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| birth_place = [[Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], India
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Anoop Sankar was born on 22 May 1979 into a family of music lovers, as the eldest son of T. A. Sankar and Latha Sankar who are ardent music lovers.
Anoop Sankar was born on 22 May 1979 into a family of music lovers, as the eldest son of T. A. Sankar and Latha Sankar who are ardent music lovers.
Latha Sankar is a trained classical vocalist and the winner of [[Kerala University]] classical music competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/anoop-shankar/biography/|title=About Anoop Shankar|publisher=mtv.com|date=1966-07-09|accessdate=2011-11-07}}</ref> Anoop was initiated into Carnatic classical music learning at the age of six under the guidance of Sri. Chalappuram Pappa, under whom he learnt for 12 years. After completing his graduation, he moved to [[Chennai]] where he continued his learning under the renowned musician [[Neyveli Santhanagopalan]]. Anoop Sankar after completing his MCT & [[Master of Engineering]] chose to pursue his career in [[Music]]. He married Viji Viswanathan in 2009. Viji is a [[playback singer]] and a [[songwriter]] .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whykol.com/person/anoop-shankar-9154/|title= Anoop Shankar Profile Filmography and Photos| publisher= whykol.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150726/entertainment-mollywood/article/penchant-penning-lyrics|title= A penchant for penning lyrics| publisher= deccanchronicle.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
Latha Sankar is a trained classical vocalist and the winner of [[Kerala University]] classical music competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/anoop-shankar/biography/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107011133/http://www.mtv.com/artists/anoop-shankar/biography/|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2016|title=About Anoop Shankar|publisher=mtv.com|date=1966-07-09|accessdate=2011-11-07}}</ref> Anoop was initiated into Carnatic classical music learning at the age of six under the guidance of Sri. Chalappuram Pappa, under whom he learnt for 12 years. After completing his graduation, he moved to [[Chennai]] where he continued his learning under the renowned musician [[Neyveli Santhanagopalan]]. Anoop Sankar after completing his MCT & [[Master of Engineering]] chose to pursue his career in [[Music]]. He married Viji Viswanathan in 2009. Viji is a [[playback singer]] and a [[songwriter]] .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whykol.com/person/anoop-shankar-9154/|title= Anoop Shankar Profile Filmography and Photos| publisher= whykol.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150726/entertainment-mollywood/article/penchant-penning-lyrics|title= A penchant for penning lyrics| publisher= [[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=2015-07-09|access-date=2016-02-07}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Anoop Sankar came into limelight after winning the 2002 edition of the popular musical talent hunt ''Sapthaswarangal'' telecast in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]. In the same year, on 21 and 22 September, Anoop along with 20 musicians under the name "Sangamam" set the [[Guinness World Records]] for the longest musical performance spanning over 40 hours at the Santhome Monfort School Auditorium, [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sudeepaudio.com/profile.php?act=details&article=252|title=About the Band|publisher=sudeepaudio.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106124546/http://www.sudeepaudio.com/profile.php?act=details&article=252|archive-date=6 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has performed extensively across the globe with legends like Dr. [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Sujatha Mohan]], [[Sadhana Sargam]] and [[Anuradha Sriram]].
Anoop Sankar came into limelight after winning the 2002 edition of the popular musical talent hunt ''Sapthaswarangal'' telecast in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]. In the same year, on 21 and 22 September, Anoop along with 20 musicians under the name "Sangamam" set the [[Guinness World Records]] for the longest musical performance spanning over 40 hours at the Santhome Monfort School Auditorium, [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sudeepaudio.com/profile.php?act=details&article=252|title=About the Band|publisher=sudeepaudio.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106124546/http://www.sudeepaudio.com/profile.php?act=details&article=252|archive-date=6 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has performed extensively across the globe with legends like Dr. [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Sujatha Mohan]], [[Sadhana Sargam]] and [[Anuradha Sriram]].


