Arijit Singh
Singer, Music DirectorBirth DetailsApril 25, 1987 | Jiaganj Azimganj, West Bengal
NationalityIndian
LeagueCelebrity
EducationSripat Singh College, Jiaganj
Arijit Singh’s Journey so far ...
Before you go ...
- Arijit Singh was 18 when he came sixth in Sony TV’s singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005
- He next won a music reality show called 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil
- Singh then began assisting composers such as Pritam, Mithoon, Vishal-Shekhar and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy as a music programmer
- He made his debut as a Hindi movie playback singer with the song Phir Mohabbat in the 2011 movie Murder 2
- In 2012, he sang hit songs such as Raabtafor the movie Agent Vinod, Duaafor Shanghai, ‘Yaariyan for Cocktail and Phir Le Aaya Dilfor the movie Barfi!
- He became a nationwide sensation with the songs Tum Hi Ho and Chahun Main Ya Naa in the 2013 movie Aashiqui 2. The former remained a chartbuster for several months and also won him his first Filmfare in the best playback singer (male) category
- In 2013, he collaborated with Pritam for songs such as Kabira and Dilliwali Girlfriend of the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Dhokha Dhadi from R...Rajkumar
- Over the next few years, he lent his voice to successful songs such as Suno Na Sangemarmar from the movie Youngistaan, Mast Magan of 2 States, Gerua from the movie Dilwale and Sooraj Dooba Hai from the movie Roy. He won the best playback singer (male) Filmfare in 2016 for the song Sooraj Dooba Hai
- In 2015, he turned writer as well as director for the Bengali movie Bhalobashar Rojnamcha
- Singh sang the songs Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Channa Mereya for the 2016 Karan Johar directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which were both massive hits. While the former won him a Filmfare, the latter continues to be a favourite at Indian weddings
- Some of his other successful songs included Zaalima from Raees, Roke Na Ruke Naina of Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya, Binte Dil from Padmavat, Tera Yaar Hoon Main from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Ae Watanfrom the movie Raazi, Ve Maahi of Kesari, Kalank Nahi from Kalank, Aabaad Barbaad from Ludo and Shayad from the movie Love Aaj Kal (2020)
- Singh won the best playback singer (male) Filmfare in 2018 for the song Roke Na Ruke Naina, in 2019 for Ae Watan and in 2020 for the song Kalank Nahi
- In 2019, he won the prestigious National Award in the best playback singer (male) category for the song Binte Dil from the movie Padmavat
- Singh debuted as a music director with the 2021 Netflix movie Pagglait
Before you go ...
- He hails from a family of classical musicians
- Apart from Hindi, Singh has also sung some Tamil and Marathi songs
Last Updated: 27/09/2021
Arijit Singh News
Arijit Singh arrives on a scooter to cast his vote, fans hail ‘humble king’Singh opted for a relaxed attire, donning a blue T-shirt and jeans, while is wife, Koel appeared in a white salwar kameez. Additionally, the 'Kesariya Tera' singer proudly exhibited an inked finger to the public. As images of the 'Aashiqui 2' singer circulated widely on the internet, numerous netizens commended his down-to-earth demeanor and simplicity.
Arijit Singh's onstage nail trimming during Dubai concert sparks backlash: Netizens call it 'highly unprofessional'A video of Arijit Singh trimming his nails on stage during a live performance has stirred reactions on social media. Fans criticized his actions as unprofessional, questioning the timing and appropriateness. Some defended Singh, suggesting practical reasons like difficulties with playing the guitar. This incident adds to previous controversies, including one where he failed to recognize an actor at another concert.
Why did Arijit Singh apologise to Pakistani actress Mahira Khan? Watch viral videoArijit Singh had a delightful yet humble moment at a Dubai concert when he failed to recognize Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, despite having sung for her before. The viral video of this charming exchange highlights Singh's sincerity and Khan's grace. Singh's apology, intertwined with irony as he recalls singing Khan's song 'Zaalima,' is met with Khan's understanding response.
