Anand Aravindakshan
Born (1989-11-19) 19 November 1989
Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing, Devotional songs
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2007–present

Anand Aravindakshan (born 1989) is an Indian playback singer, and title winner of Airtel Super Singer 5,[1] a television-based reality singing competition in Tamil televised on Vijay TV.[2]

Early life

Anand did his school education from Chennai, and while in high school at Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School in Chennai,[3] Anand started representing his school at cultural events and competition. After his graduation in commerce at Vivekananda College in Chennai, Anand completed a course in sound engineering from Soundtech Media School of Sound Engineering and Recording in Chennai[4] and his MBA from Symbiosis College in the same city.[5]

Reality show experience

During this period Anand also took part in about four reality shows, where he won two shows and was announced first runner-up in the other two. He was the first runner up in the 2007 edition of Gandharva Sangeetham, a reality music show telecast by Kairali channel and in the 2008 edition of Athiradi Singer, a reality music show telecast by Sun TV. He was the title winner of the 2010 edition of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge, a reality music show telecast by Zee Tamil. However, his latest reality show win in 2016 stirred up a lot of discussion and brought Anand to the limelight. This show was the fifth season of Airtel Super Singer, a television-based reality singing competition in Tamil televised on Vijay TV, and Anand was the title winner of this edition.[6] With playback singers such as Srinivas, Unnikrishnan, Usha Uthup, and Mano judging the show, Anand was part of the top 30 contestants who were selected to participate in the various rounds. He was eliminated in the later rounds of the show but he made a comeback to the show as a wild card candidate. He was part of the top 5 in the grand finale.[3] He was eventually announced the winner in the grand finale of the season, but this victory instantly fuelled controversial social media discussions questioning this decision, mentioning that Anand was already a playback singer. Anand later clarified his stand,[7] and Vijay TV released a statement confirming that this rule of rejecting playback singers as candidates was not applicable for the fifth season since the rule was removed two years earlier for the Super Singer Senior category, they clarified that Anand's victory was valid.[8]

Concerts, jingles, and other recordings

In addition to being a playback singer, Anand has also performed on stage for concerts and live events.[9] An Acapella piece that he released on YouTube in 2016 went viral, receiving more than 300 thousand views.[10][11] In 2017, Anand released a YouTube dedication to Tamil singer Malaysia Vasudevan in 2017, which had almost 30,000 views.[12] Another single released by him in 2016 on YouTube also had about 34000 views.[13] Anand has also sung for some jingles, including a textile ad[14] and New TVS Victor.[15] Another album titled "Indha Kadhal Podhum" with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, composed by Shravan – Jeshwanth, also gathered 48000 views on YouTube.[16]

Personal life

In December 2017, Anand married Paromita Banerjee, his high school sweetheart, in a Bengali-style wedding.[17]

Discography

Year Film Song Name Music Composer Language Co-SIngers
2011 180 "Ninna Leni" Sharreth Telugu K. S. Chithra and S. Sowmya
2012 Aarohanam "Indha Vaan Veli" K Tamil
2012 Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty "Poovaname"   Sharreth Malayalam Alka Ajith
2012 Sundarapandian "Kondaadum Manasu” N R Raghunanthan Tamil
2012 Neerparavai "Yaar Vettu” N R Raghunanthan Tamil
2012 Krishna Aur Kans[18] "Shloka" Sri Vedavyasa Ranga Bhattar Hindi Varaprasad J. V., Sam P. Keerthan, Pandit Ravi Shankar
2013 Annayum Rasoolum "Vazhivakkil” K Malayalam Swetha Mohan
2013 Annayum Rasoolum "Yaaname" K Malayalam
2013 Pandiya Naadu "Verikonda Puli Ondru” D. Imman Tamil
2013 Ivan Veramathiri "Thanimayile” C.Sathya Tamil Nivas
2013 Onbadhule Guru "Theera Theera #2” K Tamil Sean Roldan and Premji Amaren
2013 Madha Yaanai Koottam "Kombu Oothi" N. R. Raghunanthan Tamil Vikram Sugumaran and Pushpavanam Kuppusamy
2013 Palnadu[19] "Pagalatho Segalatho" D. Imman Telugu Nivas
2013 Citizen[20] "Kadhalikale" C. Sathya Telugu Nivas, C. Sathya
2014 Kaadu[21] "Ettu Thikkum" K Tamil
2014 Mandya Star[22] "Ayyo Sumkena" Manoj S Kannada
2015 10 Endrathukulla "Gaana Gaana” D. Imman Tamil Shreya Ghoshal
2015 Pasanga 2[23][24] "Tham Tham” Arrol Corelli Tamil
2015 Kallappadam "Vizhithidu" K Tamil
2016 Kodi "Sirukki Vaasam" Santhosh Narayanan Tamil Shweta Mohan
2016 Dharma Yogi "Puvvula Maasam" Santhosh Narayanan Telugu Shweta Mohan
2016 Maas[25] "Theluyane Aase" Anirudh Ravichander Telugu Anirudh Ravichander
2016 Thittivasal[26] "Moongil Poove" German Vijay and Harish Satish Tamil Madhu Iyer
2017 Mom (Dubbed version) "Poongaatre" A. R. Rahman Tamil Priyanka NK
2017 Vajra[27] "Naa Iruva" Monish Kumar Kannada Eesha Suchi
2018 Lakshmi[28] "Alaa Alaa" Sam C S Telugu Swagatha S. Krishnan
2018 Boomerang "Mughaiyazhi" Radhan Tamil Radhika Narayanan
2018 Echckarikkai[29] "Kanne Kanmaniye" K S Sundaramurthy Tamil
2021 Loner "En Nizhalukkum" Ady Kriz Tamil Music Video with Nalini Vittobane
2021 Paagal "Kanapadava" Leon James, Radhan Telugu
2021 Choo Mandhirakaali "Kodaali Kannaala" Satish Raghunathan Tamil M. M. Manasi
2023 Thudikkum Karangal "Nee Yaaro" Y Raghav Prasa Tamil Mridula Warrier

