13 Facts About Anil Srinivasan

Anil Srinivasan was born on 3 June 1977 and is an Indian pianist and an education entrepreneur.

Anil Srinivasan was awarded Kalaimamani by the government of Tamil Nadu for the year 2019.

Anil Srinivasan was brought up in a South Indian traditional atmosphere with Carnatic music all around right from childhood and has studied western classical piano since the age of three.

Anil Srinivasan is known for having organized alternative performing arts platforms and festivals such as the Festival of Parallels, an annual festival in the city of Chennai, the Children's Musical Rhapsody.

Anil Srinivasan has worked with UK-based Milapfest in cross-cultural educational projects.

Anil Srinivasan has worked with well-known dancers including the Dhananjayans, Ramli Ibrahim from Malaysia, Anita Ratnam, Anandavalli and the Lingalayam Dance Company, among others.

Anil Srinivasan composes and scores music for several productions in the theatrical space as well.

In 2013, Anil Srinivasan embarked on a project with the Southbank Centre's famed Alchemy Festival, where he trained teachers of Western Classical music in the nuances and pedagogy of Indian music in classrooms.

Anil Srinivasan is passionate about music education for children across all strata of society.

Anil Srinivasan is a speaker on music and its effect on human behavior, organizational processes and related topics at various forums.

Anil Srinivasan continues to write about music for various publications and media.

Anil Srinivasan has written extensively on music for several leading dailies The Hindu, The New Indian Express, The Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, magazines and periodicals.

Anil Srinivasan speaks regularly at conferences related to music, education and entrepreneurship and has been featured at prominent conclaves such as TED INDIA and THINK festivals.