Najim Arshad is a state award-winning Indian playback singer and music director, working in the Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. In 2007, he won the reality show Idea Star Singer. He also won the Kalaprathibha title 13 times at the district and sub-district levels during his early school days. He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. His notable works include Cabin (2021).