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Pearl harvesting - a talent hunt and introduction of pearls amongst us
Diwali from Moscow.
If you ask me to name a conqueror after Napoleon, I will be happy to suggest Anand Narayan. Only a small difference, he is conquering the music and compering world. From all the towns in Kerala to different cities in India and now the Europe, he is on a journey.
Enjoy listening to this this one man power packed music and presentation army.
I wish him all the success on this Diwali day for a wonderful year ahead.
Anand Narayan in talks with Mr. K K Moidu, Gulf Today edition dated 6th May 2009.
Sparks of versatility
Singer-performer Anand Narayan was in Dubai recently to participate in Amrita TV’s 4th anniversary celebrations at Al Nasr Leisureland. KK Moidu met him
Although singer-performer and presenter Anand Narayan did not win the first prize as a participant in reality shows like Super Star Global and Idea Star Singer, he is more popular and successful than any of the participants from these shows today. He has made his mark as a presenter.
Anand was born in Thiruvananthapuram and completed his B.Tech degree in computer science from SCT College of Engineering. He first tasted being in the limelight as the presenter of Let's Dance, a highly popular dance reality show for couples, aired on Amrita TV. He was simultaneously working as a software engineer in Bangalore.
Soon TV music reality shows like Voice Hunt, Super Star Global and Idea Star Singer catapulted him into the public eye, making him a household name overnight.
His work as presenter also gave him a break as a playback singer and actor. Malayalam film Orkkuka Vallappozhum marks Anand’s debut as a playback singer. The song Mamboo Paadam is by him. His versatility is evident from the fact that he has sung a fast number, Sunday Sooryan, in the forthcoming Jayasoorya starrer Ivar Vivahitharayi.
Anand has a role in the Suresh Gopi starrer IG directed by B Unnikrishnan and is also anchoring Style Bhai, a show on men’s fashion currently being aired on Amrita TV. He has also made appearances as a presenter on Kiran TV and Asianet Plus. However, music is his forte and he has sung for many albums. At present, he has taken leave and is focusing on his career as a singer-artiste.
Excerpts:
Tell us about your musical background and family?
I started learning music at the age of 10 and was trained in the Hindustani and Carnatic styles by Perumbavoor G Ravindranath, Ramesh Narayan and Adoor Sudarsan. My father Purushothaman is a manager at Titanium and mother Savithri is working with State Bank of Travancore. I have an elder sister and she is married.
How did you get interested in music?
I have been addicted to Vayalar poems since childhood. At school I won several prizes for poetry recitation, including the first prize at the State Youth Festival. After joining college, my interest in poetry gradually led me to a music career.
How did you manage music and engineering studies together?
I participated in light music competitions at college functions. The inspiration and support of my friends and family helped me to continue my studies and music together.
How did you get the opportunity to participate in TV music reality shows?
After completing my graduation, I was working in Bangalore as a software engineer. At that time I attended the audition of SS Music Voice Hunt. I also cleared the audition of Superstar Global and Idea Star Singer.
How did you get the opportunity to present Let's Dance?
I was one among the 21 final participants of Super Star Global aired on Amrita TV. When Amrita started the new programme Let's Dance I was selected as the host.
What was your experience as a host of Let's Dance like?
It was a very good experience in my career. It increased my confidence and gave me the opportunity to meet many celebrity guests present on the show. My dancing skills also improved during this time.
After presenting the programme, I received offers to perform on stage and present shows in India and abroad in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
How did you get the opportunity to sing for Orkkuka Vallappozhum?
Music director M Jayachandran was a judge at the Super Star Global and he gave me the opportunity to sing in the film.
You also made your film debut as an actor in IG, How did you get the role? Do you intend to continue your acting career in films?
I would like to continue my career as an actor. Director B Unnikrishnan, who was a celebrity guest at Let's Dance offered me the role in IG and he has a good opinion about my performance.
Tell us about your ongoing and future projects?
I am singing a fast number Sunday Sooryan in the forthcoming Jayasoorya starrer Ivar Vivahitharayi. I have completed a few albums and anchoring Style Bhai on Amrita TV. I will also be participating in stage programmes in Switzerland and Germany as a host-cum-singer.
Who is your favourite singer and music director?
I like Shankar Mahadevan’s stage performances and love the music of Raveendran, AR Rehman and Ilayaraja.
You are a singer, a host and an actor…what do you like the most?
I like to be a presenter and singer on stage shows. As a playback singer I have sung only two songs and acted in only one film.
Watch out for this space. Coming soon - My journey through the world of music by Anand Narayan.
Anand Narayan - a bundle of talents. You name it, he has it. Singer, TV presenter, Event co-ordinator and many more that we all yet to experience from this power pack of talent. He has started his journey through the world of music and share it exclusively with Q4music, his experience.
Enjoy reading his experiences as he travels from his native Trivandrum to various parts of the world - Abu Dhabi - his first stage, Dubai, Thailand, Russia, Switzerland and various other countries and not to forget Bangalore, Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut, Trichur and other cities in India.
Veteran actor Thilakan and newbie actress Shilpabala are in the main cast of the film. Debutante director Sohanlal wields the baton with the music provided M. Jayachandran.
