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Najim Arshad
Najim Arshad (born 8 June 1986) is a state award-winning Indian playback singer and music director, sung more than 500 songs in the Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. In 2007, he won the reality show Idea Star Singer.[1][2] He studied in Swathi Thirunal College of Music and holds graduation and post-graduation degree in music.[3] He was the Rank Holder of University of Kerala in Bachelor Of Performing Arts.[4] He also won the Kalaprathibha title 13 times at the district and sub-district levels during his early school days.[5] He is a recipient of Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
Najim Arshad | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 8 June 1986 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Filmi, Melody, Carnatic music |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Personal life
Najim was born to Shahul Hameed (Thirumala Shahul) and Rehma.[6] His father retired from his position as an administrative officer of the Central Vigilance Commission and his mother is a music teacher. He has two elder brothers, Dr. Ajim Shad and Sajim who works as a sound engineer.[7] On 13 September 2015, he married Thazni Thaha (Kiki) in Punalur[8]
Career
Najim debuted as a playback singer in 2007, with the song "Mizhineer" in Major Ravi's Malayalam film Mission 90 Days.[9] Arshad first gained attention through his album, I'm Here. Najim sang a ghazal for the movie Khaafiron ki Namaaz.[10] He also sang in Casanovva, Doctor Love, and Diamond Necklace.[11] Arshad rose to the top of the music charts in 2012[12] with the songs Diamond Necklace, Trivandrum Lodge, Ayalum Njanum Thammil and Da Thadiya. He's known for his collaboration with almost all the music composers in the Malayalam film industry. He debuted as a music director by composing two Hindi songs in the Mohanlal film 1971 Beyond Borders. The war drama that sheds light onto the Indo-Pak war of 1971, is a multi-lingual film which was also released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Najim has composed the songs Armaan Hazare (singer: Hariharan) and Sarhade (singer: Najim Arshad), that come towards the end portion of the movie.
Discography
| Year | Film | Director | Song | Music Director | Other Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mission 90 Days | Major Ravi | Mizhineer | Jaison J Nair | Debut film as a Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | Major Ravi | Jwaalamukhi, Thathamma | Siddharth Vipin | |
| 2008 | Chembada | Robin Thirumala | Ente Pranayathin, Raavin Viral Thumbinal | Robin Thirumala | |
| 2009 | Pattalam | Rohan Krishna | Disayettum | Jassie Gift | |
| 2010 | Nalla Pattukare | K.S Sivachandran | Oh Neelambale, Aalaapam | Sharreth | |
| 2010 | Ishtam Enikkishtam | NA | En Nenjile Penkonjale | Manomurthy | |
| 2010 | Ithu Nammude Katha | Rajesh Kannankara | Pathiye Sandhya Raavil | Sundar | |
| 2011 | Note Out | Kutty Naduvil | Neelakuyile... | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2011 | Doctor Love | K. Biju | Palappoo Manamayi, Aakasham Doore | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2011 | Angane Thudangi | Nandini Reddy | Ammammo Ammo, Kandille Nee Kandille | Jassie Gift | |
| 2012 | Casanovva | Rosshan Andrrews | Omanichumma | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2012 | Veendum Kannur | Haridas | Nee Vidaparayum | Robin Thirumala | |
| 2012 | Diamond Necklace | Lal Jose | Thotte Thotte | Vidyasagar | |
| 2012 | Friday | Lijin Jose | Sugandha Neerala | Roby Abraham | |
| 2012 | Trivandrum Lodge | V.K Prakash | Kanninullil Nee Kanmani | M. Jayachandran, Bijibal | |
| 2012 | Husbands in Goa | Saji Surendran | Mounam Mazhayude | M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Aashiq Abu | Allah Allah | Bijibal | |
