Hamsika Iyer, born on October 11, 1975, in Pune and brought up in Mumbai, is a versatile Indian playback singer based in Mumbai known for her work across multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali. She began her singing career at a young age, influenced by her father, a musicologist and flutist, and trained in classical forms like Carnatic and Hindustani music. Hamsika gained prominence with the song “Chanda Re” from the film Eklavya (2007), which was widely acclaimed. She achieved widespread fame with the hit “Chammak Challo” from Ra.One (2011), a duet with Akon, which became a major commercial success. Beyond film songs, she is well known for her work in advertising jingles and television, famously being the voice behind campaigns like Slice Mango. Hamsika has collaborated with international bands like Juno Reactor and artists such as Prem Joshua and Amir John Haddad, performing in major global music festivals. Her singing style is noted for its emotional depth and adaptability across genres, making her a respected and enduring figure in Indian music.