Arijit Singh (born 25 April 1987) is an Indian singer and composer and the defining Bollywood voice of his generation. From “Tum Hi Ho” in 2013 to “Kesariya” in 2022, he sang many of the biggest Hindi film songs of the 2010s and 2020s. He won two National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, and he became the most-followed artist in the world on Spotify. In January 2026 he surprised the industry by announcing that he would no longer take on new playback work for films.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Arijit Singh |
| Born | 25 April 1987, Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| Age | 39 |
| Profession | Singer, composer, music producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Breakthrough | “Tum Hi Ho”, Aashiqui 2 (2013) |
| Spouse | Koel Roy |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2025); two National Film Awards |
Early Life
Arijit was born in Jiaganj, a small town in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, to a Punjabi father and a Bengali mother. Music ran in the family, and he trained in Indian classical music, tabla and Rabindrasangeet from childhood. In 2005 he entered the television talent show Fame Gurukul. He did not win, but the exposure took him to Mumbai.
Career
For several years Arijit worked as a music programmer and assistant to composers including Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Vishal–Shekhar and Pritam. He learned studio production while waiting for his chance as a singer. His first Hindi film song, “Phir Mohabbat” from Murder 2 (2011), drew attention.
Everything changed in 2013 with “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2, which became a nationwide phenomenon and won him his first Filmfare Award. Over the next decade he became Bollywood’s first-choice voice for romance and heartbreak. His hits include “Channa Mereya”, “Agar Tum Saath Ho”, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, “Raabta”, “Kabira” and “Kesariya”. He sang for almost every leading actor of the era, from Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor.
Arijit won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Binte Dil” from Padmaavat (2018). He won it again for “Kesariya” from Brahmastra (2022). His sold-out concerts around the world and his streaming numbers made him the most-followed artist on Spotify worldwide in 2024.
On 27 January 2026 Arijit announced on social media that he would no longer accept new assignments as a film playback singer, writing, “I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” He said he would keep making music independently. Songs he had already recorded were expected to keep releasing through 2026 and beyond.
Personal Life
Arijit is famously private. He lives largely in his hometown of Jiaganj rather than Mumbai, and he is often seen riding a scooter around the town. He is married to Koel Roy, and he rarely gives interviews.
Awards and Honours
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Arijit Singh born?
Arijit Singh was born on 25 April 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India.
What honours has Arijit Singh received?
Padma Shri (2025); two National Film Awards.
