Suraj Mani

Suraj Mani
Suraj Mani
	Mani performing at Mojo Rising, Kochi, 2018
Background information
Also known as	Singing Sensei
Born	Suraj Mani; 30 August 1972 (age 54); Nigeria
Origin	Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering
Genre	Rock
Occupations	Mechanical engineer, musician, poet, songwriter, entrepreneur
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	2002–present
Label	Aum i Artistes
Website	https://www.surajmani.in/

Suraj Mani is an Indian rock musician, poet, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Motherjane. Associated with India's indie rock music, Mani has performed with various bands including Thaikkudam Bridge, Indian Ocean, Shubha Mudgal, Indus Creed, Megadeth, Opeth, Third Eye Blind, and Mr. Big.

He is the founder and vocalist of the band Suraj Mani and The Tattva Trip (SMATTT). He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Kollam. Alongside his music career, he is the founder and CEO of the HVAC firm Suraj Mani Engineers Pvt. Ltd., and has established Aum I Artistes and the Aum I Art Foundation.

Albums and releases

Insane Biography: Motherjane, 2002. Produced by Aum I Artistes. Songs from the album include "Mindstreet," "Soul Corporation," "Questions," and "Disillusioned".
Maktub: Motherjane, 2008. Produced by Aum I Artistes. Songs from the album include "Chasing the Sun," "Fields of Sound," "Broken," "Maktub," and "Karmic Steps".
The Tattva Trip: Suraj Mani, 2012. Produced by Aum I Artistes, this album was Suraj Mani's first solo work. The release included a book featuring artwork and story line of his journey as an artist. Songs from the album include "Tribes of Babel," "Whole," "The Gift," "Rise Up," and "The Tattva Trip".
In April 2020, Mani released the single "I am Fine".
In June 2020, Mani released a four-song EP, titled "Rinse and Repeat".

Awards and recognition

Best Rock Vocalist in Asia – AVIMA 2010 The World's Largest Indie Awards
Best Singer – The Jack Daniels Rock Awards 2008–2009
Best Singer/Songwriter – The Leon Ireland Award 2008–2009
Best Album Art (The Tattva Trip) – The Jack Daniel Rock Awards 2014
Best Rock Album (Maktub) – Rolling Stone Magazine 2008, Unwind Awards 2008

References

1 2 3 "Motherjane: An Indian Tale -". Rolling Stone India. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
1 2 3 Rodricks, Allan Moses (17 August 2015). "Suraj Mani: Worth the trip!". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ "ragging did me good!". suraj mani- the singing sensei. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
↑ Vellanchola, Rasal (13 August 2020). "In conversation with Suraj Mani: A TKM Alumnus who'd later become a Music and Entrepreneurship…". Medium. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
↑ "Behind that painted smile". Deccan Herald. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ Rodricks, Allan Moses (19 April 2018). "Imagine all the people…". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ Menon, Anasuya (17 April 2020). "Rock musician Suraj Mani's new single is on separation and hope". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
↑ "Rinse and Repeat - Suraj Mani: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
↑ "Accolades for rock act". The Hindu. 27 April 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ "It rained rock". The Hindu. 8 July 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ "Sky Rabbit Take Home Top Honors at the 9th Jack Daniel's Annual Rock Awards -". Rolling Stone India. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
↑ "The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) | Entertainment | The Good Life". The Telegraph. Kolkota. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[:0-1] 1 2 3 "Motherjane: An Indian Tale -". Rolling Stone India. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[:2-2] 1 2 3 Rodricks, Allan Moses (17 August 2015). "Suraj Mani: Worth the trip!". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[3] "ragging did me good!". suraj mani- the singing sensei. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

[4] Vellanchola, Rasal (13 August 2020). "In conversation with Suraj Mani: A TKM Alumnus who'd later become a Music and Entrepreneurship…". Medium. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

[5] "Behind that painted smile". Deccan Herald. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[:1-6] Rodricks, Allan Moses (19 April 2018). "Imagine all the people…". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[7] Menon, Anasuya (17 April 2020). "Rock musician Suraj Mani's new single is on separation and hope". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 July 2020.

[8] "Rinse and Repeat - Suraj Mani: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 28 April 2026.

[9] "Accolades for rock act". The Hindu. 27 April 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[10] "It rained rock". The Hindu. 8 July 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[11] "Sky Rabbit Take Home Top Honors at the 9th Jack Daniel's Annual Rock Awards -". Rolling Stone India. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[12] "The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) | Entertainment | The Good Life". The Telegraph. Kolkota. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.