Arijit Singh Birthday: Revisiting soulful singer's journey in music industry

Arijit Singh's impact goes beyond being a mere singer as he has captured the hearts and minds of people like no one else could. With an impressive collection of songs, he has enchanted music lovers of all ages and amassed a vast following. As Arijit turns 35, let's revisit his enchanting musical journey.

Arijit Singh's Journey - From Fame Gurukul to Living Legend

Arijit Singh gained initial recognition through his participation in the reality TV show Fame Gurukul, where his melodious voice was well-received despite not winning the competition. Following his stint on the show, Arijit relocated to Mumbai to pursue his aspirations of becoming a singer.


He received his first break in the film industry when Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered him the opportunity to sing "Yun Shabnami" for Saawariya. However, Arijit's version of the song was not included in the final release.

Rise and Rise of Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh marked his Bollywood debut with the song "Phir Mohabbat" from Murder 2. However, it was his rendition of "Tum Hi Ho" from Aashiqui 2 that skyrocketed his popularity, earning him widespread acclaim and several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Since then, Arijit has established himself as one of the most sought-after playback singers in India, garnering numerous awards for his remarkable work, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Binte Dil" from the movie 'Padmaavat'.

Arijit's remarkable consistency is evident from the fact that he is the only Bollywood singer, after Kumar Sanu, to have won the prestigious Filmfare awards for five consecutive years from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, in December 2022, Arijit was recognized as the most streamed artist on Spotify in India for the third year in a row.

FAQs

Q1. Where is Arijit Singh from?
A1. Arijit Singh was born and brought up in West Bengal's Jiaganj, Murshidabad.

Q2. Who are Arijit Singh's parents?
A2. Arijit was born to a Punjabi-Bengali household, where his father Kakkar Singh hails from Punjab while mother Aditi Singh was from Bengal, who passed away in 2021.