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Anuj Gurwara is a Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...

 winning Indian playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...

, radio jockey
Radio jockey
A radio jockey is a person who hosts a radio talk show where the RJ selects the music to be played, or topic of discussion, by interacting with the audience; the interaction is often via telephone, but may also be online, or via email....

, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

, voice-over
Voice-over
Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations...

 artist and master of ceremonies. He is most popularly known as the singer of the popular song "Panchadara Bomma" from Magadheera
Magadheera
Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

.

Early life

Anuj comes from a family of educators. His father, Yogendra K Gurwara, and mother, Jyoti Gurwara, are educationists and run a school, Sherwood Public School in Hyderabad, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. The family made Hyderabad their home in 1982. Anuj has one elder brother, Amol Gurwara.

Anuj did his schooling in Sherwood and later, graduated in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...

 and Advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...

 from Nizam College
Nizam College
Nizam College was established in 1887 during the reign of Nawab Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It is located at Basheerbagh.-History:...

, Hyderabad. He was an active part of Arts and Music in school and college. Anuj's interests were constantly encouraged and at an early age, he displayed tremendous potential.

Career

Anuj started his career working as a copywriter and content developer for various design firms and advertising agencies. After a short stint with a theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...

 group, he decided to pursue a career in Entertainment.

Playback Singing

In 2009, Anuj debuted as playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...

. Under the music direction of M. M. Keeravani, he sang a song, "Panchadara Bomma", for the Telugu film, Magadheera
Magadheera
Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

, which would later emerge one of the highest grossing Telugu films of all time. Along with the success of the film, the song, Panchadara Bomma, grew to be a massive hit and established Anuj as a fresh new voice in the world of music.

S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli
S.S. Rajamouli is a screenwriter and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced as a director by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starting from his first venture as a director, all his movies have had great success at the box office...

, the director of Magadheera stated in an article - "I opine that Panchadara Bomma is the best song in my career". The song was also declared Top Telugu Song of the year 2009 by various media channels, including newspapers, FM radios and television channels, winning awards across various platforms.

The song "Panchadara Bomma" is said to have singularly generated revenues of over Rs 1 Crore from mobile phone ringtone downloads, which is said to be a record that no other song in Telugu cinema has created till now.

Panchadara Bomma also earned Anuj his first ever Filmfare
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...

 trophy. He was awarded Best Male Playback
Filmfare Best Male Playback Award (Telugu)
The Telugu Filmfare Best Male Playback Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films.The award was first given in 1997. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.- See also :...

 Singer in a star-studded ceremony in Chennai on 7 August 2010.

Live performances

Anuj has been actively performing in India and abroad at various corporate shows and public gigs after his award-winning singing debut.

He has performed across the United States of America to packed audiences. Invited by the Telugu associations in various cities, he has set benchmarks with his energetic and fun performances. Anuj has also performed in Kuwait and other countries.

Theatre and Film actor

Anuj has been an active theatre actor in Hyderabad since 1999, as part of various Theatre productions. He has showcased his talent as an actor and received positive reviews for his performance.

In 2003, while pursuing acting, Anuj got a call from Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for movies such as Hyderabad Blues , Rockford , 3 Deewarein and Iqbal .-Early life:...

 for Hyderabad Blues 2
Hyderabad Blues 2
Hyderabad Blues 2 is a Hindi-English-Telugu language Indian film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The film is a sequel to the film Hyderabad Blues.-Plot:...

. After this, Anuj auditioned for Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St...

. Sekhar had won the National Film Award for his directorial debut in Dollar Dreams. He cast Anuj as the 2nd lead for his film Anand
Anand (2004 film)
Anand is a 2004 Telugu film that was directed, produced and written by Sekhar Kammula. According to Kammula, the film means ..contentment, happiness. The lead roles are played by Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was well received by critics and owing to its success at the box office, it was...

, which released in 2004. Anand was a massive hit and Anuj received good reviews for his part.

Anuj made a comeback into cinema after establishing himself as a playback singer. He played a cameo in S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli
S.S. Rajamouli is a screenwriter and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced as a director by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starting from his first venture as a director, all his movies have had great success at the box office...

's hit film of 2010 Maryada Ramanna
Maryada Ramanna
Maryada Ramanna is a Telugu comedy thriller film directed by S.S. Rajamouli starring Sunil and Saloni in lead roles. This is the second film for Sunil as a hero. The film opened to favorable reviews by critics and turned out to become a super hit...

 

Radio

In 2005, Anuj auditioned for All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...

. He was selected and started hosting music-based shows on Yuvavani. Following All India Radio, Anuj worked for Radio Biryani, a private radio program setup that aired on the AIR frequency. That year, Anuj was awarded Best RJ (Hindi) for his show, Naach Meri Jaan.

