Aruna Sairam’s musical journey, rooted in her Bombay upbringing and south Indian heritage, began with a deep passion that would ultimately establish her as a luminary in Carnatic music. Her vocal mastery has earned her recognition as one of the most distinguished figures in classical music. In 2022, Ms. Sairam’s exceptional contributions to music were acknowledged with prestigious honours, including the Sangita Kalanidhi and the Padma Shri. At The Hindu Group awards, she was presented The Hindu Excellence in Music Award by Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, and L.V. Navaneeth, CEO of The Hindu.