Anoop Sankar is a popular media personality having an experience of more than a decade. He has been a part of more than 1500 episodes of various television and radio shows of South Indian media as Judge, Host and Music mentor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/tv/ReadMore/8808/from-singing-to-acting-anoop-sankar-morning-show/E|title= Reality TV star, singer-actor Anoop Sankar on ‘Morning Show’| publisher= mathrubhumi.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
Anoop Sankar is a popular media personality having an experience of more than a decade. He has been a part of more than 1500 episodes of various television and radio shows of South Indian media as Judge, Host and Music mentor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/tv/ReadMore/8808/from-singing-to-acting-anoop-sankar-morning-show/E|title= Reality TV star, singer-actor Anoop Sankar on 'Morning Show'| publisher= mathrubhumi.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>


In 2003, he started working with the renowned [[music director]] [[Gopi Sundar]] and he was associated with him for more than 100 commercials of leading brands as a singer and a writer. Later he Sang for the [[movies]] of National Award winning music directors like [[Ouseppachan]] , [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], [[M. Jayachandran]] & Biji bal. Anoop’s biggest hit came through the Musical single "Kurutham Kettavan" which was written and composed by Hariprasad and performed by National award winning actor [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] and Popular VJ [[Ranjini Haridas]]. He also got wide appreciation for the challenging classical song "Chandrachooda" composed by Navneeth Sundar from the movie [[Karmayogi]].<ref name="A slice of Kerala">{{cite web|title=A slice of Kerala|url=http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/article136099.ece|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). [http://www.screenindia.com/news/karmayogi-hamlet-retold/760541/ "Karmayogi: Hamlet retold"] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120910072244/http://www.screenindia.com/news/karmayogi-hamlet-retold/760541/ |date=10 September 2012 }}. ''[[Screen India]]''. Retrieved 26 April 2011.</ref><ref>Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). [http://mr-jatt.com/album/malayalam/anoop-shankar-karmayogi-hdat.html "Download Karmayogi All Mp3 Songs by Anoop Shankar"]. ''[[mr jatt]]''. Retrieved 26 April 2011.</ref>
In 2003, he started working with the renowned [[music director]] [[Gopi Sundar]] and he was associated with him for more than 100 commercials of leading brands as a singer and a writer. Later he Sang for the [[movies]] of National Award-winning music directors like [[Ouseppachan]], [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], [[M. Jayachandran]] & Biji bal. Anoop's biggest hit came through the Musical single "Kurutham Kettavan" which was written and composed by Hariprasad and performed by National award-winning actor [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] and Popular VJ [[Ranjini Haridas]]. He also got wide appreciation for the challenging classical song "Chandrachooda" composed by Navneeth Sundar from the movie ''[[Karmayogi (2012 film)|Karmayogi]]''.<ref name="A slice of Kerala">{{cite web|title=A slice of Kerala|url=http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/article136099.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012212341/http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/article136099.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2013|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). [http://www.screenindia.com/news/karmayogi-hamlet-retold/760541/ "Karmayogi: Hamlet retold"] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120910072244/http://www.screenindia.com/news/karmayogi-hamlet-retold/760541/ |date=10 September 2012 }}. ''[[Screen India]]''. Retrieved 26 April 2011.</ref><ref>Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). [http://mr-jatt.com/album/malayalam/anoop-shankar-karmayogi-hdat.html "Download Karmayogi All Mp3 Songs by Anoop Shankar"]. ''[[mr jatt]]''. Retrieved 26 April 2011.</ref>


