New Delhi: The convergence of civil providers and Bollywood stays a uncommon phenomenon in India, regardless of the nation boasting extremely expert and versatile bureaucrats. Notable cases embody Abhishek Singh, who transitioned from an IAS officer to an actor, and HS Keerthana, who shifted from appearing to turning into an IAS officer. Among these tales, one stands out—the journey of Srivatsa Krishna, a senior IAS officer and the 1994 UPSC topper, who additionally left his mark as a playback singer within the Bollywood trade.
From a younger age, Srivatsa harboured twin goals of turning into a Bollywood singer and donning the hat of an IAS officer. A superb scholar, he pursued schooling at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), turning down full scholarships from prestigious US institutes like Stanford University and Yale to satisfy his father’s final want of turning into an IAS officer.
Srivatsa’s educational journey is illustrious, with stints at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Oxford University, and a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Notably, he turned the primary IAS officer in historical past to carry an MBA from Harvard.
Despite his dedication to teachers and forms, Srivatsa Krishna did not forsake his ardour for music. Originally supplied a singing alternative by music director Ravindra Jain in Raj Kapoor’s movie ‘Prem Rog,’ Srivatsa needed to decline to honour his father’s want for him to finish his research first.
His breakthrough in Bollywood got here when he sang the Vishnu Sahasranamam Mantra in Dibakar Banerjee’s movie “Shanghai.” The turning level occurred throughout an impromptu assembly at a restaurant between Srivatsa and Banerjee, who, apparently, shared a university historical past as rival debaters. This surprising alternative added a novel layer to their collaboration.
Despite earlier setbacks, Srivatsa Krishna finally discovered his probability to showcase his singing expertise when he lent his voice to the Vishnu Sahasranamam Mantra in Dibakar Banerjee’s acclaimed Bollywood movie, ‘Shanghai.’ His journey took a major flip when he was auditioned by the legendary Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman for an upcoming manufacturing, as documented by IMDb.
