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| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1964|06|14}}
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| birthplace = [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]], [[Michigan]], [[U.S.]]
| Alias = [[Athira]]/ [[L. Athira krishna]]/[[L. Athira]]
| birthname = Robert Lee Murawski
| Origin = [[Kerala]],[[India]]
| othername = Dutch Murawski
| Genre = [[Carnatic Music]],[[Indian Classical Music]],[[Carnatic Violin]],[[World]], [[Jazz]], [[Fusion]]
| occupation = [[film editor]], [[film distributor|distributor]]
| Instrument = [[Violin]], [[Composer]], [[Singer|Vocals]], [[Viola]]
| spouse = [[Chris Innis|Christina "Chris" Innis]] (1997–present)
|Occupation = [[Violinist]],[[Singer]], [[Composer]]
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| URL = [http://www.athira.in athira.in]
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==Biography==
===Early years===


'''Athira Krishna''' is an Internationally acclaimed Prodigy Violinist of the present generation from India . [[Athira]] was born in Trivandrum,[[Kerala]].She has an enviable musical lineage as the grand daughter of the illustrious Vidwan Shri.GopalaPillai, fabulous musician of yesteryears who belonged to the renowned [[Tanjore]] Tradition of [[Carnatic Music]] whose master-disciple lineage traced back to the Sri.Muthuswamy Dikshithar [[Carnatic music#The great composers|Carnatic trinity]] of the 18th century, and to [[Baluswamy Dikshithar]], who first introduced the [[violin]] to [[Indian classical music]].
'''Bob Murawski''' is the [[United States|American]] [[film editor]] who often works with [[film director]] [[Sam Raimi]] (of the ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' and ''[[Evil Dead]]'' series of films). Bob Murawski has edited all three of [[Columbia Pictures]]' blockbuster [[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]] films.


[[Athira]] is the daughter of Sri.'''K.C.Krishna Pillai''' and '''Smt.S.Leela Kurup'''.Athira holds a [[Guinness World Record]] for her unique 32hr long Non-Stop [[Carnatic Violin]] Solo Concert
==Biography==

===Early life and career===
Growing up within one of Kerala's most acclaimed musical families, she had her intensive trainning under her grandfather '''Sangitha Vidwan.Sri Gopala Pillai''' at a tender age.Athira also inherited the intricasies of [[South Indian Classical Music]] from her father acclaimed musician and noted Veena Player '''Sangitha Vidwan.Sri K.C.Krishna'''.
Bob Murawski was born in [[Detroit]], Michigan and grew up in the northeast "Thumb" area of the state. Murawski was the [[valedictorian]] at his high school in Bad Axe, Michigan. He graduated from [[Michigan State University]] with a major in Telecommunications. Soon after graduating, Murawski interned with Detroit-based film sub-distributor, Bob Mason of Mason Releasing.

[[Athira]] showed prodigious music talent even as a [[toddler]], when she would repeat back musical phrases she heard her father sing; her father is himself an established [[Veena]] Vidwan and [[Vocalist]].

===Career Information===

[[Athira]] switched over to [[Violin]] from Vocal at the tender age of 8 and was soon hailed a child prodigy.She started performing across the globe as a [[Carnatic Violin]] Soloist from the tender age of 9 years.

Popularly hailed as the '''"Princess Of Indian Violin",''' and aptly honored by the Former First Lady of India Smt.Usha Narayanan as '''‘THE MUSICAL GEM OF INDIA'''' ,[[Athira]] has represented [[Indian Classical Music]] at prestigious International Music Festivals.

[[Athira]] had the rare honour to be invited twice to perform at the '''Rashtrapati Bhavan''' ,the Official Residence of The Honourable [[President of India]] ,before two Former Presidents of India ,[[Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam]] and [[K.R.Narayan]].

In '''2001''' ,as a child prodigy representing [[Indian Classical Music]] ,[[Athira]] presented a Paper Presentation on ‘Violin in South Indian Classical Music’ for the prestigious '''‘International Children’s Assembly’''' held at [[New Delhi]].

In '''2002''' ,[[Athira]] was honored with the title of '''"The Musical Gem Of India "''' by Former [[First Lady of India]] Smt.Usha Narayanan.

In 2002 ,[[Athira]] had the honour of presenting a unique thematic 'World Music Night' incorporating music genres of more than 20 nations for the year long '''‘Millenium Celebrations in KAZAKIZTHAN’''' aiming at ‘INTEGRATION THROUGH MUSIC IN THE NEW MILLENIUM’ .

