Arijit Singh, a prominent figure in Indian music, is not just a singer but also a talented musician and composer. His melodious voice graces numerous Bollywood films, consistently topping music charts.
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Born on April 25, 1987 (age 37 as of 2024), in Jiaganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Arijit Singh’s musical journey began at home. His family, with a strong musical background – including a musically trained maternal aunt, a singing grandmother, and tabla-playing mother and uncle – nurtured his talent from a young age. He received formal training from the Hazari Brothers at the tender age of three, learning Indian classical music from Rajendra Prasad Hazari, tabla from Dhirendra Prasad Hazari, and Rabindra Sangeet and pop music from Birendra Prasad Hazari.
At age 10, he earned a West Bengal state government scholarship for Indian classical music training. His musical influences broadened to include Western classical composers like Mozart and Beethoven alongside Bengali classical music.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’6″
- Weight (approx.): 80 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 40″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
Family, Caste & Wife
Arijit hails from a Punjabi family that migrated to India from Lahore during the 1947 partition. His father, Kakkar Singh, worked as an LIC agent, and his mother, Aditi Singh, a homemaker, sadly passed away on May 19, 2021, at the age of 52.
He has a sister, Amrita Singh. Arijit has been married twice. His first marriage to Ruprekha Banerjee, a Fame Gurukul finalist, was short-lived. He later married Koyel Roy Singh, his childhood sweetheart, in 2014. Koyel has a daughter from a previous marriage, making Arijit a stepfather. The couple also have two sons; one son’s name is Jul.
Career
Arijit’s career took off after participating in the 2005 reality show “Fame Gurukul,” mentored by Rajendra Prasad Hazari, although he finished sixth. Winning “10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil” provided the funds to build his own studio. He worked as a freelance artist, creating music for TV channels, commercials, and radio stations.
He gained experience freelancing for prominent music directors such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, Mithoon, Monty Sharma, and Pritam. His initial work included singing for Telugu films, with “Neeve Na Neeve Na” in the film *Kedi* (2010) marking his debut.
His Bollywood breakthrough came with “Phir Mohabbat” from *Murder 2* (recorded in 2009, released in 2011). He has collaborated with numerous renowned music directors, including Sajid-Wajid and A. R. Rahman, and shared duets with celebrated singers like Shreya Ghoshal and Alka Yagnik.
Controversies
Arijit faced controversy in September 2013, following an incident with a journalist. He was arrested for assaulting a journalist who questioned him about his divorce. He later stated he only damaged the camera and was granted bail.
Another controversy involved Salman Khan in May 2016, when Arijit publicly requested Salman to retain his version of the song “Jag Ghoomeya” from the film *Sultan*. This was later deleted.
Awards
Arijit has garnered numerous prestigious awards for his exceptional singing talent:
| Award | Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2014 | Tum Hi Ho | Aashiqui 2 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2016 | Sooraj Dooba Hain | Roy |
| Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2017 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil |
| Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2018 | Roke Na Ruke Naina | Badrinath Ki Dulhania |
| Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Male) | 2023 | Kesariya | Brahm?stra: Part One – Shiva |
| National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2019 | Binte Dil | Padmaavat |
| National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2024 | Kesariya | Brahm?stra: Part One – Shiva |
| Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male | 2024 | Jhoome Jo Pathaan | Pathaan |
| Padma Shri | 2025 | – | – |
Favourites
- Food: Maacher Jhol and Mishti, Alu Seddo, and Alu Posto
- Actor: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Manoj Bajpayee
- Actress: Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone
- Musician: Michael Jackson
- Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Mehdi Hassan, Ustad Rashid Ali Khan, Ustad Amzad Ali Khan, KK
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar, Lance Klusener, Sourav Ganguly, Jonty Rhodes
- Football Player: Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller
- Badminton Player: Saina Nehwal
Net Worth
Arijit Singh’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million.
Facts
- Shahrukh Khan initially wanted Atif Aslam to sing “Gerua” from *Dilwale*.
- He runs an NGO, “Let There Be Light,” which helps the poor.
- Besides singing, he’s a badminton player, writer, and documentary filmmaker.
- He considers himself a film enthusiast.
- He supports Brazil and Argentina in football.
- He enjoys ghazals and is a fan of Coldplay.
- He directed the Bengali feature film “Bhalobasar Rojnamcha” (2015), a compilation of short films, and “Sa.” at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
- He prefers public transport over owning a car.
- He has expressed a desire to sing with Kishore Kumar if given the chance to travel back in time.
- He admits to experiencing claustrophobia when listening to his own songs.
- T-Pain was accused of plagiarizing “Tum Hi Ho” from *Aashiqui 2*.
- In May 2024, a video surfaced showing him smoking a cigarette.
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