Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan, (born August 25, 1973) also previously referred to as S. Nithyashri, is an eminent Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. Mahadevan has performed in all major sabhas in India and has presented her concerts in many destinations around the world. She has received multiple awards and honours, and has released more than 500 albums.
 

Dr.Nithyasree was born to Lalitha Sivakumar and I. Sivakumar. Her paternal grandmother, D. K. Pattammal, and her granduncle, D. K. Jayaraman, were prominent Carnatic vocalists who were established disciples of Ambi Dikshithar, Papanasam Sivan, Koteeswara Iyer, T.L.Venkataramayyar and others.

 

Her maternal grandfather was the mridangam maestro, Palghat Mani Iyer.

Dr.Nithyasree first learnt music from her mother, Lalitha Sivakumar. Like her mother. Nithyasree was also the disciple of D. K. Pattammal, and would accompany her in concert. Her father, an accomplished mridangist and disciple of his father-in-law Palghat Mani Iyer, constantly shows his support and accompanies her when she performs. Nithyasree's niece and disciple, Lavanya Sundararaman, has vocally accompanied Nithyasree during some of her concerts.

 

Dr.Nithyasree was married to V. Mahadevan, a mechanical engineer, until his death in 2012. Tanujasree and Tejasree, their two daughters, have also accompanied their mother on stage in concert, and gave their first performance on television during a guest appearance on Airtel Super Singer Junior, a musical talent TV show telecast by Vijay TV.