Neha Nair

Neha Nair
BornMumbai, India
OccupationSinger
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Yakzan Gary Pereira
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(m. 2013)​

Neha Nair is an Indian playback singer and composer.[3] Her debut was a duet with Job Kurian in the film Ritu, with music composed by Rahul Raj.[4] She is a guest singer in the Malayalam rock band Avial.[5]

Personal life

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She currently resides in Thiruvananthapuram with her Husband[citation needed].

Career

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She was introduced by composer Rahul Raj with the song Cindrella, from the film Rithu. Her next break came through the song Premikkumbol from Salt N' Pepper, composed by Bijibal. She received the IMFA award for best female playback singer for the song[citation needed]. Her notable songs include Melle Kollum, Neeyo, Chillane from 22 Female Kottayam; Thaazhvaram, Nithya Sahaya Nathe from Thira; Mandarakatte, Kanadooram from 5 Sundarikal; Thithithara, Aarambathu from Second Show etc. She has also composed music for a few films like Iyobinte Pusthakam, Driving Licence, Under world, Nadikar, etc. with musician Yakzan Gary Pereira.

Discography

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As music composer

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Year Film Songs Score Notes
2013 5 Sundarikal Yes Yes Composed songs and score of 2 segments (Sethulakshmi and Aami) with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2014 Iyobinte Pusthakam Yes Yes Co-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira;
Kerala State Film Award (Special Mention) for Music Direction
2017 Parava No Yes Co-credited for score with Rex Vijayan, Sekhar Menon and Yakzan Gary Pereira
Mayanadi No Yes Co-credited for score with Rex Vijayan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
2018 Street Lights No Yes Co-credited for score with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Sudani from Nigeria No Yes Co-credited for score with Rex Vijayan, Kishan Mohan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
Humans of someone Yes No 1 song; Co-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2019 Thamaasha No Yes Co-credited for score with Rex Vijayan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
Oru Njayarazhcha Yes No 1 song; Co-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Under world Yes Yes Co-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Driving License Yes Yes
2020 Halal Love Story No Yes
2021 Love Yes Yes
Aarkkariyam Yes No
Tsunami Yes Yes
Sumesh&Ramesh Yes Yes
2022 Naaradhan No Yes
Vaashi No Yes
1001 Nunakal Yes Yes
2023 Momo in Dubai Yes Yes Two songs and score, Co-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2024 Nadikar Yes Yes Co-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira

As playback singer

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Year Song Film Co-Singer(s) Music Director/ Composer
2009 Cindrella Rithu Job Kurian Rahul Raj
2010 Swarnathin Nirakazhcha Vijay Yesudas S. Jayakumar
2011 Premikkumpol[9] Salt N' Pepper P Jayachandran Bijibal
Irul Nananju Yakshi - Faithfully Yours Sangeeth Aravind Chandrasekhar
Manjukaalam
2012 Melle Kollum 22 Female Kottayam Job Kurien Rex Vijayan
Chillaane[10] Tony John Avial
Neeyo Bijibal Bijibal
2013 Shalabhamaayi English Rex Vijayan
Nithya Sahaaya Naadhe Thira Shaan Rahman
Thaazhvaaram Hishaam Abdul Wahab
Annoru Naal Kunthapura Rahul Nambeesan TK Vimal
Kanmaniye Ranjin Raj Varma
Snehithane Rose Guitarinaal Shahabaz Aman
Kaanaadooram 5 Sundarikal Yakzan Gary Pereira
Mandaarakkaatte
2014 Maane Iyobinte Pusthakam Anil Ram Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Raave Haricharan
Aloshy Theme
Martha's Theme
Rawther Theme
Chemban Theme
Ennumen Karalile 8.20 Anoop Mohandas Vidwan Band
2015 Pathukke Entho Kanal Ouseppachan
2017 Minnunnunde mulla pole Tharangam Aswin Renju
Uyirin Nadhiye Mayanadhi Rex Vijayan Rex Vijayan
Kiliye
2018 Ponnum kasavitta Queen Jakes Bejoy
Kinav Kondu Sudani From Nigeria Rex Vijayan Rex Vijayan
Ranam Title Track Ranam Jakes Bejoy,Ajay Shravan Jakes Bejoy
Oduvile theeyayi Varathan Sushin Shyam Sushin Shyam
Nilapakshi - Happy Version Maradona
Nilapakshi - Sad Version
Hopelessly Yours Humans of someone Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
2019 Parayuvaan Ishq Sid Sriram Jakes Bejoy
Arike Naam Under World Sachin Warrier, Remya Nambeesan Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Kaalavum Maari Murali Gopi
Paravakal Sooraj Santhosh
Masala Chaya Thamaasha Rex Vijayan
2020 Raat Trance Sneha Khanwalkar Jackson Vijayan
Yesuvinte
Trance Title track Lee Vinayakan
2021 Sa Ma Ga Re Sa Tsunami Innocent, Mukesh, Suresh Krishna, Aju Varghese, Balu Varghese, Lal, Unni Karthikeyan Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira, Innocent
Aaraanu Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Kanvaathil Roy Rakhil Shoukath Ali Rajesh Munna P. M.
Pakaliravukalam Kurup Sushin Shyam
Neeyum Njanum Sumesh&Ramesh Sangeeth Neha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Kinavil
2023 Nilavuthulli Kunjamminis Hospital Arvind Venugopal Ranjin Raj

As lyricist

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Composing is easy when we work together - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "'Vidwan' waves lashing against the crowd".
  3. ^ "Neha Nair and Yakzan turn film music composers". Times of India. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Interview: Neha S Nair". 11 April 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Breaking gender barriers in melody making: Malayalam music composers Sayanora Philip and Neha Nair". The Indian Express. 29 July 2018.
  6. ^ "നേഹ എസ് നായർ ആലപിച്ച ഗാനങ്ങൾ".
  7. ^ "List of Malayalam Songs composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira".
  8. ^ "List of Malayalam Songs by Musician Yakzan%2520Gary%2520Pereira,Cl 1".
  9. ^ "Interview with Neha S Nair". 23 February 2011. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Neha Nair - Gaana". Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  11. ^ "State Film Awards: Nazriya, Nivin, Sudhev bag top honours". Malayala Manorama. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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