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Sayanora Philip is an accomplished Indian playback singer, music composer, and dubbing artist who primarily works in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. Born in Kannur, Kerala, she grew up in a musically inclined family. Her father, who ran a local music school and shop, introduced her to Western music early on, and she began formal training in Carnatic music at the age of five before expanding into Hindustani music and completing grade examinations in Western music from the Royal School, London. She entered the film industry as a playback singer in 2004, debuting with songs like Am I Dreaming from the Malayalam film Manjupoloru Penkutti. Over the years, she has lent her voice to numerous popular tracks in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She gained significant recognition and wide exposure through her association with legendary composer A.R. Rahman, notably contributing to live stage world tours and singing high-profile tracks like Athiradee from the Tamil blockbuster Sivaji: The Boss. Aside from playback singing, Sayanora works as a music composer and has released independent singles and music videos such as Uyire, Sarvam Saha, and Aare Jiyare. She has also worked as a dubbing artist for various South Indian films. Known for her energetic stage performances, distinct voice, and versatility across genres—ranging from peppy Western numbers to classical-fusion pieces—Sayanora remains a prominent personality in South Indian entertainment.