Neha Nair Explained

Neha Nair
Birth Place:Mumbai, India
Occupation:Singer
Associated Acts:Yakzan Gary Pereira[1]
Avial
Vidwan[2]
Years Active:2002–present

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

She currently resides in Trivandrum with her Husband.

Career

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. 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

YearFilm SongsScore Notes
20135 SundarikalComposed songs and score of 2 segments (Sethulakshmi and Aami) with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2014Iyobinte PusthakamCo-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira;
Kerala State Film Award (Special Mention) for Music Direction
2017ParavaCo-credited for score with Rex Vijayan, Sekhar Menon and Yakzan Gary Pereira
MayanadiCo-credited for score with Rex Vijayan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
2018Street LightsCo-credited for score with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Sudani from NigeriaCo-credited for score with Rex Vijayan, Kishan Mohan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
Humans of someone1 song; Co-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2019ThamaashaCo-credited for score with Rex Vijayan and Yakzan Gary Pereira
Oru Njayarazhcha1 song; Co-composed with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Under worldCo-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira
Driving License
2020Halal Love Story
2021Love
Aarkkariyam
Tsunami
Sumesh&Ramesh
2022Naaradhan
Vaashi
1001 Nunakal
2023Momo in DubaiTwo songs and score, Co-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira
2024NadikarCo-credited with Yakzan Gary Pereira

As playback singer

Year Song Film Co-Singer(s) Music Director/ Composer
2009CindrellaRithuRahul Raj
2010SwarnathinNirakazhchaVijay YesudasS. Jayakumar
2011 Premikkumpol[9] Bijibal
Irul NananjuYakshi - Faithfully YoursSangeethAravind Chandrasekhar
Manjukaalam
2012Melle Kollum22 Female KottayamJob KurienRex Vijayan
Chillaane[10] Tony JohnAvial
NeeyoBijibalBijibal
2013ShalabhamaayiEnglishRex Vijayan
Nithya Sahaaya NaadheThiraShaan Rahman
ThaazhvaaramHishaam Abdul Wahab
Annoru NaalKunthapuraRahul NambeesanTK Vimal
KanmaniyeRanjin Raj Varma
SnehithaneRose GuitarinaalShahabaz Aman
Kaanaadooram5 SundarikalYakzan Gary Pereira
Mandaarakkaatte
2014MaaneIyobinte PusthakamAnil RamNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
RaaveHaricharan
Aloshy Theme
Martha's Theme
Rawther Theme
Chemban Theme
Ennumen Karalile8.20Anoop MohandasVidwan Band
2015Pathukke EnthoKanalOuseppachan
2017Minnunnunde mulla poleTharangamAswin Renju
Uyirin NadhiyeMayanadhiRex VijayanRex Vijayan
Kiliye
2018Ponnum kasavittaQueenJakes Bejoy
Kinav KonduSudani From NigeriaRex VijayanRex Vijayan
Ranam Title TrackRanamJakes Bejoy,Ajay ShravanJakes Bejoy
Oduvile theeyayiVarathanSushin ShyamSushin Shyam
Nilapakshi - Happy VersionMaradona
Nilapakshi - Sad Version
Hopelessly YoursHumans of someoneNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
2019ParayuvaanIshqSid SriramJakes Bejoy
Arike NaamUnder WorldSachin Warrier, Remya NambeesanNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Kaalavum MaariMurali Gopi
ParavakalSooraj Santhosh
Masala ChayaThamaashaRex Vijayan
2020RaatTranceSneha KhanwalkarJackson Vijayan
Yesuvinte
Trance Title trackLeeVinayakan
2021Sa Ma Ga Re SaTsunamiInnocent, Mukesh, Suresh Krishna, Aju Varghese, Balu Varghese, Lal, Unni KarthikeyanNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira, Innocent
AaraanuNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
KanvaathilRoyRakhil Shoukath Ali RajeshMunna P. M.
PakaliravukalamKurupSushin Shyam
Neeyum NjanumSumesh&RameshSangeethNeha Nair&Yakzan Gary Pereira
Kinavil
2023NilavuthulliKunjamminis HospitalArvind VenugopalRanjin Raj

As lyricist

Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Composing is easy when we work together - Times of India. The Times of India .
  2. Web site: 'Vidwan' waves lashing against the crowd.
  3. News: Neha Nair and Yakzan turn film music composers. 15 September 2014. 16 March 2015. Times of India.
  4. Web site: Interview: Neha S Nair. 11 April 2011. 16 March 2015.
  5. News: Breaking gender barriers in melody making: Malayalam music composers Sayanora Philip and Neha Nair. 29 July 2018. The Indian Express.
  6. Web site: നേഹ എസ് നായർ ആലപിച്ച ഗാനങ്ങൾ.
  7. Web site: List of Malayalam Songs composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira.
  8. Web site: List of Malayalam Songs by Musician Yakzan%2520Gary%2520Pereira,Cl 1.
  9. Web site: Interview with Neha S Nair. 23 February 2011. 16 March 2015. dead. https://archive.today/20150316171238/http://kochigallan.com/neha-s-nair/. 16 March 2015.
  10. Web site: Neha Nair - Gaana. 16 March 2015.
  11. News: State Film Awards: Nazriya, Nivin, Sudhev bag top honours. 10 August 2015. Malayala Manorama. 11 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150811120054/http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/state-film-awards-mammootty-nivin-pauly-dulquer-manju-.html. 11 August 2015. dead.