Naresh Iyer, born and raised in Mumbai with roots in Kerala, is a versatile singer known for his work in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. In 2005, Iyer gained recognition after appearing on the TV competition "Super Singer," catching the attention of renowned composer A. R. Rahman, who later collaborated with him on various successful projects.
His collaboration with Rahman on songs like "Mayil Iragae" from the Tamil film "Anbe Aaruyire" and "Roobaroo" from the Hindi film "Rang De Basanti" earned him critical acclaim, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006. Iyer's distinctive voice can also be heard on tracks like "Tu Bin Bataye" and "Masti Ki Paathshala" from the same film. Over the years, he has worked with other notable composers such as Harris Jayaraj, Vishal-Shekhar, D. Imman, and Yuvan Shankar Raja.