Anoop made his debut in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] playback singing through [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] musical "Agarram" and into Tulu films in the year 2015 through the song "Ora Oppi Bokka" for the movie "Dhand" composed by Abhishek SN. Anoop was also the Model for the brands Kalyan Sarees and Vishraam Builders and he did a cameo in the Malayalam Movie Vaadhyar.He is also the founder and creative head of AUM – Academy of Universal Music at [[Thrissur]] which was launched in the year 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trademarking.in/details/Aum-Academy-Of-Universal-Music-3163515.html|title=AUM Academy of universal music|publisher=trademarking.in|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://trademarking.in/details/Anoop-Sankar-trademarks.html|title=Trademarks / Brands Filed by Anoop Sankar|publisher=trademarking.in|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>
Anoop made his debut in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] playback singing through [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] musical "Agarram" and into Tulu films in the year 2015 through the song "Ora Oppi Bokka" for the movie "Dhand" composed by Abhishek SN. Anoop was also the Model for the brands Kalyan Sarees and Vishraam Builders and he did a cameo in the Malayalam Movie Vaadhyar.He is also the founder and creative head of AUM – Academy of Universal Music at [[Thrissur]] which was launched in the year 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trademarking.in/details/Aum-Academy-Of-Universal-Music-3163515.html|title=AUM Academy of universal music|publisher=trademarking.in|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://trademarking.in/details/Anoop-Sankar-trademarks.html|title=Trademarks / Brands Filed by Anoop Sankar|publisher=trademarking.in|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2016-02-07}}</ref>


Anoop Sankar’s Musical video of the [[Diwali]] celebrations hosted by [[Kalyan Jewellers]] in presence of legends [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]], [[Mammooty]], [[Nivin Pauly]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Jayaram]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujata]] and [[Shweta Mohan]] became popular and has a viewership of more than 10 million across various pages in Social media. His Annual Charitable Musical event ''The Anoop Sankar Experience'' has been happening in [[Calicut]] Music Circle for a decade now. This is the tenth year of the show which spans over six hours featuring evergreen melodies in various languages and genres. Anoop also performed along with Shah Rukh Khan at Dubai in an exclusive musical event where Anoop rendered the legendary songs performed by [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. He also did an exclusive musical event in [[Mumbai]] attended by the Mukesh Ambani Family.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/12/18/malayali-singer-anoop-srk-memories.html&akamai-feo=off|title=Here’s the Malayali singer who wowed King Khan with his melodies}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nothing-like-performing-live/article24606830.ece|title=‘Nothing like performing live’}}</ref> He also performed a Unique Musical on 10 November 2019 at Calicut as a part of 10th Edition of Anoop Sankar Experience hosted by Calicut Music Circle. Anoop paying a Musical Tribute to the Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraja sang 105 songs of him for 11 Hours Non Stop. This fete is all set to enter the Record Books where only One Composers songs has been performed by One Singer for the longest duration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/one-singer-10-hours-of-ilaiyaraja-songs/article29938713.ece|title=One singer, 10 hours of Ilaiyaraja songs}}</ref>
Anoop Sankar's Musical video of the [[Diwali]] celebrations hosted by [[Kalyan Jewellers]] in presence of legends [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Mammooty]], [[Nivin Pauly]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Jayaram]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujata]] and [[Shweta Mohan]] became popular and has a viewership of more than 10 million across various pages in Social media. His Annual Charitable Musical event ''The Anoop Sankar Experience'' has been happening in [[Calicut]] Music Circle for a decade now. This is the tenth year of the show which spans over six hours featuring evergreen melodies in various languages and genres. Anoop also performed along with Shah Rukh Khan at Dubai in an exclusive musical event where Anoop rendered the legendary songs performed by [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. He also did an exclusive musical event in [[Mumbai]] attended by the Mukesh Ambani Family.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2018/12/18/malayali-singer-anoop-srk-memories.html&akamai-feo=off|title=Here's the Malayali singer who wowed King Khan with his melodies}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nothing-like-performing-live/article24606830.ece|title='Nothing like performing live'}}</ref> He also performed a Unique Musical on 10 November 2019 at Calicut as a part of 10th Edition of Anoop Sankar Experience hosted by Calicut Music Circle. Anoop performed a Musical Tribute to the Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraja by singing 105 songs of him for 11 Hours non-stop. This fete is all set to enter the Record Books where only One Composers songs has been performed by One Singer for the longest duration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/one-singer-10-hours-of-ilaiyaraja-songs/article29938713.ece|title=One singer, 10 hours of Ilaiyaraja songs}}</ref>


