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Naresh Iyer

Artist ∙ Tamil

Naresh Iyer has made his mark on the likes of A. R. Rahman as well movie audiences across India.

• Born and raised in Mumbai but with roots in Kerala, Iyer balances work in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films.
• Iyer sidelined his plans to become a chartered accountant after appearing on the TV competition Super Singer in 2005.
• He was recognised by Rahman, who was a judge on the show. It led to their first Tamil song “Mayil Iragae” from romantic film Anbe Aaruyire in 2005.
• Rahman and Iyer also collaborated on “Roobaroo” from Hindi film Rang De Basanti, which became a big hit. The song netted Iyer the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006.
• Iyer’s breathy, evocative voice is also featured on other Rang De Basanti songs like “Tu Bin Bataye” and “Masti Ki Paathshala”.
• On “Yethi Yethi” and “Mundhinam” from 2008 Tamil film Vaaranam Aayiram, Iyer worked with seasoned composer Harris Jayaraj.
• Iyer has since recorded with Vishal-Shekhar, D. Imman and Yuvan Shankar Raja.

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