In 2003 ,[[Athira]] entered the acclaimed '''‘GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS ’''', for her Unique First of its kind '''32 hour long Non-Stop [[South Indian Classical Violin]] Concert dedicated to Global Peace and Harmony''' . This Musical Extravaganza titled 'Nadhabrahma' was also a tribute to her eminent grandfather.[[Athira]] also holds a place in the acclaimed '''[[Limca Book of Records]]''' for the same fete.


In 2005 '''THE WEEK Magazine ''' featured [[Athira]] among
'''YOUNG ACHIEVER -YOUTH ICONS OF INDIA''' list in its INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2005 edition titled “ON TOP OF THE WORLD” along with [[Sachin Tendulkar]],[[Aiswarya Rai Bacchan]] [[Viswanathan Anand]] etc .


In 2005 [[Athira]] was specially invited by the Mayor of Menden,Germany to perform at the prestigious International Music Festival '''"JAZZ MEETS CLASSICS ".'''[[Athira]] also became the First Indian Classical Musician ever to perform at the famed '''1000 year old church at KAISERWERTH''' ,[[Germany]].
Murawski then moved to Hollywood, where he found work as an assistant editor on several low budget films. One of these assistant editing jobs was for film director [[Sam Raimi]] on Raimi's comic-book-inspired picture, ''[[Darkman]]''


In 2005 [[Athira]] WAS INVITED FOR GIVING '''THE INAUGURAL CONCERT FOR THE WEEK-LONG 74th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF THE HONORABLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA''', Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who praised [[Athira]] saying it as “the best birthday present he had ever received”.


In 2006 ,[[Athira]] was featured in '''“BEST OF CHENNAI”''' among the '''Chennai’s Top Ten Best Performers list in the INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2006''' edition of `INDIA TODAY’ MAGAZINE. [[Athira]] is the Youngest Performer & the Only Carnatic Violinist listed in this Top Ten Rating of Best Performers .
In 1992, Bob Murawski was slated to edit friend [[Quentin Tarantino]]'s ''[[Reservoir Dogs]]''. When the film finally got a green light, Murawski was no longer available because he was working with Hong Kong action director [[John Woo]] on Woo's first American feature, ''[[Hard Target]]'' (starring [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]).


In 2007 ,[[Athira]] won the prestigious '''[[INFOSYS]] – EDUCATION WORLD YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD'''.
[[Athira]] have had the rare fortune of exchanging musical notes with the likes of [[Yehudi Menuhin]], [[Ustad Bismillah Khan]], [[Balamurali Krishna]],[[Pandit Jasraj]] etc.


[[Athira]] has enthralled audiences across the world including performances for prestigious International Music Festivals in [[India]] and abroad including [[Russia]], [[Muscat]], [[Doha]], [[MIDDLE EAST]], [[Germany]], [[Behrin]], [[Kirgiztan]], [[Singapore]], [[Kazakhstan]] etc.
Murawski has spent the following years working as a film editor (mostly for director/producer [[Sam Raimi]]) and is also a well known cult film distributor and co-founder of [[Grindhouse Releasing]].
[[Athira]] has also given numerous "Trans Global Fusion" concerts and lecture demonstrations on [[Indian classical music]] at numerous World Music Festivals.


==Awards & Rare Recognitions==


*'''National Balashree Honour from India Govt 2001'''
Bob Murawski is a partner of [[Grindhouse Releasing]] with actor/director, [[Sage Stallone]] (son of [[Sylvester Stallone]]) and also runs his own distribution arm, Box Office Spectaculars. He has restored and digitally remastered classic cult horror films ''Make Them Die Slowly'' (aka ''[[Cannibal Ferox]]'' (1981)) and Lucio Fulci's spaghetti-horror masterpiece, ''E tu vivrai nel terrore'' (aka ''[[The Beyond]]'') (1981) as well as ''[[Cannibal Holocaust]]'' (1980), ''[[I Drink Your Blood]]'' (1970) (directed by [[David E. Durston]]), and director [[Juan Piquer Simón]]'s cult horror film, ''[[Pieces (1982 film)]]''.


*'''Prestigious [[Guinness World Record]] Holder 2004'''


*''' Limca World Record Holder 2004 '''
Bob Murawski is represented by agents Paul Hook, Dan Baime and Craig Bernstein at [[International Creative Management]] (ICM).


*'''National Award for Excellence in Music 2007'''from '''President of India Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam'''in association with Indian Music Academy (IMA).
===Personal life===


*'''Princess of Strings Award 2006''' from Rotasia World Conference.
Bob Murawski is married to fellow [[film editor]] [[Chris Innis|Christina "Chris" Innis]]. The two editors met while both were editing the Universal/CBS cult television series produced by [[Sam Raimi]], ''[[American Gothic (TV series)|American Gothic]]''.


