Tamil singer Dhee recently opened up about the unique bond she shares with her stepfather and acclaimed music composer Santhosh Narayanan, describing their working relationship as both the most fun and the most stressful experience. In an interview, she referred to the 'Enjoy Enjaami' composer as her mentor, best friend, and biggest musical influence.
Dhee on Working with Stepfather Santhosh Narayanan
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Dhee revealed that collaborating with Santhosh Narayanan feels like working with her best friend. She shared that they thoroughly enjoy making music together, spending many happy moments during recordings and discussions. However, she also admitted that they frequently argue while working. Dhee explained, "It's the most fun and the most stressful at the same time."
Dhee Talks About Her Mother Meenakshi Iyer
Dhee also spoke about her mother, Carnatic singer Meenakshi Iyer, who has the toughest job because she has to handle both of them. The singer expressed her gratitude, saying she feels lucky to call Santhosh Narayanan her stepdad, dad, and best friend all at once. She emphasized that their bond is very special despite their frequent disagreements. Dhee credited Santhosh Narayanan with having a huge influence on her life and career, calling him her mentor and acknowledging that she learned many things from him over the years.
Growing Together in Music
Dhee revealed that both she and Santhosh Narayanan were starting their careers around the same time. While she was very young and learning music, Santhosh was also trying to find his place in the film industry. The family learned many things together during that phase. Dhee was only 15 when she sang 'Disco Woman', composed by her stepfather. Since then, the duo has worked together on many popular songs like 'Kaattu Payale', 'Rakita Rakita Rakita', and more. She recently released her new single 'Vari Vari'.
