Vijay Prakash, Playback Singer
Playback Singer

Vijay Prakash

Born 21 February 1976 · Karnataka

Won Karnataka Government's Best Playback Singer award in 2016 for 'Nammooralli Chaligaladalli'.

Vijay Prakash is an Indian playback singer and music director from Karnataka. He has given his voice for predominantly Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu language films, in addition to Hindi, Malayalam and Marathi language films. He has also performed shows with Zakir Hussain. Prakash won the Karnataka Government's 'Best Playback Singer' award for the year 2016 for the song "Nammooralli Chaligaladalli" from the film Beautiful Manasugalu.

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Vijay Prakash sang the challenging high-pitched 'Jai Ho' chorus that became the signature of the 2008 Oscar-winning song from Slumdog Millionaire.

The Story

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In 1999, Vijay Prakash nearly reached the finals of Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma, marking an early breakthrough in Mumbai after moving there in 1996 to train under Suresh Wadkar.
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🎵 In 2008, his distinct high-pitched 'Jai Ho' vocals contributed to the Oscar-winning song from Slumdog Millionaire, a rare instance of Indian playback singing recognized by the Academy Awards.
3He won the Karnataka Government's Best Playback Singer award in 2016 for 'Nammooralli Chaligaladalli', a song from Beautiful Manasugalu, highlighting his influence in Kannada cinema.
4🏆 Vijay Prakash received Filmfare Awards twice for Kannada songs: 'Gatiya Ilidu' (2015) from Ulidavaru Kandanthe and 'Belageddu' (2017) from Kirik Party, underscoring his regional versatility.

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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Despite lending his voice to over 3,000 jingles and songs, Vijay Prakash remains relatively unknown by name in Bollywood, even though his voice is widely recognized across India.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Mysore, Karnataka
Born to Carnatic musicians Lopamudra and L. Ramasesha, Vijay Prakash received early training in Carnatic music from Bellary M. Raghavendra.
1976
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Education
Moved to Mumbai for music training
He relocated to Mumbai to study under playback singer Suresh Wadkar, marking a decisive step in his professional music career.
1996
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Career
Mega-finals in Sa Re Ga Ma on Zee TV
Participated and reached the mega-finals of the popular singing competition, gaining national visibility.
1999
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Career
First Bollywood playback song
Sang for the film Baaz, marking his entry into Hindi cinema playback singing.
2002
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Career
Sang 'Jai Ho' chorus for Slumdog Millionaire
Contributed to the Oscar and Grammy-winning song composed by A. R. Rahman, gaining international recognition.
2008
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Award
Karnataka State Best Playback Singer Award
Won for the song 'Nammooralli Chaligaladalli' from Beautiful Manasugalu, highlighting his Kannada music prominence.
2016
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Award
Received Radio Mirchi ‘SP Balasubramanyam’ award
Honored as the most melodious voice of the decade, recognizing his sustained vocal excellence.
2021
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

His first break in Hindi cinema came in 2002 with the film Baaz, six years after moving to Mumbai in 1996 to pursue music under Suresh Wadkar.

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💡SURPRISING

In 2008, he sang the 'Condom a capella' ringtone for a BBC World Service Trust safe sex campaign in India, showcasing his involvement beyond commercial cinema.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He was part of the Coke Studio @ MTV series in 2013, performing songs like 'Banjara' and 'Baina' that were critically acclaimed for blending classical and contemporary music.

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🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

These recordings preserve the legacy of Bharat's icons
Alitho Saradaga | Vijay Prakash & Mahathi | 12th July 2021 | Full Episode | ETV Telugu
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Alitho Saradaga | Vijay Prakash & Mahathi | 12th July 2021 | Full Episode | ETV Telugu
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Alitho Saradaga | Vijay Prakash & Mahathi | 12th July 2021 | Full Episode | ETV Telugu
Beyond Music: Vijay Prakash Gets Candid About Life & Who He Really Is. | Stay Tuned with Ramya
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Beyond Music: Vijay Prakash Gets Candid About Life & Who He Really Is. | Stay Tuned with Ramya
Singer Vijay Prakash tells about his devotional song being played in Kashi | Alitho Saradaga
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Singer Vijay Prakash tells about his devotional song being played in Kashi | Alitho Saradaga
ಗಾಯಕ ವಿಜಯ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಜೀವನ ಸ್ವಾರಸ್ಯ | Weekend With Ramesh Season 2 | Ep 3 | Vijay Prakash - Zee Kannada
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ಗಾಯಕ ವಿಜಯ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಜೀವನ ಸ್ವಾರಸ್ಯ | Weekend With Ramesh Season 2 | Ep 3 | Vijay Prakash - Zee Kannada
Vijay Prakash exclusive interview with News7 Tamil 1/2 | Super Houseful
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Vijay Prakash exclusive interview with News7 Tamil 1/2 | Super Houseful
7000 விளம்பர படங்களில் வேலை செய்திருக்கிறேன் - பாடகர் விஜய் பிரகாஷ் | Manathodu Mano | JayaTv
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7000 விளம்பர படங்களில் வேலை செய்திருக்கிறேன் - பாடகர் விஜய் பிரகாஷ் | Manathodu Mano | JayaTv

🌱 What changed because of them

Vijay Prakash's multilingual playback singing has enriched Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, bridging regional and national musical styles. His role as a judge on popular regional music shows has helped nurture new talent, sustaining the musical culture in South India. His contributions to award-winning international projects like Slumdog Millionaire brought Indian playback singing to a global audience.

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