Benny Dayal
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Benny Dayal (born on May 13, 1984) is an Indian singer. He is a member of the band S5 launched by the channel 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...

. Originally from Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

, he has worked as a 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:...

 with many noted composers to produce successful soundtracks.

Biography

Benny Dayal's parents hail from Kollam
Kollam
Kollam , often anglicized as ', is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city lies on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake on the Arabian sea coast and is situated about north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram...

 district, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

. Benny was born and bought up in Abu Dhabi and completed his schooling there and went on to complete his B.Com from Madras Christian College
Madras Christian College
The Madras Christian College, commonly known as MCC, is a liberal arts and sciences college in Madras , India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. Currently, the college is affiliated to the University of Madras, but functions as an autonomous institution from its campus...

. After his graduation from MCC, he did a diploma in journalism from the same college.
He was working with RR Donnelley. He quit his job in BPO and decided to dedicate his career to music. Most of the films he sung are for A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...

 in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. He has since worked with several music composers including Pravin Mani
Pravin Mani
Pravin Mani is a musician who has been credited as singer and as music composer in Tamil and Telugu films in India. He has been a long term associate with noted music director, A. R. Rahman, with recent collaborations in Enthiran...

, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...

, James Vasanthan
James Vasanthan
James Vasanthan is a popular Indian television anchor and a film music composer. For more than a decade, he worked as an anchor in popular Tamil satellite television channels like Sun TV, Vijay TV and Makkal TV before turning into a film music composer in the Tamil Film Industry.-Biography:James...

, Joshua Sridhar
Joshua Sridhar
Joshua Sridhar is a composer of film scores and soundtracks in Indian cinema. His film debut was Kaadhal, a Tamil film.- Early life :Born in Chennai on March 9, 1974 to Saravanan and Rajalakshmi. Studied at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram in Chennai from 1980 to 1990...

 and Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad is a music composer and playback singer in Telugu and Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well.- Awards :...

.

Albums

  • Isai
  • Ithu Premamo
  • Saaral (Produced by Rainbow Bridge Studios)
  • Kavithai Gundar (Produced by Emce Jasz)
  • Swaasam (Hexachord)

Film Songs

Year Film Songs Language
2006 Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Sandhya Mohan. It stars Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Kavya Madhavan. This film is a sequel to the 1991 Malayalam blockbuster Kilukkam directed by Priyadarshan. Actor Mohanlal who played the lead role in the prequel, makes a special...

"Paatonnu Paadan Marannathende" Malayalam
2007 Sivaji "Balleilakka
Balleilakka
Balleilakka is a song from the Tamil film Sivaji: The Boss starring Rajinikanth and Shriya Saran, directed by Shankar. The music was composed by the A. R. Rahman, lyrics were written by Na. Muthukumar and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam , Reihana and Benny Dayal.The song is shot in India...

"
Tamil
Polladhavan
Polladhavan (2007 film)
Polladhavan is a Tamil film written and directed by Vetrimaran. it stars Dhanush and Divya Spandana in the main leads and it was released on 8 November 2007. The musical score is by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj is the director of cinematography and...

"Neeye Sol" Tamil
Azhagiya Tamil Magan "Nee Marilyn Monroe", "Maduraikku" Tamil
2008 Kaalai
Kaalai
Kaalai is an Action Tamil film directed by Tharun Gopi. The film stars Silambarasan in the lead role with Vedhika, Sangeetha, Nila and Seema in supporting roles. Previously the original lead cast, Madhavan had dropped out of the project, as did Trisha Krishnan. The film's score and soundtrack are...

"Kaala Kaala", "Vandhutaanda Kaala" Tamil
Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom is a 2008 Tamil romantic thriller film. Directed and co-written by Jeeva shortly before his death and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, its stars Jayam Ravi, Kangna Ranaut and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles...

"Pudhu Pudhu", "Thikku Thikku" Tamil
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na "Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana", "Pappu Can't Dance Sala" Hindi
Jayamkondaan
Jayamkondaan
Jayam Kondaan is a 2008 Tamil action and romantic film. Directed and co-written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan it stars Vinay Rai, Bhavana Balachandran and Lekha Washington in the lead roles. Vivek and Kishore also appeared....

"Ore Or Naal" Tamil
Subramaniapuram
Subramaniapuram
Subramaniapuram is a 2008 Tamil film produced, written, and directed by M. Sasikumar. The low budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980s. Sasikumar cast then relatively new...

"Theneeril Snegitham" Tamil
Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti is a 2008 Tamil romance film directed by Kalaprabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. The film featured debutant Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in the lead role while Ishita Sharma and Vedhika also played significant roles. It also featured a...