Anuj's joined Radio City 91.1 FM
Radio City (India radio station)
Radio City is a FM radio station in India. It broadcasts on 91.1 megahertz from Mumbai , Bangalore , Lucknow and New Delhi. It plays Hindi songs, English and regional songs. It was launched in Hyderabad in March, 2006 , in Chennai on July 7th 2006 and in Vishakapatnam October 2007...

 in 2006. The station was setting up in Hyderabad, one of the first private FM stations in the city. Anuj began hosting an evening drive time show, Recharge, six days a week, from 8 pm to 11 pm. He played popular Hindi music and maintained high energy, wit and humor throughout the three hours. The show was a hit right in its early days. It struck a chord with the evening listenership that would drive back from work, and as Anuj would say, "recharge" their batteries on their way home. Anuj enjoyed immense popularity through the show. The name stuck with him and he is fondly called RJ "Recharge" Anuj to this day.

Anuj shifted to the 5–9 pm time slot after a year, yet, commanded a dedicated listenership in Hyderabad. Owing to his personal connect and popularity with listeners, he was awarded "No.1 RJ across All-India Radio City" for the year 2006-07. Anuj was soon shifted to the morning show, The Radio City Breakfast Show, from 7 am to 11 am, where he, with Shraddha, gave a fun and energetic start to the day. The chirpy, positive and friendly banter between them had Hyderabad tuned in every morning. It was in February 2008 that Anuj was awarded "India's Best Radio Host for 2007-08" in a nationwide search. Anuj quit Radio City in July 2008, after the station changed its language mix to a more regional sound.

Television

In February 2006, Anuj became a VJ with SS Music
SS Music
SS Music or the Southern Spice Music channel is a music channel based in Chennai, India. It is a multilingual English medium channel and mainly airs Western Pop and music from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, though sometimes Bollywood songs are played.Several of SS Music's VJs have been...

. He won the VJ Factor 2, a hunt for VJs in South India. Out of about 5000 people who competed, Anuj was one of the four winners. It was a short-lived role as Anuj got an opportunity in Radio City, Hyderabad soon after.

Voice Acting

Anuj also works as a freelance Voice Over
Voice-over
Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations...

 Artist and script writer, for various ad films, radio spots, documentaries, films, training modules and e-learning projects. In 2009, Anuj became part of India's first ever PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

 game, Hanuman, as the voice of Hanuman in Hindi and English.

Master of Ceremonies / Compere

Being an RJ and an actor, Anuj diversified himself as an MC. From hosting formal events to large parties and concerts, Anuj has established himself as one of the most popular Master of Ceremonies in Hyderabad. He has hosted events, big and small, for a large number of corporate companies and Event Managers
Event management
Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of festivals, events and conferences.Event management involves studying the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the...

.

Anuj's understanding of the pulse of an event, appropriate sense of humor, smooth integration of various elements, personalised involvement with the crowd and respect to the theme of the event, has made him a preferred MC for various kinds of events.

Discography

Year Film /
Song
Composer Language Notes
2009 Magadheera
Magadheera
Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...


"Panchadara Bomma"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Pravarakhyudu
Pravarakhyudu
Pravarakhyudu is a 2009 Telugu film Produced by Ganesh Indukuri on Tolly 2 holly films banner and directed by Madan . The film stars Jagapati Babu and Priyamani in the lead roles. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani...


"Emaipoyano (O My Love)"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
2010 Young India
Young India
Young India was a weekly journal published in English by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many. He used the Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding independence....


"Young India"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Vedam
Vedam (film)
Vedam is a 2010 Telugu drama film written and directed by Krish, starring Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar Manchu, Anushka Shetty, Manoj Bajpai,Saranya Ponvannan, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, and Siya Gautham. The film was critically acclaimed, received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards...


"Prapancham Naaventosthunte"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu
"Nidadholu Pilla (Jathara Song)"
V. Selvaganesh
V. Selvaganesh
V. Selvaganesh is an Indian percussionist working in the Carnatic tradition, and is one of the leading kanjira player of his generation. He is also known as "Chella S. Ganesh."-Early life:...

 
Telugu
Badmash
"Ninna Monna"
Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas is a South Indian Music Director, Who is also a playback singer and an Actor and film director-Awards:* Filmfare Best Male Playback Award - Aaha...

 
Telugu
Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam is a 2010 Telugu film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani...


"Yem Sakkagunavro"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Adi Nuvve Ra Anuja
"Nuvvantene Ishtam"
Jeevan Thomas Telugu
Graduate
"Ninnala Nenu Lenu"
Sandeep Telugu
26 Kingston
"Nee Vallu Jadalo"
Vishnu Telugu
2011 Anaganaga O Dheerudu
"Ninnu Chudani"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Prema Kavali
"Listen To My Heart"
Anoop Rubens
Anoop Rubens
Anoop Rubens is an Indian music director.He hails from Hyderabad ,Andhra Pradesh. He deals mainly with film music. He has created the music for Telugu film Drona.-Filmography:- References :...

