True to their name, Avial (a mixed-vegetable delicacy) blends Malayalam Poetry with Contemporary Alternative Rock Music.

With elements of Indie Rock and Folk Music underlying an electronic feel, Avial’s music has overcome language barriers not only in India but is also drawing fans across the sub-continent and the globe. It has an increasing fan following, with a revolutionary approach in today’s
contemporary music scene in India.

The band members come from an in-depth musical background, with a diverse exposure of working with different bands before they could come together. In search of something more intrinsic, with a sense of belonging, Avial discovered and articulated the expression in their own mother tongue, dared to express their music with their self-titled debut album.

Fetching a great name for them selves, Avial is one of the most sought after Indian bands today, transcending genres, justifying the term “Alternative Malayalam Rock”

I am a singer / songwriter based out of Bangalore INDIA My songs are a reflection of me and what I have learned from life . I hope that my music will brighten your day and add hope to your life . Do check out my songs Happy Being me And It’s Alright

Indian Band Experimenting with Sub Genres of Rock & Metal Music, Alongside Fusing Grunge, Rap & Electronic music with Classical Indian Sitar hooks. 
Formed by lead vocalist Deepak Nair (Dean) in Germany 2003 as Guru, the band is presently based out of New Delhi, India.
EMI Virgin Records, India released the bands debut & self-titled album in 2008.
PUNKH was later featured on an international compilation album by EMI Music, France : 'Voyage au coeur de l'inde' [Songs from the heart of India] and the Compilation Album India Rocks Vol -1 by Virgin Music, India in 2009.
Dean undertook frontman duties for Bandish (2009-2011) and was featured alongside popular singer KK and master percussionist Pete Lockette on the bands 2nd album with Universal Music, India.
PUNKH's second album Karmah saw a digital release by Hungama Media in 2014.
The songs from Karmah were recorded and produced in Germany by reputed nu-metal producer Marcus Tescke.


Singer/Songwriter ▸ Punkh
Screaming since ▸ 1996
Hometown ▸ Kerala
Living in ▸ New Delhi & Mainz (Germany)
Holds ▸Bachelors Degree in Jazz & Pop Music (Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany)
Labels ▸Times Music, EMI Virgin Music, Universal Music.

Releases ▸ 
★ 'Ghoom' - Guru ▸Times Music 2006
★ 'Punkh' - Punkh ▸EMI Virgin Music 2008
★ 'Bandish' - Bandish ▸Universal Music 2010
★ 'Karmah' - Punkh ▸Artist Aloud/OKListen.

Bands ▸
★ Chaos - 1994-1996 (Trivandrum, Kerala)
★ Kross Breedz - 1996-1999 (New Delhi).
★ Arth - 1995-2000 (New Delhi).
★ Truecolors - 1999-2003 (New Delhi).
★ Guru - 2003-2007(Mainz, Germany).
★ Xcite - 2003-2007 (Wiesbaden, Germany).
★ Bandish - 2009-201 (New Delhi).
★ Punkh -2003 - Present.(New Delhi/Mainz)

Influences ▸ 
Rush, AC/DC, Glenn Hughes, Led Zeppelin, Freddie Mercury, Van Halen, Rammstein, System Of A Down, Disturbed, Junoon, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pantera, Joe Satriani, Aerosmith, Byzantine, Chimaira, Sepeltura, Little River Band, Jeff Beck, Trilok Gurtu, ToTo, Dream Theater, Tesla, Lemon Jelly, Royskopp,Prodigy,Pink Floyd...i could just keep going!!

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