Vijay Prakash
Versatile Indian playback singer and composer known for his powerful vocals, multilingual songs, and association with A. R. Rahman.
Versatile Indian playback singer and composer known for his powerful vocals, multilingual songs, and association with A. R. Rahman.
Vijay Prakash is a renowned Indian playback singer and music composer known for his powerful voice and wide vocal range. Born in Karnataka, he has sung in multiple Indian languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. Vijay gained national fame after singing "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire alongside A. R. Rahman, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. His other popular hits include "Hosanna" -Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, "Nallai Allai" -Kaatru Veliyidai, and "Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku." A classically trained vocalist, he continues to be a respected figure in both film and devotional music.Photos
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Personal details
- Height 5'10"/ 75kg
- Born February 21, 1976 · Mysur, Karnataka, India
- Spouses
- Children Kavya Prakash
- Other works
- Playback singer, composer, music director for Kannada films, Carnatic and devotional performer, voice coach, and stage artist.
FAQ
His early breakthrough came with "Kariye Na" and later "Jai Ho" gave him global recognition.
Yes, he has sung several popular songs composed by A. R. Rahman, including "Hosanna" and "Nallai Allai."
He sings in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Yes, he has composed music for Kannada films and devotional albums.
Yes, Vijay Prakash regularly performs at music festivals, concerts, and international events.
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Trivia
Vijay Prakash was one of the singers of the Oscar-winning track "Jai Ho."
He was a participant in Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma before entering playback singing.
He has composed music for Kannada films and devotional albums.
He is fluent in multiple Indian languages and sings in over six.
Quotes
"Every song is a new emotion - it's never just about singing, it's about feeling."
"I believe in constantly evolving and learning through music."
Trademarks
Powerful, soulful voice emotional depth classical foundation with modern appeal multilingual versatility strong live performance energy.
Nicknames
Vijay
Salaries
Rs: 1 crore per year -approx.
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