Anoop Sankar also had a rare opportunity to perform for the [[Prime Minister]] of India [[Narendra Modi]] at [[Thrissur]]. Anoop rendered the inaugural welcome song written about the [[Prime minister of India]].
Anoop Sankar also had a rare opportunity to perform for the [[prime minister]] of India [[Narendra Modi]] at [[Thrissur]]. Anoop rendered the inaugural welcome song written about the [[prime minister of India]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===As playback singer===
===As playback singer===
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| 2003 || Thayirkudam || [[Choonda]] || [[Mohan Sithara]] || Solo
| 2003 || ''Choonda'' || Thayirkudam || [[Mohan Sithara]] || Solo
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| 2004 || Avaniyil Azha Kezhum || Viralthumbil aaro || Job kuruvilla||Solo
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || rowspan="2" | ''Viralthumbil Aaro'' || Avaniyil Azha Kezhum || rowspan="2" | Job Kuruvilla||Solo
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| 2004 || Chadapadapada || Viralthumbil aaro || Job kuruvilla || [[Afsal]] , [[Rimi Tomy]]
| Chadapadapada || [[Afsal]], [[Rimi Tomy]]
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| 2005 || Thankakutta || [[Kochi Rajavu]] || [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] || Sujata Mohan
| rowspan="4" | 2005 || ''[[Kochi Rajavu]]'' || Thankakutta || [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] || Sujata Mohan
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| 2005 || Ninnil nizhalay || [[Police (2005 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]] || [[K. S. Chithra]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Police (2005 film)|''Police'']] || Ninnil Nizhalay || rowspan="2" | [[Ouseppachan]] || [[K. S. Chithra]]
|-
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| 2005 || Oru Manvilakkin|| [[Police (2005 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]] || [[K. S. Chithra]] ,Franco, Balu thankachan
| Oru Manvilakkin|| [[K. S. Chithra]], Franco, Balu thankachan
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| 2005 || Theme song || [[Sukran]] || [[Vijay Antony]] || [[Renjith]] ,Jaidev
| ''[[Sukran]] '' || Title Song || [[Vijay Antony]] || [[Renjith]], Jaidev
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| 2007|| Adaadaa Adadaa || Agarram || [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] || [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| rowspan="2" | 2007|| rowspan="2" | [[Agaram (film)|''Agaram'']] || Adaadaa Adadaa || rowspan="2" | [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]|| [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
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| 2007 || Unnai naan parthen || Agarram || [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]|| [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]]
| Unnai Naan Parthen || [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]]
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| 2008 || Enthininnu mizhineer || [[Positive (2008 film)]] || [[Alex Paul]]|| Franco, Ramesh babu
| 2008 || [[Positive (2008 film)|''Positive'']] || Enthininnu Mizhineer || [[Alex Paul]]|| Franco, Ramesh babu
|-
|-
| 2009 || Gulumaal || Gulumaal || [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Roshan, Ajay sathyan
| rowspan="2" | 2009 || rowspan="2" | [[Gulumaal: The Escape|''Gulumaal'']] || Gulumaal || rowspan="2" | [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Roshan, Ajay sathyan
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| 2009 || Tham tharikida || Gulumaal || [[Manu Ramesan]] || [[Salim Kumar]] , [[G. Venugopal]] , Vidhu pratap
| Tham Tharikida || [[Salim Kumar]], [[G. Venugopal]], Vidhu pratap
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| 2011|| Chakkaramaavin || [[Three Kings (2011 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| [[Shweta Mohan]]
| rowspan="5" | 2011|| rowspan="4" | [[Three Kings (2011 film)|''Three Kings'']] || Chakkaramaavin || rowspan="4" | [[Ouseppachan]]|| [[Shweta Mohan]]
|-
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| 2011|| Once up on a time|| [[Three Kings (2011 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Jerry John
| Once Up On A Time|| Jerry John
|-
|-
| 2011|| Engine Njaan || [[Three Kings (2011 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Franco
| Engine Njaan || Franco
|-
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| 2011|| Chakkaramaavin || [[Three Kings (2011 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| [[Swetha Mohan]]
| Chakkaramaavin || [[Swetha Mohan]]
|-
|-
| 2011|| Chakkaramaavin || [[Bangkok Summer]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Jyotsna Franco
| ''[[Bangkok Summer]]'' || Chakkaramaavin || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Jyotsna Franco
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| 2012|| Sivam sivakaram || [[Karmayogi (2012 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Solo
| rowspan="8" | 2012|| rowspan="2" | [[Karmayogi (2012 film)|''Karmayogi'']]|| Sivam Sivakaram || [[Ouseppachan]]|| Solo
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| 2012||Chandrachooda|| [[Karmayogi (2012 film)]]|| Navneeth sundar|| Solo
|Chandrachooda|| Navneeth Sundar|| Solo
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| 2012|| Maveli née || [[Da Thadiya]] || [[Bijibal]]|| [[Bijibal]]
| ''[[Da Thadiya]]''|| Maveli Née || [[Bijibal]]|| [[Bijibal]]
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| 2012|| Valam nadannu || Poppins|| [[Ratheesh Vegha]]|| [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
| ''Poppins''|| Valam Nadannu || [[Ratheesh Vegha]]|| [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]]
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| 2012|| Yakkai sutrum || [[Raattinam]] || [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Bhavyalakshmi
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Raattinam]] '' || Yakkai Sutrum || rowspan="2" | [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Bhavyalakshmi
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| 2012|| Yethu yethu || [[Raattinam]]|| [[Manu Ramesan]] || [[Jassie Gift]]
| Yethu Yethu || [[Jassie Gift]]
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| 2012|| Vaa vaa vadhyare || [[Vaadhyar]] || Rinil gowtham || Kids chorus
| ''[[Vaadhyar]] '' || Vaa Vaa Vadhyare || Rinil Gowtham || Kids chorus
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| 2012|| Nlaavay pookum || [[Friday (2012 film)]] || Roby Abraham || Solo track
| [[Friday (2012 film)|''Friday'']] || Nlaavay Pookum || Roby Abraham || Solo track
|-
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| 2015|| Asanthuputtene || [[Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai]] || [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Solo track
| rowspan="7" | 2015|| rowspan="3" | ''[[Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai]]'' || Asanthuputtene || rowspan="3" | [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Solo track
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| 2015|| Nellai cheemayithu || [[Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai]] || [[Manu Ramesan]]|| Santosh hariharan, Sannidhanandan
| Nellai Cheemayithu || Santosh hariharan, Sannidhanandan
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| 2015||Ettu thikkum madha yaanai || [[Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai]]|| [[Manu Ramesan]] || K.S. Thangasami
|Ettu Thikkum Madha Yaanai || K.S. Thangasami
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| 2015||Ora oppi bokka || [[Dhand (film)]] || Abhishek SN || Pushpanjali Suchi
| [[Dhand (film)|''Dhand'']] ||Ora Oppi Bokka || Abhishek SN || Pushpanjali Suchi
|-
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| 2015||Karalukatoru|| Ee manjil virinja pookal|| Jeevan Nandan || [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan|Jyotsna]]
| ''Ee Manjil Virinja Pookal''||Karalukatoru|| Jeevan Nandan || [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan|Jyotsna]]
|-
|-
| 2015||Manasil mazhayay|| [[Manal Naharam]]|| Rinil gowtham || [[Sithara (singer)|Sithara]]
| ''[[Manal Naharam]]''||Manasil Mazhayay|| Rinil gowtham || [[Sithara (singer)|Sithara]]
|-
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| 2015||Doore doore || Parayanirunathu || [[Hariprasad]] || Reshma [[Satish]]
| ''Parayanirunathu''||Doore Doore || [[Hariprasad]] || Reshma [[Satish]]
|-
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| 2015||Iravil ethayo || [[Passion (2005 film)]]|| [[Manu Ramesan]] || Solo track
| rowspan="2" | 2015|| ''Passion''||Iravil Ethayo || [[Manu Ramesan]] || Solo track
|-
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| 2015||Ilaveyil chirakumay|| [[Nirnayakam]]|| [[M. Jayachandran]] ||Chimayi Sriprada
| ''[[Nirnayakam]]''||Ilaveyil Chirakumay|| [[M. Jayachandran]] ||Chimayi Sriprada
|}
|}


