{{Infobox musical artist | name = Abby V | image = | caption = | birth_date = November 24 | birth_place = | occupation = Singer | genre = Various | years_active = 2020–present }}
'''Abby V''' is a Canadian singer, songwriter, playback singer, composer, and music producer from, best known for his [[Instagram]] and [[YouTube]] videos in which he performs both [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] and [[Hindustani music|Hindustanti]] [[raga]]s and several [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Hindi language|Hindi]] film songs.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Anand | first1=Lakshmi | title=Abby V on his albums, music and gurus | work=The Hindu | date=5 August 2021 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece }}</ref> He gained widespread recognition in 2020 with the video "73 Ragas with Abby" that went viral on social media and garnered the attention of prominent classical vocalists and film playback singers from the India, many of whom have also collaborated in Abby's videos.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Anand | first1=Lakshmi | title=Abby V on his albums, music and gurus | work=The Hindu | date=5 August 2021 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece }}</ref> He debuted as a playback singer in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]] in ''[[Indian 2]]'' in the song "Neelorpam" composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Brahmakalasha from Kantara: Celebration of Devotion | url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/373934/brahmakalasha-from-kantara-celebration-of-devotion }}</ref><ref>https://www.uniindia.com/~/first-song-brahmakalasha-from-kantara-chapter-1-is-out/Entertainment/news/3593238.html</ref> His album ''Aarambh'' was nominated for the 2025 [[Juno Awards|Juno Award]] for Global Music Album of the Year.
== Biography ==
Abby V was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from [[University of Toronto]]'s [[Rotman School of Management]]. He has trained in both western music and classical Indian music - the latter being under the guidance of teachers Smt. Ranjani-Gayatri and Smt. Raji Gopalakrishnan.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Anand | first1=Lakshmi | title=Abby V on his albums, music and gurus | work=The Hindu | date=5 August 2021 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece }}</ref> Abby V also holds degrees in vocal music performance and production technology from the Metalworks Institute. There, he was a recipient of the Institute's Slaight Scholarship.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mississauga musician receives Metalworks scholarship | date=3 November 2016 | url=https://www.mississauga.com/things-to-do/mississauga-musician-receives-metalworks-scholarship/article_e235d112-9116-5af7-8a49-5dc31feb391a.html? }}</ref>
Abby V first gained international recognition in 2015 when he won the televised reality singing competition, Astro International Superstar. This singing competition featured participants from around the world.<ref>{{cite web | title=Happy New Year Celebration! – Abby V | url=https://aimforsevausa.org/abby-v/ }}</ref> In 2019, Abby V debuted his solo album, First of All, that featured eight original songs in various languages including English, Hindi and Tamil.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Anand | first1=Lakshmi | title=Abby V on his albums, music and gurus | work=The Hindu | date=5 August 2021 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece }}</ref> The following year, in 2020, Abby V solidified his place in the music world with the viral video "73 Ragas with Abby".<ref>{{cite web | title=Abby V: There are no barriers to appreciating classical music | website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=16 June 2024 | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2024/Jun/16/abby-v-there-are-no-barriers-to-appreciating-classical-music }}</ref> He followed up this track with several other videos and reels on his social media accounts that continued to gain him followers, global visibility, and success as a singer.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Anand | first1=Lakshmi | title=Abby V on his albums, music and gurus | work=The Hindu | date=5 August 2021 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/abby-v-about-his-concept-of-ragas-music-and-gurus/article35743190.ece }}</ref>
