Anuj Gurwara
Born 9 June 1981
(age 34)
Occupation Playback
Singer, MC, Actor,Voice Artist, Radio Jockey,Television Show Host
Anuj Gurwara is a Filmfare Award winning playback singer,
master of ceremonies, actor, voice artist, radio jockey and television show
host, from Mumbai, India.
Contents
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• 1 Early
life
• 2 Career
o 2.1
Playback singing
o 2.2 Live
Performances
o 2.3
Master of Ceremonies
o 2.4
Theatre and film actor
o 2.5 Radio
o 2.6
Television (VJ)
o 2.7
Travel show host
o 2.8 Voice
work and writing
• 3
Discography (Singer)
• 4
Discography (Lyricist)
• 5
Filmography (Actor)
• 6
Filmography (Dialogue Writer)
• 7
Theatrical Productions (Actor)
• 8 Radio
Shows
• 9
Television shows
• 10 Awards
o 10.1
Playback singing
o 10.2
Recognition
o 10.3
Radio jockey
• 11
References
• 12
External links
Early life[edit]
Anuj comes from a family of educators. His father, Yogendra
Gurwara, and mother, Jyoti Gurwara, are educationists and run a school,
Sherwood Public School, Hyderabad.
Anuj did his schooling in Sherwood and later, graduated in
Psychology and Advertising from Nizam College, Hyderabad.[1] 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.[citation
needed]
Career[edit]
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 group, he decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Playback singing[edit]
In 2009 Anuj debuted as playback singer for Tollywood, not
knowing how to speak Telugu. Under the direction of M. M. Keeravani, he sang a
song, "Panchadara Bomma", for the Telugu film, Magadheera, which
would emerge as 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.[2][3][4][5]
S. S. Rajamouli, the director of Magadheera stated in an
article - "I opine that Panchadara Bomma is the best song in my
career".[6] 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.[7][8]
The song "Panchadara Bomma" is said to have
singularly generated revenues of over Rs 30 million from mobile phone ringtone
downloads, which is said to be a record that no other song in Telugu cinema has
created till now.[9][10][11]
Panchadara Bomma also earned Anuj his first ever Filmfare
trophy. He was awarded Best Male Playback Singer in a star-studded ceremony in
Chennai on 7 August 2010.[12]
Anuj's Hindi singing debut happened in 2012, in the form of
Makkhi, the dubbed version of the superhit Telugu film, Eega. Apart from
singing two songs in then film, he also penned the lyrics for two songs.
Live Performances[edit]
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 Indian associations in various cities, he has
set benchmarks with his energetic and fun performances in New York, New Jersey,
Washington DC, San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix, Detroit, Dallas, San
Antonio, Philadelphia, Chicago, Bloomington, etc..
Anuj has also performed in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius,
Kuwait and other countries.[13][14]
Master of Ceremonies[edit]
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. He has hosted events,
big and small, for a large number of corporate companies and Event
Managers.[citation needed]
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.[15][16]
Theatre and film actor[edit]
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.[17][18][19][20][21][22]
Anuj's most recent production has been the very successful
The Open Couple, which he acts in and co-produces as well, along with Priyankaa
Vir.[23] The play earned nominations in five categories at the prestigious
Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2014, including Best Actor nomination for
Anuj.[24] After performing across the country,[25] the play was also invited to
be a part of the National Centre for the Performing Arts' Cheer! Comedy
festival, where they performed to a sold-out audience.[26]
In 2003, while pursuing acting, Anuj got a call from Nagesh
Kukunoor for Hyderabad Blues 2.[27] After this, Anuj auditioned for Sekhar
Kammula. 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, which released
in 2004. Anand was a massive hit and Anuj received good reviews for his
part.[28]
Anuj made a comeback into cinema after establishing himself
as a playback singer. He played a cameo in S. S. Rajamouli's hit film of 2010
Maryada Ramanna[29][30]
Radio[edit]
In 2005, Anuj auditioned for All India Radio. 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.[31][32] That year, Anuj was awarded Best RJ (Hindi) for
his show, Naach Meri Jaan.[33] Anuj's joined Radio City 91.1 FM in 2006. The
station was setting up in Hyderabad, one of the first private FM stations in
the city.[34]
Anuj began hosting an evening drive time show, Recharge, six
days a week, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 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 5:00-9:00 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 7:00 am to 11:00 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. In February 2008, Anuj was awarded
"India's Best Radio Host for 2007-08" in a nationwide search.[35]
Anuj quit Radio City in July 2008, after the station changed
its language mix to a more regional sound.
