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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Aalaap Raju
| caption = Aalaap Raju at the Big Time Melody Awards.
| birth_name = Aalaap Raju
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1979|06|06}}
| instrument =
| genre =
| occupation = [[Playback singer]], musician
| years_active = 2010–present
}}

'''Aalaap Raju''' (born 6 June 1979) is a playback singer and a bass player<ref>{{cite news|title=Smooth jazz show|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/04/stories/2006120400110500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113061306/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/04/stories/2006120400110500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 November 2007|accessdate=17 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 December 2006}}</ref> from [[Tamil Nadu]], India. His rendition of [[Enamo Aedho]] from the movie ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]] topped the music charts for several months in 2011 and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – 2011. He has sung for music directors like [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Thaman]], [[G. V. Prakash Kumar|G.V Prakash]], [[Deepak Dev]], [[D. Imman|D.Imman]], and Sreekanth Deva. His other noticeable songs include Vaaya moodi summa iru da from [[Mugamoodi]], Engeyum Kadhal from [[Engeyum Kadhal]], Endhan Kann Munnae from [[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]], Kadhal Oru Butterfly and Akila Akila from [[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]], Anjana Anjana from [[Vandhan Vendran]], Kuthu Kuthu from [[Ayyanar]], Nenjodu Cherthu from [[Yuvvh]], Theeyae Theeyae from [[Maattrraan]], Jal Jal Osai from [[Manam Kothi Paravai]], and Maya Bazaar from Ennai Arindhaal.

==Early life==
Music was something that was natural to him since he hails from a musical family. His parents, [[J. M. Raju]] and [[Latha Raju]], are playback singers in Malayalam while his grandmother, late Smt. [[Santha P. Nair]] and grandfather, late [[K. Padmanabhan Nair]] were well known names in the Malayalam music industry in 60s and 70s. Though in his school days he wanted to become a professional cricketer and represent India in the International level, his under graduation days at SVCE (Chennai) had other plans for him. His college mates inspired him to take up singing and bass guitar in parallel in his last year. Months of practice made Aalaap a self-taught musician in playing bass guitar and singing, Aalaap's name spread through the most prestigious cultural events in India especially 'Saarang' (hosted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai) where he was awarded 'Best Instrumentalist' for his bass playing. And that was the starting point of numerous recording sessions and live performances in India and abroad. His singing took more prominence once ''Ennamo Yedho'' and "Engeyum Kadhal' released in 2011, composed by Harris Jayaraj. Aalaap now concentrates on singing and bass playing equally in Studios and Live.<ref>[http://www.last.fm/music/Aalaap+Raju "Aalaap Raju"]. ''Last.fm''.</ref>

==Career==
As a singer and bass player, Aalaap has performed with several prominent artists such as Dr. T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. L. Subramaniam, Frank Dubier, etc., and has recorded with noticeable composers such as [[Ilayaraja]], [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Mani Sarma]], [[G. V. Prakash Kumar|G.V Prakash]], [[Thaman]], [[Deepak Dev]] etc. He has more than 300 concerts to his credit.

He has been part of the prestigious Europalia Festival '13 (hosted by ICCR India: Indian Council for Cultural Relations), as a bass player for Dr. L. Subramaniam covering countries like Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Latvia and Iceland.

Aalaap is part of a Neo-Carnatic-Funk band called Project YUJ, a four piece line up composed of Electric Mandolin, Electric Bass, Keyboards and Acoustic Drums. Yuj, a Sanskrit word that means to join or to concentrate, is indicative of the group’s manifesto – to bring out and fuse its multitude of influences into a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The group members' diverse musical backgrounds and formidable chops allow for flights of improvisational freedom and virtuosity while still maintaining accessibility and musicality. At present, there are not many groups in India that are really trying to improvise and authentically fuse all of these disparate styles while staying true to the vital aspects of each. Project YUJ fills that space!

He has formed a duo multi-genre band called Rahlaap (www.rahlaap.com) along with playback singer [[Rahul Nambiar]]. Rahlaap is out with their maiden self-titled multi-genre album. Available in his website www.rahlaap.com and other music portals like iTunes, Amazon, Hummaa, etc.

