhi Govindarajan’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from India. We have estimated Sirkazhi Govindarajan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income singer

Sirkazhi Govindarajan Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1933

Sirkazhi Govindarajan (19 January 1933 – 24 March 1988) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist and a leading playback singer of Indian cinema.

Govindarajan, was born on 19 January 1933 at Sirkazhi (a small town in present day Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu; famed birthplace of Sambandar, one of the 63 Nayanars of the Saiva faith) to Siva Chidambaram and Avayambal Ammal.

At the age of eight, Govindarajan began to perform at the Tirupurasundari Temple on the occasion of the Gnana Paal Festival.

1949

He graduated from the Tamil Isai College in Chennai (Madras) in 1949 with the degree 'Isaimani'.

He also graduated with the Degree of 'Sangeetha Vidwan'.

At the same time, he started rigorous training (Gurukulavasam) under his Guru Thiruppampuram Swaminatha Pillai, who was then a Professor at the Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras.

Under his tutelage and in-depth study, he gained knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of Indian Music, especially, Classical Carnatic Music.

1951

During this period (1951–1952) he won many competitions, conducted by the Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) and the Rasika Ranjani Sabha.

S. V. Venkataraman, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. Rajeswara Rao, S. Dakshinamurthi, V. Dakshinamoorthy, G. Ramanathan, C. N. Pandurangam, Master Venu, K. V. Mahadevan, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, G. Devarajan, B. Narasimma Rao, A. Rama Rao, T. Chalapathi Rao, T. G. Lingappa, P. Adinarayana Rao, T. R. Pappa, Ghantasala, Vedha, G. K. Venkatesh, M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, V. Kumar, A. M. Rajah, C. Ramachandra, Ilaiyaraaja, and Shankar–Ganesh, Baburaj

He has sung with other male singers such as M. S. Viswanathan, T. M. Soundararajan, Ghantasala, P. B. Srinivas, S. C. Krishnan, Tiruchi Loganathan, A. L. Raghavan, K. J. Yesudas and S. V. Ponnusamy.

He also sang duets with many female singer such as M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, Jikki, P. Susheela, K. Rani, L. R. Eswari, L. R. Anjali, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, N. L. Ganasaraswathi, A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathinmala, T. V. Rathnam, Bangalore A. R. Ramani Ammal, Vani Jayaram, S. Janaki, M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and Rohini.

He sang duets with singing actors such as N. S. Krishnan, T. R. Mahalingam, P. Bhanumathi, S. Varalakshmi and Manorama.

Govindarajan had sung for many leading actors like M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, S. S. Rajendran, and R. Muthuraman.

He was the recipient of three gold medals (first place) in the austere and hallowed halls of Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha (Music Academy) from Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer.

"Sangeetha Vidwan" Sirkali won all first places in the three categories: Apoorva Krithis of Sri Thyagaraja swamigal, Ragam-Thalam-Pallavi, and Tamil Classical Songs.

He was conferred the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.

The Central College of Carnatic Music was the next institution for his musical enrichment.

Govindarajan had also done playback singing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films.

1983

Madras University conferred a doctorate (Honoris Causa) on him in 1983.

Source:

Govindarajan was married to Sulochana.

Their son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.

1988

Govindarajan died on 24 March 1988 in Madras (now Chennai) due to of a massive heart attack.

He was aged 55.