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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]].
'''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 since sung in various Malayalam films including [[Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla]], [[Angels (2014 film)|Angels ]], [[Sunday Holiday]], [[Luca (film)|Luca ]] and others. He has worked with many critically acclaimed films, including [[Koode]] as an [[assistant director]] to acclaimed director [[Anjali Menon]].


==Personal life==
==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.
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. Popular singers [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha ]] and [[Shweta Mohan]] are his aunt and cousin respectively.


==Early career==
== Education==
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>
Arvind is an alumnus of St. Thomas Central School (Trivandrum). He did his Bachelors at [[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]]) & went on to pursue a Masters degree at [[Christ University]] ([[Bangalore]]) & [[New York Film Academy]].  


==Career==
==Career==
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.<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 was first called to sing in the 2011 movie [[The Train (2011 film)|The Train]] by the film's composer [[Srinivas (singer)|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 (2014 film)|Angels ]], "Nee Akaleyano" from [[My Life Partner]], "Mazha Paadum" from [[Sunday Holiday]] (for which he received the best duet of the year award alng with his co-singer/actor [[Aparna Balamurali]] presented by Manorama Music Awards 2018 & Red FM Music Awards 2018) and "Vanil Chandrika" from the 2019 film [[Luca (film)|Luca ]].
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]].<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>
==Discography & Filmography==
===Discography===
===Discography===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"|-
|-
! #
! #
! Song
! Song
! Film
! Film
! Language
! Year
! Year
! Notes
! Notes
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| ''Chirakengu...''
| ''Chirakengu...''
| [[The Train (2011 film)|The Train]]
| [[The Train (2011 film)|The Train]]
| Malayalam
| 2011
| 2011
| Debut
| Debut
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| ''Kannadi Chillil...''
| ''Kannadi Chillil...''
| [[Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla]]
| [[Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla]]
| Malayalam
| 2013
| 2013
|
|
|-
|-
| 3
| 3
| ''Idhu Preethina''
| Teenage
| Kannada
| 2013
|
|-
| 4
| ''Nee Akaleyano..''
| ''Nee Akaleyano..''
| [[My Life Partner]]
| [[My Life Partner]]
| Malayalam
| 2014
| 2014
|
|
|-
|-
| 4
| 5
| ''Irul Mazhayil ...''
| ''Irul Mazhayil ...''
| [[Angels (2014 film)]]
| [[Angels (2014 film)]]
| Malayalam
| 2014
| 2014
|
|
|-
|-
| 5
| 6
| ''Mazha Paadum ...''
| ''Mazha Paadum ...''
| [[Sunday Holiday]]
| [[Sunday Holiday]]
| Malayalam
| 2017
| 2017
| 2 awards and 1 nomination
| 2 awards and 1 nomination
|-
|-
| 6
| 7
| ''Manninte Manamulla ...''
| ''Manninte Manamulla ...''
| Oru Nakshatramulla Aakasham
| Oru Nakshatramulla Aakasham
| Malayalam
| 2019
| 2019
|
|
|-
|-
| 7
| 8
| ''Vanil Chandrika ...''
| ''Vanil Chandrika ...''
| [[Luca (2019 film)]]
| [[Luca (2019 film)]]
| Malayalam
| 2019
| 2019
|
|
|-
|-
| 8
| 9
| ''Kanmani Nin Chiri ...''
| ''Kanmani Nin Chiri ...''
| Kuttiyappanum Daivadhootharum
| Kuttiyappanum Daivadhootharum
| Malayalam
| 2020
| 2020
|
|-
| 10
| ''Mizhikonil Kadal''
| [[Kunjeldho]]
| Malayalam
| 2021
|
|-
| 11
| ''Nagumo (composition and lyrics of [[Tyagaraja]])''
| rowspan="2" | [[Hridayam]]
| Malayalam
| 2022
|
|-
| 12
| ''Nagumo Revival (composition by [[Tyagaraja]])''
| Malayalam
| 2022
|
|
|}
|}
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! Assistant director
! Assistant director
! Actor
! Actor
! Singer
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
|-
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| ''[[Koode]]''
| ''[[Koode]]''
| {{Ya}}
| {{Ya}}
|
|
|
| Trainee
| Trainee
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|
| {{Ya}}
| {{Ya}}
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| Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"
| Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"
|-
|2022
|[[Hridayam]]
|{{Ya}}
|
|{{Ya}}
|}
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 7 June 2022


In this Indian name, the name Venugopal is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Arvind.
Arvind Venugopal
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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 and others. He has worked with many critically acclaimed films, including Koode as an assistant director to acclaimed director Anjali Menon.

Personal life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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 alng with his co-singer/actor Aparna Balamurali presented by Manorama Music Awards 2018 & Red FM Music Awards 2018) and "Vanil Chandrika" from the 2019 film Luca . 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[edit]

Discography[edit]

# 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 2013
4 Nee Akaleyano.. My Life Partner Malayalam 2014
5 Irul Mazhayil ... Angels (2014 film) Malayalam 2014
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 2019
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) Malayalam 2022

[6]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Assistant director Actor Singer Notes
2019 Koode Yes Trainee
2019 Varane Avashyamund Yes Guest appearance in the song "Nee Vaa En Aarumukha"
2022 Hridayam Yes Yes

Awards and nominations[edit]

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[edit]

  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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