===As lyric Writer ===
=== As lyricst ===
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! Year !! Song !! Movie !! Composer !! Singer
! Year !! Song !! Movie !! Composer !! Singer
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| 2011 || Once upon a time|| [[Three Kings (2011 film)]] || [[Ouseppachan]] || Anoop Sankar, Jerry John
| 2011 || Once Upon A Time|| [[Three Kings (2011 film)|''Three Kings'']] || [[Ouseppachan]] || Anoop Sankar, Jerry John
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| 2012 || Chandrachooda || [[Karmayogi (2012 film)]] || Navneeth Sundar || Anoop Sankar
| 2012 || Chandrachooda || [[Karmayogi (2012 film)|''Karmayogi'']] || Navneeth Sundar || Anoop Sankar
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| 2015 || Neelavaan mukile || [[Ayal Njanalla]] || [[Manu Ramesan]] || Job kurian, [[Sithara (singer)]], Vidhu pratap, Soorya narayanan, Nawas
| 2015 || Neelavaan Mukile || ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Manu Ramesan]] || Job kurian, [[Sithara (singer)|Sithara]], Vidhu Pratap, Soorya Narayanan, Nawas
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| 2015 || Iravil ethayo|| Passion || [[Manu Ramesan]] || Anoop Sankar
| 2015 || Iravil Ethayo|| ''Passion''|| Anoop Sankar
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===Television ===
=== Television ===


