Mano Songs Lyrics

About Mano

Mano was born as Nagoor Babu on 26 October 1965 in Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India. He grew up in a family with an artistic background and developed an interest in music at a young age. He received training in Carnatic music from the respected vocalist Nedanuri Krishnamurthy. Mano began his musical journey by working with composer M. S. Viswanathan and later worked as an assistant to music director Chakravarthy. His playback singing career gained momentum in the 1980s, and he became widely recognised for his work with Ilaiyaraaja. His songs in Tamil and Telugu cinema established him as one of the prominent playback singers of his generation. He gained further popularity through songs such as “Mukkala Muqabla� from Kadhalan, “Azhagiya Laila� from Ullathai Allitha, and “Goli Maar Bheje Mein� from the Hindi film Satya. In addition to singing, Mano has worked as a dubbing artist, actor, composer, producer, and television host. He is also known for dubbing for Rajinikanth in Telugu versions of several films. His contributions to Indian music have earned him honours including the Kalaimamani Award and state-level music awards.

Birth Date

• Date of Birth: 26 October 1965
• Birth Place: Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Birth Name: Nagoor Babu
• Profession: Playback Singer, Voice-over Artist, Actor, Music Composer, Producer
• Years Active: 1977–present