Anand Narayan (born October 4, 1985) is a yoga trainer,

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, and

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from

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. He hosted the first season of ''Indian Voice,'' a music reality show that aired on

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Career

Narayan gained recognition as a presenter and performer on

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's ''Let's Dance''. Prior to that, he was a contestant in several music

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, including ''Amrita TV Super Star Global'', '' Idea Star Singer'' in 2006, and '' SS Music Voice Hunt''. He has also hosted programs on Kiran TV and Asianet Plus. As a playback singer, his first song was 'Mamboo Paadam', from the movie '' Orkkuka Vallappozhum,'' which earned him a

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Music Award nomination for Best Upcoming Singer in 2009. In 2010, he wrote rap lyrics and sang for the Mammootty movie ''Best Actor''. The album won a Radio Mirchi Music Award.

Credits

Television

*Asianet Social Media ''Evening Rhythm'': Host (2020) *Asianet Social Media ''Dinner Talk'': Host (2020) *Amrita TV ''Kerala Dance League'': Host (2019) *

''Josco Indian Voice'': Host (2011–2012) *

''Super Star 2'': Host (2011) * Amrita TV ''Super Dancer Junior 4'': Finale Co-Host (2011) * Amrita TV ''Style Bhai'': Host (2010) * Amrita TV ''Let's Dance'': Host (2009) * Amrita TV ''Super Star Global'': Contestant (2009)

Film Music

* Orkkuka Vallappozhum – ''Nalla Mamboo Paadam'' * Happy Husbands – ''Happy Husbands'' *

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– ''Sunday Sooryan'' * Best Actor – ''Kanalu Malayude''

Movies

* I G Inspector General – ''Vishaal''

References

* Amrita TV Let's Danc

* Amrita TV Super Star Globa

External links

The Adipoli Anand
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