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| 2006 || Music carnival || [[Asianet Plus]] || Host
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| 2006 || VJ plus || [[Asianet Plus]] || Host
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| 2010 || Musical chair || [[Asianet Plus]] || Host
| 2010 || Musical Chair || [[Asianet Plus]] || Host
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| 2011 || [[Junior idol]] || [[Jaihind TV]] || Host
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| 2016 || Music Mojo Season 4 || [[Kappa TV]] || Band name: Anoop Sankar and Navneeth Sundar Trio
| 2016 || Music Mojo Season 4 || [[Kappa TV]] || Band name: Anoop Sankar and Navneeth Sundar Trio
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| 2020 || Super 4 Season 2 || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Groomer
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Anoop Sankar
Anoop Sankar with Shah Rukh Khan
Anoop Sankar with Shah Rukh Khan
Background information
Born (1979-05-22) 22 May 1979 (age 45)
Kottayam, Kerala, India
GenresIndian classical music Indian Film Music
OccupationsPlayback Singer, Classical Singer
Years active2003–present
Awards: Vibgyor Award (2010)
Frame Media Award (2010)

Anoop Sankar (born 22 May 1979) is an Indian film playback singer, songwriter, stage performer, VJ, RJ and media personality.[1]

Early life and family

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Anoop Sankar was born on 22 May 1979 into a family of music lovers, as the eldest son of T. A. Sankar and Latha Sankar who are ardent music lovers. Latha Sankar is a trained classical vocalist and the winner of Kerala University classical music competition.[2] Anoop was initiated into Carnatic classical music learning at the age of six under the guidance of Sri. Chalappuram Pappa, under whom he learnt for 12 years. After completing his graduation, he moved to Chennai where he continued his learning under the renowned musician Neyveli Santhanagopalan. Anoop Sankar after completing his MCT & Master of Engineering chose to pursue his career in Music. He married Viji Viswanathan in 2009. Viji is a playback singer and a songwriter .[3][4]

Career

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Anoop Sankar came into limelight after winning the 2002 edition of the popular musical talent hunt Sapthaswarangal telecast in Sun TV. In the same year, on 21 and 22 September, Anoop along with 20 musicians under the name "Sangamam" set the Guinness World Records for the longest musical performance spanning over 40 hours at the Santhome Monfort School Auditorium, Chennai.[5] He has performed extensively across the globe with legends like Dr. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan, Sadhana Sargam and Anuradha Sriram.

