Singer Sunita Upadrasta Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Singer Sunita Upadrasta will perform for the first time at MGM Park in Visakhapatnam on December 6. Looking forward to her first live performance in the city, Sunita says the location and outdoor venue make it special for her. “I can say that this will be the ‘perfect’ moment that I have been waiting for. I can imagine myself singing on the banks of the Bay of Bengal and am equally excited to perform for the Vizag audience at the event. Excited,” she says. Organized by Scene Setters (Prism Outdoors), it will be a ticketed event.

Ahead of his concert, he shared insights about his association with Mango Music, his beloved collaborations with legendary musicians and the path that led him to become one of the most renowned voices in the Telugu music industry.

With a playback career spanning over two decades, Sunita has given many hit songs in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. He is the recipient of nine Nandi Awards and two South Filmfare Awards in various categories. He also received a National Award from All India Radio at the age of 15. She was awarded the Lata Mangeshkar Best Singer Award for 2011 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. “Each song has been a learning experience. It’s incredible how music can evoke emotions and connect people,” she muses. A dubbing artiste for over 750 films, she was the voice of the character played by Aishwarya Rai Ponniyin Selvan 1,

From a playback singer to an independent artiste, Sunita’s journey has been marked by grace, humility and passion for music. Born in a family that valued classical music, she trained in Carnatic singing, which became the foundation of her illustrious career. “Music was always a part of my soul. In my early years, it was Kalga Krishna Mohan who had a great influence on me. Stepping into playback singing was a leap of faith. She says, “I am grateful to stalwarts like Keeravani garu and SV Krishnareddy garu for believing in me and giving me opportunities to grow.” Reflecting on some of her best collaborations, Sunita says that ‘Nenunnani and his collaboration with MM Keeravani for the songs ‘Jam Jam Maya’ are some of his most favorite musical experiences.

Talking about her journey in the independent music world with Mango Music, she says that she is happy creating songs that her audience will love. She says, “Independent music gives me the freedom to explore diverse subjects and emotions, creating music that transcends boundaries.” Her latest singles including ‘Etha Prema’ released under this label have garnered millions of views on YouTube. Have seen.

Currently, Sunita is recording a song with Vijay Prakash which will be released soon. Sharing her views on the independent music scene in the Telugu music industry, Sunita acknowledges its gradual evolution and emphasizes that it still has a long way to go, unlike Punjabi music which is predominantly independent music. It is operated by. He believes that while the film industry dominates the Telugu music scene, independent music is making its way, mainly inspired by the revival of Telugu folk music. She hopes to contribute to the field by introducing more melody-driven compositions, enriching the independent music scene with works that resonate with audiences, and blending traditional and contemporary elements.

The show will begin at 6 pm on December 6 at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam; stamp: Starting from ₹799 bookmyshow.com