 
Telugu
ATM
"Nuvve Nuvve"
Sukumar Telugu
Badrinaath
Badhrinaadh
-External links:* * *...


"Ambadari (Remix)"
M. M. Keeravani  Telugu
Brahmigaadi Katha
"Cheppaleni Maatayedho"
Koti  Telugu

Acting

Year Film Role Director Language Release
2004 Hyderabad Blues 2
Hyderabad Blues 2
Hyderabad Blues 2 is a Hindi-English-Telugu language Indian film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The film is a sequel to the film Hyderabad Blues.-Plot:...

Azam Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for movies such as Hyderabad Blues , Rockford , 3 Deewarein and Iqbal .-Early life:...

 
Telugu July 2004
Anand
Anand (2004 film)
Anand is a 2004 Telugu film that was directed, produced and written by Sekhar Kammula. According to Kammula, the film means ..contentment, happiness. The lead roles are played by Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was well received by critics and owing to its success at the box office, it was...

Rahul Agarwal Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St...

 
Telugu October 2004
2010 Maryada Ramanna
Maryada Ramanna
Maryada Ramanna is a Telugu comedy thriller film directed by S.S. Rajamouli starring Sunil and Saloni in lead roles. This is the second film for Sunil as a hero. The film opened to favorable reviews by critics and turned out to become a super hit...

Ghanshyamdas S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli
S.S. Rajamouli is a screenwriter and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced as a director by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starting from his first venture as a director, all his movies have had great success at the box office...

 
Telugu July 2010

Radio Shows

Year Station Show Name Time
2005 All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...

 
Yuvavani English Mon-Sat 8 pm-11 pm
2005 Radio Biryani chicken Naach Meri Jaan
Aashiq Awara
2006–2008 Radio City 91.1FM
Radio City (India radio station)
Radio City is a FM radio station in India. It broadcasts on 91.1 megahertz from Mumbai , Bangalore , Lucknow and New Delhi. It plays Hindi songs, English and regional songs. It was launched in Hyderabad in March, 2006 , in Chennai on July 7th 2006 and in Vishakapatnam October 2007...

 
Recharge! Mon-Sat 8 pm-11 pm
City Joyride Mon-Sat 5 pm-7 pm
The Radio City Breakfast Show Mon-Sat 7 am-11 am
The Great Indian Countdown Saturdays, 7 pm-9 pm

Playback singing

  • 57th Filmfare Awards South
    57th Filmfare Awards South
    The 57th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2009 was held on August 7, 2010 in Chennai, India.-Nominations:...

     - Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • MAA TV
    MAA TV
    Maa TV is a Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India.MAA TV was founded by PENMETSA MURALI KRISHNAM RAJU.It is one of the leading Telugu-language TV channels in Andhra Pradesh, India....

    's CineMAA Awards
    CineMAA Awards
    The CineMAA Awards are the Telugu Cinema Awards Ceremony of Maa TV in Hyderabad, India. The award was first introduced in 2003. The winners are announced in March. The Awards often change their sponsors, initially starting with Lux.-Best Film:...

     - Best Male Playback Singer for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • South Scope
    South Scope
    Southscope is an Indian based, monthly, English-language film magazine Which focuses on who-what-where-when-why-why not-how of South Indian films,film personalities and the Industry. It is being promoted by Geeta Arts and owned by Allu Sirish, son of Allu Aravind and younger brother of Allu Arjun...

     Best Male Playback Singer Award for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Mirchi Music Awards South 2010 - Listener's Choice Best Song of the Year for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Mirchi Music Awards South 2010 - Best Playback Singer (Nominated) for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Radio City 91.1 FM - Best Playback Singer (Male) for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Radio City 91.1 FM - Best Song of the Year for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Big 92.7 FM Ugadi Music Awards 2010 - Best Upcoming Singer of the Year for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Big 92.7 FM Ugadi Music Awards 2010 - Best Love Song of the Year for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)
  • Aalapana Music Awards 2010 - Best Upcoming Playback Singer for "Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera
    Magadheera
    Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...

    ; 2009)

Recognition

  • Listed in Top 50 Achievers of South India for 2009-10 by Avant Garde Magazine Hyderabad (Nov 2010)
  • Youth Achiever Award by The Passionate Foundation

Radio jockey

  • 2005 - Best RJ (Hindi) - Radio Lovers Association of Hyderabad - Radio Biryani
  • 2007 - Best RJ (Male) - All India Radio City stations - Radio City 91.1fm - Radio City 91.1fm
  • 2008 - India's Best Radio Host - Radio Duniya Magazine - Radio City 91.1fm

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