"Taxi Taxi", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma" Tamil
Sathyam "En Anbe" Tamil
Golmaal Returns
Golmaal Returns
Golmaal Returns is a 2008 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is a sequel to the 2006 film, Golmaal Fun Unlimited with Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles and Shreyas Talpade taking on the role originally played by Sharman Joshi. Kareena Kapoor,...

"Vacancy" Hindi
Vaaranam Aayiram "Adiye Kolludhe", "Yethi Yethi" Tamil
Yuvvraaj
Yuvvraaj
Yuvvraaj is a 2008 Indian film starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif based on the Hollywood movie Rain Man. It is produced and directed by Subhash Ghai. American Coby Hadas makes his Bollywood debut with a small part in this film. A.R. Rahman composed the music for the film...

"Mastam Mastam", "Tu Meri Dost Hai" Hindi
Seval
Seval
Seval is a Tamil language action drama film released in 2008. It stars Bharath, Vadivelu, Simran Bagga and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles.-Plot:...

"Yaen Kedutha" Tamil
Ghajini
Ghajini (2008 film)
Ghajini is a 2008 Indian Hindi action film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Tagore Madhu and Madhu Mantena. It is a remake of Murugadoss's own 2005 Tamil film Ghajini starring Surya Sivakumar in the lead role. The film stars Aamir Khan, Asin Thottumkal and Jiah Khan in lead...

"Kaise Mujhe" Hindi
2009 Ayan
Ayan (film)
Ayan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by K. V. Anand. The film, starring Surya, Prabhu, Tamannaah and Akashdeep Saighal in lead roles, was produced by M. Saravanan and M. S. Guhan, while distribution handled by Sun Pictures. The film score was composed by Harris Jayaraj,...

"Oyaayiyae" Tamil
Pasanga
Pasanga
Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles...

"Who's That Guy" Tamil
Muthirai
Muthirai
Muthirai is a 2009 Indian Tamil thriller film written by Aneez Tanveer Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva, who also produces this film, and directed by actor Srinath,starring Daniel Balaji, Nithin Sathya, Lakshmi Rai and newcomer Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles, whilst Kishore of Polladhavan and...

"Night is Still Young" Tamil
Kulir 100 Degree "Boom" Tamil
Masilamani "Nacka Romba Nacka" Tamil
Kandein Kadhalai
Kandein Kadhalai
Kanden Kadhalai is a 2009 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film directed by R. Kannan of Jayamkondaan fame. The film, a remake of the 2007 Hindi blockbuster, Jab We Met by Imtiaz Ali, stars Bharath and Tamannaah in the lead roles, originally enacted by Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor...

"Oru Naal Iravil" Tamil
Aadhavan
Aadhavan
Aadhavan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller, directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Ramesh Khanna. The film features Surya Sivakumar in the title role along with Nayantara in lead roles and Murali, Vadivelu, Anand Babu, Ramesh Khanna, B. Saroja Devi, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde in its supporting...

"Damakku Damakku" Tamil
Ninaithale Inikkum
Ninaithale Inikkum (2009 film)
Ninaithale Inikkum is a 2009 Tamil mystery-drama film directed by Kumaravelan. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sakthi Vasu, Priyamani, Karthik Kumar and Anuja Iyer in the lead roles while K. Bhagyaraj and Manobala play supporting roles. The film's score was composed by Vijay Antony.The film...

"Nanbanai Partha" Tamil
Robinhood "Parannu Vanna Paingili" Malayalam
Siddu +2 "Money Money" Tamil
Paiyaa "Poongatre Poongatre" Tamil
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a Hindi film directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films. Screenplay of the film is by Jaideep Sahni, who collaborated with Shimit Amin for Chak De! India. Ranbir Kapoor, Shazahn Padamsee and Gauhar Khan play primary roles in the movie...

"Pocket Mein Rocket" Hindi
Pyaar Impossible! "You and Me" Hindi
Love Guru
Love Guru (Kannada film)
Love Guru is an Indian Kannada movie starring Tarun Chandra and Radhika Pandit. The movie was released in the year 2009. The movie was directed by Prashanth Raj who has worked as assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt of Bollywood.-Cast:*Tarun Chandra...

"Tangaali Tandeya", "Romeokalige Juliet" Kannada
2010 Goa
Goa (film)
Goa is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, who with the project, directed his third film following two previous successes...

"Idaivezhi Oru" Tamil
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa "Omana Penne" Tamil
Ye Maaya Chesave
Ye Maaya Chesave
Ye Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack...

