Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh (Bengali pronunciation: [oɾid͡ʒit̪ ʃiŋɦo]; born 25 April 1987) is an Indian singer, composer, and music producer. He has been described by critics as one of the most influential and commercially successful vocalists in Indian music, and is noted for his emotive vocal style and work across multiple genres. He has received several awards, including two National Film Awards and a record-equalling eight Filmfare Awards. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to the arts. Singh began his career in 2005 as a contestant on the reality television programme Fame Gurukul. He subsequently worked as a music programmer and assistant to composers including Pritam before making his playback singing debut in Hindi cinema with “Phir Mohabbat” (2011). He gained wider recognition in 2013 with “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. In 2025, he received his eighth Filmfare Award for “Sajni”, equalling Kishore Kumar’s record for the most wins in the Best Male Playback Singer category. Singh has been the most-streamed artist on Spotify in India for seven consecutive years, from 2019 to 2025. As of 2026, he is the most-followed artist globally on Spotify, with over 177 million followers.