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{{Short description|Indian singer and composer (born 1982)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Job Kurian
| image = File:Job_Kurian.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|29}}
| birth_place = [[Vattiyoorkavu]], [[Trivandrum ]], India
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
* Singer
* composer
}}
| years_active = 2007{{En dash}}present
| spouse = {{Marriage|Athira Job|2012}}
| children = 2
}}

{{Indian name|Job|Kurian}}'''Job Kurian''' (born 29 July 1982) is an Indian singer and composer who works in both [[Independent music|indie music]] and in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2016/dec/12/job-kurians-music-and-lyrics-1547399.html|title=Job Kurian's music and lyrics|website=The New Indian Express|date=9 December 2016 |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref> He won the [[South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Award]] for Best Male Playback Singer in Malayalam in 2023.

== Early life and education ==
Job Kurian was born in [[Vattiyoorkavu]], Kerala.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Sindhu |date=5 January 2019 |title=പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ജോബ് കുര്യൻ, നിങ്ങളൊരു പച്ചമനുഷ്യനായ പ്രതിഭാസമാണ്! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2019/01/05/interview-with-singer-job-kurian.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref> He attended St. Shantal, Christ Nagar, and [[Bhavan's Senior Secondary School, Kodunganoor]] for schooling.<ref name=":7" /> [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] was his schoolmate at Bhavan's. He pursued his [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] at [[Malnad College of Engineering|Malanad College of Engineering]], [[Karnataka]].<ref name=":6" />

== Personal life ==
Job married Athira on 10 November 2012 at St. Joseph's Church in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Sebastian |first=Shevlin |date=18 May 2015 |title=Nice Job |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2015/may/18/nice-job-762232.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The couple has two sons, with the first born on 25 April 2014.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Job-Kurian-on-Annies-Kitchen/articleshow/54827581.cms|title=Job Kurian on 'Annie's Kitchen'|website=The Times of India|date=13 October 2016 |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref>

== Career ==
In 2006, Job participated in the television reality show ''Super Star'', aired on [[Amrita TV]], and became the runner-up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |date=29 March 2017 |title=Music for the soul |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/job-kurian-on-his-new-independent-music-project-hope/article17729642.ece |access-date= |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=10 December 2020 |title="Even after 14 years, I still feel the warmth of it," singer Job Kurian recollects 'Super Star' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/even-after-14-years-i-still-feel-the-warmth-of-it-singer-job-kurian-recollects-super-star/articleshow/79667250.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He made his debut as a [[playback singer]] in the 2007 film ''[[Goal (2007 Malayalam film)|Goal]]''.<ref name=":3" /> With the album ''Thaalam'', he made his debut as a composer, alongside Charan and Yakzan.<ref name=":1" /> In 2015, he debuted as a film composer in ''[[Rasam (film)|Rasam]]''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 January 2017 |title=Interview with job Kurian |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Interview-with-job-Kurian/articleshow/31209059.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He started a music project in 2017 called ''Hope Project'', which consisted of four tracks.<ref name=":0" /> Job has been featured along with bands like [[Avial (band)|Avial]] and Shankar Tucker Band.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/singer-composer-job-kurian-on-his-creative-space/article20509455.ece|title=On singer-composer Job Kurian's workspace|last=M|first=Athira|date=17 November 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=19 January 2019|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Song
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Title
! colspan="2" | Credited as
! rowspan="2" |Notes
! rowspan="2" |Ref.
|-
!Singer !! Composer
|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
|"Oh Mariya"
|''[[Goal (2007 Malayalam film)|Goal]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|Debut as a playback singer
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=19 July 2017 |title=ജോബ് കുര്യൻ; മലയാളം 'തിരിച്ചറിയാത്ത' പാട്ടുകാരൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2017/07/19/job-kurian-music-and-songs.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref>
|-
|"AathmavinKaaval"
|''[[Black Cat (2007 film)|Black Cat]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|2009
|"Chanjalam"
|''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|2011
|"Aaranne Aarane"
|''[[Urumi (film)|Urumi]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012
|"Melle Kollum"
|''[[22 Female Kottayam]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|"Pala Pala"
|''[[I Love Me (film)|I Love Me]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2013
|"Akaluvathenthino"
|''[[Red Wine (2013 film)|Red Wine]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|"Manikyachirakulla"
|''[[Idukki Gold (film)|Idukki Gold]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":7" />
|-
|"Ennalakale"
|''[[Honey Bee (2013 film)|Honey Bee]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":7" />
|-
|"Nila Vaname"
|''[[English (2013 film)|English]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Thaazhe Nee Tharame"
|''[[Thira (film)|Thira]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2014
|"Mandaarame"
|''[[Ohm Shanthi Oshaana]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Vaa Maaro Thammaaro"
|''Garbhashreemaan''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Thaane Pookkum"
|''[[Sapthamashree Thaskaraha]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2015
|"Unaroo"
|''[[Nellikka]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Dhanumasa Palazhi"
| rowspan="3" |''[[Rasam (film)|Rasam]]''
|{{No}}
|rowspan="3" {{Yes}}
| rowspan="3" |Debut as a film composer
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |date=10 February 2014 |title=Off to a flying start |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/off-to-a-flying-start/article5664690.ece |access-date= |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|"Sarasa Sarasaro"
|{{No}}
|
|-
|"Mayamo Marimayamo"
|{{Yes}}
|
|-
|"Minnaaminunge"
|''[[Nirnayakam]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Dheera Charitha"
|''[[Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Hey Neela Vaan"
|''[[Ayal Njanalla]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Saarangiyil"
|''[[You Too Brutus (film)|Yoo Too Brutus]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016
|"Chillu Ranthal"
|''[[Kali (2016 film)|Kali]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":7" />
|-
|"Mele Mukilodum"
|''[[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
|"Aaro Kannil"
|''[[History of Joy]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Aarini Yarini"
|''[[Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2018
|"Naadottukku"
|''[[Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Thodu Thodu"
|''Angane Njanun Premichu''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Appooppan Thaadi"
|''[[B.Tech (film)|B.Tech]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Thaa Thinnam"
|''[[Theevandi]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Joy |first=Jose |date=5 October 2018 |title=Job Kurian uses cinema as catalyst to make music |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2018/oct/05/job-kurian-uses-cinema-as-catalyst-to-make-music-1881115.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|"Melle Mulle"
|''[[Mangalyam Thanthunanena]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|2019
|"Oru Thuruthin"
|''[[Thottappan]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|"Aaroral"
|''Maarjaara Oru Kalluvacha Nuna''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|"Uyire"
|''Kuttiyappanum Daivadhootharum''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|2021
|"Bhoomi Thuranne"
|''Kannalan''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
|"Arike Ninna"
|''[[Hridayam]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 December 2021 |title=വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുമായി 'ഹൃദയം'; ട്രെൻഡിങ്ങിൽ നിന്നു മാറാതെ 'അരികെ നിന്ന നിഴൽ' |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2021/12/07/arike-ninna-song-from-the-movie-hridayam.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref>
|-
|"Pakalo Kaanaathe"
|''[[Saudi Vellakka]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award]] for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|2024
|"Vaanara Lokam"
|''[[Kishkindha Kaandam]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|-
|2025
|"Kaavalaai"
|''[[L2: Empuraan|Empuraan]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
|
|
|}

