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.

✨ A detail that surprised us

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

1. 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.

2. 🎵 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.

3. He 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.

5. His voice features in over 3,000 jingles and songs across six Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, and Kannada, an unusual breadth for a playback singer.

6. 🎤 He has performed alongside maestros like Zakir Hussain and appeared at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, a prestigious global platform for musicians.

7. He served as a judge on multiple regional reality shows including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Padutha Theeyaga, continuing the legacy of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in Telugu music television.

8. ❓ What motivated Vijay Prakash to transition from engineering studies and jingle singing to becoming a defining voice in multiple Indian film industries and internationally acclaimed projects?

Awards & Honours

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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.

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Born in Mysore, Karnataka

Born to Carnatic musicians Lopamudra and L. Ramasesha, Vijay Prakash received early training in Carnatic music from Bellary M. Raghavendra.

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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.

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Mega-finals in Sa Re Ga Ma on Zee TV

Participated and reached the mega-finals of the popular singing competition, gaining national visibility.

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First Bollywood playback song

Sang for the film Baaz, marking his entry into Hindi cinema playback singing.

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Sang 'Jai Ho' chorus for Slumdog Millionaire

Contributed to the Oscar and Grammy-winning song composed by A. R. Rahman, gaining international recognition.

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Karnataka State Best Playback Singer Award

Won for the song 'Nammooralli Chaligaladalli' from Beautiful Manasugalu, highlighting his Kannada music prominence.

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Received Radio Mirchi ‘SP Balasubramanyam’ award

Honored as the most melodious voice of the decade, recognizing his sustained vocal excellence.

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🗝️ Discoveries

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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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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.

Source: Wikipedia

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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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Vijay Prakash was awarded the Radio Mirchi ‘SP Balasubramanyam’ award in 2021, acknowledging him as the most melodious voice of the decade.

Source: LivDemy

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He sang 'Om Sivoham', a Sanskrit song composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the Tamil film Naan Kadavul (2009), a rare integration of classical language and modern cinema.

Source: Wikipedia

🎥 Speeches & Recordings

Alitho Saradaga | Vijay Prakash & Mahathi | 12th July 2021 | Full Episode | ETV Telugu

Join Vijay Prakash and Mahathi as they share intimate stories and insights about their musical journeys in this engaging interview.

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Beyond Music: Vijay Prakash Gets Candid About Life & Who He Really Is. | Stay Tuned with Ramya

Discover the personal side of Vijay Prakash in a heartfelt conversation revealing his life beyond music.

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🌱 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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