"Kundanapu Bomma" Telugu
Yathumaagi
Yathumaagi
Yathumaagi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by R. Balakumar that stars newcomer Sachin and Sunaina in lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack composed by James Vasanthan...

"Pesum Minsaram", "Yathumaagi" Tamil
Angadi Theru "Kadhaigalai Pesum", "Yenge Poveno" Tamil
Badmaash Company
Badmaash Company
Badmaash Company is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by actor-turned-director Parmeet Sethi, produced by Aditya Chopra and starring Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Meiyang Chаng and Vir Das in the lead roles...

"Badmaash Company" Hindi
Darling
Darling (2010 film)
Darling is an Indian, Telugu-language film, directed by A. Karunakaran. The film stars Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles while tamil actor Prabhu plays a key role. The music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The film was released on April 23, 2010 and has received positive reviews from...

"Gum Gum Yeyo" Telugu
Raavanan "Kodu Poatta", "Kedakkari" Tamil
Singam "Naane Indhiran" Tamil
Apoorvaragam
Apoorvaragam
- External links :* at Now Running.com* at Oneindia.in* at IndiaGlitz.com...

"Noolilla Pattangal" Malayalam
Enthiran "Arima Arima
Arima Arima
"Arima Arima" is a Tamil song from the 2010 film Enthiran, directed by S. Shankar. The song was composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. It features the vocals of Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam. The Hindi and Telugu version of the songs were written by Swanand Kirkire and Vanamali...

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Tamil
Mynaa
Mynaa
The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...

"Neeyum Naanum" Tamil
Orange "Orange" Telugu
Gaana Bajaana
Gaana Bajaana
Gaana Bajaana is a 2010 kannada comedy film directed by Prashant Raj of Love Guru fame. It stars Tarun Chandra, Radhika Pandit, and Dileep Raj. The film includes music by Joshua Sridhar and camera work by Shekar. The film was produced by Naveen....

"Gundetu Gundetu" Kannada
Huduga Hudugi
Huduga Hudugi
Huduga Hudugi is a 2010 comedy film written and directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The film features Dhyan and Lekha Washington in the lead roles, whilst other noted actresses play roles in the film...

"Illeana" Kannada
Kaaryasthan
Kaaryasthan
-Reception:The film opened to mixed reviews, with Nowrunning.com labeling the film as "Disappointing", proceeding to highlight that "With all the formulaic elements intact, Karyasthan disappoints as Dileep's hundredth film...

"Mangalangal" Malayalam
Easan
Easan
-Trivia:Earlier Vikram announced his own production company Reel Life Entertainment in July 2009 and announced that Sasikumar would direct his first film, the action thriller Easan, featuring Samudrakani, Vaibhav, Abhinaya and Aparnaa Bajpai...

"Meyyana Inbam", "Get Ready" Tamil
Chikku Bukku
Chikku Bukku
Chikku Bhukku is a 2010 Tamil romance film written and directed by Manikandan, starring Arya, Shriya Saran and debutante Preetika in the lead roles, with Santhanam and Anoop in supporting roles. The film was released on 3 December 2010. The plot of the movie is based on that of the Korean Movie...

"Zara Zara", "Chikku Bukku" Tamil
Kaavalan "Step Step" Tamil
Veppam "Minnala" Tamil
2011 Kadhal 2 Kalyanam
Kadhal 2 Kalyanam
Kadhal 2 Kalyanam is an upcoming Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by newcomer Milind Rau that stars debutante Sathya, brother of Tamil actor Arya, and Divya Spandana in the lead roles, whilst, Jayashree, Nagendra Prasad, Kasthuri and Anuja Iyer play pivotal roles...

"Idhu Kadhalai" Tamil
Vaanam
Vaanam
Vaanam is an Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Krish. A remake of his 2010 Telugu film Vedam, the film features an ensemble cast of Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj and Saranya...

"Who Am I" Tamil
Seniors
Seniors (film)
Seniors is a 2011 Malayalam mystery film directed by Vyshakh , produced by Vaishakh Rajan, and written by Sachi-Sethu. The story is about four friends who return to their alma mater as students. It stars Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, and Manoj K. Jayan in the main roles. The film features...

"Aararam Niranjal" Malayalam
Venghai "Dhenam Dhenam" Tamil
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan , also known by the abbreviated form MBKD, is a Bollywood romantic comedy film that marks the writing and directing debut of Ali Abbas Zafar and stars Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar in the lead roles. Produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films. The official theatrical...