His Malayalam song 'Nenjodu Cherthu' for ''[[Yuvvh]]'' has become an instant hit on YouTube, crossing 1.4 million views in just 4 months of release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nenjodu Cherthu from Yuvvh – Another Viral Hit in Youtube |url=http://theaterbalcony.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/nenjodu-cherthu-from-yuvvh-another-viral-hit-in-youtube/ |date=10 April 2012 |publisher=Theater Balcony |accessdate=11 May 2012}}</ref>

==Awards==
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Tamil]] – "[[Enamo Aedho]]" for ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/59-filmfare-award-winners-list-097208.htm |publisher=entertainment.oneindia |title=Enamo Aedho |accessdate=9 July 2012}}</ref>
* [[Edison Awards (Tamil)|Edison Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] – "[[Enamo Aedho]]" for ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/vijay-richa-13-02-12.html|title=Vijay and Richa win big at Edison awards |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=13 February 2012}}</ref>
* Vijay Award for Song of the Year (for [[Enamo Aedho]]) – 2011
* Radio Mirchi Award for Song of the Year (for [[Enamo Aedho]]) – 2011
* Edison Award for Best Singer – 2011
* Chennai Times Award for Best Singer – 2011
* Screen Moon Award for Best Singer – 2011
* Kannadasan Award for Best Debutant Singer – 2011
* Big FM Rising Star Award for Best Singer – 2011
* Jaya Award for Best Debutant Singer – 2011
* V4 Shivaji – MGR Award for Best Singer – 2011
* Big FM Best Melody Singer Award – Tamil – 2013
* Big FM Best Melody Singer Award (Independent Music) – Malayalam – 2013

