Arvind Venugopal

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{{short description|Indian playback singer}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Arvind Venugopal
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| caption = Arvind Venugopal in [[Kappa TV]]'s Music Mojo
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1991|09|28}} 
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| origin = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| occupation = [[Playback singer]], [[assistant director]]
| years_active = 2011–present
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'''Arvind Venugopal''' (born 28 September 1991) is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]. He started his singing career in the year 2011 with the song "Chirakingu Vanamingu" from the film ''[[The Train (2011 film)|The Train]]'' composed by popular singer/composer [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Passionate about music and movies |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/sep/01/passionate-about-music-and-movies-1865736.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He has worked with many critically acclaimed films, including [[Koode]] as an [[assistant director]] to acclaimed director [[Anjali Menon]].

==Personal life==
Arvind Venugopal was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala. He is the son of famous Malayalam singer, [[G. Venugopal]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Arvind Venugopal's #LockdownEdition of Pachai Nirame trends online|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/arvind-venugopals-lockdownedition-of-pachai-nirame-trends-online/articleshow/77312649.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref> and Reshmi Venugopal. He is an alumnus of St. Thomas Central School (Trivandrum), [[Madras Christian College]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Passionate about music and movies |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/sep/01/passionate-about-music-and-movies-1865736.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ([[Chennai]]), [[Christ University]] ([[Bangalore]]). He also holds a degree in Film and Media from [[New York Film Academy]]. Popular singers [[Sujatha Mohan|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Passionate about music and movies |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/sep/01/passionate-about-music-and-movies-1865736.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He made his debut as a [[playback singer]] during those days in the movie ''[[The Train (2011 film)|The Train]]'', with [[Mammooty]] in lead. He rose to fame with his appearance in [[Kappa TV]]'s Music Mojo with his father, G. Venugopal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arvind Venugopal performs on Music Mojo|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Arvind-Venugopal-performs-on-Music-Mojo/articleshow/46688739.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref>

==Career==
===Discography===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Song
! Film
! Year
! Notes
|-
| 1
| ''Chirakengu...''
| [[The Train (2011 film)|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
|
|}
<ref>{{cite web |title=List of Malayalam Songs sung by Arvind Venugopal |url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?g=3422 |website=www.malayalachalachithram.com |accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref>

===Filmography===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! Assistant director
! Actor
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Koode]]''
| {{Ya}}
|
| Trainee
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Varane Avashyamund]]''
|
| {{Ya}}
| Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Film
! Result
|-
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards
| rowspan=2|Best Duet <small>(with [[Aparna Balamurali]])</small>
| rowspan=3|"Mazha Paadum" (''[[Sunday Holiday]]'')
| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Abrid Shine's Poomaram wins big at Mazhavil Mango Music awards |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2018/08/07/mazhavil-mango-music-awards-winners.html |website=OnManorama |accessdate=8 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| Red FM Malayalam Music Awards
| {{won}}
|-
| [[7th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Male Playback Singer (Malayalam)
| {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=SIIMA Awards 2018 – Malayalam Nominees and Winners |url=https://timefortreat.com/siima-2018-malayalam-winners/ |website=Time For Treat |accessdate=8 August 2020 |date=22 September 2018}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Malayalam playback singers]]
[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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