"Choomantar" Hindi
7aum Arivu "Oh Ringa Ringa" Tamil
Aazaan
Aazaan
Aazaan is the 2011 action film directed by Prashant Chadha starring Sachiin J Joshi and South African model Candice Boucher. Aazaan marks the debut of entrepreneur turned actor Sachiin J Joshi of Energy Drinks and Candice Boucher who will be seen in title role...

"Habibi Habibi" Hindi
Ladies vs Ricky Bahl "Aadat Se Majboor" Hindi
Vithagan
Vithagan
Vithagan is an Tamil action film directed by R. Parthiban that features himself in the lead along with Poorna. The film, which has been in making since 2008, released on 18th November 2011 as per schedule. 'Vithagan', which also happens to be the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a...

"Gappu Aappu" Tamil
Urumi
Urumi
The urumi is a long sword made of flexible steel, sharp enough to cut into flesh, but flexible enough to be rolled into a tight coil. Originating in South India, it was most popular in the North Malabar Coast of Kerala and is often mentioned in the ballads of the region.In kalaripayat, the urumi...

"Kondaadu Kondaadu" Tamil

Awards

  • 54th Filmfare Awards
    54th Filmfare Awards
    The 54th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony, presented by The Times Group and Idea Cellular, was one of India's most prestigious awards ceremony, honoring the best Bollywood films of 2008. It took place on February 28, 2009 at the Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai...

     – RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
    Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
    The Filmfare R.D. Burman Award for New Music Talent is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The award is named after late R.D. Burman...

     - Life sahi hai (Pyar ka Punchnama
    Pyar Ka Punchnama
    Pyar Ka Punchnama is a 2011 Hindi film starring Kartik Tiwari, Rayo Bakhirta and Divyendu Sharma. Directed by Luv Ranjan, the film is the story of three bachelor boys who find three girls whom they fall in love with. But it’s not simple thereafter. Their love stories don’t take the usual route...

    )
  • 2009 Stardust Awards - Max Stardust Awards for New Musical Sensation (Pappu can't dance/Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
    Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
    Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na is a 2008 Bollywood film, written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles...

    )

Live performances

He performed at NIT Calicut on March 26, 2009 as part of the cultural festival Ragam 09
Ragam (music festival)
RAGAM is the annual inter-collegiate fiesta of National Institute of Technology, Calicut , Kerala, India, which started in the late seventies to commemorate the death of a former student P. Rajan, who died after being held under police custody...

. At IIT Sarang in 2008, he performed at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
The Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, known as SASTRA University, is a deemed university in the town of Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses are its focus....

, Tanjore as a part of the cult fest Kuruksastra in the year 2009. He also performed with Stephen Devassy
Stephen Devassy
Stephen Devassy is an Indian pianist. He composes, sets tunes and arranges music for the Indian music industry.-Early life:...

 and others at SSN College of Engineering
SSN College of Engineering
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering , popularly known as SSN, is an engineering institution located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The college is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standard by the National Board of Accreditation. Ravichandran Ashwin,the international Indian cricketer...

 on March 5, 2010 and at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology
Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology
Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology , is located in Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The college is located on a hillock in the Bethany Hills....

 on March 21, 2010 as part of a cultural event.. He was at NEHRU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH CENTRE, Pampady on march 5 2010 for BLOOM. He frenzied the audience at the jam packed Music Academy on March 27, 2010 at Sangarsh 10 – A concert for a cause, organised by Rotaract Club of College of Engineering Guindy.
He also performed in the 8th Mile, the technocultural fest of RV College of Engineering on 18 April 2010 at Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...

.
He performed in the Acharya Habba, the culfest
Culfest
A culfest or cultfest is an annual event organized by colleges in India.-General format:Most college culfests last from two to five days...

 of Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Acharya Institute of Technology
Acharya Institute of Technology is a private co-educational engineering and management college located in Bangalore, India. AIT is an institution affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation...

 on 9th April, 2011.

Acting career

In the Malayalam film By the people
By the People
By The People is a 2005 Malayalam movie directed by Jayaraj starring Narain and a few newcomers. This movie is the sequel of the 2004 movie 4 the People and the prequel of the 2008 movie Of The People.- Synopsis :...

, Benny dayal performed as an actor along with his 'S5' band partners. All the songs in the movie were sung by 'S5' members for the composer Pravin Mani
Pravin Mani
Pravin Mani is a musician who has been credited as singer and as music composer in Tamil and Telugu films in India. He has been a long term associate with noted music director, A. R. Rahman, with recent collaborations in Enthiran...

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