Sam Vishal
Sam Vishal | |
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Born | Sam Vishal J.X. 28 September 1999 |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Loyola College, Chennai |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2019 – present |
Height | 5'11 |
Television | Super Singer 7 |
Sam Vishal J.X. (born 28 September 1999) is an Indian playback singer and an independent vocalist. In 2019, he became the 2nd runner up of Super Singer 7 reality show along with Punya Selva.[1] As the 2nd runner up of his season, he won a chance to sing songs for music director Anirudh Ravichander – 'Chitti Story' and 'Putta Story' (Telugu and Kannada versions of 'Kutti Story') for the film Master. Apart from film music, Sam Vishal is also a regular in independent music and is also seen releasing music independently.
Early life[]
Sam Vishal was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Mr. Xavier Sahayaraj and Mrs. Sofia Xavier. He also has a younger sister, Sifra Xavier. Sam Vishal has not learned music in the course of formal studies and comes from a family without a musical background. He completed his Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Loyola College, Chennai. During his college days, he started a band along with his friends and went on to participate in many competitions.
Career[]
Television[]
In 2019, Sam Vishal made his first TV appearance when he got selected as one of the top 20 contestants in Super Singer 7. During the show, he also revealed that his close friend Deepan had sent his audio and video clips for Super Singer auditions without his knowledge and had informed him about this only after he had got selected. When he was nominated by the judges as the danger zone contestant of the week, he managed to get 65,50,285 votes in a total of 72,35,296 votes against Roshini which marks the highest number of votes that any contestant had got in the history of Super Singer. He was finally tied at the 3rd place along with Punya.[2]
In 2020, he went on to participate Super Singer Champion of Champions[3] featuring the Super Singer Stars along with his team Bachelor Band that included playback singer Srinisha Jayaseelan and DJ Sudhan aka DJ Black. According to sources, Bachelor Band was the first ever team to use a DJ in a musical show in the south. With this unique combo of musicians, they made their way into the finals as a direct finalist along with the Nighty Boys (Srinivasan Raghunathan, Diwakar and Manoj) and the Ooo Team (Maalavika Sundar, Santhosh Hariharan and Rangapriya).[4]
As playback singer[]
Sam Vishal made his debut as a playback singer with 'Chitti Story'[5] (Telugu version of Kutti Story), which was released in December 2020 in which he sang along with music director Anirudh Ravichander, and then also recorded 'Putta Story', the Kannada version of the same.[6]
On 13 February 2021, Media Masons released a single 'Kaarkuzhal Kanmani' starring Sam Vishal and Pragya Nagra which was directed by Ravoofa H.K. The music was composed by Sebastin Rozario while the lyrics were penned by Parthiv Mani and was sung by Sam Vishal himself.[7]
In May 2021 he sang 'Talku Lessu Worku Moreu' for the movie Murungakkai Chips under the music composition of Dharan Kumar alongside Sivaangi .K.[8][9]
On 8 October 2021, Media Masons released its second original 'Yarume Thevayillai' starring Sam Vishal, Shirley and A. H Kaashif who is the composer and lyricist of the song. The song was sung by Sam Vishal and Amina Rafiq.[10]
Discography[]
Denotes songs that have not yet been released |
Independent Songs[]
Year | Song | Album | Language | Composer | Co-artists | |
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2019 | "Nee Indri Naatkalum" | Short Film - En Dhevadhai En Bike | Tamil | AKKU The Band | ||
2020 | "Minnal Polave" | Short Film - Best Friend | Tamil | Sebastin Rozario | ||
"Kaaka Mutta Kannala" | Tamil | Rashaanth Arwin | ||||
"Solla Maatten Po" | Tamil | Amritesh Vijayan | Sivaangi Krishnakumar | [11] | ||
2021 | "Kaarkuzhal Kanmani" | MM Originals | Tamil | Sebastin Rozario | ||
"Neere Niranthara Urave" | Tamil | Sharran Surya | ||||
"Seeni Sakkara Mittaye" | Tamil | Sharran Surya | ||||
"Ava Cola" | Tamil | Priyadharsan Subbian | ||||
