Trivandrum-born Akhila Anand is a gifted singer, anchor, and dubbing artist who has made a name for herself in the Malayalam entertainment industry. Her passion for music and dedication to her craft have made her a force to be reckoned with.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Akhila was born and raised in Trivandrum to a family where her father worked as a government school teacher, and her mother was employed in the Secretariat. At the age of five, Akhila began learning Carnatic music and had the privilege of training under renowned Gurus like A. Saraswati Ammaal and Dr. S. Bhagyalakshmy. Alongside her music training, Akhila attended three government schools and earned a degree in commerce.
Akhila began performing in small stages at the age of 14 and later joined Devarajan Master’s chorus group, where she met anchor Mala Parvaty. Mala suggested her name for a TV show on Kairali TV, which marked the beginning movie buff’s paradise of Akhila’s career as an anchor. Akhila went on to host numerous successful TV shows for various channels like Asianet, Kairali, and Surya TV, and also worked as an MC for several live shows. She even made appearances on Doordarshan.
During one of her performances on Doordarshan, Akhila’s voice caught the attention of Balachandra Menon, who was hosting the show. Impressed with her voice, he suggested her for some of his programs and even commented that her voice is suitable for dubbing. Following his suggestion, Akhila underwent professional dubbing training and eventually worked on several serials and a few movies.
Success as a Playback Singer
In 2006, Akhila’s talent as a singer caught the attention of director Jayaraj during the making of his movie, “By the People.” Sunil Parameswaran, the scriptwriter of the movie “Ananthabhadram,” introduced Akhila to Jayaraj, and he was impressed by her live singing. Jayaraj then introduced Akhila as a playback singer for the movie “Aswaroodan,” which released in the same year. The song was a duet with Jassie Gift titled “Azhakalila Manja Charadile Poothali.”
Akhila’s melodious voice and impeccable singing skills earned her recognition and praise from the industry and fans alike. She went on to lend her voice to several other hit songs in Malayalam movies.
Conclusion
Akhila Anand is a multi-talented artist who has made a significant contribution to the Malayalam entertainment industry. Her achievements as an anchor, dubbing artist, and playback singer are remarkable, and her passion for music and dedication to her craft have made her a force to be reckoned with. With her talent and hard work, Akhila continues to inspire aspiring artists and entertain audiences with her performances.
