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Arvind Venugopal

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Arvind Venugopal
Arvind Venugopal
Background information
Born (1991-09-28) 28 September 1991 (age 33)
OriginThiruvananthapuram
Occupation(s)Playback singer, assistant director
Years active2011–present
Websitearvindvenu.com

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 since sung in various Malayalam films including Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla, Angels, Sunday Holiday, Luca, Hridayam and others. He has worked with many critically acclaimed films, including Koode as an assistant director to acclaimed director Anjali Menon.

Personal life

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Arvind Venugopal was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is the son of famous Malayalam singer, G. Venugopal[2] and Reshmi Venugopal. Popular singers Sujatha and Shweta Mohan are his aunt and cousin respectively.

Education

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Arvind is an alumnus of St. Thomas Central School (Trivandrum). He did his Bachelors at Madras Christian College[3] (Chennai) & went on to pursue a Masters degree at Christ University (Bangalore) & New York Film Academy.

Career

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Arvind started singing during his college days in Chennai and was a regular sight at inter-collegiate cultural fests where he would participate along with his band.[4] He was first called to sing in the 2011 movie The Train by the film's composer Srinivas. He sang the song "Chirakingu Vanamingu" along with Sharanya Srinivas. His next song was "Kannadi Chillil Minnum" for the 2012 movie Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla. His other works include "Irul Mazhayil" from the movie Angels, "Nee Akaleyano" from My Life Partner, "Mazha Paadum" from Sunday Holiday (for which he received the best duet of the year award along with his co-singer/actor Aparna Balamurali presented by Manorama Music Awards 2018 & Red FM Music Awards 2018) ,"Vanil Chandrika" from the 2019 film Luca,"Nagumo" and "Nagumo Revival" from the 2022 film Hridayam and then sang three song in Kannada for the film Monsoon Raaga.His Telugu Debut is through the song "Athiloka Komalangi" in 2024. Apart from playback singing, Arvind is known for his cover versions of popular Malayalam & Tamil songs that he has performed for the show 'Music Mojo' aired on Kappa TV.[5]

Discography & Filmography

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Discography

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# Song Film Language Year Notes
1 Chirakengu The Train Malayalam 2011 Debut
2 Kannadi Chillil Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Malayalam 2013
3 Idhu Preethina Teenage Kannada
4 Nee Akaleyano My Life Partner Malayalam 2014
5 Irul Mazhayil Angels (2014 film) Malayalam
6 Mazha Paadum Sunday Holiday Malayalam 2017 2 awards and 1 nomination
7 Manninte Manamulla Oru Nakshatramulla Aakasham Malayalam 2019
8 Vanil Chandrika Luca (2019 film) Malayalam
9 Kanmani Nin Chiri Kuttiyappanum Daivadhootharum Malayalam 2020
10 Mizhikonil Kadal Kunjeldho Malayalam 2021
11 Nagumo (composition and lyrics of Tyagaraja) Hridayam Malayalam 2022
12 Nagumo Revival (composition by Tyagaraja)
13 Megharajana Raaga Monsoon Raga Kannada
14 Hombisilina
15 Jagamagiso Sakhi (Bit Song)
16 Muthe Innen Enkilum Chandrike Malayalam 2023
17 Oru Nokkil Madhura Manohara Moham Malayalam
18 Kanathirunal Mehfil Malayalam
19 Pullanguzhal
20 Nilavuthulli Kunjamminis Hospital Malayalam
21 Puthumazhayil Nee Apposthalanmarude Pravarthikal Malayalam
22 Vinoram Megangal Aromalinte Aadhyathe Pranayam Malayalam
23 Kayampoovin Kannil Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna Malayalam
24 Mazhamukilazhake Kaathu Kathoru Kalyanam Malayalam
25 Athiloka Komalangi Manamey Telugu 2024 Telugu Debut

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Filmography

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Year Title Assistant director Actor Singer Notes
2018 Koode Yes Director's assistant
2020 Varane Avashyamund Yes Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"
2022 Hridayam Yes Yes

Awards and nominations

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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]
6th Satyajit Ray International Documentary & Short Film Festival Award 2022 Best Singer "Thumbikku oru oonjal" Won
World Television Day Raj Narayanji Media Award 2022 Best Singer "Pranayavarnagal"(Zee Keralam) Won
69th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam "Oru Nokkil" (Madhura Manohara Moham) Nominated

References

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  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.