Rahul Subrahmanian
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Rahul Subrahmanian
| image =
| caption = Rahul Subrahmanian- 2024 Picture
| alias = Rahul S Unni
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|26}}
| birth_place = Chottanikkara, Kerala, India
| occupation = Music composer, Music director, Singer
| instrument = Tabla, Chenda, Mridangam and Piano
| years_active = 2011- Present
| spouse = {{marriage|Debbie Susan Chembakassery|2024}}
}}
Rahul Subrahmanian (born 26 November 1989) is an Indian music composer and playback singer, recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema. His debut as a playback singer was in the 2011 film Thattathin Marayathu{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2017-02-05 |title=Rahul Subrahmanian: Building his own realm |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/050217/rahul-subrahmanian-building-his-own-realm.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan.
Early life
He attended Mahatma Gandhi Public School and Georgian Academy for his schooling and pursued higher education at BPC College, Piravom. Before starting his music career, he worked as an HR assistant at Schneider Electric in Bangalore{{Cite web |title=ചേച്ചിയെ മനഃപൂർവം മാറ്റി നിർത്തിയതല്ല: മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2019/10/25/music-director-rahul-subrahmanian-interview.amp.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=www.manoramaonline.com}}
Personal life
He was born in Chottanikkara, Cochin, Kerala, to Subrahmaniam Unni and Jayasree and has a sister, Ramya Nambeesan,{{Cite web |date=2024-06-27 |title=ഇതിലും മികച്ചൊരു ചേച്ചിയെ തനിക്ക് കിട്ടില്ലെന്ന് രാഹുൽ;കരയിപ്പിക്കല്ലേ കുഞ്ഞേയെന്ന് രമ്യ നമ്പീശൻ |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/news/rahul-subrahmanians-social-media-post-about-sister-ramya-nambeessan-1.9672824 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Mathrubhumi}} who is a well-known actress. His father, a former theater artist, was an active member of renowned troupes such as 'Jubilee' and 'Harishree. His father ran 'Srihari Musical Academy' from their home, and he practiced music from Class 1.
Rahul Subrahmanian is married to Debbie Susan Chembakassery on June 12, 2024.{{Cite web |title=രമ്യ നമ്പീശന്റെ സഹോദരനും സംഗീതസംവിധായകനുമായ രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ വിവാഹിതനായി |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2024/06/16/music-director-rahul-subrahmanian-got-married.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=രമ്യ നമ്പീശന്റെ സഹോദരനും സംഗീതസംവിധായകനുമായ രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ വിവാഹിതനായി |language=ml}}
Discography
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Films !Language !Songs !Background Score !Notes |
| 2011
|Malayalam |{{No}} |{{No}} |As playback singer |
| 2013
|Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Awarded BIG FM Debut Music Director Award |
| 2015
|Jo and the Boy{{Cite web |date=2015-09-18 |title=Manju Warier to do the title role in 'Jo and the Boy' |url=https://www.nowrunning.com/manju-warier-to-do-the-title-role-in-jo-and-the-boy/112606/story.htm |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=NOWRUNNING |language=en}} |Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2016
|Malayalam |{{No}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2019
|Prakashante Metro |Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2019
|Sullu |Malayalam |{{No}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2019
|Safe |Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2021
|Home |Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2022
|Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2024
|Kunddala Puranam |Malayalam |{{No}} |{{Yes}} | |
| 2024
|Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Upcoming Release |
| 2024
|Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam |Malayalam |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Upcoming Release |
| 2024
|Volunteer |Telugu |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Upcoming Release |
| 2024
|Gaaligudda |Kannada |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Upcoming Release |
Recent projects
Recent projects are the peppy track 'Fly with Me,' which he co-created with musicians Arjun Sasi, Ramya Nambeesan, and Akhil J. Chand. It was produced as a response to the challenging times of the pandemic.{{Cite web |last=S |first=Krishna P. |date=2021-09-06 |title=Fly with Me: An ode to the perfect road trip |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Sep/04/fly-with-me-an-ode-to-the-perfect-road-trip-2353990.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
Awards and recognition
- 2013: Best FM Debut Music Director Award for Philips and the Monkey Pen{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2013-11-06 |title=Honour for Malayalam music industry |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2013/Nov/06/honour-for-malayalam-music-industry-534394.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
References
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Category:Malayalam playback singers