Born and first 10 years of life in Kolkata, three and a half decades in Chennai. But the name is ‘Bombay’ Jayashree. Even though Bombay became Mumbai, Jayashree has not changed the local name which is part of his personality. Although he spent some of his teenage years there, he now has little connection with the great city. But Bombay still shines before the name of the great singer of Indian music. There is one thing they keep repeating in interviews and conversations; The city of Mumbai played a big role in shaping his personality. Father N.N. As Subramaniam changed jobs frequently, the family moved from city to city. That is how Jayashree arrived in Bombay at the age of 10 from Calcutta. Mamata has spoken openly about the city of Calcutta, its people and Bengali music in interviews.