Oh! My Lucky 2011!

2011 started with the rocking entry of the “TOP 20” in super singer 3 sets! It was an awesome experience contesting in “SUPER SINGER 3”. I still remember the first round was Yuvan Hits Round and guess what? ;) I was the first contestant to get the Rs.50,000 cash prize and that too from Yuvan, so undoubtedly it was an awesome start. :) 2011 has been a brilliant brilliant year for me, I totally feel this year has been a turning point in my career, getting the 1st runner in super singer 3 was like a dream come true. :) More than anything else so much “LOVE FROM THE PPL” was never expected because in the web forums I always had a “BAD BOY” image, so “THANKS A MILLION” to all the ppl from the bottom of my heart for all the love, support and encouragement u guys have been giving me! :) “SPECIAL THANKS” to the critics as well, u guys have made me work harder and become a better singer, I always try to satisfy u guys, someday I definitely will :)

After “SUPER SINGER 3” there has been no looking back *touch wood* :) Got to sing a few songs for leading music composers like D.Imman, Vijay Antony, G.V.Prakash and some new composers too. Moreover got an opportunity to sing chorus for “THE ONE AND ONLY A.R.RAHMAN” and it was like a dream realized. :) Any singer on earth would dream to sing for him, so singing chorus for him has made me work even more harder and I hope someday I will b blessed with a solo or a duet. :) *fingers crossed* :)

 Have learnt so much in the course of time from all these composers and a million thanks to them who really encouraged me and above all to have had faith in me and my talent. This can never be forgotten, m indebted to all these brilliant ppl. Am just eagerly waiting for the release of these songs and hope u guys will like it! :)

My new year ended off with style, I spoke to “SHANKAR MAHADEVAN”, my god, my idol and I cant ask for more. I felt so blessed to have spoke to him and he was very very sweet to me, I got to learn from him how to speak to a fan or somebody who admires my work! Such an “INSPIRATION” he is. Thanks to Srini sir for making this conversation happen, love u loads sir! :)

Feeling really sad that my lucky 2011 is getting over but hope 2012 and the coming years will be really lucky for all of us. Hope to sing plenty of songs for u guys and entertain u all with whatever I know! :) All I want is the love, support and encouragement that u guys have been giving me and I promise u guys that I will never disappoint u! :)

So here’s me wishing u all a “ROCKING 2012” :) No matter what we go through in life just smile at it and move on, let’s spread peace and positivity all over and I wish and pray the almighty to give us all strength and a disaster free 2012!

Lotsa love,

Santosh Hariharan

Why This Kolaveri - Santosh Hariharan

WHY THIS KOLAVERI?! :) A phenominal hit, it has become a cult song now, i can see every youngster humming this song!! :) So here i go with my next upload from the movie "3" and its single "WHY THIS KOLAVERI".. :) I hope u like my version of this song and plz do post in ur comments and suggestions! :) Would love to hear from u! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan



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Karu Karu - Pachaikili Muthucharam

Hey guys,

Been a longtime since I uploaded any of my songs here! :) M glad to have recorded a song after a very longtime! :) This song is from the movie "Pachaikili Muthucharam" sung by Karthik, Naresh Iyer & Krish! :) I love this song especially karthik's have seen him perform with his band and thats what inspired me to do the cover version of this song, I hope u enjoy! :) Plz don't hesitate to post your valuable comments and suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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MY JOURNEY IN SUPER SINGER 3

A BIG THANKS FOR THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT & LOVE:

First of all, a big thanks to each and everybody for the overwhelming support and love u have been giving me! U guys made it all happen! :) Made my dreamz come true! :) I dedicate everything to all the ppl who voted for me.. Am sure i will keep entertaining all u guys until my last breath! :) I frankly never expected that I would b the 1st runner up.. As a singer I know I have a long way to go, all I can say is this love and support is actually making me feel more responsible and I will def work much much harder for betterment! Becoming a better singer has always been my motive & I will keep working for it.. :)

“SPL THANKS” to my co-contestants who have been my pillar of support when I was low in confidence and they have all been there for me whenever I needed them.. :) Found some gr8 friends like Deepak, soundarya, jithin, shakthi & srini.. I wish them to be with me all thru my life.. :)