"Vanji Aval Pearazhagi" | Tamil | Gersan | Mahathi | |||
"Siragugal" | Tamil | Ilamaran | Praniti | [12] | ||
"Tholai Thooram" | Eyes on Keys | Tamil | M. Kowtham | |||
"Kannamma Eannamma" | Tamil | Dev Prakash | [13] | |||
"Maravadhey" | Tamil | Samyuktha. V | Samyuktha. V | [14] | ||
"Anbe En Anbe" | Susi-Search of Love | Tamil | Kishore Murali | Sowmya Lakshmi | [15] | |
"Yaarume Thevai Illa" | MM Originals | Tamil | A.H. Kaashif | Amina Rafiq | ||
"Walkie Talkie" | Tamil | MJ | Dhanu | |||
"En Swasame" | Tamil | Alfee-Jim | ||||
2022 | "Kalyanam Kacheri" | Tamil | Gokul Sreekandan | |||
"Nam Desamey" | Tamil | BK Kannagi | Anuradha Sriram, Srinisha, Vikram Sai Prasad, Yogi Sekar, BK Kannagi | [16] |
Film Songs[]
Year | Song | Film | Language | Composer | Co-artists | |
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2020 | "Rangoola Lokam" | Hi Five | Telugu | JD Jawz | ||
"Chitti Story" | Master | Telugu | Anirudh Ravichander | Anirudh Ravichander | [17] | |
"Putta Story" | Kannada | [6] | ||||
2021 | "Talku Lessu Worku Moreu" | Murungakkai Chips | Tamil | Dharan Kumar | Sivaangi Krishnakumar | [9] |
2022 | "Kanavugal" | Anbarivu | Tamil | Hiphop Tamizha | Benny Dayal, Srinisha Jayaseelan, Sridhar Sena, Bamba Bakya, Shilvi & Maanasi. K |
Cover Songs[]
Year | Song | Movie | Original Singer | Co-artists | Ref. |
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2020 | "Unna Nenachu" | Psycho | Sid Sriram | Karthick Devaraj | [18] |
"Aadipona Aavani" | Attakathi | Gana Bala | Sebastin Rozario, Guberan | [19] | |
"Naana Thaana" | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Anirudh Ravichander | Sebastin Rozario, Guberan, Deepan | [20] | |
"Enna Solla Pogirai" | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Shankar Mahadevan | Sebastin Rozario | [21] | |
"Kadhaippoma" | Oh My Kadavule | Sid Sriram | Sebastian Rozario, Guberan, Rupendar, Naveen, Akkarsh | [22] | |
"Manasula Soora Kaathey" | Cuckoo | Sean Roldan | [23] | ||
2021 | Engeyum Kadhal Mashup | Srinisha Jayaseelan, Sebastin Rozario | [24] | ||
"Poo Avizhum Pozhudhil" | Enakkul Oruvan | Pradeep Kumar | Sebastin Rozario | [25] | |
"Maya Nadhi" | Kabali | Pradeep Kumar | Sebastin Rozario | [26] | |
"Kutti Story" | Master | Vijay | Sebastin Rozario | [27] | |
"Mogathirai" | Pizza | Pradeep Kumar | Sebastin Rozario | [28] | |
"So Baby" | Doctor | Anirudh Ravichander | Sebastin Rozario | [29] | |
"Nethu" | Jagame Thandhiram | Dhanush | Sebastin Rozario | [30] |
Filmography[]
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference |
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2019 | Super Singer 7 | Contestant | 2nd Runner up | [1] |
2020 | Super Singer Champion of Champions | Contestant | Finalist | [3][4] |
SPB Oru Kaaviyam | Himself | Tribute Performance | ||
2021 | Murattu Singles | Contestant | Finalist | [31] |
Super Singer 8 | Himself | Special Performances and Guest Appearances | ||
Kaadhale Kaadhale | Guest | Special Performance along with Sivaangi, Priyanka NK & Sakthi | ||
Chinna Kalaivaanar Vivek | Himself | Tribute Performance along with Srinisha | ||
Mr. & Mrs. Chinnathirai 2 | Himself | Special Performance | ||
2022 | Super Singer Junior 8 | Himself | Special Performances and Guest Appearances | |
Thayillamal Nan Illai | Special Performance along with Srinisha |
YouTube[]
Year | Title | Role | Reference |
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2020 | Yellam Murugan Seyal | Sam Vishal | [32] |
Samodu Velayadu Season 1 | Anchor | [33] | |
Enakku Raajavaa Naan Vaazhuren | AFB Don | ||
2021 | Chitti Story With Sam | Anchor | [34] |
When You Have a Younger Brother | Sam Vishal | [35] | |
Samodu Velayadu Season 2 | Anchor | [36] |
