Born in a traditional South Indian family with a rich cultural heritage, She was initiated into music at a very young age and started her musical career under the tutelage of her mother Smt.Susila Seetharaman, a senior Carnatic vocalist. She was fortunate to receive training from Tiger Varadacharya's foremost disciple, Shri Chalapuram Papa and later with Shri.Mathur P.Balasubramaniam. Is currently pursuing her music under the expert tutelage of Shri.T.V.Gopalakrishnan, an exemplary musician and a renowned musicologist. Has performed extensively in India and abroad. And has given live concerts and also featured in South Indian premier television channels. Launched her first Carnatic album 'Carnatic Delights' in March 2006. Besides her musical pursuits, she is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer, trained in the Vazhuvoor style.-She has been conferred Natya Bhooshan in 1983 by Bharatnatyala and Trichy Fine arts. Her desire to propagate the rich South Indian art forms globally, led her to start Shruthi UK, a non -profit organisation, now based in Staffordshire-dedicated to music and dance. She conducts workshops and interactive sessions with children and also with the community to create an awareness and interest in our rich Indian tradition. An MBA in Marketing and Finance and Human resources, Chithra holds a doctorate in Management. She has also made her debut as a playback singer in South Indian movies.