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Arijit Singh is a celebrated Indian playback singer, music composer, and producer. Revered for his soul-stirring and incredibly versatile voice, he has emerged as one of the most prolific and influential artists in contemporary Indian music. His journey from a small-town contestant to a global icon is a testament to his raw talent and unwavering dedication.

• Born: Arijit Singh was born on April 25, 1987, in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal.
• Musical Lineage: He comes from a family with a strong musical heritage. His father, Kakkar Singh, is a Punjabi Sikh, and his mother, Aditi Singh, is a Bengali Hindu. His maternal grandmother was a singer, his maternal aunt was trained in Indian classical music, and his maternal uncle played the tabla, while his mother also sang and played the same instrument.
• Formal Training: Arijit's parents recognized his talent early and enrolled him in professional training. He received comprehensive training from:
  • Rajendra Prasad Hazari: For Indian classical music.
  • Dhirendra Prasad Hazari: For the tabla.
  • Birendra Prasad Hazari: For Rabindra Sangeet and pop music.
• Early Acclaim: At just nine years old, he was awarded a scholarship from the Indian government for his training in classical music vocals.

• Reality TV Beginnings: Arijit's public journey began in 2005 when he participated in the reality show Fame Gurukul, where he finished in sixth place. Though he did not win, his talent caught the attention of film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who offered him a song that was unfortunately never released.
• The Turning Point: He later won another reality show, 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, which provided him with the financial means to set up his own recording studio. This allowed him to work as a music programmer and producer for renowned composers like Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy.
• Bollywood Debut & Breakthrough: His official Bollywood debut as a singer came with the Mithoon-composed song "Phir Mohabbat" from the film Murder 2 (2011). However, his career-defining moment arrived in 2013 with the mega-hit "Tum Hi Ho" from the movie Aashiqui 2, which catapulted him to overnight stardom and earned him his first Filmfare Award.

• Second Marriage: Arijit Singh married his childhood friend, Koel Roy, in a private ceremony on January 21, 2014, at the Tarapith temple in West Bengal. This was his second marriage, following a brief first marriage to a co-contestant from Fame Gurukul.
• Family: The couple has two sons together. Koel Roy also has a daughter from a previous marriage, whom Arijit has adopted, and they are a family of five.

Arijit Singh is one of the most awarded artists in Indian music history.

• Padma Shri (2025): He was conferred with the prestigious fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India for his outstanding contributions to the field of arts.
• National Film Awards:
  • "Binte Dil" from Padmaavat (2018)
  • "Kesariya" from Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022)
• Filmfare Awards (Winner): He has won a record number of Filmfare Awards, including:
  • "Tum Hi Ho" (Aashiqui 2, 2014)
  • "Sooraj Dooba Hain" (Roy, 2016)
  • "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Title Track" (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, 2017)
  • "Roke Na Ruke Naina" (Badrinath Ki Dulhania, 2018)
  • "Ae Watan" (Raazi, 2019)
  • "Kalank" (Kalank, 2020)
  • "Kesariya" (Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, 2023)
• Global Acclaim: He is the most-streamed Indian artist on Spotify for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and holds the record as the most-followed artist globally on the platform, with over 154 million followers.

• Iconic Hits: "Tum Hi Ho," "Channa Mereya," "