External links[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Sam Vishal and Punya emerged as the second runner up". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Sam Vishal and Punya were the second runners-up. Anirudh promised to give Sam and Punya a chance to showcase their talents., Firstpost". Firstpost. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Contestants from the previous seasons of Super Singer...Samvishal, Srinisha, Sudhan Kumar... - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Samvishal, Srinisha, Sudhan Kumar... were featured in the show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Chitti Story' From Movie 'Master' Sung By Anirudh Ravichander And Sam Vishal Featuring Vijay And Vijay Sethupathi - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Putta Story: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay's Master release the Kannada version of Kutty Story song sung by Sam Vishal". PINKVILLA. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kaarkuzhal Kanmani | Sam Vishal | Pragya | Rozario | MM Originals #1, retrieved 2021-07-17
- ^ "Putta Story: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay's Master release the Kannada version of Kutty Story song sung by Sam Vishal". pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Video song of 'Talku Lessu Worku Moreu' song sung by Sam Vishal and Sivaangi from Murungakkai Chips released - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Yaarume Thevai Illa | A H Kaashif | Sam Vishal | Amina Rafiq | Aswin | Shirley | MM Originals, retrieved 2021-10-29
- ^ "Tamil Song 'Solla Maatten Po' Sung by Sam Vishal and Sivaangi - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Chennaiite makes song to spread vaccination awareness | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "TEASER of Kannamma Eannamma sung by Sam Vishal - VIDEO". Behindwoods. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'சூப்பர் சிங்கர்' சாம் விஷால் பாடிய மறவாதே ஆல்பம் வெளியீடு". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Retrieved 2021-08-04.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ In Search of Love - #Anbe_En_Anbe | Susi Web Series | Sam Vishal | Raveena | Daniel | Kishore Murali, retrieved 2021-10-02
- ^ Nam Desamay | Full Song | Republic Day Song, retrieved 2022-01-26
- ^ "Chitti Story' From Movie 'Master' Sung By Anirudh Ravichander And Sam Vishal Featuring Vijay And Vijay Sethupathi - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Unna Nenachu Cover by Super Singer #SamVishal ft. #KarthikDevaraj LOVE UNPLUGGED Season -1, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Aadipona Aavani Cover ( A JAM BY GROOVY KNIGHTS ), retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Thaana serndha kootam - Naana Thaana cover by groovy knights | Sam Vishal | Rosario|Guberan| Deepan|, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Enna solla poogiraai cover song / Ar Rahman/ Sam Vishal / Rozario /, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Kadhaipoma cover song/ Oh my kadavulaey /Sam vishal/ Guberan/ Rozario/ Akkarsh/ Rupendar/ Naveen, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Manasula soora kaathey ❤ / Sam vishal/ Houf Aloufiz/ Thanks to the person who recreated this ❤, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Engeyum Kadhal Love Mashup SamVishal & Srinisha, retrieved 2021-08-08
- ^ Poo avizhum pozhudhil cover by Samvishal ❤️ / Rozario, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Sam Vishal's Cover Version of Maya Nadhi | Santhosh Narayanan |Rajnikanth | #shorts, retrieved 2021-07-10
- ^ Kutty Story by Sam Vishal |Thalapathy Birthday Special - T65, retrieved 2021-08-04
- ^ MOGATHIRAI Cover Song ❤️ | Santhosh Narayanan | Pizza | Think Music | Sam Vishal, retrieved 2021-09-25
- ^ So Baby Cover Song❤️ | Sam Vishal, retrieved 2021-10-21
- ^ NETHU COVER | SAM VISHAL | ROZARIO | SOUNDUNDSOUL @SOUND UND SOUL #samvishal #nethu #soundundsoul, retrieved 2021-10-30
- ^ "....Sam Vishal and Eniyan have emerged as the top five finalists of the debut season. - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Yellam Murugan Seyal - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Samodu Velayadu - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Chitty Story With Sam - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "When You Have a Younger Brother - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Samodu Velayadu 2 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
- Loyola College, Chennai alumni
- Living people
- Indian musicians
- Tamil musicians
- 1999 births
- Indian male playback singers
- 21st-century Indian male singers
- Singers from Tamil Nadu
- Tamil playback singers
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