*'''Infosys-EducationWorld Young Achiever Award 2007'''
==Selected Filmography==
===As Film Editor:===


*'''Honored with the title of '''"The Musical Gem of India"''' by Former First Lady of India Her Excellency Mrs.Usha Nrayanan ,after Athira's Concert at the Rashtrapati Bhavan 2002.


*'''Athira is the First and Only Indian Classical Musician to perform at the prestigious International Music Festival '''"JAZZ MEETS CLASSICS " '''in Germany.
* ''[[Darkman]]'' (1990) (Assistant Editor, credited as "Director of Stock Footage")
* ''[[Army of Darkness]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Hard Target]]'' (1993)
* ''Night of the Scarecrow'' (1995)
* ''[[American Gothic (TV series)|American Gothic]]'' (1995-1996) TV series (Editor: Title sequence & Recaps)
* ''American Hero'' (1997)
* ''Uncle Sam'' (1997)
* ''[[From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money]]'' (1999)
* ''[[The Gift (film)|The Gift]]'' (2000) Co-Editor with Arthur Coburn
* ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' (2002) Co-Editor with Arthur Coburn
* ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Hurt Locker]]'' (2008) Co-Editor with [[Chris Innis]]
* ''[[Drag Me to Hell]]'' (2008)


*'''Leading Indian Magazine `INDIA TODAY’ rated [[Athira]] among the '''Chennai’s Top Ten Best Performers'''list in its INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2006''' edition titled '''“BEST OF CHENNAI”'''.
===As Second Unit Director:===
* ''Uncle Sam'' (1997)
===As Film Distributor (Re-releases):===
* ''[[I Drink Your Blood]]'' (1970) - Box Office Spectaculars
* ''[[Cannibal Holocaust]]'' (1980) - [[Grindhouse Releasing]]
* ''[[The Beyond]]'' (1981) - [[Grindhouse Releasing]]
* ''[[Cannibal Ferox]]'' (1981) - [[Grindhouse Releasing]]
* ''[[Pieces (1982 film)]]'' - Box Office Spectaculars


*'''[[Athira]] became the First Indian Classical Musician ever to perform at the famed '''1000 year old church at KAISERWERTH''' ,[[Germany]] in 2005.
==Awards and nominations==
*'''2004 Golden Satellite Awards''' (Nomination) - '''Best Film Editing''', [[Spider-Man 2]] ([[International Press Academy]] [[Satellite Awards]])
*'''OFFICIAL SELECTION [[American Film Institute|AFI]] TOP TEN MOVIES OF THE YEAR''' - ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' - [[American Film Institute Awards 2004]] - Editor Bob Murawski, recognized by the [[American Film Institute]] as part of the creative ensemble for the contribution to America's cultural legacy. [http://www.afi.com/tvevents/afiawards04/movies04.aspx]


*'''In 2005 '''THE WEEK Magazine ''' featured [[Athira]] among the '''YOUNG ACHIEVER -YOUTH ICONS OF INDIA'''along witth Sachin Tendulkar,Viswanathan Anand.
==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613657/ Bob Murawski IMDB credits].
*[http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=103814 Bob Murawski Filmography - Movies - New York Times]
* [http://www.sexgoremutants.co.uk/spot10.html Interview with exploitation film distributor Bob Murawski] of [[Grindhouse Releasing]]
*[http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117924197.html?categoryid=31&cs=1 Spider-Man 2 review, Variety 6/23/2004] - "Bob Murawski's editing is very tight"
* [http://www.houseofhorrors.com/grindhouse.htm The Beyond DVD release information]
* [http://www.cannibalholocaust.net/ Cannibal Holocaust DVD release information]
*[http://www.houseofhorrors.com/boxoffice.htm Box Office Spectaculars official web site]


