Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya tied the knot with Sivasri Skandaprasad in an intimate ceremony on Thursday. The Carnatic singer is popular for her work in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise. She also earned praise from PM Narendra Modi for her bhajans during the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremonyread moreWedding bells rang for Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya as the BJP leader tied the knot with Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in an intimate ceremony on Thursday.The wedding was a private affair, attended by close family members and a select group of political associates. Prominent BJP leaders, including Annamalai, Pratap Simha, and Amit Malaviya, were spotted in the wedding photographs. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra and Union Minister V Somanna also attended the celebration and later shared pictures from the event online.AdvertisementAs news of the wedding spread, social media has been abuzz with curiosity about Tejasvi Surya’s bride, Sivasri Skandaprasad. Who is she? Here’s what we know.Born on August 1, 1996, Sivasri Skandaprasad is a trained classical singer best known for her work in filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise. She has a significant online presence, boasting over 1.13 lakh followers on Instagram and more than two lakh subscribers on YouTube.Hailing from Chennai, Sivasri is the daughter of Seerkazhi Sri J Skandaprasad, a renowned Mridangam maestro, whose music introduced her to the classical world. She trained in Carnatic music under Guru Sri AS Murali.According to her LinkedIn profile, she is a “passionate painter” who takes commissioned projects and also works as a “part-time” model. Additionally, she is a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer.Sivasri Skandaprasad is a trained classical singer best known for her work in filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise. Image courtesy: Instagram/@sivasri.skandaSivasri began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of three and has performed solo at prestigious Chennai Sabhas, including the Music Academy. She has also represented India as a government cultural diplomat on ICCR tours to Denmark and the Republic of Korea.In January 2024, ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Sivasri gained nationwide recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her rendition of the Kannada Ram bhajan “Poojisalende Hoogala Thande”.Sivasri gained nationwide recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her rendition of the Kannada Ram bhajan “Poojisalende Hoogala Thande”. Image courtesy: Instagram//@sivasri.skandaShe also has an impressive academic background. Sivasri holds a bio-engineering degree from SASTRA University, a diploma in Ayurvedic cosmetology from PVA Ayurvedic Hospital, and a Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras. She is also a student of Sanskrit.Her achievements include the ‘Bhakti Gana Kokila’ title from Mumbai’s Shankralayam Sanstha of the Hariharaputra Samaj in 2021 and ‘Yuva Kala Bharathi’ by Chennai’s Bharath Kalachar in 2022.Sivasri achievements include the ‘Bhakti Gana Kokila’ title from Mumbai’s Shankralayam Sanstha of the Hariharaputra Samaj in 2021 and ‘Yuva Kala Bharathi’ by Chennai’s Bharath Kalachar in 2022. Image courtesy: Instagram/@sivasri.skandaIn 2018, she was conferred the title ‘Bharata Kala Choodamani’ by the Chidambaram Sri Kanakasabhapathi Trust for choreographing and conducting a Bharatanatyam performance featuring 8,000 dancers at the Chidambaram Nataraja Swami temple.In 2020, she was honoured with the ‘Yuva Samman’ by Chennai’s MOP Vaishnav College for Women for her contributions to the performing arts and her role in inspiring young women to pursue their dreams.With input from agenciesMore from Explainers
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya gets hitched to a ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ singer. Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?