Rihanna to perform at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding gala; Here's how much the global popstar charges for an eventRihanna's upcoming performance at the pre-wedding celebrations of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani has piqued interest in the cost of booking the superstar for private events. While her exact fee for this event is undisclosed, reports suggest she typically charges between $1.5 million to $8 million. The star-studded lineup for the three-day celebration also includes Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and others. Rihanna's past performances, including at the Super Bowl, underscore her immense popularity and star power.
Anant Ambani Wedding: From Rihanna To Arijit Singh, A Look At The Starry Performer Line-UpAnant Ambani Wedding: From Rihanna To Arijit Singh, A Look At The Starry Performer Line-Up
Arijit Singh becomes 1st Indian artiste to have 100 mn followers on Spotify: From 'Kesariya' to 'Tum Hi Ho', 10 of his most streamed songsWith his soulful voice, the crooner has left behind multiple bigwigs in the global music scene such as Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Drake etc
Spotify launches ‘Wrapped 2023’ list: Arijit Singh tops desi charts, ‘Bhagavad Gita’ emerges as most-streamed podcastThe Spotify India chart was dominated by the likes of Singh, Pritam, Shreya Ghoshal etc. In the podcast section, genres such as religion, culture and spirituality reigned supreme.
ICC World Cup: Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan & Sukhwinder Singh set the stage on fireNothing like some music before an epic cricket face-off! Bollywood's music icons cheered the crowd up, setting the stage for the much-awaited Indo-Pak match!
Arijit Singh set to grace India-Pakistan World Cup Match with musical performanceArijit Singh, the popular singer, will be performing at the pre-match show of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the announcement on X, stating that the performance will kickstart the clash. The match holds great significance as India has a perfect record against Pakistan in 50-over World Cup matches, and fans are excited to see standout performances from Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Arijit Singh has more Spotify followers than Taylor Swift; see full listArijit Singh has nearly 86 million followers on Spotify, surpasses billie eilish and taylor Swift. Arijit Singh 3rd most followed artist on Spotify.
Bollywood remake of Pakistani hit song sparks controversy and divides music enthusiastsThe Kolkata-based singer goes on to clarify that the two songs, 'Pasoori' and its Bollywood remake, are inherently distinct and should be seen as separate artistic expressions. He urges critics to engage in constructive discussions rather than resorting to keyboard criticism. He concludes with a hopeful tone, expressing his desire for enlightenment and understanding among those who engage in such debates.
Pathaan, Naatu Naatu & momos are few of kids' favorite things; SRK wins heartsThe Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2022 in India revealed that Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" was voted the most favorite movie among kids. Kiara Advani won the title of Favorite Movie Actor (Female), while Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit were hailed as the Favorite Dancing Stars. Momos were voted as the most favorite food among children, while Candy Crush Saga was the favorite mobile game.
Son captures wholesome reaction of his father who takes his first-ever flight; WatchIn the video, which has now gone viral across social media platforms, a son captured the wholesome reaction of his father who took his first-ever flight.
‘Should I leave?’ Video of Arijit Singh gently schooling eager fan goes viral on the InternetSingh got injured when a misbehaving fan pulled his hand during the concert. The ace singer paused performance and called out the fan.
Arijit Singh Birthday: Revisiting soulful singer's journey in music industryArijit Singh has sung more than 400 songs in multiple Indian languages. Happy Birthday, Arijit Singh - the soulful singer!
Happy Birthday, Arijit Singh: Playback King's 8 Most Addictive SongsArijit Singh Turns 36: Playback King's 8 Most Addictive Songs
IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: Arijit Singh pays respect to MS Dhoni by touching his feetRenowned singer Arijit Singh showed a gesture of respect towards the legendary cricketer MS Dhoni by touching his feet during the opening ceremony of IPL 2023.
