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Aruna Sairam (Aruna Sethuraman)  – an Indian Carnatic classical vocalist and musician.

She became the first Carnatic vocalist to perform at the BBC Proms in London in 2011.

Renowned for popularizing Carnatic music internationally, she received the Padma Shri in 2009 and the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award in 2018.

She also served as Vice-Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.