Niranj Suresh
Niranj Suresh (born 1990) is an Indian musician, playback singer, director and actor.[1] Niranj is the lead vocalist of the Indian rock band from Kochi Motherjane. He is also the lead vocalist and songwriter of a progressive rock band called Blank planet. He also started his own solo venture "Nrj Project" in 2017.
Niranj Suresh നിരഞ്ജ് സുരേഷ് | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Niranj A. Suresh |
| Born | 6 March 1990 Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Indian music, playback singing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, Director |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Niranj started his career in playback singing after singing in the movie Asha Black. In a short span of four years, Niranj has made his presence felt in the Malayalam music industry with his distinct vocal style and has also made his Tamil debut.
Personal life
Niranj Suresh was born in Edappally, Kerala in 1990. He is the eldest child of Dr. Suresh Narayanan, Physics Professor and Dr. Anila Suresh, Physics Professor and Research Guide at Union Christian College, Aluva and has a younger sibling Nikhil.A.Suresh. Niranj did his schooling from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara , Kochi and later Engineering course from Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam.[2]
He was a Junior Division NCC Cadet and bagged Chief Minister's gold medal for the best cadet of the state (2005). He also represented Kerala in the Republic day parade, Delhi (2005).
He got married in April 2018 in Kerala to Dr. Radhika Lal, an ENT specialist.
Career
He found his taste for music from his childhood days. During his college days, he was part of the college band and later joined a metal core band NEMESIS. In 2013, he joined Blank planet as their lead vocalist and songwriter. They released a single called MAYA on 23 December 2015 which was directed and edited by Niranj himself. They are currently working on their EP which is scheduled to release by 2017.
Niranj entered into Playback singing after singing for the film Asha Black. His vocals were noted after singing for the Malayalam film Thoppil Joppan which was a blues style rendition. He has sung for various music directors like Vidyasagar, Gopi Sundar, Shaan Rahman, Deepak Dev and Bijibal and has many hit songs under his name like "Thechille penne", "Innalekalil", "Roshomon", "Sa Re Ga Ma" followed by many more songs in recent malayalam movies. He also made his debut in Tamil music under the guidance of Vishal Chandrasekhar, with the song "Pattikichu Pathiya" for the movie Kee.
Niranj's music ranges between a variety of genres like from Western music, blues, punk rock and Heavy metal music. He is currently working on his solo album which is about to get released soon[3]
Discography
Films
| Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Asha Black | "Nannaavoolla" | Jecin George |
| Beware of Dogs | "Maarimukil" | Bijibal | |
| 2015 | 2 Countries | "Title Song" | Gopi Sundar |
| Rock Star | "Bhoogolam" | Prashant Pillai | |
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | "Neeyo Njaano" | Prashant Pillai |
| Thoppil Joppan[4] | "Thoppil Joppan" | Vidyasagar | |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | "Lokam Ennum" | Prashant Pillai |
| Sakhavu | "Theyyam Thinthaka" | Prashant Pillai | |
| Godha | "Innalekalil" | Shaan Rahman | |
| Aby | "Leysa Aleysa" | Bijibal | |
| Role Models[5] | "Thechille Penne" | Gopi Sundar | |
| Kadamkadha | "Palamaathiri" | Deepankuran | |
| Villain | "Angakale" | 4 Musics | |
| "Villain Promo Song" | |||
| Diwanjimoola Grand Prix | "Innale Innale " | Gopi Sundar | |
| "Kaatte Poora Kaatte" | |||
| Solo | "Roshmon" | Prashant Pillai | |
| Theeram | "Poru Nirayum" | Sankar Sharma | |
| Masterpiece | "Theme Song" | Deepak Dev | |
| History of Joy | "Puthumazhayitha" | Jovey George Sujo | |
| 2018 | Street Lights | "Kaalam" | Adarsh Abraham |
| Kee | "Pathikichu Pathiya" | Vishal Chandrashekar | |
| Charminar | "Poove Poove" | Jecin George | |
| Kala Viplavam Pranayam | "Idam Valam" | Athul Anand | |
| "Thirakal" | |||
| "Vaanolam" | |||
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" | Rahul Raj | |
| Naam | "Ellarum Onnaane" | Sandeep and Ashwin | |
| "Getout House" | |||
| "Adichu Polichu" | |||
| "Thudikottunne" | |||
| "Oru Naalil" | |||
| BTech | "Azadi" | Rahul Raj | |
| Cuban Colony | "Thottu Thottu Poyee" | Aloshya Kaavumpurath | |
| Mandharam | "Kanne Kanne" | Mujeeb Majeed | |
| Joseph | "Poomuthole" | Ranjin Raj | |
| Ennalum Sarath | "Sasiyane" | Ousepachan | |
| Payal Kunjunni | "Ozhi Macha Ozhi" | Sharreth | |
| Nithya Haritha Nayakan | "Iniyum" | Ranjin Raj | |
| 2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | "Paniyaake Paali" | Prince George |
| Oru Caribbean Udayippu | "Thozhare" | 4 Musics | |
| Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | "Aaraaro Ardhramayi" | Gopi Sundar | |
| Fancy Dress | "Ullile Moham Kunnolam" | Ratheesh Vegha | |
| Kalki | "Red Blue Black" | Jakes Bejoy | |
| Jack & Daniel | "Aarambambo" | Shaan Rahman | |
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | "Pathivo Maarum" | William Francis | |
| Sullu | "Mariville" | Abhirami Suresh | |
| My Santa | "Santa Superstar" | Vidyasagar | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | "Kattumundedye" | Gopi Sundar |
| World Famous Lover | "Boggu Ganilo" | Gopi Sundar | |
| Un Kadhal Irunthal | "Kathal Sol Solamale" | Bijibal |
Albums
| Year | Album | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yennum Yellow | Kaalthaalam[6][7] | Himself |
| 2021 | Hitham | Hitham | Himself |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Award for Best Comic Song | "Thechille Penne" | Won |
| Mangalam Music Awards | Award for Best Trendy Singer | "Thechille Penne" | Won |
References
- "Niranj Suresh's double hatrick". Deccan Chronicle. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- "They will rock you". The Hindu. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- "'Thoppil Joppan' music review: Vidyasagar in his comfort zone". Manorama Online. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- "Vidyasagar sir moulded my voice well: Niranj Suresh". Times of India. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- "Why this song from Fahadh-Namitha starrer is the talking point in social media". Mathrubhumi. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- "Kerala Blasters Launch New Fan Album 'Yennum Yellow' Ahead of Indian Super League 2020–21". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.