==Discography==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year!!Film!!Song!!Language!!Music Director
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2010 ||
''[[Bale Pandiya (2010 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'' || Happy || Tamil || [[Devan Ekambaram]]
|-
|''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' || Engeyum Kadhal || Tamil || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|''[[Ayyanar]]'' || Kuthu Kuthu || Tamil || [[S. Thaman]]
|-
| rowspan="19"| 2011 ||''Thambi Kottai'' || Unakkanka Uireyvaithen || Tamil || [[D. Imman]]
|-
|''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' || [[Enamo Aedho]] ||Tamil ||rowspan="2"| [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
| Rangam || Endhuko Emo || Telugu
|-
|rowspan="2"|''[[Vanthaan Vendraan]]'' || Anjana Anjana || Tamil ||rowspan="4"| [[S. Thaman]]
|-
|Thirandhen Thirandhen || Tamil
|-
|rowspan="2"| Vachadu Gelichadu || Anjana Anjana || Telugu
|-
|Ichale Ichale || Telugu
|-
|Soolam || Simhanthania || Telugu || Bharadwaj
|-
|''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' || Endhan Kan Munney || Tamil || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|Kandhireega || Naakodithey || Telugu || [[S. Thaman]]
|-
| ''[[Mudhal Idam]]'' || Pappara Pappara || Tamil || [[D. Imman]]
|-
| Kaantham || Tamizhanban || Tamil || Prathap
|-
| Kattupuli || Thaamarai Pookkaley || Tamil || Vijay Verma
|-
|rowspan="4"| Businessman || Katakulla Mumbai || Tamil ||rowspan="4"| [[S. Thaman]]
|-
|Aamchi Mumbai || Telugu
|-
|Aaj Mumbai ||rowspan="2"| Malayalam
|-
|Sir Unnu
|-
|rowspan="2"|Music Beyond Genres || Aankh Mein Aab Hai || Hindi ||rowspan="2"| Rahlaap
|-
|Mil Baitaein Hain Yaar || Hindi
|-
|rowspan="19"| 2012 || Yuvvh || Nenjodu Cherthu || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] || Sreejith S & Sachin
|-
|Snehithudu || Toli Adugaina Padalede || Telugu || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|rowspan="2"| ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' || Kaadhal Oru || Tamil ||rowspan="2"| [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|Akila Akila || Tamil
|-
| Ninnu Choosthe Love Vasthundi || Ennallugano || Telugu || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|''[[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]]'' || Mazhai Pozhiyum || Tamil || [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
|-
|''[[Manam Kothi Paravai]]'' || Jal Jal Jal Oosai || Tamil || [[D. Imman]]
|-
|''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' || Kelamalae || Tamil || [[S. Thaman]]
|-
|rowspan="2"| [[Oh My Friend|Sridhar]] || Siruvan Sirumiyai || Tamil ||rowspan="2"| [[Rahulraj]]
|-
|Oh! Oh! My Friend || Tamil
|-
|rowspan="3"| OKOK || Just Like || Telugu ||rowspan="3"| [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|Akhilaa Akhilaa || Telugu
|-
|Kalalaa Oka Devate || Telugu
|-
|''[[Mugamoodi]]'' || Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da || Tamil || Krishna Kumar
|-
|''[[Maattrraan]]''|| Theeyae Theeyae || Tamil || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|Brothers || Neeve Neeve || Telugu || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|''[[101 Weddings]]''|| Muthodu Mutham || Malayalam || [[Deepak Dev]]
|-
|''[[Sundattam]]'' || Naru naru narumugaye || Tamil || Britto
|-
||"[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]" || Kelamale Kelamale || Tamil || [[S. Thaman]]
|-
| rowspan="8" | 2013 || Sillunu Oru Sandhippu || Adi Aathi || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Faizal
|-
|Pani Vizhum Nilavu || Enna Pannuvaen || Tamil || L V Ganesan
|-
|''[[Chandamama]]'' || Yaarodi || Tamil || [[Srikanth Deva]]
|-
|''[[Nagarpuram]]'' || Mazhaiyae Mazhaiyae || Tamil || Arhul Dhev
|-
|Machan || Yenachu Yethachu || Tamil || [[Srikanth Deva]]
|-
|''[[Aadalam Boys Chinnatha Dance]]'' || Poradalaam Poradalaam || Tamil || Sachin Jigar
|-
|''[[Buddy (2013 film)|Buddy]]'' || Ukulele || Malayalam || Navneeth Sundar
|-
|''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'' || Vaan Engum Nee Minna || Tamil || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''[[Vaayai Moodi Pesavum]]''|| Udaigiraen || Tamil || [[Sean Roldan]]
|-
|''[[Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram]]'' || Kaana Kanneerilae || Malayalam || [[Sean Roldan]]
|-
|''Ennathan Pesuvatho'' || Adada Adada || Tamil || [[D. Imman]]
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Yennai Arindhaal...]]'' || Maya Bazaar || Tamil || [[Harris Jayaraj]]
|-
|2016
|Vetrivel
|Adhuva Idhuva
|Tamil
|[[D. Imman]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cite news
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-29/news-interviews/28365370_1_bass-singers-double-delight
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527142132/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-29/news-interviews/28365370_1_bass-singers-double-delight
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=27 May 2012
|title=Aalaap Raju: Double delight
|author=Gurupriya S
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|date=29 January 2011}}
* {{cite news
|url = http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=All+that+jazz&artid=X6PDYSDYIhc=&SectionID=Qz/kHVp9tEs=&MainSectionID=b7ziAYMenjw=&SectionName=UOaHCPTTmuP3XGzZRCAUTQ==&SEO=
|archive-url = https://archive.today/20120601160422/http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=All+that+jazz&artid=X6PDYSDYIhc=&SectionID=Qz/kHVp9tEs=&MainSectionID=b7ziAYMenjw=&SectionName=UOaHCPTTmuP3XGzZRCAUTQ==&SEO=
|url-status = dead
|archive-date = 1 June 2012
|title = All That Jazz
|date = 8 August 2009
|first1 = Alec
|last1 = Falconer
|first2 = Ralph
|last2 = Giles
|work = ExpressBuzz
}}
* {{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/11/24/stories/2009112450530100.htm
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091128210348/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/11/24/stories/2009112450530100.htm
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=28 November 2009
|title=Band-width
|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|date=24 November 2009}}
* {{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/04/stories/2006120400110500.htm
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113061306/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/04/stories/2006120400110500.htm
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=13 November 2007
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|title=Smooth Jazz Show
|date=4 December 2006}}
* {{cite web
|url=http://mybangalore.com/article/0809/olive-beach-presents-all-that-jazz-with.html
|title=All that Jazz, Matt Littlewood Trio at Olive Beach
|publisher=MyBangalore.com
|date=6 August 2009
|first=Sahar
|last=Adil
|access-date=3 March 2011
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219200633/http://www.mybangalore.com/article/0809/olive-beach-presents-all-that-jazz-with.html
|archive-date=19 February 2011
|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite news
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-23/regional/28138758_1_celebration-time-singers-studio
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105000527/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-23/regional/28138758_1_celebration-time-singers-studio
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=5 November 2012
|title=Celebration time for Aalaap Raju!
|first=P|last=Sangeetha
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|date=23 April 2010}}

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