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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Franco Simon
| image = Franco Simon.jpg
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| birth_name = Franco Simon Neelankavil
| alias = Franko
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|10|7}}
| death_date =
| origin = [[Thrissur]], Kerala, India
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Filmi]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Religious music]]
| years_active = 2000–present
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| website =
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'''Franco Simon''' (born 7 October 1974) is an Indian singer<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Franco-on-Amrita-TV/articleshow/52278611.cms|title = Franco on Amrita TV - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]] | date=15 May 2016 }}</ref> and music composer from [[Kerala]]. He has sung around 150 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]] songs and 1500 album songs in 5 different languages. He is the nephew of well-known Indian [[Film score|film composer]] [[Ouseppachan]]. He is a recipient of GMMA award and multiple Yuvaprathibha Puraskar for his soundtrack albums.

==Biography==
[[File:Franco Seven Malaika.jpg|thumb|right|Franco with band members [[Stephen Devassy]](left) and [[Malaika Arora]] in a stage event]]
[[File:FrancoSimonCover1.jpg|thumb|Franco Simon]]
[[File:FrancoSimon Soorya2.jpg|thumb|Franco Simon performing on Stage]]

Franco Simon Neelankavil was born to Simon N.P. and Alice M.L on 7 October 1974 in [[Thrissur]], Kerala, India. He is the oldest of four children. According to his parents, he has exhibited great interest in music and started singing at a very early age. He had his first on-stage performance when he was only 4 years old and has since won many awards and competitions. Franco completed his B.A. in music from [[Madras University]].

Franco's first cinematic song was En Karalil (Raakshasi) from the movie [[Nammal]] in 2002. In 2005, Franco formed a band called Band Seven with [[Stephen Devassy]] and Sangeeth Pavithran. An [[Hindi pop|Indian pop]] band, they released a Hindi album titled Yeh Zindagani.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/30/stories/2002053000240300.htm |title=The Hindu : Melody with meaning |website=www.thehindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020615232505/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/30/stories/2002053000240300.htm |archive-date=15 June 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/any-time-is-boneym-time-kochi-proves.html|title = Home}}</ref> In association with Kosmic Music, Franco has composed numerous Hindu devotional songs in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Sanskrit]] languages. Two of the hit songs from the very popular 2006 Malayalam album ''Chempakame'' brought his talents to the limelight when the album stayed on the top requested list for over 2 years. His Christian meditation album Moran Amekh in Sanskrit is unique in the world of meditation music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/singer-franco-on-moran-amekh-an-album-of-christian-meditation-songs-in-sanskrit/article7891679.ece|title = Music for the soul|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 19 November 2015|last1 = Pradeep|first1 = K.}}</ref>

==Partial Discography==

Languages sung

* Malayalam
* Tamil
* Telugu
* Hindi
* English
* Sanskrit

''Popular Songs in Malayalam Films''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Franco%20Simon%20Neelankavil&category=singers|title = Profile of Malayalam Singer Franco%20Simon%20Neelankavil}}</ref>

* Rakshasi ([[Nammal]])
* Dhumthanakkidi Dhumma ([[Mullavalliyum Thenmavum]])
* Pineapple Penne ([[Vellinakshatram (2004 film)|Vellinakshathram]])
* Kanaponnum thedi ([[Chanthupottu]])
* Panchara chiri kondu (Merikkundoru Kunjadu)
* Avani ppadam Poothallo (Maya Mohini)
* Januariyil (Ayalum Njanum Thammil)
* Velli Chirakukal (Chapters)
* Appakkale ([[Polytechnic (film)|Polytechnic]])
* Hai Hai Hailesa (Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum)
* Vasoottan ([[Jamna Pyari]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/I-enjoyed-penning-song-in-Thrissur-slang/articleshow/48987417.cms|title = I enjoyed penning song in Thrissur slang - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
* Bum Hare (Double barrel)
* Kinavile (Pranchiyettan)
* Enne ninakkinnu Priyamalle (youth festival)
* Othu pidichal (3 dots)

''Popular Songs in Tamil Films''

* Ullahi Ullahi ([[Lesa Lesa]])
* Do Do doda ([[Ullam Ketkumae]])
* Neruppe ([[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]])
* Theye Theeye ([[Maattrraan]])
* Title song (Thakadimi tha)
* Title song (Thavam)

''Popular songs in Telugu Films''

* Ready
* Current
* Raghavan
* Brothers

''Popular Songs In Hindi Film''

* Freeky Chakra

''Popular songs in English Film''

* Dam 999

''Lead singer in bands''

* Band Seven
* Road House
* Q8 Band

''Popular Malayalam albums''

* ''Sundariye vaa'' (Malayalam album)
* ''Chempakame'' (Malayalam pop album)
* ''Akkara Pacha''
* ''Belief'' (Gospel album)
* ''4U'' (Band Seven album)
* ''Yeh Zindagani'' (Hindi album)

''Sanskrit album''

* ''Moran Amekh'' (Christian meditation album in Sanskrit, 2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2017/feb/25/a-symphony-of-redemption-1573662.html|title = A symphony of Redemption - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]] | date=25 February 2017 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp2PI4q8EzI

{{Music of Kerala}}

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[[Category:St. Thomas College, Thrissur, alumni]]
[[Category:Film musicians from Kerala]]
[[Category:Singers from Thrissur]]
[[Category:Indian male playback singers]]

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