Mano
Legendary Indian playback singer known for his immense contribution to South Indian cinema, with thousands of songs across multiple languages.
Legendary Indian playback singer known for his immense contribution to South Indian cinema, with thousands of songs across multiple languages.
Mano -born Nagoor Babu is a veteran Indian playback singer, actor, and music composer, best known for his extensive work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Often regarded as the "Golden Voice of the South," he has sung over 30,000 songs in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Mano rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as a leading playback voice for top stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, and Mohan. His melodious, expressive voice and ability to blend classical and modern styles made him one of the most sought-after singers of his era.Photos
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Personal details
- Height 5'7"/ 75kg
- Born October 26, 1965 · Sattenapalle,Andhra Pradesh
- Spouses
- Children Shakir Babu Sofia Babu Rafi Babu
- Other works
- Playback singer, dubbing artist, music composer, television show judge, and actor.
FAQ
He has sung more than 30,000 songs across multiple Indian languages.
Ilaiyaraaja gave him his first major opportunities in film music.
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, and Mohan, among others.
Yes, he has composed for Telugu and Tamil films.
Yes, he continues to perform and judge music reality shows.
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Trivia
Mano was discovered by composer Ilaiyaraaja, who gave him his early opportunities.
He was often compared to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam for his vocal tone and versatility.
He has composed music for several Telugu films.
Mano has also served as a judge on music reality shows like Padutha Theeyaga and Super Singer.
He began his career as a child artist in stage performances before becoming a full-time singer.
Quotes
"Music is divine, and a singer is merely its messenger."
"Every song is a blessing that reaches people's hearts before their ears."
Trademarks
Rich and melodious voice, versatility across genres, ability to adapt to different languages, and energetic stage performances.
Nicknames
Mano
Salaries
Rs: 1 crore per year -approx.
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