Najim Arshad, born on 8 June 1986, is a professional singer based out of the capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore. Najim has sung for the Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi film industries. In 2007, he won the reality show title, 'Idea Star Singer'. He studied at the Swathi Thirunal College of Music and holds degrees of graduation and post-graduation in Music. He was one of the rank holders in University of Kerala, in Bachelor of Performing Arts. Awards: 2015 – Ramu Karyattu Award for 'Best Male Singer' 2015 – Mangalam Film Awards for 'Best Male singer' 2015 – EFA Award for 'Voice of the Year' 2014 – Asia Vision Awards for 'Sensational Singer' 2014 – Cera Big Malayalam Music Awards (92.7 BIG FM) 2013 – Amrita TV Film Award for 'Best Male Singer' 2013 – Mollywood Nakshathra 'Best Male Singer' 2013 – Gulf Malayalam Music Award 2013 – Kerala Film Critics Association Awards – Best Male Singer – Drishyam, Emmanuel 2013 – Lions Club Best Singer Awards 2013 2013 – Thikkurushi Foundation Award for 'best male singer' 2008 – Vayyankara Madhusoodanan Award