Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh, born on April twenty-fifth, nineteen eighty-seven, is a celebrated Indian singer, composer, and music producer. Renowned for his emotive vocal style, he has made a significant impact across various music genres, earning recognition as one of the most influential and commercially successful vocalists in Indian music.

His journey in the music industry began in two thousand five when he participated in the reality television show Fame Gurukul. Following this, he honed his skills as a music programmer and worked as an assistant to prominent composers, including Pritam. Singh made his playback singing debut in Hindi cinema with the song “Phir Mohabbat” in two thousand eleven, but it was his performance of “Tum Hi Ho” from the film Aashiqui 2 in two thousand thirteen that catapulted him to fame, earning him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Over the years, Singh has amassed numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and a record-equalling eight Filmfare Awards. In two thousand twenty-five, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, recognizing his contributions to the arts. That same year, he received his eighth Filmfare Award for the song “Sajni,” tying with the legendary Kishore Kumar for the most wins in the Best Male Playback Singer category.

Singh's popularity continues to soar, as he has been the most-streamed artist on Spotify in India for seven consecutive years, from two thousand nineteen to two thousand twenty-five. As of two thousand twenty-six, he holds the title of the most-followed artist globally on Spotify, boasting over one hundred seventy-seven million followers.