Hamsika Iyer

Hamsika Iyer (born 12 April 1972) is an Indian singer based in Mumbai. She is a regular voice with ad world jingles and Marathi tele-serials, and has sung songs in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali movies.

Hamsika Iyer
Born	(1972-04-12) 12 April 1972 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Origin	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Genres	Playback singing, jingles, Carnatic music, Hindustani music, world music
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1996–present

International collaborations and tours

• Hamsika is the Indian vocalist for Prem Joshua's 2014 album Kashi.
• Hamsika is a performer for the international band Juno Reactor since 2012.
• In August 2012, Hamsika performed with musician Aamir John Hadad's band Zoobazar in Valencia, España.
• November 2011, Hamsika was featured along with the Rajagopalan Quartet at UrbanFOLK Bangalore.
• In September 2011, Hamsika sang "Chammak Challo" with Akon for the film Ra.One.

Discography

• "Main Faraar Sa" - Running Shaadi (2017) with Anupam Roy (music by Anupam Roy)
• Kashi (2014) with Prem Joshua & Chintan, as Indian vocalist in the album
• "Ninna Danigaagi" (Version 1) – Savaari 2 (2014) with Karthik (music by Manikanth Kadri)
• "Bekhauff" – Marathi – Satyamev Jayate (2014)
• "1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor" – Chennai Express (2013) with Vishal Dadlani, Sricharan Kasturirangan (music by Vishal-Shekhar)
• Vishwaroopam (2012), backing vocals on "Unnai Kaanadhu" (music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy)
• Delhi Safari (2012) (music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy)
• "Lonely" – Khiladi 786 (2012) with Himesh Reshammiya, Yo Yo Honey Singh
• "Alai Payuthe" – English Vinglish (Tamil Dubbed), music by Amit Trivedi (2012)
• Satyamev Jayate TV series, Music by Ram Sampath – "Sakhi", "Rupaiya", "Ghar Yaad Aata Hai" (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam versions), "Chanda Pe Dance" (all languages, except Hindi)
• "Kala Kalyat" – Hridayanath (2012), Marathi (music by Santosh Muley)
• "Kanna Mucche" – Amet Asal Eemet Kusal (2012), music by Umang Doshi, Tulu
• Abhimaan Geet by Kaushal Inamdar (2007), Marathi
• "Mann Chimb Paavasaali" – Ajintha (2012), Marathi
• "Lal Hori" (Chhand Othaatale) – Ajintha (2012) with Suresh Wadkar, Swanand Kirkire, Kaushal Inamdar
• "Raabta (Siyaah Raatein)" – Agent Vinod (2012) with Arijit Singh, Joy
• "Chhaya Bhitu Chhaya" – Aparajita Tumi (2012), Bengali
• "Chammak Challo" – Ra.One (2011) with Akon
• "Jay Jagadish" – Ganaraj Adhiraj (2011) with Salim Merchant and Gulraj Singh
• "Jhoola Jhool" – Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)
• "Athadilo Edo" – Kudirithe Cup Coffee (2011), Telugu
• "Lalita" (vocals) – Spirit and Spice (2010), George Brooks
• "Ishq Barse" – Raajneeti (2010) with Pranab Biswas, Swanand Kirkire
• "Ninagende Vishesha" – Prithvi (2010) with Kunal Ganjawala (music by Manikanth Kadri)
• "Kuchi Kuchi Twist" – Quick Gun Murugun (2009) with Vijay Prakash
• "Jheeni Jheeni" – Phir Kabhi (2009) with Bhupinder Singh
• "Urrat Dhadhdhad" – Sunder Mazhe Ghar (2009), Marathi
• "Kadhaigal Pesum" – Angaadi Theru (2009) with Benny Dayal
• "Chaal Apni" – Sikandar (2009) with Rishikesh Kamerkar
• "Fallen" – 3 Cities (2008) with Bombay Dub Orchestra
• "Bagundey Bagundey" – Chintakayala Ravi (2008) with Vijay Prakash
• "Khushboo Sa" – Khoya Khoya Chand (2007)
• "Raaz ki ek baat" – Its Breaking News (2007) with Bhushan Marathe, Clinton
• "Haqeeqat ne aisa pakda girebaan" – Its Breaking News (2007)
• Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
• "Maa tere haath, Jaane kyun aisa lagta hai" – Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni (2007)
• "Chanda re" (The moon song) – Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
• "The love theme" – Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
• "Mugurtha neram" – Mercury Pookal (2006) with Kunal Ganjawala
• Kal - Yesterday And Tomorrow (2005)
• "Saawalith Majhya" – Not Only Mrs. Raut (2003)
• "Jheel jaisi teri aankhen" – Jajantaram Mamantaram (2003) with Narayan Parasuram
• "Pyaar se dekh le" – Calcutta Mail (2003) with Sonu Nigam

She has also sung songs with the band 3 Brothers & a Violin for the Karadi Tales audio book series for kids.

Awards

• Nominated - Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Female For Song Man chimb Pawsali (Ajintha (film))

Concerts

• Juno Reactor, Tours of 2012

Venue: Asia Tour (Japan), Middle East Tour (Jerusalem), Kubana Festival Russia

• Vivek Rajagopalan Quartet – November 2011

Venue: UrbanFolk Bangalore

Vivek Rajagopalan is a percussionist and musician based in Mumbai. This concert was sponsored by Taj Vivanta.