Anoop Sankar is a popular media personality having an experience of more than a decade. He has been a part of more than 1500 episodes of various television and radio shows of South Indian media as Judge, Host and Music mentor.[6]

In 2003, he started working with the renowned music director Gopi Sundar and he was associated with him for more than 100 commercials of leading brands as a singer and a writer. Later he Sang for the movies of National Award-winning music directors like Ouseppachan, Vidyasagar, M. Jayachandran & Biji bal. Anoop's biggest hit came through the Musical single "Kurutham Kettavan" which was written and composed by Hariprasad and performed by National award-winning actor Suraj Venjaramoodu and Popular VJ Ranjini Haridas. He also got wide appreciation for the challenging classical song "Chandrachooda" composed by Navneeth Sundar from the movie Karmayogi.[7][8][9]

Anoop made his debut in Tamil playback singing through Yuvan Shankar Raja musical "Agarram" and into Tulu films in the year 2015 through the song "Ora Oppi Bokka" for the movie "Dhand" composed by Abhishek SN. Anoop was also the Model for the brands Kalyan Sarees and Vishraam Builders and he did a cameo in the Malayalam Movie Vaadhyar.He is also the founder and creative head of AUM – Academy of Universal Music at Thrissur which was launched in the year 2016.[10][11]

Anoop Sankar's Musical video of the Diwali celebrations hosted by Kalyan Jewellers in presence of legends Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Nagarjuna, Mammooty, Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier, Prabhu, Jayaram, Hariharan, Sujata and Shweta Mohan became popular and has a viewership of more than 10 million across various pages in Social media. His Annual Charitable Musical event The Anoop Sankar Experience has been happening in Calicut Music Circle for a decade now. This is the tenth year of the show which spans over six hours featuring evergreen melodies in various languages and genres. Anoop also performed along with Shah Rukh Khan at Dubai in an exclusive musical event where Anoop rendered the legendary songs performed by Shah Rukh Khan. He also did an exclusive musical event in Mumbai attended by the Mukesh Ambani Family.[12][13] He also performed a Unique Musical on 10 November 2019 at Calicut as a part of 10th Edition of Anoop Sankar Experience hosted by Calicut Music Circle. Anoop performed a Musical Tribute to the Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraja by singing 105 songs of him for 11 Hours non-stop. This fete is all set to enter the Record Books where only One Composers songs has been performed by One Singer for the longest duration.[14]

Anoop Sankar also had a rare opportunity to perform for the prime minister of India Narendra Modi at Thrissur. Anoop rendered the inaugural welcome song written about the prime minister of India.

Filmography

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As playback singer

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Year Film Song Music director Co–singer
2003 Choonda Thayirkudam Mohan Sithara Solo
2004 Viralthumbil Aaro Avaniyil Azha Kezhum Job Kuruvilla Solo
Chadapadapada Afsal, Rimi Tomy
2005 Kochi Rajavu Thankakutta Vidyasagar Sujata Mohan
Police Ninnil Nizhalay Ouseppachan K. S. Chithra
Oru Manvilakkin K. S. Chithra, Franco, Balu thankachan
Sukran Title Song Vijay Antony Renjith, Jaidev
2007 Agaram Adaadaa Adadaa Yuvan Shankar Raja Harini
Unnai Naan Parthen Mahalakshmi Iyer
2008 Positive Enthininnu Mizhineer Alex Paul Franco, Ramesh babu
2009 Gulumaal Gulumaal Manu Ramesan Roshan, Ajay sathyan
Tham Tharikida Salim Kumar, G. Venugopal, Vidhu pratap
2011 Three Kings Chakkaramaavin Ouseppachan Shweta Mohan
Once Up On A Time Jerry John
Engine Njaan Franco
Chakkaramaavin Swetha Mohan
Bangkok Summer Chakkaramaavin Ouseppachan Jyotsna Franco
2012 Karmayogi Sivam Sivakaram Ouseppachan Solo
Chandrachooda Navneeth Sundar Solo
Da Thadiya Maveli Née Bijibal Bijibal
Poppins Valam Nadannu Ratheesh Vegha Manjari
Raattinam Yakkai Sutrum Manu Ramesan Bhavyalakshmi
Yethu Yethu Jassie Gift
Vaadhyar Vaa Vaa Vadhyare Rinil Gowtham Kids chorus
Friday Nlaavay Pookum Roby Abraham Solo track
2015 Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai Asanthuputtene Manu Ramesan Solo track
Nellai Cheemayithu Santosh hariharan, Sannidhanandan
Ettu Thikkum Madha Yaanai K.S. Thangasami
Dhand Ora Oppi Bokka Abhishek SN Pushpanjali Suchi
Ee Manjil Virinja Pookal Karalukatoru Jeevan Nandan Jyotsna
Manal Naharam Manasil Mazhayay Rinil gowtham Sithara
Parayanirunathu Doore Doore Hariprasad Reshma Satish
2015 Passion Iravil Ethayo Manu Ramesan Solo track
Nirnayakam Ilaveyil Chirakumay M. Jayachandran Chimayi Sriprada