References

  1. ↑ Shetty, Akshata (18 March 2016). "Anand Aravindakshan wins Super Singer 5 trophy". India.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Anand Aravindakshan (Super Singer) – Songs, Photos, Wiki, biography". Scooptimes – Latest Online News. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Tamil Playback Singer Anand Aravindakshan | Nettv4u". nettv4u. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  4. ↑ Srikanth, Venkatraman. "Symphony – Festember Online Music Contest". festember.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Anand Aravindakshan Biography and interview with images whatsapp mobile Contact number and Address info". pcds.co.in. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Anand Aravindhakshan is the new Super Singer". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Last two days has been a nightmare for me: Anand Aravindakshan". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  8. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash. "'Super Singer 5:' Star Vijay reacts to Anand Aravindakshan's identity controversy". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  9. ↑ Radio Mirchi Tamil (11 September 2016), Aravind & Pragathi's nostalgic medley performance at Mirchi music awards 2015, retrieved 8 July 2018
  10. ↑ "Striking a new note: How reality TV shows have changed the film music scene". The News Minute. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  11. ↑ Anand Aravindakshan (16 February 2016), Mayanginen Solla- Anand Aravindakshan Acapella, retrieved 8 July 2018
  12. ↑ Anand Aravindakshan (20 February 2017), Poove Ilaya Poove, retrieved 17 July 2018
  13. ↑ Arun Raj Music (3 December 2016), Varuvaya Nee – Madras Melodies – Arun Raj ft. Anand Aravindakshan (Official Video), retrieved 17 July 2018
  14. ↑ Inis Way (9 October 2016), MURA 60 SEC HD, retrieved 17 July 2018
  15. ↑ TVS Victor (27 April 2016), New TVS Victor – Malayalam TVC, retrieved 17 July 2018
  16. ↑ divomovies (1 April 2017), Indha Kadhal Podhum | Shravan-Jeshwanth | Soundarya | Anand | Tamil Indie, retrieved 14 August 2018
  17. ↑ "A filmy wedding with an action-packed climax". dtNext.in. 23 December 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  18. ↑ Shloka (Hey Krishna Vijaya..) (Full Song) – Varaprasad J.V., Anand Aravindakshan, Sam P. Keerthan, Pandit Ravi Shankar – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 4 July 2012, retrieved 14 August 2018
  19. ↑ Pagalatho Segalatho (Full Song) – Palnadu – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 19 October 2013, retrieved 14 August 2018
  20. ↑ Kadhalikale (Full Song) – Citizen – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 23 December 2013, retrieved 14 August 2018
  21. ↑ Ettu Thikkum (Full Song) – Kaadu – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 10 November 2014, retrieved 14 August 2018
  22. ↑ Ayyo Sumkena (Full Song) – Mandya Star – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 23 December 2014, retrieved 14 August 2018
  23. ↑ SonyMusicSouthVEVO (25 December 2015), Pasanga 2 – Tham Tham Video | Suriya | Arrol Corelli, retrieved 8 July 2018
  24. ↑ SonyMusicSouthVEVO (29 January 2016), Pasanga 2 – Kaattukulla Kannakkatti Video | Suriya | Arrol Corelli, retrieved 8 July 2018
  25. ↑ Theliyani Aase (Full Song) – Maas – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 18 January 2016, retrieved 14 August 2018
  26. ↑ Moongil Poove (Full Song) – Thittivasal – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 31 October 2016, retrieved 14 August 2018
  27. ↑ Naa Iruva (Full Song) – Vajra – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 20 October 2017, retrieved 14 August 2018
  28. ↑ "Anand Aravindakshan – Top Songs – Listen on Saavn". saavn.com. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  29. ↑ Kanne Kanmaniye (Full Song) – Echarikkai – Download or Listen Free – Saavn, 3 March 2018, retrieved 14 August 2018
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