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Lal Jose | Thulli Manjinullil | Ouseppachan | |
| 2012 | Kochi To Kodambakkam | Venu Pradeep | Daivam Vidhichatho | Thaman | |
| 2012 | Idiots | K.S Bava | Muthumani Mazhayay | Nandu Kartha | |
| 2012 | Karma Yodha | Major Ravi | Mooliyo | M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | Babu Janardhanan | Vellimukil | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2013 | Paathiramanal | M Padmakumar | Alolam Thenolum | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2013 | Radio | Umar Muhammed | Thuyilunarunnu | Mohan Sithara | |
| 2013 | Red Wine | Salam Bappu | Ilam Veyil Thalodave | Bijibal | |
| 2013 | 3G Third Generation | Jayaprakash | Azhake Arike | Mohan Sithara | |
| 2013 | Immanuel | Lal Jose | Manathudichathu | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2013 | Tourist Home | Shebi | Ariya Maramunde | Muhammed Jesnifer | |
| 2013 | Black Ticket | Udayachandran | Thora Ramazha | Gayoz Johnson | |
| 2013 | Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Lal Jose | Koottimuttiya | Vidyasagar | |
| 2013 | Kaanchi | Krishnakumar | Mullappoo | Music Ronie Raphael | |
| 2013 | Philips and the Monkey Pen | Rojin and Shanil Muhammad | Kanavukalil | Rahul Subrahmanyan | |
| 2013 | Nadan | Kamal | Ethu Sundara Swapna Yavanika | Ousepachan | |
| 2013 | Chewing Gum | Praveen M Sukumaran | Akasam | Jonathan Bruce | |
| 2013 | Weeping Boy | Felix Joseph | Kilimozhikal | Anand Madhusoodhanan | |
| 2013 | Oru Indian Pranayakatha | Sathyan Anthikad | Omanapoove | Vidyasagar | |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Jeethu Joseph | Marivil | Music Vinu Thomas | |
| 2014 | Pakida | Sunil Karyattukara | Aranara | Bijibal | |
| 2014 | Dial 1091 | Santo Thattil | Ethrayum, Ilakalum | Syam Dharman | |
| 2014 | Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol | Riju Nair | Swapnathinu | Sajeev Mangalathu | |
| 2014 | Hang Over | Sreejith Sukumaran | Vellithinkal | Mejo Joseph | |
| 2014 | Parankimala | Senan Pallassery | Mazhayil Nirayum | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2014 | Ring Master | Raffi | Aaro Aaro | Gopi Sunder | |
| 2014 | Kaafiron Ki Namaaz | Ram Ramesh Sharma | Sawalon Ki | Advait Nemlakar | |
| 2014 | To Noora with Love | Babu Narayanan | Oodin Puka | Mohan Sithara | |
| 2014 | Law Point | Lijin Jose | Evideyo | Mejo Joseph | |
| 2014 | Call Me@ | Francis | Araarum | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2014 | Garbhasreeman | Anil Gopinath | Inakkamulla | Ousepachan | |
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan | Lal Jose | Mazha Nila | Bijibal | |
| 2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Johny Antony | Nenjilaara | Vidyasagar | |
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja | Ajai Vaasudev | Kanninu kannin | Karthik Raja | |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Jibu Jacob | Mavelikku shesham | Bijibal | |
| 2014 | Ithihasa | Binu .S | Kannimalare | Deepak Dev | |
| 2014 | Paathsaala (Telugu) | Mahi V Raghav | Sooryodayam | Rahul Raj | |
| 2014 | Day and Night | Shibu prabhakar | Hridayame | Jinosh Antony | |
| 2014 | Mithram | Jespal Shanmukhan | Naanamulla | Latheef | |
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | Benny thomas | Thammil Thammil | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2014 | 8.20 | Shyam Mohan | Thoomanjin kulirilo | Alex | |
| 2014 | Kaaranavar | Sandhya Rajendran | Madhurikkum ormakale | Ousepachan | |
| 2014 | At Once | Syed Usman | Oru Pushpam/ pranayini | Sibu sukumaran | |
| 2014 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | haridas | Nimishangal manjidum | Music Yunaseeyo | |
| 2015 | Mariyam Mukku | James Albert | Kavil Apple | Vidyasagar | |
