The Statesman, a well acclaimed daily quotes that Jayanthi is “The best and most versatile Veena artiste we have today.” One of the leading Vainikas of the world, she has established herself as an artiste with rare insight, class and technical sophistication.

Born into a family where music is first nature, Jayanthi is heir to the inundating talent and melody that characterizes the Lalgudi legacy – a mantle that she wears with grace and élan. Recognized as a musician who is mature beyond her years, Jayanthi has been constantly evolving and refining her musical repertoire.

Being the disciple of her maternal aunt Smt. Padmavathi Ananthagopalan, a very senior and distinguished Veena exponent, Jayanthi followed the traditional ‘Gurukula’ system of learning music and flowered into a concert artiste at the age of sixteen. Jayanthi had the rare privilege of being one of the select disciples of the Veena virtuoso, Dr.S. Balachander. Being one of his favourites, she was indeed fortunate to be able to imbibe the revolutionary and innovative techniques of his style. Jayanthi was also guided by her uncle, the legendary Violin maestro, Lalgudi. Sri. Jayaraman.