Mano (singer)

Dr.
Nagoor Babu
Born
Nagoor Babu

26 October 1965 (1965-10-26) (age 60)
Other namesMano
Known for
Television
SpouseJameela Babu (1985-present)
Children3
Parents
  • Rasool Babu (father)
  • Shaheeda Babu (mother)
Relatives
  • Shukur Babu (brother)
  • Shahid Babu (brother)
Musical career
Genresplayback singing, carnatic music
OccupationsPlayback Singer, actor, producer, voice dubbing artist, music composer
Years active1977–present
Awards
  • Kalaimaamani Award
  • TN State Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer 1991
  • Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu 1997
  • Ghantasala Award

Nagoor Babu, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, and composer. Mano has recorded more than 35,000 songs for film and private various Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu, Konkani and Assamese films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. He has recorded many songs for music director Ilaiyaraaja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajinikanth in Telugu from Muthu (1995) onwards.