| 2015 | Mili | Rajesh Pillai | Manju peyyumee | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2015 | Saaradhi | Gopalan Manoj | Mazhamukile | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2015 | Namasthe Bali | KV Bijoy | Bahi bu | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2015 | White Boyz | Melila Rajashekhar | Vellinool | Ramesh Narayan | |
| 2015 | Nellikka | Bijith Bala | Chirakurummi | Bijibal | |
| 2015 | Nikkah | Azad Alavil | Kannethathe | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2015 | Jilebi | Arun Shekhar | Varikomale | Bijibal | |
| 2015 | Laila O Laila | Joshiy | Rathri mulla | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2015 | Sir C. P. | Shajoon Karyal | prayam | Sejo John | |
| 2015 | Swargathekkal Sundaram | Manoj Aravindakshan | Jeevanil | Rakesh Kesav | |
| 2015 | Wonderful Journey | dileep Thomas | Azhake | Sp Varma | |
| 2015 | Oru New Generation Pani | Sankar Narayan | Kulirukondu | Karthik Prakash | |
| 2015 | 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vakyam | Arjun Prabhakaran & Gokul Ramakrishnan | pathiye novay | Bijibal Gemini Unnikrishnan | |
| 2016 | Muttayikallanum Mmmaliyum | Ambujaction Nambiar | Venal kurumbinte | Music Ratheesh Kannan | |
| 2016 | Malgudy Days | Vyshakh Sreeekumar | love is falling | Dr Praveen | |
| 2016 | Chennai Koottam | Pradeep Madhavan | Pennu pennu | Sajan K. Ram | |
| 2016 | Kaattu Maakkaan | Shallil Kallur | Manassinnullil | Murali Guruvayoor | |
| 2016 | Ennul Aayiram (TAMIL) | Krishna Kumar | Kaadhal Kolluthadi | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2016 | MA CHU KA | Jayan Vannery | Maanasam | Music Gopi Sundar | |
| 2016 | Oru Murai Vanth Paarthaya | Saajan K Mathew | Arikil Pathiye | Music Vinu Thomas | |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Kannan Thaamarakkulam | Chilum Chilum Chil | Music Ratheesh Vegha | |
| 2016 | Happy Wedding | Omar Lulu | Thenni Thenni | Music Arun Muraleedharan | |
| 2016 | Varna Vasathangal | Padmakrishnan | Aarum Ariyathe | Anand Madhusoodanan | |
| 2016 | Karinkunnam 6's | Deepu Karunakaran | Medappoo pattum chutti | Rahul Raj | |
| 2016 | Oppam | Priyadarshan | Palanaalaay | ||
| 2016 | Mudmaza | Jeyin Raj | Ee malarvaadiyi | Mohan Sithara | |
| 2016 | Swarnakaduva | Jose Thomas | Mailanchi medu vaaazhum | Ratheesh Vegha | |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Nadirsha | Azhake azhake | Nadirsha | |
| 2016 | Gemini | Baburaj | Jeevitham ithu | Shaan Rahman | |
| 2016 | Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Sathyan Anthikad | Neelakaasam | Vidyasagar | |
| 2016 | Fukri | Sidhique | Konji va Kanmani | Sudheep Elayidom | |
| 2017 | 1971 Beyond Borders | Major Ravi | Sarhade ]] | Najim Arshad | |
| 2017 | Engeyum Naniruppen | Benny Thomas | Vinnulaga & Knavukal | Afzal Yusuf | |
| 2017 | Achayans | Kannan Thamarakkulam | Kaana Chirakutharoo | Ratheesh Vegha | |
| 2017 | Viswa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar | Rajesh Kannankara | Ni en nenjil | Arun Ram | |
| 2017 | Role Models | Raffi | Theru There | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2017 | Matchbox | Sivaram Mony | Orayiram | Bijibal | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Shafi (director) | Eeswarante pambaram | Bijibal | |
| 2017 | History Of Joy | Vishnu Govindan | Maari Peyyuna | Jovey George Sujo | |
| 2017 | Meezan | Jabbar Chemmadu | En Khalbile | 4musics | |
| 2017 | Chembarathi poovu | Arun Vaiga | Aaro | Raakesh | |
| 2017 | Deadline | Krishnajith s Vijayan | Chilambitta | Nikhil Prabha | |
| 2017 | Vimaanam | Pradeep M Nair | Vaaniluyare | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2018 | Aadhi | Jithu Joseph | Sooryane, Mizhiyoram & Piriyum | Anil Johnson | |
| 2018 | kalyanam | Rajesh Nair | Mazhamukile | Prakash Alex | |
| 2018 | Theneechayum Peerankippadayum | Haridas | Irumizhiyil | Thej Mervin | |
| 2018 | Khaleefa | Mubi Huque | Mekhamaala & Allahu allahu | DeviKrishna | |
| 2018 | Pranayatheertham | Dinu Gopal | Kandittumenthe | Ambalappuzha Vijayan | |
