Updated: April 28, 2026
Name: Jyotsna Radhakrishnan
Date of Birth: September 5, 1986 (age 39 years)
Origin: Kuwait City (raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Gender: Female
Height (cm): 168
Religion: Hinduism
Nationality: Indian
Husband: Sreekanth Surendran (married 2010)
Parents: Radhakrishnan (father), Girija (mother)
Occupation: Playback Singer, TV Host
Genres: Classical, Film Playback, World Music
Biography & Career:
Jyotsna Radhakrishnan is one of the most versatile and accomplished playback singers in Indian cinema. Born in Kuwait City to Malayali parents — father Radhakrishnan and mother Girija — she grew up in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where passion for music blossomed from a very early age. The first stage appearance came at the age of six, followed by training in Carnatic vocal style under Mangad Natesan and Hindustani classical vocals under Guru Dinesh Devdas.
As a singer, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan made a Malayalam film debut in 2002 and quickly gained wider recognition with the song "Sughamanee Nilavu" from the film Nammal, which earned the Asianet Best Female Playback Award. Over the years, more than 1,000 songs have been recorded across 12 languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, with voice contributions to landmark movies such as Swapnakoodu, Manassinakkare, Perumazhakkalam, Lucifer, and Liger. The global reach is equally impressive — performing in the UK, the US, Australia, and Singapore alongside leading playback singers of South India.
The family of Jyotsna Radhakrishnan has always been a pillar of support. Husband Sreekanth Surendran, a software engineer from Kochi, became a life partner on December 26, 2010. Their son was born on July 9, 2015. No confirmed public information is available about siblings or a sister. In 2025, an autism diagnosis was openly revealed, earning widespread admiration for courage and honesty.
Beyond films, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan has hosted television programs including the musical chat show Duet on Amrita TV, further cementing a place as a beloved personality in South Indian entertainment.
Jyotsna Radhakrishnan Best Songs:
Karuppinazhagu
Sughamanee Nilavu
Themma Themma Themmadikkatte
Melleyonnu
Meheruba
Raftara
Aafat
Ithal Ithalayi
Jyotsna Radhakrishnan Best Movies:
Nammal
Swapnakoodu
Manassinakkare
Perumazhakkalam
Classmates
Lucifer
Liger