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G. Venugopal

Gopinathan Nair Venugopal (born 10 December 1960), popularly known as G. Venugopal, is an Indian playback singer known for his works in Malayalam films. He started his singing career in the film Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984). Since then he has sung in more than 400 films; and has over 500 private albums to his credit.

Early and personal life

Venugopal was born in Thattathumala, near Kilimanoor. Venugopal is the eldest of the two children of Gopinathan Nair, who hails from Thattathumala and Sarojini, who was the head of the department of music, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. K. Sharadamani and K. Radhamani, who were popularly known as Parur sisters, are the maternal aunts of Venugopal. Singers Sujatha Mohan and Radhika Thilak are his cousins and Shweta Mohan is his niece.

Venugopal married Reshmi on 8 April 1990 and they have two children, Arvind and Anupallavi. Arvind is also a playback singer.

Popular works

Television shows

As Judge
TV series

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Asianet Film Awards
Other awards
  • 2014 - Honoured by Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma Foundation for completing 30 years in the music industry.
  • 2022 - Golden Voice Award by Mazhavil Music Awards
  • 2022 - Janmashtami Award by for contributions in art and culture of Kairali. He is the youngest to receive this award.

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