Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Latest News about Benny Dayal
26/01/2026
Benny Dayal and his wife Catherine revealed their daughter's name as Avya Syama Dayal, just ahead of her one-month birthday. The couple shared the name on Catherine's Instagram, along with adorable pictures of their baby girl without revealing her face.
31/12/2025
Benny Dayal announced the arrival of his first child, a baby girl, on Instagram. Their daughter was born on December 27, 2025, making their New Year 2026 extra special.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Benny |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Abu Dhabi Indian School, Abu Dhabi |
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| College | Madras Christian College, Chennai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Catherine Thangam (Model & Actress) |
| Wife | Catherine Thangam (Model & Actress) |
| Marriage Date | 05/06/2016 |
Family
| Father | M.P. Dayal |
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| Mother | Syama Dayal |
| Siblings | Dennis Dayal |
| Spouse | Catherine Thangam (Model & Actress) |
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Career
| Debut | Singing Debut: Balleilakka song from the film Sivaji (2007) |
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| Band | S5 (member) |
Favourites
| Food | Butter garlic prawns, red snapper fish |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Benny, a Malayali, was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE. | |
| 2. While in college in Chennai, he actively took part in various inter-collegiate competitions. | |
| 3. Despite experiencing rejection and struggling with depression, Benny later achieved success in the music field. | |
| 4. A versatile singer, Benny caught the attention of A.R. Rahman with his multilingual abilities. | |
| 5. He received the RD Burman Award for New Music Talent for his outstanding work. | |
| 6. Benny regards music directors Pravin Mani and A.R. Rahman as his mentors. | |
| 7. He is a prominent singer in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati and Marathi films. | |
| 8. He made his acting debut in the Malayalam movie By the People, a suspense thriller. | |
| 9. Benny met Catherine through a common friend five years before their engagement in October 2015, maintaining a long-distance relationship before marriage. |