Television (VJ)[edit]
In February 2006, Anuj became a VJ with SS Music. 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.[36][37] It was a short-lived role
as Anuj got an opportunity in Radio City, Hyderabad soon after.[38]
Travel show host[edit]
Anuj hosts a travel-based television show called Road To
Paradise, on Travel Trendz TV,[39] a new national television channel. The show,
in English and Hindi, is based on an adventure-exploration theme, where Anuj
rides a bike across India, followed by two cameras, exploring hidden locales,
tourist spots, music, dance, food and culture.[40]
Voice work and writing[edit]
Anuj Gurwara is a freelance voice-over artist and script
writer for various ad films, radio spots, documentaries, films, training
modules and e-learning projects. In 2009, Gurwara became part of India's first
ever PlayStation 2 game, Hanuman, as the voice of Hanuman in Hindi and
English.[41] He also regularly dubs for characters in films.
As writer and dubbing incharge, one of Gurwara's major
projects was the entire language conversion of the Telugu film Eega into its
Hindi version, Makkhi. Anuj was responsible for writing the Hindi version of
the film, casting voice actors as well as directing the entire dub of the film,
apart from dubbing for the main lead, played by Nani. Anuj also sang two songs,
while debuting as lyricist for two songs.[42]
Makkhi was a highly successful film, and Anuj received
praise and reviews for its high-quality dubbing.[43][44]
Anuj recently the voiced the character of Falcon in the
Hindi dubbed version of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, apart from many
other productions.
He occasionally writes columns for newspapers as well.[45]
Discography (Singer)[edit]
Year Film Song Composer Language Notes
2009 Magadheera
Panchadara Bomma M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu 57th Filmfare
Awards South Award (Best Singer)
MAA TV's CineMAA Awards (Best Singer)
South Scope Cinema Award (Best Singer)
Big 92.7FM Music Awards (Best Singer)
Big 92.7FM Music Awards (Song of the Year)
Mirchi Music Awards (Song of the Year)
Radio City 91.1FM Awards (Best Singer)
Radio City 91.1FM Awards (Song of the Year)
Aalapana Music Awards (Best Singer)
Pravarakhyudu
Emaipoyano (O My Love) M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
2010 Young India
Young India M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
Vedam
Prapancham Naaventosthunte M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
Bheemili
Kabaddi Jattu
Nidadholu Pilla (Jathara Song) V. Selvaganesh
Telugu
Badmash Ninna Monna Vandemataram Srinivas
Telugu
Jhummandi
Naadam
Yem Sakkagunavro M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
Adi
Nuvve 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
Telugu
ATM Nuvve Nuvve Sukumar Telugu
Badrinaath
Ambadari (Remix) M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
Brahmigaadi
Katha Cheppaleni Maatayedho Koti
Telugu
2012 SMS (Shiva
Manasulo Shruti)
"Chikki Chikki Baby V.
Selvaganesh
Telugu
Eega
Lava Lava M.
M. Keeravani
Telugu
Telugabbayi Churakathilanti Mejo Joseph Telugu
Makkhi Thoda Hans Ke MM
Kreem
Hindi Hindi
Singing Debut
Makkhi Lava Lava MM
Kreem
Hindi Hindi
Singing Debut
Discography (Lyricist)[edit]
Year Film Song Singer Composer Language Notes
2012 Makkhi Thoda Hans Ke Anuj
Gurwara MM Kreem
Hindi Debut
Makkhi Sapnon Ki Ek Kaala
Bhairava MM Kreem
Hindi Debut
Filmography (Actor)[edit]
Year Film Role Director Language Release
2004 Hyderabad
Blues 2
Azam Nagesh
Kukunoor
Telugu July 2004
Anand
Rahul Agarwal Sekhar
Kammula
Telugu October 2004
2010 Maryada
Ramanna
Ghanshyamdas S. S.
