Arijit Singh
Playback singer and composer
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Arijit Singh is a playback singer from West Bengal who has become the defining voice of Hindi film music since the 2010s. He has won two National Film Awards and is one of the most-streamed artists in the world.
Biography
Early life
Singh grew up in Jiaganj in a family with a musical background and trained in Hindustani classical music and tabla. He took part in the television talent show Fame Gurukul in 2005 and spent several years working as a music programmer and assistant to composers in Mumbai.
Rise to fame
His first released Hindi film song was “Phir Mohabbat” from Murder 2 (2011), and “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 (2013) made him a star. Hits including “Channa Mereya”, “Agar Tum Saath Ho” and “Kesariya” followed.
He won National Film Awards for “Binte Dil” (Padmaavat) and “Kesariya” (Brahmāstra), was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025, and has among the largest followings of any artist on Spotify. Known for his low-key lifestyle, he continues to live in Jiaganj.
Style
Arijit Singh’s soft, emotive voice and classical grounding made him the preferred singer for romantic and melancholic songs in Hindi cinema from 2013 onwards. He has sung in Bengali, Telugu, Marathi and other languages, works as a composer and music producer, and has performed sold-out arena concerts in India and abroad, including at Wembley in London.
Low-key star
Unusually for a star, Singh avoids publicity and lives in his hometown of Jiaganj in West Bengal, where he has been known to ride a scooter around town. He has won numerous Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer.
Style and influence
Singh’s soft, emotive voice made him the dominant voice of Hindi film romance in the 2010s and 2020s; he has been among the most-streamed artists on Spotify worldwide. Known for his low-key personal life, he lives in his hometown of Jiaganj in West Bengal rather than Mumbai.
Timeline
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1987
Born in Jiaganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal
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2005
Fame Gurukul
Television talent show.
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2011
“Phir Mohabbat” (Murder 2)
First film song released.
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2013
“Tum Hi Ho” (Aashiqui 2)
Breakthrough.
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2016
Live concert at Wembley Arena, London
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2019
National Film Award for “Binte Dil”
66th National Film Awards.
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2024
National Film Award for “Kesariya”
70th National Film Awards.
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2025
Padma Shri
Notable works
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2013
Tum Hi Ho Song
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2016
Channa Mereya Song
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2022
Kesariya Song
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2015
Agar Tum Saath Ho Song
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2018
Binte Dil Song
Awards and honours
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National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2019 · “Binte Dil”.
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National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2024 · “Kesariya”.
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Padma Shri
2025
Did you know?
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1
He still lives in his small hometown of Jiaganj.
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2
He first appeared on television on the talent show Fame Gurukul.
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3
He has performed at Wembley Arena in London.
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Connections
Also born on 25 April
Frequently asked
Who is Arijit Singh?
Arijit Singh is a playback singer from West Bengal who has become the defining voice of Hindi film music since the 2010s. He has won two National Film Awards and is one of the most-streamed artists in the world.
How old is Arijit Singh?
Arijit Singh is 39 years old, born on 25 April 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
Where is Arijit Singh from?
Arijit Singh was born in Jiaganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
What is Arijit Singh known for?
Arijit Singh is best known for “Tum Hi Ho”, “Channa Mereya”, “Kesariya”.
What awards has Arijit Singh received?
Notable honours include National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2019), National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2024), Padma Shri (2025).
References
- Arijit Singh — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Arijit Singh — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Arijit Singh — Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Arijit Singh — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Arijit Singh (Q4790608) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
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About this profile
- Researched by the TrackFame editors; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal
- First published 26 October 2026
- Last updated
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