SAI SHARAN – THE WINNER:

And “THE WINNER IS – SAI SHARAN”, truly deserving.. :) Sai Sharan is an example of sheer passion and hardwork.. Thats something I learnt from him, he never gave up until his last performance, his “Mazhai Thuli” was just out of the world, am glad that he won.. :)

SATHYAPRAKASH:

Felt really really sad for pooja & sathyaprakash.. :( One thing I m very confident about is “TRUE TALENTS R ALWAYS NOTICED” & m sure the right opportunity will knock their doors pretty soon! :) Already actor dhanush has announced saying “He was impressed with Sathyaprakash’s singing and he is gonna make him sing in his next movie”. :) So happy for both my buddies sathya and sai! :)

POOJA:

“POOJA” has been a v good friend of mine, her voice is something everybody loves.. :) She is a natural singer with a gifted voice and above all her feel is amazing! :) VERY straightforward and a lovely person to be with, m sure she is gonna get loads of work and in another 2 years she will be one of the leading female singers of southindia! :) :) Wishing her all the best and a very successful musical carrier ahead! :)

THE JOURNEY:

The journey this time has been the best and biggest for me! I totally had no clue how it is gonna be when I planned to be back in SUPER SINGER 3.. All I dreamt about was to be one among the “FINALISTS” and become a better singer/performer! I looked at this show as a platform to showcase my talent, experiment and above all learn new stuff! The competition wasn’t a cake walk this time, the competition was at its peak and I baffled after a point.. Like everybody else I had ups and downs in the show but the most memorable day of my life was when srini sir heard me sing again after 1 n half years nd gave me a comment saying “Enna Santosh Bayanagara PROFESSIONAL-a paadareenga, am so happy to see u sing like this”.. :) That comment will always be memorable and will always be cherished, that comment meant a lot to me as I was waiting to get such a compliment from him! :) All Thanks to “Srini Sir” for being so inspiring and motivating, if he hadn’t motivated me in the last season I wouldn’t have become what I m now.. :)

“WILDCARD” was a milestone, I think I gave my best in the wildcard… All the 8 of us sang our heart out and it was such a tight competition, I never expected such support from the ppl, but the love and support u guys gave me boost my confidence so much and i was extremely happy to know that I got the second highest votes.. Thank u all!! :)

“GRAND FINALE” was an experience, I tried my best to give my 100% but could give only 75% of what I am capable of due to various reasons like no sleep, no rest! I am not giving it as an excuse both my songs were v high pitched and it was a must for me to get proper rest which I couldn’t get, I don blame anybody but my misfortune! :(

THE CRITICS:

“THE CRITICS” have played a vital role in the growth of each one of us.. CRITICISM when it is constructive can be taken there have been many ppl who wrote to us for our improvement and I genuinely from the bottom of my heart thank them all.. But there have been times when critics used to write filthy, cheap stuffs about everybody. Critics can write stuff on the internet sitting at home but we know the path we travelled, the sacrifices each one of us made. I m sure it will pay off well! :)

THANKS:

All said and done the show is over, I will terribly be missing performing for all u guys, especially the judges and the set! THANKS TO ALL THE OTHER JUDGES & THE GUESTS WHO CAME AND MOTIVATED ALL OF US!!! Spl thanks to the cast and crew of the show, they r the hero’s and heroines of the show, they r the ones made us what we r today.. :)

A BIG BIG THANKS to FACEBOOK & TWITTER, both FB & twitter has played a vital role in this journey of Super Singer, got excellent feedback, compliments, suggestions & yeah not to forget criticisms, jokes apart, both fb & twitter has helped me to stay in touch with my well wishers worldwide & I hope to b in touch will all u guys in the future as well, will keep u guys updated with whatever that's happening around me.. :) THANKS to all my well wishers, friends and not to forget my family, they hav been the pillar of support, I dedicate it all to u guys.. I promise to work hard and will keep striving for excellence!! Thanks everybody!!! :)

Plz don’t forget us, Love u all!! :) :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