IPL 2023 kicks off with Arijit Singh's melodious voice, performances by Rashmika Mandanna & Tamannaah BhatiaBollywood actor Ranveer Singh turned host for IPL 2023 on Star Sports India.
IPL 2023 opening ceremony set to be a starry event with these celebsIPL 2023: IPL 2023 opening ceremony stars that oerform. Arijit Singh to perform at IPL 2023 opening ceremony. Rashmika Mandanna to perform at IPL 2023 opening ceremony. Tamanna Bhatia IPL 2023 opening ceremony.
Arijit Singh speaks out for first time about ‘Gerua’ controversyArijit Singh never commented on the topic at the time. He finally addressed it for the first time on Sunday, February 19, during a concert in Kolkata.
Arijit Singh mesmerises audience at his Pune concert with his version of “Jhoome Jo Pathaan”Arijit Singh performed a range of songs during a concert in Pune. One of the many highlights of the spectacular evening was the singer's version of 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan.'
India’s 2022 playlist: Arijit Singh tops Spotify ranking, while Rahman & Shreya Ghoshal are most streamedSpotify Wrapped brings you the most streamed artists and songs from Jan-Oct.
Saregama partners Arijit Singh to create original songsVikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama India, said, “It is a proud moment for us to associate with a talent powerhouse like Arijit and TM Ventures. Saregama has always believed in bringing the best music to its Indian and global audiences. We hope to create some great music that remains fresh for many generations to come.”
Universal Music India acquires majority stake in talent management firm TM VenturesFounded in 2020 by the Indian entrepreneur Tarsame Mittal, TM Ventures represents a roster across music, comedy, TV and film that includes some of the country’s biggest talents, including Arijit Singh, Nucleya, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Asees Kaur, Sunny MR, Renuka Parwar, Kapil Sharma, Amit Trivedi, Ajay Atul, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rekha Bhardwaj, Amitabh Bhattacharya, and Zubeen Garg, among others.
Happy birthday, Arijit Singh! The singer is the king of romantic ballads and here are 5 songs to prove itThe 'Kalank' singer turns 35 today.
Arijit Singh joins hands with Facebook, GiveIndia for Covid-19 fundraiser to support rural areasThe singer will be host a live fundraiser from his hometown Murshidabad on June 6.
Singer Arijit Singh's mother hospitalised in Kolkata, actress Swastika Mukherjee sends urgent SOS for helpBengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee shared the news on Twitter.
Originals on OTT platforms witness 133% jump in engagement: Mi India reportThe study evaluates the consumption patterns of over 5 million consumers across 25+ content partners to show that the originals and web series segment witnessed a record 133% jump in engagement.
Trolled, mocked, even stoned... How these Mahila MPs made itFirst-timers without any political lineage to find out the odds they conquered on the way to Parliament.
India entertained: The hit paradeAs the year 2018 comes to an end, here is a quick look at how India consumed out-of-home entertainment.
Ace badminton player PV Sindhu's dad gives six-pack advice to Jeakson SinghJeakson Singh’s destiny was certainly written on his forehead.
Apple iTunes releases its first-ever Bengali music playlistThe collection features 25 Bengali hits that equate to two hours of non-stop music.
Move over Patti Smith, here are other singers who fumbled on stageThe American singer forgot the lyrics to Bob Dylan’s 'A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall' at the Nobel Prize ceremony that honoured the icon.
Singer Arijit Singh gets 'ransom call' from gangsterBollywood singer Arijit Singh has allegedly received extortion call from fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari demanding Rs five crore, police said today.
I love staying at home: Motilal Oswal AMC's Aashish P SomaiyaaAashish P Somaiyaa, CEO of Motilal Oswal AMC, shares his top picks of movies, music and the charm of a homebody.
Parasmal Lodha’s daughter Pallavi to tie the knot with Dr JK Jain’s son RahulThe wedding will be held at a former PM’s house and guests will be accommodated at two five-star hotels — the Leela Palace Hotel and the ITC Maurya.
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