O. S. Thyagarajan

O. S. Thyagarajan
Background information
Also known as OST
Born (1947-04-03) April 3, 1947
Origin Tanjavur, India
Genres Indian classical music
Occupation(s) Singer

O. S. Thiagarajan (born April 3, 1947[1]) is a Carnatic Musician based in Chennai. He is the son and disciple of Sangeetha Booshanam O.V.Subrahmanyam. He learnt music from Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. M. Thiagarajan, while Padmabhushan Lalgudi Jayaraman provided guidance/mentorship early in his career. An ‘A- Top’ graded artist of the All India Radio and of Doordarshan, he has been giving a large number of concerts well appreciated and relished. He is regularly featured by all leading sabhas in Chennai as well as throughout India and has been accompanied by top accompanists such as Lalgudi Shri.G.Jayaraman, M.S. Gopalakrishnan , V.V. Subrahmanyam on violin, Palghat Mani Iyer,Dr T.K.Murthy, Palghat Raghu, Karaikudi Mani, Trichy Sankaran, Umayalpuram Sivaraman on mridanagm, Shri.G Harishankar on Kanjira and Vikku Vinayakaram on Ghatam.[2] He has toured many countries, including USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Middle East, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Africa, and many cities in Europe. He worked as Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, and Annamalai University for 5 years. He has trained many disciples who are active on the concert circuit.

Allegations of sexual assault

As a part of what is widely considered as India's me too movement, singer Chinmayi posted on her twitter account accounts of women who accused Thyagarajan of molestation and sexual harassment. At least one of accusers is understood to be a minor (17 years) at the time of the alleged incident[3]. Another detailed account of alleged harassment was published by a NRI carnatic music student[4].

Awards and honours

Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman with O. S. Thyagarajan
  • Sangeetha Natak Academi Puraskar (Sangeetha Natak Academi)
  • Sangeetha Choodamani (Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai)
  • Sangeetha Kala Sagara (Kalasagaram, Hyderabad)
  • Nada Gana Kala Praveena (Sangeetha Samraj, Madurai)
  • Nadha Booshanam (Shanmukananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi)
  • Vani kala sudakara (Vani Mahal)
  • GNB award (Indian Fine Arts)
  • Kalasironmani (Chennai cultural academy)

Discography

YearAlbumLabel
1997ManodharmaMagnasound/OMI
2000Kshetra MaalaMusic Today/Living Media India
2004Raja GopalamSaregama
2004Durusuga KrupajoochiSaregama
2004KarunanidhiyilaloSaregama
2006December Season 2003Charsur

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-season-4/osthyagarajan.asp
  2. ↑ http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=9297
  3. ↑ "Chinmayi Sripaada on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  4. ↑ "'OS Thyagarajan molested me': Carnatic singer's former student speaks out". The News Minute. 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
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