Rajamouli
Telugu July 2010
Filmography (Dialogue Writer)[edit]
Year Film Director Language Release Notes
2012 Makkhi S. S. Rajamouli
Hindi October 2012 Dubbed from Eega
Theatrical Productions (Actor)[edit]
Play Director Production Year
Maharshi Pingali's SPARSH Maharshi
Pingali Spirare 1999
SHARDS (a compilation) Noel
Naveen Raj The Theatre Buffs 2001
Neil Simon's THE GOOD DOCTOR Series
Arvind Mittal Expressions 2002
Neil Simon's GOD'S FAVOURITE
Pranava Singhal Dramatic
Circle Hyderabad 2002
David Ives' SURE THING
Shriti Khandelwal The
Manna Makers 2003
Erich Segal's LOVE STORY - a reading
Shriti Khandelwal The
Manna Makers 2003
Jean-Paul Sartre's THE RESPECTABLE PROSTITUTE
Shriti Khandelwal The
Manna Makers 2003
Joh Mann's KARAOKE KILLER Mala
Pasha The Torn Curtains 2008
Farrukh Dhondy's BOLLOX
Pranava Singhal Dramatic
Circle Hyderabad 2008
Vaishali Bisht's WRITE, RITE & RIGHT Vaishali Bisht Vaishali Bisht Theatre Workshop 2008
Alan Bennett's HABEAS CORPUS
Pranava Singhal Dramatic
Circle Hyderabad 2008
Hugh Leonard's PIZZAZZ
RK Shenoy Dramanon 2009
Woody Allen's GOD - a reading
Vijay Marur The
Little Theatre 2009
Jack Richardson's GALLOWS HUMOR
Vaishali Bisht Vaishali
Bisht Theatre Workshop 2010
Dario Fo's THE OPEN COUPLE
Faraz Khan 71mm 2013
Radio Shows[edit]
Year Station Show Name Time
2005 All India
Radio
Yuvavani English
2005 Radio
Biryani Naach Meri Jaan
Aashiq
Awara
2006–2008 Radio
City 91.1FM
Recharge! Mon-Sat
8:00-11:00pm
City
Joyride Mon-Sat 5:00-7:00pm
The
Radio City Breakfast Show Mon-Sat
7:00-11:00am
The
Great Indian Countdown Saturdays,
7:00-9:00pm
2012– Radiowalla.in Matinee Masala Mondays 12noon-3pm
Television shows[edit]
Year Channel Show Name Type Time
2012 Travel
Trendz TV Road To Paradise Travel Show Mon 8:00-8:30pm
Awards[edit]
Playback singing[edit]
• 57th
Filmfare Awards South - Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) for "Panchadara
Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009) [46]
• MAA TV's
CineMAA Awards - Best Male Playback Singer for "Panchadara Bomma"
(Magadheera; 2009) [47]
• South
Scope Best Male Playback Singer Award for "Panchadara Bomma"
(Magadheera; 2009)[48][49]
• Mirchi
Music Awards South 2010 - Listener's Choice Best Song of the Year for
"Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009)
• Mirchi
Music Awards South 2010 - Best Playback Singer (Nominated) for "Panchadara
Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009)[50]
• Radio
City 91.1 FM - Best Playback Singer (Male) for "Panchadara Bomma"
(Magadheera; 2009)
• Radio
City 91.1 FM - Best Song of the Year for "Panchadara Bomma"
(Magadheera; 2009)
• Big 92.7
FM Ugadi Music Awards 2010 - Best Upcoming Singer of the Year for
"Panchadara Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009)[51]
• Big 92.7
FM Ugadi Music Awards 2010 - Best Love Song of the Year for "Panchadara
Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009)[51]
• Aalapana
Music Awards 2010 - Best Upcoming Playback Singer for "Panchadara
Bomma" (Magadheera; 2009)
Recognition[edit]
• 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[52]
Radio jockey[edit]
• 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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