A trained classical singer, Krishnakali was among the top 11 contestants on Sony's Indian Idol Season 10. Krishnakali is a versatile singer, actor, stage performer, and mentor. She is an AIR artist and has received national scholarship in classical vocals. She sings in a variety of genres like Bollywood, Western, Sufi, Jazz, Rock, and Ghazal. She had also been the level judge for the kid’s reality show 'Superstar Singers'. She has also appeared as an actor in the movie 'Indian Sweets & Spices'.