| Adarsh Iyengar | |
| Birth Name: | Adarsh Iyengar |
| Birth Date: | 1987 9, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Shimoga, Karnataka, India |
| Alma Mater: | Kuvempu University BITS, Pilani (M.S) |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Awards: | Proud Indian Award (2021) |
| Occupation: | Musician, singer and producer |
| Yearsactive: | 2015–present |
Adarsh Iyengar is an Indian singer, musician and producer who work predominantly in the Kannada cinema industry. Adarsh has gained recognition for his unique blend of traditional Carnatic music with contemporary genres[1] [2]
Adarsh Iyengar was born on 13 September in Shimoga, Karnataka. He learned Daasarapadaglu and Bhavageethe's from his mother. He is also a distant relative of Doreswamy Iyengar who was a prominent musician in modern Indian Carnatic music.
Adarsh began his career by participating in 'Fresh Voice of Karnataka' Singing reality show aired on Public TV[3] he Performed as a celebrity Singer in shows like Nodi Swami Naav Irode Heege (2011) in Asianet Suvarna Channel. In 2016 he went on to become a Finalist in Zee Ka[4] nnada TV Channel's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – North America' singing reality show that happened in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[5]
After moving to the USA, He performed at the AKKA convention an International concert in Atlantic City and also at various Kannada Sanghas. He worked as a cultural director for "Richmond Kannada Sangha (RKS) from 2016 to 2018 and currently is a member of "NWA Kannada Sangha" working as a cultural secretary in Bentonville, Arkansas.[6] In 2020 he entered the independent music scene with his single 'My Friend', Followed by 'Jaya He', 'Forever', 'Hope', 'Quit' and 'Belake - Light'.
[7] [8] [9] In 2022 he ventured into production. He produced a Kannada Movie 'Timmana Mottegalu'[10] under his own production company called "SriKrishna Productions" .[11] [12] [13]
Adarsh Iyengar has contributed to the music industry through a diverse range of songs, including covers and original compositions. Some of his notable works include: