Sowmya Mahadevan

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Sowmya Mahadevan
Genres Playback singing
Occupation(s)Singer, playback singer
Instrument(s)Vocalist
Years active2006

Sowmya Mahadevan was a participant in the Airtel Super Singer 2006 competition, where she attained the maximum number of votes to participate it the "lifeline" round. [1]

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References

  1. "Vijay TV's Airtel Super Singer – At a glance" . Retrieved 3 April 2013.