Dr Haridas was born as third daughter to her parents in the year 1976. While her energetic and fighting spirit is largely due to her father Shri Shreepati Hedge, she inherits her passion for music from her mother, Vidwān Shrimati Jayalaxmi Hegde, an expert in Carnatic classical music. She is known for her singing as well as her skilled proficiency at playing the Veena and the Harmonium. Going a bit back, Dr. Haridas' grandparents, Shri Shivram Hegde and Honamma, were freedom fighters and the recipient of the prestigious bravery award by then Prime Minister Shrimati Indira Gandhi. She also has two elder sisters who are national level veene players.