Kodiyile Malligapoo - Kadalora Kavidhaigal

My next cover is the song "KODIYILE MALLIGAPOO" from the movie Kadalora Kavidhaigal, this song is one of the classics of "THE MAESTRO" and extremely well sung by the two legends "P.JAYACHANDRAN & S.JANAKI"... :) Love this song so much... I wanted to record this song sometime and here i go!!! :) Thanks to "DHANYASREE" for singing this song with me! :) Recording was so much fun, hope u enjoy our version of this song too! :) Do post in ur comments and suggestions! :)

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Santosh Hariharan

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Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan - Chak De India

My next upload is Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan from Chak De India, i wanted to do this song longtime back but better late than neva!!! Here is the song for u!!! I enjoyed singing this song, hope u all enjoy my version of this song too! :) Do post in ur comments and suggestions! :)

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Santosh Hariharan

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Nenjukkul Peidhidum - Vaaranam Aayiram

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My next cover is Nenjukkul Peidhidum from vaaranam aayiram! :) Hope u enjoy my version of this song! :) Do post ur comments and suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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Otha Sollala - Aadukalam

My next upload is Otha Sollala from the movie Aadukalam, neva have recorded a kuthu song so for a change recorded this song! :) Hope u guys enjoy my version of this song! :) Do post ur comments and suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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Thuli Thuli - Paiyya

Hey guys my next upload is THULI THULI from the movie Paiyya! :) Its a romantic no. composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by Haricharan :) This song is one among the most popular songs of 2010 and it holds the record of the most played song in the radio/TV! :) I enjoyed doing this song, hope u enjoy as well! :) Do post ur comments and suggestions! :)

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Santosh Hariharan

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Uravugal Thodarkadhai - Aval Appadithaan

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My next cover is the song from the movie "Aval Appadithaan" this song is one of my all time favs! :) An awesome composition by THE MAESTRO “Ilayaraja” & sung beautifuly by K.J.Yesudas sir :) Love this song completely, its very close to my heart, hope u like my version of this song! :) Do post ur comments & suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet

Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet from the movie Chalte Chalte is one of my all time favs! :) An excellent song sung by Kishore Da!!! Here is an unplugged version of this song, i enjoyed singing it, hope u all like it too! :) Do lemme know ur comments and suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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IYER POEM: Time line of a 21st century iyer's life! :)

Age: 6 Months:

All these mamas and maamis have come here...
For a grand welcome of their new born fellow Iyer...
And my parents will feed food to me with a ring...
And give me a name long enough for you to sing...
(Krishnamoorthy Venkataraghava Krishna Doraiswamy,
but will simply call me Dorai!)

Age: 10 years:

Topping my class is an inborn talent I possess
(We are an exception)Hehe!!! :D
Teachers & relatives, whom I never fail to impress
Daily dosage of idli, dosai, sambar, rice and curd
Who on earth do you think will not turn into a nerd, Hehe!!! :D

Age: 22 Yrs:

(Just after graduation.. . preferably Electronics Engineering)
Yipeee Yipeee Yipeee... I completed my BE in IIT...
Also got a call from Infy...Ya right...Narayana Murthy...
( Proud fellow...Southie ! )
Up & Away to Bangalore by the next morning flight...
And then someday to USA...Yay Yay
Yay...Onsite. ..
(You are right... rhyming no?!)

Age: 26 Years:

(Single status in USA)
It has been four long years since I have come here...
And not a single girl who is ready to come near...
Here in United States I thought I'd get laid...
Down came crashing, the dreams that I'd made...

Age: 30 Years:

(8 yrs Onsite, somewhere in USA)
I miss my sambhar rice and the tasty thair saadam(curd rice)
Will speak to amma to find me a homely madam...
Will leave for Palakkad on a 30 day leave...
And come back with a maami right up my sleeve...


Age: 45 Years:

(Still onsite, we think)
I have two kids, but there is a gripping fear...
Both of them have no signs of being an Iyer...
Krishnaswamy & Sreemahalakshmi I named them fondly...
But CHRIS & SALLY I call them if I want them to even reply...

Age: 60 Years:

(retire hogaya baap)
I am back to Palakkad with my ever
faithful wife...
But my kids stayed there and think I don't have a life...
Tirupati, Guruvayoor, Shabarimala all we've been to...
Sun TV is our faithful friend which we always turn to...


