Anoop Sankar was born into a family of music lovers, as the eldest son of T. A. Sankar and Latha Sankar who are ardent music lovers. Anoop was initiated into Carnatic classical music learning at the age of six under the guidance of Sri. Chalappuram Pappa. He continued his learning under the renowned musician Neyveli Santhanagopalan. Anoop Sankar after completing his MCT & Master of Engineering chose to pursue his career in Music.
Anoop Sankar came into limelight after winning the 2002 edition of the popular musical talent hunt Sapthaswarangal telecast in Sun TV. In the same year, on 21 and 22 September, Anoop along with 20 musicians under the name ''Sangamam'' set the Guinness World Records for the longest musical performance spanning over 40 hours at the Santhome Monfort School Auditorium, Chennai.
Anoop made his debut in Tamil playback singing through Yuvan Shankar Raja musical ''Agarram'' and into Tulu films in the year 2015 through the song ''Ora Oppi Bokka'' for the movie ''Dhand''.