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Album
! colspan="2" |Credited as
! rowspan="2" |Notes
! rowspan="2" |Ref.
|-
!Singer !! Composer
|-
|2008
|''Thaalam''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|Debut as a composer, co-composers: Charan & Yakzan
|<ref name=":1" />
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013
|''Aarente''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|Co-singer: [[Neha Nair]]
|
|-
|''Empran''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Kaanan''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2015
|''Padayathra''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|Co-singer: [[Harish Sivaramakrishnan]]
|
|-
|''Roots''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Poliyo''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|Co-singer: [[Resmi Sateesh]]
|
|-
|''Mayamo''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Tharaatu''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Nilavo''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Nenjinneenam''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|''Kannodu''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|Co-singer: [[Mridula Warrier]]
|
|-
|2017
|''Enthavo''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|1st track of Hope Project
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5"/>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''Parudeesa''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|2nd track of Hope Project
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |date=27 September 2018 |title=Job Kurian on his new single, 'Mulla' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/singer-composer-job-kurian-on-his-new-single-mulla/article25057347.ece |access-date= |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":5" />
|-
|''Mulla''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|3rd track of Hope Project
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" />
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|''Kaalam''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|4th track of Hope Project
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=S. |first=Gautam |date=8 July 2020 |title=Job Kurian's new release 'Kaalam' tribute to his great grandmother |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/jul/08/job-kurians-new-release-kaalam-tribute-to-his-great-grandmother-2166721.html |access-date= |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
|-
|''[[Yennum Yellow]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|2023
|''Bhaavam''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മനോരമ |date=4 November 2023 |title=മൺമറഞ്ഞ ഗുരുക്കൻമാർക്ക് സംഗീതാർച്ചനയുമായി ജോബ് കുര്യന്റെ "ഭാവം" |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2023/11/04/bhaavam-by-singer-Job-Kurian.html |access-date= |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|''Nizhal''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|2025
|''Dreamland''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|With [[When Chai Met Toast]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2024 |title=When Chai Met Toast's new track with Job Kurian, 'Dreamland,' is an ode to Kerala |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/when-chai-met-toasts-new-track-job-kurian-dreamland-is-an-ode-to-kerala/article69955463.ece |access-date= |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Mazhavil Mango Music Awards
|Best Non Film Song
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2018 |title=Abrid Shine's Poomaram wins big at Mazhavil Mango Music awards |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2018/08/07/mazhavil-mango-music-awards-winners.html |access-date= |website=Onmanorama}}</ref>
|-
|Indywood Music Excellence Awards
|Best Independent Musical Project
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indywood Excellence Awards {{!}} Music Awards |url=https://www.indywoodexcellenceawards.com/ |access-date= |website=indywoodexcellenceawards.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam|| {{Won}}
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=17 September 2023 |title=SIIMA 2023: Tovino Thomas wins Best Actor, Kalyani Priyadarshan is Best Actress - Here's the complete list of winners from Malayalam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/siima-2023-tovino-thomas-wins-best-actor-kalyani-priyadarshan-is-best-actress-heres-the-complete-list-of-winners-from-malayalam/articleshow/103723514.cms |access-date= |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Belgaumkar |first=Anjali |date=17 September 2023 |title=SIIMA Awards 2023 Day 2: R Madhavan takes home award for best debutant director; Kamal Haasan best actor; Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan shines |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/siima-awards-2023-day-2-r-madhavan-takes-home-award-for-best-debutant-director-kamal-haasan-best-actor-mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-shines-8943416/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=nm6643760}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kurian, Job}}

[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language playback singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:People from Thiruvananthapuram district]]
[[Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners]]

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