Vijay Prakash Biography: Age, Wife, Daughter, Net Worth, Songs, Movies, Career, Awards

Vijay Prakash is a gifted Indian playback singer and music composer who gained widespread recognition after lending his voice to the soaring refrain in the global hit song “Jai Ho” from the film Slumdog Millionaire.

That moment brought him into the spotlight, and he further earned acclaim for the Tamil hit “Hosanna.”

His command across multiple languages—Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and his work both in films and fusion concerts, establishes him as one of the most versatile voices in the Indian music scene.

Profile

• Full name: Vijay Prakash
• Date of birth: 21 February 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Mysore (Mysuru), Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Playback singer, Music Composer
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father: L. Ramasesha; Mother: Lopamudra (also Lopamudra Prakash)
• Siblings: Brother: Paneendra (or Phaneendra) Prakash
• Spouse: Mahathi R. Vijayprakash (also referred to as Mahathi Vijay Prakash)
• Children: Daughter: Kavya Vijayprakash
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and education

Vijay Prakash is now at the age of 49, and was born on 21 February 1976 in Mysore, Karnataka.

He was raised in a musical household—his father L. Ramasesha and his mother Lopamudra were Carnatic singers.

He grew up immersed in that tradition while also being part of a normal family environment. His brother, Paneendra (sometimes spelled Phaneendra) is an artist.

Vijay attended school in Mysore, then pursued engineering at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering in Mysore, from which he graduated.

His training in Carnatic music and formal education laid foundations both for his artistic journey and his disciplined approach to his craft.

Personal Life

Vijay Prakash married fellow playback singer Mahathi on 29 January 2001. The two met through their involvement in music; Mahathi is a singer of Malayalam cinema. They have a daughter named Kavya Vijayprakash.

Career

Vijay Prakash began his singing career after moving to Mumbai in 1996 and training under Suresh Wadkar.

His first break in Hindi cinema came with the film Baaz in 2002, and his first collaboration with A. R. Rahman followed for the film Swades, which led to further work in multiple languages and across Indian film industries.

He became internationally known as one of the vocalists on “Jai Ho,” the Oscar-winning track from Slumdog Millionaire (2008), singing the extended high-pitched “Jai Ho” segments.

He continued to work extensively in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, contributing playback songs, composing, and judging reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Kannada).

He has also performed fusion shows with Ustad Zakir Hussain, recorded jingles and ads, and appeared in programs like Coke Studio @ MTV.

Awards

Vijay Prakash has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

• 1999 – RAPA Award for Best Singer in Advertising
• 2004 – Adityakalakiran Puraskar (Aditya Birla Group)
• 2009 – Mirchi Music Award Critics Award – Song of the Year (Tamil)
• 2009 – Airtel Super Singer Junior – Popular Male Singer Award
• 2010 – Young Achiever Award (Jaya TV)
• 2011 – Edison Award – Best Playback Singer (Tamil) for “Hosanna”
• 2011 – Vijay Award – Best Male Playback Singer for “Hosanna”
• 2011 – Suvarna Film Award – Best Male Playback Singer
• 2011 – BIG Tamil Awards – Listeners’ Choice for Best Singer
• 2012 – BIG FM Award – Best Tapanguchi Song (Kannada) for “Kurikolina”

Net worth

Vijay Prakash current net worth is estimated to be at least $3 million accrued through singing, and music composing.

Social Media

• Instagram: @vijayprakashvp
• X (Twitter): @vijayprakash_

Filmography

• Rasarushi Kuvempu (Kannada, as singer)
• Preethiya Loka (Kannada, as singer)
• Max (Kannada)
• Utsavam (Telugu, as singer)

Discography

• Sati
• Manmohini Morey
• Paabandiyan Khud Pe Lagayen Na
• Neele Neele Aasman Tale
• Inayat
• Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe
• Jai Ho
• Pal Pal Hai Bhaari
• Idhedho Bagundhe
• Hello Rammante
• Ee Hridayam
• Aaradugula Bullet
• Niharika
• Come to the Party
• Idhe Kadha Nee Katha
• Adhaaru Adhaaru
• Taanu Nenu
• Innum Konjam Naeram