Mandapaka Nagalakshmi, daughter of Smt.Vimala and MVJ Krishnamurty. I received my preliminary training in Mridangam from Sri Nemani Somayajulu, a noted artist in Mridangam and Ghatam.

 I developed my skills under the tutelage of Sri Mullapudi Srirama murty, Sri Karaikudi R.Mani. I was trained in Vocal music by my eldest sister Dr. Madapaka Sarada.

I was done my M.A in Music and also received 4 Diplomas in Vocal Music (Light and Classical) and in Mridangam.
I has been serving as a Lecturer in Maharaja Govt. College of Music and Dance, Vizianagaram since 1992.