Smt. Padmavathy is a senior vainika who was also inspired by the legendary Veena S. Balachander. She uses some elements of his style while mainly incorporating the more traditional Tanjore style of Veena playing. Veenai Jayanthi is a direct disciple of the Veena legend, S. Balachander. She too uses some elements of his style while predominantly following the conventional Tanjore style of Veena playing