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Arijit Singh

Playback Singer • Music Composer

Arijit Singh is an Indian playback singer and music composer who is among the most widely heard voices in Hindi film music. He made his Hindi playback debut with Phir Mohabbat in Murder 2 (2011), and his song Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 (2013) brought him national recognition.

He has won multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and two National Film Awards in the category. In 2025 he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the arts.

Profession
Playback Singer and Music Composer
Known for
Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya, Khairiyat, Sajni, Ghungroo, Phir Mohabbat
Date of birth
1987-04-25
Birthplace
Jiaganj, West Bengal, India
Nationality
Indian

Arijit Singh Quick Facts

Full NameArijit Singh
ProfessionPlayback singer and music composer
Date of Birth25 April 1987
Age (as of 2026)39
BirthplaceJiaganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationSripat Singh College, University of Kalyani
Years Active2005 to present
Hindi Playback DebutPhir Mohabbat, Murder 2 (2011)
BreakthroughTum Hi Ho, Aashiqui 2 (2013)
SpouseKoel Roy (married January 2014)
Known ForTum Hi Ho, Kesariya, Khairiyat, Sajni, Ghungroo

Arijit Singh Career in Numbers

MilestoneDetails
Filmfare Best Male Playback SingerEight wins, including Tum Hi Ho (2014), Kesariya (2023) and Sajni (2025)
National Film Award, Best Male Playback SingerBinte Dil, Padmaavat (2019 ceremony) and Kesariya, Brahmastra (2024 ceremony)
Padma Shri2025, for contributions to the arts

Early Life and Training

Arijit Singh was born on 25 April 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad district, in West Bengal. He attended Raja Bijay Singh High School and later Sripat Singh College, which is affiliated with the University of Kalyani. He received a government scholarship for vocal training in Indian classical music at the age of nine, and he trained in Rabindra Sangeet and Western pop as well. He is married to Koel Roy, whom he wed in a private ceremony in January 2014.

Breakthrough

Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 (2013) brought him national recognition and his first Filmfare Award. Before that, his Hindi debut song Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2 (2011) had given him a foothold in film music.

Arijit Singh Career Journey

Early Playback Work (2010 to 2012)

He recorded a Telugu song for Kedi in 2010 and his Hindi playback debut in Murder 2 in 2011. His song Raabta from Agent Vinod (2012) brought him wider industry recognition.

Chart-Topping Years (2013 to 2020)

He sang Tum Hi Ho, Khairiyat from Chhichhore (2019), composed by Pritam, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage from Kabir Singh (2019), and Ghungroo from War (2019), which he sang with Shilpa Rao. The source describes him as having won five consecutive Filmfare awards in this period.

National Awards and Recent Work (2019 to 2026)

He won National Film Awards for Binte Dil (Padmaavat) and for Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, and won the Filmfare Award for Sajni from Laapataa Ladies (2024) in 2025. He is also active as a composer and music producer, and he has worked as a music programmer and assistant for composers including Pritam.

Arijit Singh Notable Songs

YearFilmSongNotes
2010Kedi (Telugu)Neeve Na Neeve NaEarly recording
2011Murder 2Phir MohabbatHindi playback debut
2012Agent VinodRaabtaIndustry recognition
2013Aashiqui 2Tum Hi HoBreakthrough; first Filmfare win
2019ChhichhoreKhairiyatComposed by Pritam
2019Kabir SinghTujhe Kitna Chahne LageCommercially successful
2019WarGhungroo (with Shilpa Rao)Composed by Vishal-Shekhar
2019PadmaavatBinte DilNational Film Award
2022Brahmastra: Part One – ShivaKesariyaNational and Filmfare awards
2024Laapataa LadiesSajniFilmfare win in 2025

Arijit Singh Net Worth and Brand Value

The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.

Estimated Net WorthNot publicly estimated
Brand ValueNot publicly estimated
Key Brand EndorsementsNot verified for this profile
Main Income SourcesPlayback fees, concert performances, music production and composing work

Frequently Asked Questions About Arijit Singh

How old is Arijit Singh?

Singh was born on 25 April 1987, so he is 39 as of October 2026.

What is Arijit Singh’s best-known song?

Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 (2013) is his most widely recognised song.

What is Arijit Singh’s net worth?

No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.

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