'Am Ah' to 'Cortados': Meet Zeba Tommy, playback singer extraordinaire

Entertainment Nov 05, 2025

24-year-old Zeba Tommy snagged the Kerala State Film Award 2024 for Best Playback Singer (Female) with her soulful track "Aarorum" from the film Am Ah.
The win highlights her standout talent in Malayalam music.

Her track 'Aarorum' won her the Kerala State Film Award

Zeba's performance on "Aarorum," composed by Gopi Sundar, stands out for its unique low-pitched melody and emotional depth—showcasing how far she's come since starting as a teen singer.
This song is considered by many as a significant moment in her journey.

Zeba's journey so far

Starting Carnatic music lessons at six, Zeba later picked up Western styles and studied music production in Mumbai.
She's already worked on Netflix's Heeramandi and wrote and sang for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.
Her next single, "Cortados," drops November 15—so keep an ear out!