Akbar Khan is a versatile and soulful singer from Kerala whose musical journey blends tradition with contemporary flair. Born on June 3, 1993, in Choondal, Thrissur, he’s carved a niche in the South Indian music scene with his rich vocal style and genre-spanning performances.
🌟 Early Life & Education
- Full name: Akbar PV, also known as Akbar Khan
- Parents: Vapputty P M and Rahmath K M
- Siblings: Fahad and Faheena
- Schooling: St. Francis School, Mattom; Depaul Higher Secondary School, Choondal
- College: B.Com in Finance from Pathibha College, Punnayurkulam (Graduated in 2014)
Musical Style & Instruments
Akbar’s musical palette is impressively diverse:
- Genres: Carnatic, Hindustani, Ghazals, Qawwalies, Punjabi, Arabian classical, English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and pop.
- Instruments: Guitar, piano, harmonium, keyboard.
Career Highlights
- Playback singer for top composers like Gopi Sundar, Shaan Rahman, and Kailas Menon
- Awards:
- Best Male Solo – Music2Morrow (Flowers TV)
- Best Performer of the Season – SaReGaMaPa (Zee Keralam)
- First Runner-Up – Mylanchi (Asianet)
- Second Runner-Up – Patturumal (Kairali TV)
Notable Songs & Projects
He’s contributed to film soundtracks and solo releases:
- Margamkali (2019)
- Edakkad Battalion 06 (2019)
- Oh Mulle (2022)
- Unneesho (2020)
- Nira Ravil (2022)
- Alliyambal (2019)
Online Presence
Akbar has built a strong fan base across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, where he shares performances, music videos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his artistic life.
Artistic Philosophy
He credits his self-confidence and passion for music as the driving forces behind his success. From carrying a backpack of ghazals as a child to performing on national stages, Akbar’s journey reflects resilience, authenticity, and a deep love for musical storytelling
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