As lyricst

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Year Song Movie Composer Singer
2011 Once Upon A Time Three Kings Ouseppachan Anoop Sankar, Jerry John
2012 Chandrachooda Karmayogi Navneeth Sundar Anoop Sankar
2015 Neelavaan Mukile Ayal Njanalla Manu Ramesan Job kurian, Sithara, Vidhu Pratap, Soorya Narayanan, Nawas
2015 Iravil Ethayo Passion Anoop Sankar

Television

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Year Show Name Channel Role
2006 Music Carnival Asianet Plus Host
2006 VJ plus Asianet Plus Host
2006 Star Singer Asianet Team lead & Mentor
2007 Limelight Asianet Host
2008 Vodafone Thakadhimi Asianet Host
2009 Star Singer Asianet Mentor
2010 Musical Chair Asianet Plus Host
2011 Junior Idol Jaihind TV Host
2012 Junior Idol Jaihind TV Judge
2013 Super star Amrita TV Groomer
2014 Television and Film awards Various channels As Host and Performer
2015 Puzha Media One TV Host
2016 Puzha Media One TV Host
2016 Super Star Junior Amrita TV Consultant
2016 Music Mojo Season 4 Kappa TV Band name: Anoop Sankar and Navneeth Sundar Trio
2020 Super 4 Season 2 Mazhavil Manorama Groomer

Awards and honors

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  • Member and lead male singer of the band "Sangamam" which created Guinness World Records in the year 2002 for the longest musical performance spanning 40 hours
  • Frame media award for best singer for his single "Kurutham kettavan" in 2010
  • Vibgyor award for the best single "Kurtham Kettavan" in 2010.

References

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  1. ^ "Anoop Sankar: From singing to acting". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  2. ^ "About Anoop Shankar". mtv.com. 9 July 1966. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Anoop Shankar Profile Filmography and Photos". whykol.com. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  4. ^ "A penchant for penning lyrics". Deccan Chronicle. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  5. ^ "About the Band". sudeepaudio.com. 9 July 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Reality TV star, singer-actor Anoop Sankar on 'Morning Show'". mathrubhumi.com. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  7. ^ "A slice of Kerala". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013.
  8. ^ Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). "Karmayogi: Hamlet retold" Archived 10 September 2012 at archive.today. Screen India. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  9. ^ Unni R. Nair. (11 March 2011). "Download Karmayogi All Mp3 Songs by Anoop Shankar". mr jatt. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  10. ^ "AUM Academy of universal music". trademarking.in. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Trademarks / Brands Filed by Anoop Sankar". trademarking.in. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  12. ^ "Here's the Malayali singer who wowed King Khan with his melodies".
  13. ^ "'Nothing like performing live'".
  14. ^ "One singer, 10 hours of Ilaiyaraja songs".
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