==External References==
{{Spider-Man film series}}
*[http://www.athira.in Athira Krishna's Official Website www.athira.in]
*[http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1126966/ Upcoming Events Chennai by Yahoo]
*[http://www.hindu.com/ms/2008/01/01/stories/2008010150080600.htm Athira's Violin Play was electrifying - The Hindu Review]
*[http://epaper.newindpress.com/NE/NE/2008/09/30/ArticleHtmls/30_09_2008_356_012.shtml MUSIC- A Strong Dosage of Retro Fever -The New Indian Express Review ]
*[http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2008/09/29/stories/2008092950470800.htm Musical Evening - The Hindu News]
*[http://www.kutcheribuzz.com/events.asp Yuva Utsav in Chennai - Kutcheribuzz News]
*[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2008061950760500.htm&date=2008/06/19/&prd=mp& Fine Performances -The Hindu News Chennai ]
*[http://www.goapluses.com/fullStory.asp?articleID=GOAP7ART323200753544 JALSA Celebrating Classical Excellence - GOA PLUS NEWS]
*[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/yw/2003/05/17/stories/2003051701350300.htm A MUSIC GENE CALLED ATHIRA -THE HINDU NEWS ]
*[http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?artid=iwmlrTSUSVY=&Title=Swaralaya+festival+from+today&SectionID=1ZkF/jmWuSA=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2jIa4A=&SectionName=X7s7i%7CxOZ5Y=&SEO= Swaralaya Music Fest Begins - Express Buzz]
*[http://www.hindu.com/ms/2008/01/01/stories/2008010150080600.htm -Soorya Fest Begins]
*[http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/06/29/stories/2007062950410700.htm The Hindu News -Infosys-Education World Young Achiever Award - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14024385 - Chennai's Cultural Balancing Act-Sify News]
*[http://www.newindpress.com/newsHeadlines.asp?Page=9&aDate=5%2F23%2F2007 Article at New Indian Express]
*[http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/10/22/stories/2004102203320200.htm The Hindu News -Teenager creates a Record in violin marathon - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2005/03/24/stories/2005032414830300.htm The Hindu News -Chennai violin prodigy wins rave reviews in Germany - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://in.news.yahoo.com/040229/139/2bqod.html Yahoo India]
*[http://www.educationworldonline.net/eduworld/article.php?choice=prev_art&article_id=917&issueid=56.htm Article at educationworldonline.net]
*[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/09/18/stories/2008091850850100.htm The Hindu News -Reason to Celebrate - Article at Hindu.com]
* [http://www.googling.in/great_indians_legends_personalities_famous/great_indian_instrumentalists/athira_krishna_the_queen_of_indian_violin.htm Article]
*[http://www.katarzynapollok.de/performance/exhibitions/gallery.htm Miraculous Violinist Athira -Berlin Concert ]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/02/stories/2004100205980400.htm The Hindu News - An employee's ward does BSNL proud -Athira stunned the BSNL family - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/06/04/stories/2008060450120800.htm The Hindu News - Celebrating Chennai - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/18/stories/2007061853580200.htm The Hindu News -Laurels for Young Achievers - Article at Hindu.com]
*[http://portal.bsnl.in/bsnlnews.asp?intNewsId=41412&strNewsMore=more BSNL News]
*[http://keralasamajam.info/events.htm Kerala Samaj News]
*[http://indiacalling.indiainteracts.com/2008/07/05/renowned-sculptor-kanai-kunjiramans-creation-inaugurated-with-stunning-concert-of-internationally-acclaimed-guinness-world-record-holder-violin-wizard-lathira-krishna/ Stunning Concert of Violin Wizard Athira for Inauguration -Artice at Indiainteracts ]
*[http://educationworldonline.net/index.php/page-article-choice-more-id-917 Article in Education World Magazine }
*[http://tamilelibrary.org/articoli-347.html List of Famous Personalities:Tamil Electronic Library]
*http://www.parinda.com/news_archives/aug2005/president-s-address-during-the-conferment-of-sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2005.shtml Indian President Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Speech on Athira]
*[http://www.smso.net/Music_of_Kerala Kerala Music]


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L. Athira Krishna

Biography

Early years

Athira Krishna is an Internationally acclaimed Prodigy Violinist of the present generation from India . Athira was born in Trivandrum,Kerala.She has an enviable musical lineage as the grand daughter of the illustrious Vidwan Shri.GopalaPillai, fabulous musician of yesteryears who belonged to the renowned Tanjore Tradition of Carnatic Music whose master-disciple lineage traced back to the Sri.Muthuswamy Dikshithar Carnatic trinity of the 18th century, and to Baluswamy Dikshithar, who first introduced the violin to Indian classical music.

Athira is the daughter of Sri.K.C.Krishna Pillai and Smt.S.Leela Kurup.Athira holds a Guinness World Record for her unique 32hr long Non-Stop Carnatic Violin Solo Concert

Growing up within one of Kerala's most acclaimed musical families, she had her intensive trainning under her grandfather Sangitha Vidwan.Sri Gopala Pillai at a tender age.Athira also inherited the intricasies of South Indian Classical Music from her father acclaimed musician and noted Veena Player Sangitha Vidwan.Sri K.C.Krishna.

Athira showed prodigious music talent even as a toddler, when she would repeat back musical phrases she heard her father sing; her father is himself an established Veena Vidwan and Vocalist.

