Mahalakshmi Iyer is a renowned name in Tamil film industry. In fact, her vocal magic has spread to other regional cinema and Hindi movies as well. She is a favorite of big composers like A R Rehman. Mahalakshmi is equally proficient in classical music, indipop, playback singing and folk songs. Definitely a multifaceted artist with amazing talent to boast upon. She has sung for Telugu movies as well and has earned several accolades for her terrific singing capabilities. Other regional songs, she has dabbled in, include Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Assamese and Malayalam.

Mahalakshmi Iyer could not have asked for a better debut than Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se in 1998. Under the guidance and encouragement of incomparable A R Rahman, she made a quick name for herself in music industry. Her talent is truly manifested in genres she has sung in like films, Serials jingles and original albums. She belongs to a family of musicians. Her musical training started at a very early age. Her mother was also a Carnatic classical singer. Her ever increasing popularity has ensured her fame and recognition among music lovers.

Some of her famous songs in different languages are, Yaro Yarodi (Alaipayuthey), Rock N’ Roll Soniye (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna), Pyaar Ki Dastaan (Luck By Chance), Velli Malaray (Jodi), Des Rangila (Fanaa), Tu Jahan (Salaam Namaste), Kuruku Sirutthavalay (Mudhalvan), Bol Na Halke Halke (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom), So Ja Chanda (Mission Kashmir), Oh Ho Sanam (Dasavatharam), Yaadein Yaad Aati Hain (Yaadein), Har Taraf Tu Hi (Rishtey) and Tenu Leke (Salaam-E-Ishq) etc to name a few. She was also a part of Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. She sang the song Jai Ho. Mahalakshmi has won awards like Alpha award for Best Playback and Maharashtra Kala Niketan Award.