Viji Subramaniam

Quick Facts

Full Name	Viji Subramaniam
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 15, 1952(1952-08-15)
Age	72
Date Of Death	February 9, 1995, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Chennai
Country	India
Birth City	Tamil Nadu
Horoscope	Leo

Viji Subramaniam Biography

Viji Subramaniam is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on August 15, 1952 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

In addition to performing internationally with Lakshmi, she played tambura at some of Shankar’s sitar recitals with tablist Alla Rakha during the early 1970s. In 1974, together with her aunt Kamala Chakravarty and Lakshmi, Viji joined Shankar’s Music Festival from India, a revue sponsored by George Harrison. She also sang on the studio album Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India (1976), produced by Harrison and recorded at his English estate, Friar Park. Following the Music Festival’s European concerts in September–October 1974, Viji was among the musicians and singers on Shankar’s North American tour with Harrison at the end of that year.

Born Vijayashree Shankar in Madras, south India, Viji grew up in Bombay. A singer from an early age, she regularly accompanied her mother in concert, often playing tambura also. Among the prizes she received for her performances as a singer on radio and television, Viji won the All India Radio “President of India” medal in 1972. In his 1997 autobiography, Raga Mala, Shankar describes her voice as “sweet and lovely”.

Viji Subramaniam Net Worth

Viji Subramaniam is one of the richest Singer from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Viji Subramaniam 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Viji Subramaniam, also known as Viji Shankar, (15 August 1952 – 10 February 1995) was the daughter of noted North Indian singer Lakshmi Shankar and Rajendra Shankar, elder brother of sitarist Ravi Shankar. Like her mother and uncle, Viji was a musician and well-trained in both of the Indian classical systems.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Viji Subramaniam Dating?

According to our records, Viji Subramaniam married to L. Subramaniam. As of December 1, 2023, Viji Subramaniam’s is not dating anyone.

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With Subramaniam, Viji developed the idea of Global Music, which aims to reduce the dominance of Western music and bring out the importance of other music systems of the world – including Irish, Swedish, Danish, Chinese, African, Japanese and Iranian. It is written for a 100-piece orchestra.

Facts & Trivia

Magdaly Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Viji Subramaniam celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.

Who was L Subramaniam first wife?

Subramaniam was married to Viji Subramaniam (née Vijayashree Shankar) , who died on 9 February 1995 and since November 1999 has been married to the Indian playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy.

When did l Subramaniam died?

Viji Subramaniam
Also known as| Viji Shankar
Born| 15 August 1952 Madras, India
Died| 10 February 1995 (aged 42) Los Angeles, United States

Who is mahati Subramaniam?

Mahati is a singer, songwriter, violinist and pianist who is the granddaughter of the music industry stalwarts, Dr L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurthi Subramaniam and the daughter of Bindu Subramaniam, an acclaimed artist who is also the Co-Founder & CEO of SaPa.

Which instrument does Dr L Subramaniam play?

Violin virtuoso Dr L Subramaniam on how Indian classical music took on the world stage. Dr L Subramaniam is an internationally renowned violinist and composer, who has collaborated with legendary musicians across the world.

Who is the best violinist in India?

L. Subramaniam , India’s most famous violinist who performed at UCLA’s Fowler Museum.