Abhay Jodhpurkar, a multilingual Indian singer, rose to fame with his rendition of “Moongil Thottam” in the Tamil film Kadal (2013). This blog post delves into his life, career, and achievements.
Biography/Wiki
Born on July 31, 1991, in Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh, Abhay Jodhpurkar is a Leo. His passion for Hindustani classical music, inherited from his paternal grandfather, led to his first stage performance at the tender age of five. His early years were filled with a deep appreciation for music; he was particularly influenced by the song “Mitwa” from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), singing it at every opportunity.
While initially pursuing engineering, his love for music led him to A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in Chennai – a decision he considers life-changing. After a period as a qawwali singer, A. R. Rahman recognized his talent, launching his career.
Physical Appearance
Abhay Jodhpurkar stands at approximately 5’7″, weighs around 60 kg, and has black eyes and hair.
Family & Girlfriend
He comes from a middle-class Marathi-Brahmin family with a rich musical background. His father, Manoj Jodhpurkar, is an engineer, and his mother, Amita Jodhpurkar, is a homemaker. As of 2018, he was unmarried.
Career
Abhay’s dedication to music never interfered with his studies. He completed his schooling in Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh, and pursued a B.Tech in Biotechnology at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. However, during his second year of college, he realized his true calling lay in music.
He began attending part-time music classes at A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory. There, as part of a qawwali group, he caught Rahman’s attention, leading to his debut song “Moongil Thottam” in the Telugu film Kadal (2013). His Bollywood breakthrough came with “Mere Naam Tu” in the film Zero (2018), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma.
Awards
- 2013: BIG Melody Award for Best Playback Singer – Male (Kadal)
- 2017: Studio One Star Icon ’17 Voice of the Year (“Pachai Uduthiya Kaadu”, Vanamagan)
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Abhay’s preferences:
| Category | Favorite |
|---|---|
| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol |
| Singers | Mohammed Rafi, Shafqat Amanat Ali |
| Song | “Mitwa” (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) |
| Food | Sweet Pongal, Mini Idly |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Swimming, Dancing, Riding Motorcycles |
He is also a fan of Virat Kohli, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Cristiano Ronaldo. He supports SunRisers Hyderabad (IPL) and Manchester United FC. His reading list includes Dan Brown and Chetan Bhagat.
Facts
- His nickname is Abbu.
- He was fascinated by South Indian instruments like the thavil, mridangam, and ghatam.
- He considers A. R. Rahman his mentor.
- He leads a music band named Sanskruti, playing EDM, Dance-Rock, Electro-pop, and Progressive Rock.
- He has a strong preference for Malayali songs.
- He is an animal lover.
- Recording “Nokki Nokki Nokki Niddu” (Jomonte Suvisheshangal, 2017) took over five hours due to its complexity.
