Nakul Abhayankar
Featured GuestNakul Abhayankar is an Indian playback singer, music composer, and sound engineer, known for his work across multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. He is the music director of Love Mocktail 2 & 3, a former member of A.R. Rahman’s NAFS jazz ensemble, and the voice behind several hit songs across Indian cinema. His journey reflects a blend of classical training, film music success, and extensive live performance experience.
About Nakul Abhayankar
Nakul Abhayankar is an accomplished Indian playback singer, music composer, and sound engineer whose work spans across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tulu film industries. Trained in both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, he further refined his skills in jazz vocals at the KM Music Conservatory, where he became a part of A.R. Rahman’s NAFS jazz ensemble, marking the beginning of his professional journey in the music industry.
He gained recognition for his playback singing in popular tracks such as Love You Chinna (Love Mocktail), Thumbi Thullal (Cobra), and CEO in the House (Sarkar). Over time, he transitioned into music composition and became the music director for successful films like Love Mocktail 2 & 3, earning appreciation for his emotional and story-driven musical style.
Beyond film music, Nakul has established himself as a strong live performer with experience in over 500+ stage shows across multiple languages and regions. His work reflects a seamless blend of classical roots and contemporary sound design, making him a versatile presence in the South Indian music industry.
He is widely respected for his ability to merge traditional Indian musical depth with modern cinematic soundscapes, showcasing a unique artistic identity. His journey from an engineering background to a full-time musician highlights his dedication, discipline, and passion for music.
Episodes Featuring Nakul Abhayankar
1 EpisodeFrom NIT to AR Rahman to Love Mocktail, Nakul Abhyankar's Untold Story on | Business Giseness Kannada
This episode of Business Giseness features Nakul Abhayankar, AR Rahman’s troupe artist, music director of Love Mocktail 2 & 3, and singer of hit songs across multiple languages. In conversation with Abhiram Chandramohan, he shares his journey from corporate life to full-time music, his experience with AR Rahman’s NAFS ensemble, and his work across 6 languages and 500+ live stages.

