Gayatri Asokan

Gayatri Asokan is a prominent Indian playback singer primarily known for her contributions to Malayalam cinema. She began her career in playback singing with the song "Deena Dayalo Rama" from the film Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), composed by Raveendran. Her notable work includes "Enthe Nee Kanna" from Sasneham Sumithra, which earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer in 200312.

Career Highlights
Musical Training: Gayatri received her initial training in Carnatic music from Sri Mangat Natesan and Sri Vamanan Namboodiri in Trichur. She later studied Hindustani music under Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar in Pune and Pandit Vinayaka Torvi in Bangalore.

Notable Songs: Some of her famous tracks include:
"Chanjadi Adi" from Makalkku (2005)
"Thumbikkinnaram" from Naran (2005)
"Pularumo" from Ritu (2009)
She has sung over 500 songs across various films and genres.

Shift to Ghazals: Since 2017, Gayatri has shifted her focus from film music to ghazals, showcasing her versatility as an artist.

Other Contributions
Television and Reality Shows: Gayatri has served as a jury member on several reality shows, including Super Star Global and Top Singer 2. She also hosts a popular ghazal show called Khayal on MediaOne TV12.
Albums: She has released several albums, including works for the Art of Living foundation, such as Anahata and Thiruvasagam, demonstrating her commitment to both classical and contemporary music1.

Personal Life
Gayatri Asokan is the daughter of Dr. P. U. Asokan and Dr. K. S. Sunidhy. She was previously married to Dr. Sayij but later divorced. Currently, she is married to sitar player Purbayan Chatterjee, whom she wed on December 4, 2016