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Sunil Koshy | |
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| Origin | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Genres | Indian classical music, film music |
| Occupations | Singer, composer, vocal coach |
| Instruments | Vocals, harmonium |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Spouse | Archana Hallikeri |
Sunil Koshy is an Indian singer, composer and music educator based in Bengaluru. He is the co-founder of From Mug To Mike, a platform established in 2013 to train hobbyist singers, and has composed songs for social causes including acid attack awareness and mental health.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Koshy founded From Mug To Mike in 2013 with his wife, Archana Hallikeri, as a platform to train hobbyist singers.[1]
In June 2019, he composed "Sangeet Mera Ishq Hain", an anthem released for World Music Day, with lyrics by Mumbai-based lyricist Sahil Sultanpuri. The song was recorded and filmed in Kochi and featured a group of amateur singers from Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with live instruments including violins performed by members of the band Orfeo.[3]
In March 2021, From Mug To Mike and the Atijeevan Foundation released "Hum Shakti Hain", an anthem for acid attack survivors, to mark International Women's Day. Koshy composed the tune and appeared in the video alongside his students; the lyrics were written by Sultanpuri.[1]
Koshy has also composed songs on other social themes, including a song for World Mental Health Day in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and one for World Disability Day. He later composed and sang "Datey Raho", a song addressed to young people, again with lyrics by Sultanpuri.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Koshy is married to Archana Hallikeri, with whom he co-founded From Mug To Mike.[1]
Selected works
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Song by acid attack survivors released". Deccan Herald. March 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Song is more powerful than a speech: Sunil Koshy shares the story behind youth anthem 'Datey Raho'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Tune in to World Music Day Anthem 2019 and it will make your day!". Onmanorama. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
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