Franco Simon
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| birth_name = Franco Simon Neelankavil
| alias = Franko
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|10|7}}
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| origin = Thrissur, Kerala, India
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Filmi, Pop, Religious music
| years_active = 2000–present
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Franco Simon (born 7 October 1974) is an Indian singer{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Franco-on-Amrita-TV/articleshow/52278611.cms|title = Franco on Amrita TV - Times of India| website=The Times of India | date=15 May 2016 }} and music composer from Kerala. He has sung around 150 Malayalam films songs and 1500 album songs in 5 different languages. He is the nephew of well-known Indian film composer Ouseppachan. He is a recipient of GMMA award and multiple Yuvaprathibha Puraskar for his soundtrack albums.
Biography
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Franco Simon Neelankavil was born to Simon N.P. and Alice M.L on 7 October 1974 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. He is the oldest of four children. According to his parents, he has exhibited great interest in music and started singing at a very early age. He had his first on-stage performance when he was only 4 years old and has since won many awards and competitions. Franco completed his B.A. in music from Madras University.
Franco's first cinematic song was En Karalil (Raakshasi) from the movie Nammal in 2002. In 2005, Franco formed a band called Band Seven with Stephen Devassy and Sangeeth Pavithran. An Indian pop band, they released a Hindi album titled Yeh Zindagani.{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/30/stories/2002053000240300.htm |title=The Hindu : Melody with meaning |website=www.thehindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020615232505/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/30/stories/2002053000240300.htm |archive-date=15 June 2002 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/any-time-is-boneym-time-kochi-proves.html|title = Home}} In association with Kosmic Music, Franco has composed numerous Hindu devotional songs in Telugu, Kannada and Sanskrit languages. Two of the hit songs from the very popular 2006 Malayalam album Chempakame brought his talents to the limelight when the album stayed on the top requested list for over 2 years. His Christian meditation album Moran Amekh in Sanskrit is unique in the world of meditation music.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/singer-franco-on-moran-amekh-an-album-of-christian-meditation-songs-in-sanskrit/article7891679.ece|title = Music for the soul|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 19 November 2015|last1 = Pradeep|first1 = K.}}
Partial Discography
Languages sung
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
Popular Songs in Malayalam Films{{Cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Franco%20Simon%20Neelankavil&category=singers|title = Profile of Malayalam Singer Franco%20Simon%20Neelankavil}}
- Rakshasi (Nammal)
- Dhumthanakkidi Dhumma (Mullavalliyum Thenmavum)
- Pineapple Penne (Vellinakshathram)
- Kanaponnum thedi (Chanthupottu)
- Panchara chiri kondu (Merikkundoru Kunjadu)
- Avani ppadam Poothallo (Maya Mohini)
- Januariyil (Ayalum Njanum Thammil)
- Velli Chirakukal (Chapters)
- Appakkale (Polytechnic)
- Hai Hai Hailesa (Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum)
- Vasoottan (Jamna Pyari){{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/I-enjoyed-penning-song-in-Thrissur-slang/articleshow/48987417.cms|title = I enjoyed penning song in Thrissur slang - Times of India| website=The Times of India }}
- Bum Hare (Double barrel)
- Kinavile (Pranchiyettan)
- Enne ninakkinnu Priyamalle (youth festival)
- Othu pidichal (3 dots)
Popular Songs in Tamil Films
- Ullahi Ullahi (Lesa Lesa)
- Do Do doda (Ullam Ketkumae)
- Neruppe (Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu)
- Theye Theeye (Maattrraan)
- Title song (Thakadimi tha)
- Title song (Thavam)
Popular songs in Telugu Films
- Ready
- Current
- Raghavan
- Brothers
Popular Songs In Hindi Film
- Freeky Chakra
Popular songs in English Film
- Dam 999
Lead singer in bands
- Band Seven
- Road House
- Q8 Band
Popular Malayalam albums
- Sundariye vaa (Malayalam album)
- Chempakame (Malayalam pop album)
- Akkara Pacha
- Belief (Gospel album)
- 4U (Band Seven album)
- Yeh Zindagani (Hindi album)
Sanskrit album
References
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External links
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp2PI4q8EzI
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Category:St. Thomas College, Thrissur alumni
Category:Film musicians from Kerala