Gopinathan Nair Venugopal (born 10 December 1960), popularly known as G. Venugopal, is an Indian playback singer known for his works in Malayalam films. He started his singing career in the film Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984).[1][2] Since then he has sung in more than 400 films; and has over 500 private albums to his credit.[3]
G. Venugopal | |
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| Born | Gopinathan Nair Venugopal 10 December 1960 |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse |
Reshmi (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2, including Arvind Venugopal |
| Relatives | Sujatha Mohan (cousin) Radhika Thilak (cousin) Shweta Mohan (first cousin once removed) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Website | gvenugopal |
Early and personal life
editVenugopal was born in Thattathumala, near Kilimanoor. Venugopal is the eldest of the two children of Gopinathan Nair, who hails from Thattathumala and Sarojini, who was the head of the department of music, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. K. Sharadamani and K. Radhamani, who were popularly known as Parur sisters, are the maternal aunts of Venugopal.[4] Singers Sujatha Mohan and Radhika Thilak are his cousins and Shweta Mohan is his niece.[5]
Venugopal married Reshmi on 8 April 1990 and they have two children, Arvind and Anupallavi. Arvind is also a playback singer.[6]
Popular works
edit| Year | Song Title | Film | Music Director | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Poomaname | Nirakkoottu | Shyam | Poovachal Khader |
| 1986 | Raree rareeram raroo | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Mohan Sithara | ONV |
| 1986 | Ponnum thinkal pottum Mane | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Mohan Sithara | ONV |
| 1987 | Onnaam raagam paadi | Thoovanathumbikal | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | Sreekumaran Thampi |
| 1988 | Chandanamanivathil | Marikunilla Njaan | Raveendran | Ezhacheri Ramachandran |
| Kaanaanazhakulla maanikyakuyile | Oozham | M. K. Arjunan | ONV | |
| Manasse shaanthamaaku | Aalilakkuruvikal | Mohan Sithara | Bichu Thirumala | |
| Unarumee gaanam | Moonam Pakkam | Ilayaraja | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 1989 | Pallitherundo | Mazhavilkkaavadi | Johnson | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri |
| 1990 | Swargangal Swapnam Kaanum | Maalooty | Pazhavila Ramesan | |
| Thaane Poovitta Moham | Sasneham | |||
| Thooval vinnin maaril chaarthi | Thalayanamanthram | |||
| 1991 | Etho varmukilin | Pookalam Varavayi | Ouseppachan | |
| Maayaamanchalil | Ottayaal Pattalam | Sharreth | ||
| Thumbapu kodiyuduthu | Sandesham | Johnson | ||
| 1993 | Karuka vavayal kuruvi | Dhruvam | S. P. Venkatesh | |
| 1994 | Geeton Mein | Tu Hi Mera Dil | A R Rahman | |
| 1997 | Gurucharanam sharanam | Guru | Ilayaraja | |
| 2003 | Thamara Noolinal | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Ouseppachan | |
| 2006 | Kai nirayai venna taraam | Baba Kalyani | Alex Paul | |
| 2006 | Kando Kando | Mahasamudram | Jayachandran | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri |
Television shows
edit- As Judge
| Year | Title | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Idea star singer 2008 | Asianet | |
| 2008-2009 | Munch Star singer Junior | Asianet | |
| 2010-2012 | Munch Star singer Junior season 2 | Asianet | |
| 2015 | Raree rareeram raro season2 | Asianet Plus | |
| 2015 | Pathinalam ravu season 2 | Media One | |
| 2020–2022 | Star Singer Season 8 | Asianet | |
| 2023- | Musical Wife Grand Finale | Flowers TV |
- TV series
- 2023: Shyamambaram (Zee Keralam)
Awards
edit- 1988 - Best Male Playback Singer - Unarumee Gaanam (Moonnam Pakkam)[7]
- 1990 - Best Male Playback Singer - Thaane Poovitta Moham (Sasneham)[7]
- 2004 - Best Male Playback Singer - Aadadi Aadaadadi (Ullam)[8]
- 1987 - Best Male Playback Singer - Onnam Ragam Paadi (Thoovanathumbikal)[citation needed]
- 1989 - Best Male Playback Singer - Mainaka Ponmudiyil (Mazhavilkavadi)[citation needed]
- 2006 - Best Playback Singer (Male) - Kainiraye (Baba Kalyani)[9]
- 2022 - Janmashtami Award by Balagokulam for Contributions in Art and Culture of Kairali. The youngest to get this award.
References
edit- ^ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (11 December 2020). "Venugopal: An original, refreshing voice that gave Malayalam timeless melodies". The Hindu.
- ^ P. Sen, Baiju (3 June 2018). "Venugopal completes 35 years of singing, admits he is a great foodie". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "G. Venugopal - MSIDb". MSIDb.
- ^ "G. Venugopal - Profile".
- ^ Soman, Deepa (22 November 2020). "Shweta Mohan wishes G Venugopal, who completes 36 years in playback singing". The Times of India.
- ^ Menon, Meenakshy (1 September 2018). "Passionate about music and movies". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b "Kerala State Film Awards 1981 - 1990". Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2000 - 2012". Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala). Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
- ^ "Malayalam Awards Asianet Film Awards 2007". NetTV4U.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to G. Venugopal.
- Official website
- Songs on Sand: G. Venugopal's blog Archived 10 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Latest Devi Devotional from G. Venugopal