In November 2023, Abby V released his second album, Aarambh, with three-time Grammy Award winner and four-time Grammy nominee, [[Ricky Kej]]. The album featured collaborations with various Indian musicians and earned a Juno Award nomination for best album.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Dhanaraj | first1=Ruth | title=Musicians Abby V, Ricky Kej bring a medley of voices with upcoming album Aarambh | work=The Hindu | date=21 November 2023 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/musicians-abby-v-ricky-kej-bring-a-medley-of-voices-with-upcoming-album-aarambh/article67494084.ece }}</ref>
Abby V made his debut as a playback singer in Indian cinema in 2024 when composer [[Anirudh Ravichander]] utilized him as a playback singer for the song "Neelorpam" from the film [[Indian 2]].<ref>{{cite web | last1=Ramanujam | first1=Srinivasa | title=Singing for 'Indian 2': How singer Abby V got his big breakthrough | work=The Hindu | date=5 June 2024 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/singing-for-indian-2-how-singer-abby-v-got-his-big-breakthrough/article68249806.ece }}</ref> In 2025, Abby V gained greater prominence as a singer with the lead track "Brahmakalasha" from [[Kantara: Chapter 1]]. Each version of the track received 100K+ views within a day of release. He shared in an interview that the Kantara team had directly contacted and hired him and didn't even require an audition. <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-came-to-me-through-instagram-there-wasnt-even-an-audition-abby-v/amp_articleshow/126302155.cms</ref> Abby V performed for Sai Baba's 100th celebration in Puttaparthi in the presence of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-attends-abby-vs-concert-and-bond-over-their-south-indian-roots-fans-tease-abhishek-and-aishwarya/articleshow/125519948.cms</ref>
==Playback Songs==
* "Neelorpam" - ''[[Indian 2]]'' (2024) - Tamil, Telugu, Hindi * "Brahmakalsha" - ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]'' (2025) - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi * "Dhochaave Nanne" - ''[[Premante]]'' (2025) - Telugu * "Azhagiyaley" - ''[[Aaryan_(film)|Aaryan]]'' (2025) - Tamil * "Parichayamey" - ''[[Aaryan_(film)|Aaryan]]'' (2025) - Telugu * "Yeno Onthara" - ''[[The_Devil_(2025_film)]]'' - Kannada * "Majako Mallika" - ''[[Kattalan]]'' (2026) - Hindi * "Shubh Din Aayo" - Krishnavataram Part 1 (2026) - Hindi
==Awards and Titles==
* Winner of Astro International Superstar Singing Reality Show (2016)<ref>{{cite web | title=Happy New Year Celebration! – Abby V | url=https://aimforsevausa.org/abby-v/ }}</ref> * Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Art Award, Living Arts Centre (2017)<ref>{{cite web | title=MWI Student Abhishek Venkatachalam Wins Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Arts Award | url=https://metalworksinstitute.com/mwi-student-abhishek-venkatachalam-wins-ron-lenyk-inspiring-youth-arts-award/ }}</ref> * MARTYs Best Vocalist Award, 2018 <ref>{{cite web | title=MARTY Award Winners 2018 | url=https://metalworksinstitute.com/marty-award-winners-2018/ }}</ref> * [[Juno Awards]] Nominee for "Global Music Album of the Year" for "AARAMBH" (2025) <ref>{{cite web | title=World Food Movement hosts Abby V fundraiser in Newark to tackle hunger | date=4 September 2025 | url=https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/09/04/world-food-movement-hosts-abby-v-fundraiser-in-newark-to-tackle-hunger-467157/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Abby V Nominated for Best Global Album at the 2025 JUNO Awards | url=https://metalworksinstitute.com/abby-v-nominated-for-best-global-album-at-the-2025-juno-awards/#:~:text=Abby%20V%20has%20been%20exploring,milestone%20in%20his%20musical%20career }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Nominees | url=https://junoawards.ca/nominees/ }}</ref> * Best Playback Singer for Brahmakalasha (Kantara: Chapter 1) from 7th year Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Award 2026 <ref>https://vijaykarnataka.com/?referrer=singular_click_id%3D06004379-6e3e-487e-9a6f-b404d1beb836&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig</ref> * Best Playback Singer for Brahmakalasha (Kantara:Chapter 1) at Chittara Star Awards 2026
==External links== *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abbyvofficial/ *YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AbbyVOfficial/videos
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