| 2018 | Angane Njanum Premichu | Rajiv Varghese | Snehithano | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2018 | nalla vishesham | ajithan | nin mizhiyil & nin snehamennumen | Rex Isaacs | |
| 2018 | Ente Ummante Peru | Jose Sebastian | Sancharamay Sancharamay | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2019 | Neeyum Njanum | A. K. Sajan | Ishq Kondu | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Arun Gopy | indindarangal | Gopi Sunder | |
| 2019 | Gramavasis | BN Shajeer sha | Oru Pakal | Prince Rex, Sooraj S Nair | |
| 2019 | Kalikoottukar | pK Baaburaj | neeyoral | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | Jeethu Joseph | puthiya vazhi | Arun Vijay | |
| 2019 | Rakshapurushan | Coral Reef Productions | Pranayam En Kanavil | Jibin George Sebastian | |
| 2019 | Prakashante Metro | Haseena Suneer | Mazhamukiletho | Rahul Subrahmanyan | |
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | BC Noufal | Kanno Nilakaayal | Nadirsha | |
| 2019 | Childrens Park | Shafi (director) | Enthoram Enthoram | Arun Raj | |
| 2019 | My Great Grandfather | Aneesh Anwar | kannil kannil | Music Vishnu Mohan Sithara | |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Jiby Joju | Vennilavu | Kailasmenon | |
| 2019 | Thureeyam | Jithin Kumbukaatu | Virunnu Vannu Maadhavam | Sibu Sukumaaran | |
| 2019 | Pranayameenukalude Kadal | Kamal | Neelime Neelime | Shaan Rahman | |
| 2019 | Adhyarathri | Jibu Jacob | Onavillane | Bijibal | |
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Vinayan | Aaru Thannuvo | Bijibal | |
| 2019 | Kettyolanu Ente Malaakha | Nisam Basheer | Aathmaavile | William Francis | |
| 2020 | kuttiyappanum Daivadootharum | Gokul Hariharan | Anthimaanam | Adarsh PV | |
| 2020 | Thallumpidi | Prajin Prathap | Neeharam | Sumesh Parameswar | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Omar Lulu | ee Ventheeram & Vazhikattum | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2020 | Nishabdham | Hemant Madhukar | Madhuramithe | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2021 | Guardian | Satheesh Paul | Savariya | Pradeep Tom | |
| 2021 | Udumbu | Kannan Thamarakkulam | Mrigamadamode | saanand George | |
| 2021 | vaanku | Kavya Prakash | Malayudemukalil | Ousepachan | |
| 2021 | priyatham | Anand Daiv | oro udayavum | sajeev mangalath | |
| 2021 | Kristeena | Sudharsanan Russelpuram | Venmeghame | Srinath S Vijay | |
| 2021 | ammachikoottile pranayam | Rasheed Palluruthy | puthan manavaalan | Ninoy Varghese | |
| 2022 | Lalitham Sundaram | Madhu Warrier | Meghajaalakam | Bijibal | |
| 2022 | Four | Sunil Haneef | Manju Thullikal | Bijibal | |
| 2022 | Origami | Binoy Pattimattom | Kathoram | Suresh Nandan | |
| 2022 | John Luther | Abhijith Joseph | Oru Nalithaa | Shaan Rahman | |
| 2022 | Kuri | KR Praveen | Angu Mele | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2022 | Vibaha Avahanam | Sajaan Alummoottil | Neelakasham pole | Vinu Thomas | |
| 2022 | Thattassery Koottam | Anoop Padmanabhan | Maya Mathilukal | Raam Sarath | |
| 2022 | Four Years | Ranjith Sankar | paranne pokunne | Sankar Sarma | |
| 2022 | Shefeekinte Santhosham | Anup Pandalam | Vaanambadi | Shaan Rahman | |
| 2022 | Kaipola | KG Shyju | Kayyanju Kalam | Mejo Joseph | |
| 2023 | Thankam | Saheed Arafath | Devi Neeye | Bijibal |
Music Director
| Year | Film | Director | Song | Other Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1971 Beyond Borders | Major Ravi | Armaan Hazare | Singer: Hariharan |
| 2017 | 1971 Beyond Borders | Major Ravi | Sarhade | Singer: Najim Arshad |
Albums
| Year | Language | Album | Song | Music | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Malayalam | Meghamalhar | Malharile Venmeghame | Damodar Narayanan | Adarsh |
| 2012 | Tamil | I'm Here | Idhayanila | Haarith Shahzad | Dr Rajesh Thirumala |
| 2014 | Malayalam | Olangalkkumappuram | Thaalathiladum | Akhil S Kiran | Mahesh Gopal |
