Sivamani

Sivamani (born 1 December 1959), commonly known by his stage name Drums Sivamani, is an Indian percussionist. He plays many instruments including drums, octoban, darbuka, udukai, ghatam and kanjira. He performed drumming during the Indian Premier League in 2008 and 2010. He is affiliated with the Chennai Super Kings team, but gained recognition through his role as A. R. Rahman's lead percussionist. They have been close friends since childhood. In 2019, he was conferred with Padma Shri.

For the 2003 Telegu-language film, see Sivamani (film).
Sivamani
Background information
Birth nameSivamani
Born (1959-12-01) 1 December 1959
Madras, Madras State
(now Chennai, Tamil Nadu) India
Occupations
  • Percussionist
  • Composer
Years active1971–present
Websitewww.sivamani.in
Awards

Sivamani received honorary doctorate from United Technological Research University of America on 20 January 2024 in Hyderabad.

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