All the songs are enjoyable to listen repeatedly especially the above "Nalla Mampoo" by Anand Narayan and Rajalakshmi. Music is by M.JAYACHANDRAN and lyrics by GIRISH PUTHENCHERI
IFFK 2008 jury member and eminent film maker Jabbar Patel releasing the audio cd of the new malayalam feature film ' Orkkuka Vallappozhum' by handing over the first copy to FEFCA general secretary and malayalam movie maker B. Unnikrishnan. Film maker Sashi paravoor, the debutant director of the film Sohanlal, music composer M. Jayachandran and Producer Y.S. Vinu looking on from the dais of the 4th estate hall at Trivandrum Press club on the other day.Eminent film makers Joshi, K.Madhu and the festival programmers from Swtzerland,Australia and Germany were attended the function to bless the team behind "Orkkuka Vallappozhum"
Nalla mampoo - A song from the movie Orkkuka Vallappozhum
music M.JAYACHANDRAN lyrics GIRISH PUTHENCHERI singers ANAND & RAJALAKSHMI cinematography M.J.RADHAKRISHNAN audio SATYAM conceived and directed by SOHANLAL produced by GOD'S OWN MOVIZ
Nalla mammpoo paadam poothedi penne Kunju manja kili kanne.. Kannare.. Majaninja maan kurunne...
Super Star Nite in Abu Dhabi - Friday, 01st August 2008 - a memorable evening
Super Stars Nite in Abu Dhabi - inaugural ceremony - Chief guest - Smt KPAC Lalitha with sponsors and organisers of the event.
Sri Regi Mannel introducing the Super Stars to the audience.
Super Stars in UAE - Rashmi, Praveen, Latha, Ratheesh, Roopa and Anand.
Praveen on stage.
Roopa and Ratheesh.
Fully packed National Theatre Auditorium in Abu Dhabi.
Roopa and Praveen.
Super Stars interacting with children.
Super Stars rocking for the final time on stage with audience for this memorable evening. I am sure this will be the beginning of a series of successful programme for these young talents and may get to perform many more such packed venues in INDIA, UAE, OMAN, BAHRAIN, QATAR, KUWAIT and other parts of the world.
Let us look at the details of the show as it evolved.
Vow!!! Reality Stars in Real. Amazing performance by the team of Anand, Roopa, Ratheesh, Praveen, Latha and Rashmi.
The 2000 plus seat National Theatre Abu Dhabi was full - a surprise to many of us considering the summer holiday period. What would have been the scenario if this programme was held during normal time?.
Full round of applause to Anand and team for their good preparation and execution of the programme from start to end. Every one enjoyed the programme to the full.
A surprise was in store for them and for all when the show was inaugurated by Smt. KPAC Lalitha.
Sri Reji Mannel, famous radio presenter based in UAE compered the show.
Anand was the first one to be introduced, then followed by Rashmi Vijayan, Praveen, Latha Krishnan, Ratheesh and finally Roopa. The introduction itself brought variety as the singers mixed with the audience and came out from amongst them when introduced.
They sang 28 songs in the following order:
1. Ratheesh - Hrudaya sarassile
2. Roopa - Aa nimishathinte
3. Roopa/Ratheesh - Odakkuzhal Vilikketto
4. Latha - Maarghazhi Thinkallallava
5. Anand - Voh Lamhe
6. Praveen - Oru Pushpam Mathramen
7. Praveen/Roopa - Akale Akale Neelakasam
8. Rashmi - Chandralekha from Thiruda Thiruda
9. Ratheesh - Sankrutha pamakari
10. Roopa - Minsaara poove poove
11. Ratheesh/Praveen - Padakaali chembada from Yodha
22. Anand/Roopa/Ratheesh/Praveen/Latha/Rashmi - Pennale, Pennale, Karimeen Pennale from Chemmeen
23.Anand/Latha - Ram bam bam Ram bam bam perimbam
24. Rashmi - Mayya mayya. Too neel samundar hai
25. Anand/Rashmi - Theri ankhem bhool bholayya
26. Praveen/Latha - Madhuraikku pokamedi
27. Rashmi/Anand - Kannum kannum maafia
28. Final songs - Melodious medley of several hit Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam mix by all 6 Super Stars.
Irrespective of age, everybody was dancing - so much fun filled moments that when Rashmi announced her song Mayya mayya - audience replied by saying that Vayya vayya. Ratheesh and Roopa were applauded each time when they came on stage. Praveen and Latha mesmoriesd the audience with their numbers. Anand - a total leader - held on to the steering and controlled it very well. Not to leave out Rashmi - if you ask a question - who will be the next Usha Uthup - we have an answer - Rashmi Vijayan from UAE. Overall, it was a memorable musical evening which one and all present in the packed National Theatre Abu Dhabi auditorum will remember for ever.
A very big thanks to KERALA SOCIAL CENTRE organisers for inviting them to Abu Dhabi to perform in live and real. I am sure their objectives for social cause were also duly achieved by this event.
Let this be the golden beginning for these young talents and May God bless them all to give many more such venues and opportunities in future.
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