| 2015 | Malayalam | Mi Adhyathe Love | Manjupoloru Pennu | Aswin Jose | Aswin Jose |
| 2015 | Tamil | Anbe En kadhal | anbe ni asai | Najim Arshad | Dr Rajesh thirumala |
| 2017 | Malayalam | Madhumozhi | Madhumozhi | Appu John | Joe Paul |
| 2018 | Malayalam | Joanna | En Manassil | liJO Mathew | Linku Abraham |
| 2018 | Malayalam | Olathil Thalathil | Olathil Thalathil | Josy Alappuzha | Beeyar Prasad |
| 2020 | Malayalam | Vaaka | May maasa poove | Clement Kalathiparambil | Dhanya Gautham |
| 2021 | Malayalam | Himabindu | Himabindupozhiyum | Thirumala Shahul | Dr Ajim Shad |
| 2021 | Malayalam | Ya Rabb | Ya rabbil Alameene | Thirumala Shahul | Vadassery khader & Dr Ajim Shad |
| 2021 | Malayalam | Kanne Kanmaniye | Kanne Kanmaniye | Najim Arshad | Arun Alat |
| 2022 | Malayalam | Theeram | Oru theeram | Najim Arshad | Harinarayanan |
| 2022 | Malayalam | Kannale Nee | Kannale Neeyen | Najim Arshad | Arun Alat |
| 2022 | Malayalam | Nee pokathe | Nee pokathe | Najim Arshad | Arun Alat |
Awards
- 2022 : Gandhi Bhavan Award - Best Singer [13]
- 2020 : Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
- 2016 : Indywood Excellence Award ||Popular Singer [Awards 1]
- 2015 : Ramu Karyattu Award || Best Male Singer[Awards 2]
- 2015 : Mangalam Publications Film Awards || Best Male singer
- 2015 : EFA Award || Voice of the year [Awards 3]
- 2014 : Asiavision Awards || Sensational Singer [Awards 4]
- 2014 : Cera Big Malayalam music awards (92.7 BIG FM)
- 2013 : Amrita TV Film Awards || Best Male Singer [Awards 5]
- 2013 : Mollywood Nakshathra Best Male Singer
- 2013 : Gulf Malayalam Music Award
- 2013 : Lions Club Best Singer Awards 2013
- 2013 : Kerala Film Critics Association Awards – Best Male Singer[Awards 6] – Drishyam, Emmanuel
- 2013 : Thikkurushi Foundation award best male singer
- 2008 : Vayyankara Madhusoodanan Award
References
- ^ "Idea Star Singer 2007". The Hindu. 25 April 2008.
- ^ "Ishal Thenkanam: Najim Arshad 18 July 2015 Full Episode". Kairali TV. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Hitting the high notes". The Hindu. Nita Sathyendran. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "Campus News". The Hindu. Staff Reporter. Retrieved 15 June 2006.
- ^ "Mimic who sang to fame". No. P.K. Ajith Kumar. The Hindu. 15 January 2015.
- ^ "Video Interview with Rehma - Singer Najim Arshad's Mother". Webindia123.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Hitting the high notes". The Hindu. Nita Sathyendran. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "Singer Najim Arshad Marries Dentist Thazni Thaha". Anu James. IB Times. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ Nita Sathyendran. "Hitting the high notes". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "For the love of music". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Meera Manu. "Musical Infusions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Notes Of Change". Athira.M. The Hindu. 27 December 2012.
- ^ "വാര്ദ്ധക്യത്തില് ഒറ്റപ്പെട്ടുപോകുന്ന ചലച്ചിത്ര കലാകാരന്മാരെ സംരക്ഷിക്കാന് സര്ക്കാര് പദ്ധതി- മന്ത്രി സജി ചെറിയാന്". Anweshanam.
- ^ "Indywood Award"||url=http://expressnews.asia/tap-global-market-for-music-sohan-roy-tells-indian-film-industry/%7C
- ^ "Ramu Karyattu Award". International Business Times. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "EFA Award 2015". Najim Arshad Official Page. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Kairali Asiavision Movie Awards 2014: New Sensation in Singing - Najim Arshad". Kairali TV. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Asiavision Awards 2014 winners". KeralaTV.in.
- ^ "Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2013". New Indian Express. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
External links
- Official Website
- Official Blog
- Official YouTube Channel
- Official Facebook Page