Career Information

Athira switched over to Violin from Vocal at the tender age of 8 and was soon hailed a child prodigy.She started performing across the globe as a Carnatic Violin Soloist from the tender age of 9 years.

Popularly hailed as the "Princess Of Indian Violin", and aptly honored by the Former First Lady of India Smt.Usha Narayanan as ‘THE MUSICAL GEM OF INDIA' ,Athira has represented Indian Classical Music at prestigious International Music Festivals.

Athira had the rare honour to be invited twice to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan ,the Official Residence of The Honourable President of India ,before two Former Presidents of India ,Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and K.R.Narayan.

In 2001 ,as a child prodigy representing Indian Classical Music ,Athira presented a Paper Presentation on ‘Violin in South Indian Classical Music’ for the prestigious ‘International Children’s Assembly’ held at New Delhi.

In 2002 ,Athira was honored with the title of "The Musical Gem Of India " by Former First Lady of India Smt.Usha Narayanan.

In 2002 ,Athira had the honour of presenting a unique thematic 'World Music Night' incorporating music genres of more than 20 nations for the year long ‘Millenium Celebrations in KAZAKIZTHAN’ aiming at ‘INTEGRATION THROUGH MUSIC IN THE NEW MILLENIUM’ .

In 2003 ,Athira entered the acclaimed ‘GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS ’, for her Unique First of its kind 32 hour long Non-Stop South Indian Classical Violin Concert dedicated to Global Peace and Harmony . This Musical Extravaganza titled 'Nadhabrahma' was also a tribute to her eminent grandfather.Athira also holds a place in the acclaimed Limca Book of Records for the same fete.

In 2005 THE WEEK Magazine featured Athira among YOUNG ACHIEVER -YOUTH ICONS OF INDIA list in its INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2005 edition titled “ON TOP OF THE WORLD” along with Sachin Tendulkar,Aiswarya Rai Bacchan Viswanathan Anand etc .

In 2005 Athira was specially invited by the Mayor of Menden,Germany to perform at the prestigious International Music Festival "JAZZ MEETS CLASSICS ".Athira also became the First Indian Classical Musician ever to perform at the famed 1000 year old church at KAISERWERTH ,Germany.

In 2005 Athira WAS INVITED FOR GIVING THE INAUGURAL CONCERT FOR THE WEEK-LONG 74th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF THE HONORABLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who praised Athira saying it as “the best birthday present he had ever received”.

In 2006 ,Athira was featured in “BEST OF CHENNAI” among the Chennai’s Top Ten Best Performers list in the INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2006 edition of `INDIA TODAY’ MAGAZINE. Athira is the Youngest Performer & the Only Carnatic Violinist listed in this Top Ten Rating of Best Performers .

In 2007 ,Athira won the prestigious INFOSYS – EDUCATION WORLD YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD. Athira have had the rare fortune of exchanging musical notes with the likes of Yehudi Menuhin, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Balamurali Krishna,Pandit Jasraj etc.

Athira has enthralled audiences across the world including performances for prestigious International Music Festivals in India and abroad including Russia, Muscat, Doha, MIDDLE EAST, Germany, Behrin, Kirgiztan, Singapore, Kazakhstan etc. Athira has also given numerous "Trans Global Fusion" concerts and lecture demonstrations on Indian classical music at numerous World Music Festivals.

Awards & Rare Recognitions

  • National Balashree Honour from India Govt 2001
  • Limca World Record Holder 2004
  • National Award for Excellence in Music 2007from President of India Dr.APJ Abdul Kalamin association with Indian Music Academy (IMA).
  • Princess of Strings Award 2006 from Rotasia World Conference.
  • Infosys-EducationWorld Young Achiever Award 2007
  • Honored with the title of "The Musical Gem of India" by Former First Lady of India Her Excellency Mrs.Usha Nrayanan ,after Athira's Concert at the Rashtrapati Bhavan 2002.
  • Athira is the First and Only Indian Classical Musician to perform at the prestigious International Music Festival "JAZZ MEETS CLASSICS " in Germany.
  • Leading Indian Magazine `INDIA TODAY’ rated Athira among the Chennai’s Top Ten Best Performerslist in its INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL –2006 edition titled “BEST OF CHENNAI”.
  • Athira became the First Indian Classical Musician ever to perform at the famed 1000 year old church at KAISERWERTH ,Germany in 2005.
  • In 2005 THE WEEK Magazine featured Athira among the YOUNG ACHIEVER -YOUTH ICONS OF INDIAalong witth Sachin Tendulkar,Viswanathan Anand.

External References