Arvind Venugopal

Arvind Venugopal (born 28 September 1991) is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He started his singing career in the year 2011 with the song "Chirakingu Vanamingu" from the film The Train composed by popular singer/composer Srinivas.[1] He has worked with many critically acclaimed films, including Koode as an assistant director to acclaimed director Anjali Menon.

Arvind Venugopal
Born (1991-09-28) 28 September 1991
OriginThiruvananthapuram
Occupation(s)Playback singer, assistant director
Years active2011–present

Personal life

Venugopal was born in Palakkad, Kerala. He is the son of famous Malayalam singer, G. Venugopal[2] and Reshmi Venugopal. He is an alumnus of St. Thomas Central School (Trivandrum), Madras Christian College[3] (Chennai), Christ University (Bangalore). He also holds a degree in Film and Media from New York Film Academy. Popular singers Sujatha and Shweta Mohan are his aunt and cousin respectively.

Early career

Venugopal was never trained in classical music. He found his inclination to music during his time in Madras Christian College, where he took part in College Auditions and different events across Chennai.[4] He made his debut as a playback singer during those days in the movie The Train, with Mammooty in lead. He rose to fame with his appearance in Kappa TV's Music Mojo with his father, G. Venugopal.[5]

Career

Discography
# Song Film Year Notes
1 Chirakengu... The Train 2011 Debut
2 Kannadi Chillil... Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla 2013
3 Nee Akaleyano.. My Life Partner 2014
4 Irul Mazhayil ... Angels (2014 film) 2014
5 Mazha Paadum ... Sunday Holiday 2017 2 awards and 1 nomination
6 Manninte Manamulla ... Oru Nakshatramulla Aakasham 2019
7 Vanil Chandrika ... Luca (2019 film) 2019
8 Kanmani Nin Chiri ... Kuttiyappanum Daivadhootharum 2020

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Filmography
Year Title Assistant director Actor Notes
2019 Koode Trainee
2019 Varane Avashyamund Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"

Awards and nominations
Year Award Film Result
Mazhavil Mango Music Awards Best Duet (with Aparna Balamurali) "Mazha Paadum" (Sunday Holiday) Won[7]
Red FM Malayalam Music Awards Won
7th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Playback Singer (Malayalam) Nominated[8]

References
  1. "Passionate about music and movies". The New Indian Express.
  2. "Arvind Venugopal's #LockdownEdition of Pachai Nirame trends online". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. "Passionate about music and movies". The New Indian Express.
  4. "Passionate about music and movies". The New Indian Express.
  5. "Arvind Venugopal performs on Music Mojo". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. "List of Malayalam Songs sung by Arvind Venugopal". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  7. "Abrid Shine's Poomaram wins big at Mazhavil Mango Music awards". OnManorama. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  8. "SIIMA Awards 2018 – Malayalam Nominees and Winners". Time For Treat. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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