Age: 75 years:

(Now everything seems impossible)
Ayyayyo, what happened to all my dreams?
They have all simply turned into screams.
Children have already married and divorced thrice,
Playing with our grandchildren would've been nice.
Left with us are only aches and pains,
Life is full of only losses, with no gains.
Are we going to be the last of the brilliant Iyer generation?
To our children, tradition and culture are only a botheration!

P.S:  This is an email which i received, I found it cute hence m posting it!!! So "no offense" to anybody!!! :) Hope u enjoy reading this post! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

Ninaipathellam Unplugged :)

Hey guys,

Check out the unplugged version of a classic melody "Ninaipathellam" from the movie "Nenjil Or Aalayam" :) Have tried something new, hope u enjoy! :) Feel free to post ur comments and suggestions! :) Programmed by Nivas Prasanna, spl thanks to him for his excellent programming & arrangements :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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Maa Unplugged :)

Hey guys,

Me and my friend "Nivas" tried doing the unplugged version of one of our most fav tracks “Maa” from the movie "Tare Zameen Par" :) Hope u guys enjoy! :) Feel free to post ur comments & suggestions! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Hariharan

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The HAPPIEST people DO NOT necessarily have the BEST - WARREN BUFFET! :)

WARREN BUFFET is the 2nd RICHEST man in the world and its said that he donated $31 billion to the charity! :) He says "The HAPPIEST people DO NOT necessarily have the BEST THINGS, they simply APPRECIATE the things they have" There was a one hour interview with Mr.Buffet in CNBC and the following are some of the interesting aspects of his life... :)

 

I seriously got so INSPIRED by seeing this, i hope many of you would AGREE that he is such a simple and a very sensible person! :) We OUGHT to learn a lot from Mr.Warren Buffet! :) *Hats Off* to his simplicity and his unique way of approaching life! :)

Pudhu Vellai Mazhai - Roja

Hi ppl, my next upload is Pudhu Vellai Mazhai from the movie roja. Me and My Best Friend Krithika tried singing this song! :) Hope u all enjoy our version of this song! :) Do post ur comments and suggestions! :)

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Santosh Hariharan

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THINK BEFORE U SPEND!

Hi ppl,  i got inspired by watching a video on youtube and hence planned to do that as my first project! The project is titled as "VALUE OF MONEY" , this is a survey about the value of money for different ppl, i got some interesting answers too! :) Some of the sounds are used from the original video for the feel, the traffic ambience and some vocals were recorded by me! The main cause of me doing this as my project was to spread awareness about the value of money and children who dropout of school because of their poverty. If u hav more than wat u need plz do sponsor a child free education so that our country attains 100% litracy rate and lets all become better human beings! :) I would be very happy if someone who reads my blog gets inspired and does this noble deed of SPONSORING A CHILD FREE EDUCATION. The joy of giving is the best feeling which cannot b expressed or explained. :)

Special thanks to my friend Shamini thiagarajan for her wonderful narration at the end! :)

Cheerz,

Santosh Iyer

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Mouname Parvayaal - Kodi Malar

“Mouname Parvaiyaal Oru Paatu Paada Vendum” one of my most favs of P.B.Srinivas Ji! :) Wat composition and Awesome Singing! :)Me and my friend prashanth hav tried doing an unplugged version of this song, i have tried my best to do justice to this song! :) Hope u all enjoy listening! :)
Do post ur comments and suggestions! :)

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Santosh Hariharan

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Rim Jhim Gire Sawan - Manzil

Rim jhim gire sawan from the movie Manzil is one of all time fav songs of Kishore da…. :) This is the first time i m attempting kishore da's song. I m sorry if the song hasn’t come out well… Do gimme ur suggestions, i wil definitely take them and work on it!

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Santosh Hariharan

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Ullathila Nalla Ullam - Karnan

"Ullathil Nalla Ullam" from the movie Karnan is a masterpiece, this song was composed by M.S.Vishwanathan sir and sung by Sirgazhi Govindarajan ji. The lyrical content in this song is jus amazing, This song is very close to my heart , i hav tried doing my best in this song. Hope u like my version of this song! Do post ur comments and suggestions!

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Santosh Hariharan

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