Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor is an Indian playback singer and lyricist who works in the Malayalam films. He is known for his works in Ennu Ninte Moideen, Charlie and Trance. [1]
Maqbool Mansoor was born in Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram. [2] Pursued Film Making and Sound Engineering Degree from SAE Chennai.
Started his career as a background singer in Malarvadi Arts Club which was a super hit in 2010. His debut song was for Salalah Mobiles in 2014. Has also sung for Salala Mobiles 2nd official Teaser. In 2015, he wrote and sang the song Ennile Ellinaal (Mukkathe Penne) with Gopi Sundar for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen which was a big hit. [3] [4] He was also nominated for Best Lyricist in Malayalam at 1st IIFA Utsavam for the same work. He is also a member of Gopi Sundar's band 'Big G'. [5]
Debut as Music Director: Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor made his debut as a music director for the movie Angammal, which gained recognition for its soundtrack and unique compositions. The film was selected for both the Mumbai Film Festival and the International Film Festival of Kerala, further establishing Maqbool's work in the industry. Notable tracks from this project include vocals of K. S. Chithra
Year | Film | Singer | Lyrics | Song | Composer | Notes |
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2012 | Nee Varum (Independent Album) | Yes | Yes | Nee Varum Nerathil | Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor | |
2012 | Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Yes | No | Oru Vazhiyay | Gopi Sundar | song min 2:26 |
2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Yes | No | Urvasi | Rahul Raj | |
Salala Mobiles | Yes | No | Rasoolallah | Gopi Sundar | Film Debut | |
2014 | Bangalore Days | Yes | No | Aethu Kari Raavilum | Gopi Sundar | Humming in beginning portion of the song |
2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Yes | Yes | Mukkathe Penne | Gopi Sundar | Ennile Ellinaal (Mukkathe Penne) |
Charlie | Yes | Yes | Pularikalo, Charlie to the rescue. | Gopi Sundar | DQ Intro and Interval Djinn Theme. | |
2015 | Jamna Pyari | Yes | No | Jamna Pyari title song | Gopi Sundar | |
2015 | Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | Yes | Yes | Aayiram Kaalamai | Rex Vijayan | Lyrics of the portion where he sung only. |
2017 | Take Off | Yes | No | Mohabathin | Gopi Sundar | |
CIA - Comrade In America | Yes | Yes | Vaanam Thilathialakkanu | Gopi Sundar | ||
2017 | Tiyaan | Yes | Yes | Tiyaan Intro (Prithvi) | Gopi Sundar | |
2018 | Rosapoo | Yes | No | Padinjattodiyal Kadalu | Sushin Shyam | |
2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Yes | No | Kanakamulla | Ranjin Raj | |
2018 | Kunjiramante Kuppayam | Yes | No | Ezhumalayum | Siraj | Lyrics by PK Gopi sir. |
2018 | Ente Ummante Peru | Yes | No | Sanjaramaay | Gopi Sundar | |
2019 | Happy Sardar | Yes | No | Njanakum Poovin | Gopi Sundar | Backing Vocals min 2:30 |
2020 | Trance | Yes | No | Noolupoya | Jackson Vijayan | |
2021 | Chase (Kannada) | Yes | No | Manada Hosila | Karthik Aacharya | |
2021 | OM | No | No | Abhiram | Concept and Direction By Maqbool (Directorial Debut) | |
2022 | Hridayam | Yes | No | Minnalkodi | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
2022 | Mike | Yes | No | Aakashame | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
2023 | Khajuraho Dreams | Yes | No | Naamorupole | Gopi Sundar | |
2023 | Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Yes | No | Hamdala | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
2024 | Qalb | Yes | No | Innalillahi | Vimal Nazar | |
2024 | Oru Jaathi Jaathakam | Yes | No | I Got My Dinosaur | Guna Balasubramaniam |
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