Arijit Singh: The Soulful Voice of Indian Music

Arijit Singh is a renowned Indian singer, composer, and music producer known for his soulful and melodious voice. He was born on April 25, 1987, in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Arijit was interested in music from a very young age and started training in classical music from the age of three.

Early Life and Career

Arijit Singh's father, a Punjabi, was a LIC agent, and his mother, a Bengali, was a homemaker. His maternal grandmother, who was a trained classical singer, recognized his musical talent and started teaching him music. Arijit also received training in classical music from Rajendra Prasad Hazari, who was his first guru.

Arijit started his music career in 2005 by participating in the reality show Fame Gurukul. Although he didn't win the show, he got noticed for his exceptional singing talent. He moved to Mumbai in 2006 to pursue his music career and started working as a music programmer and background vocalist for various music directors.

Musical Journey and Success

Arijit Singh's big break came in 2010 when he got the opportunity to sing the song "Phir Mohabbat" for the movie Murder 2. The song became an instant hit, and Arijit's career took off from there. He went on to sing several hit songs for movies like Barfi, Aashiqui 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and many more.

Arijit's soulful voice and versatile singing style have made him one of the most sought-after singers in the Indian music industry. He has won numerous awards for his singing, including six Filmfare Awards, an IIFA Award, and a National Film Award. He has also been named the most-streamed Indian artist on Spotify in 2019 and 2020.

Apart from singing, Arijit is also a talented composer and has composed music for several movies, including the critically acclaimed movie, Jagga Jasoos. He has also produced music for some of his own songs.

Personal Life

Arijit Singh is a very private person and keeps his personal life away from the limelight. He is married to Koel Roy, whom he met in college. The couple has two children, a daughter named Sreetama and a son named Isan.

Awards and Achievements

Arijit has been nominated for 70 awards, out of which he won 23 awards from different award events. In 2013, Arijit earned ten nominations for his song "Tum Hi Ho," winning nine.

• IIFA Award - 1
• Mirchi Music Award - 3
• Film fare Award - 2
• Guild Award - 2
• Zee Cine Award - 2
• Arijit received the 'Youth Icon - Music Award 2014' from the National Indian Student Union UK (UK) in 2014.

Romantic Songs of Arijit Singh

1. Hamdard (Ek Villain)

2. Gerua (Dilwale)

3. Zaalima (Raees)

4. Mast Magan (2 States)

5. Muskurane (CityLights)

6. Tum Hi Ho (Aashiqui 2)

7. Soch Na Sake (Airlift)

8. Sooiyan (Guddu Rangeela)

9. Samjhawan (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania)

10. Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse (Jackpot)

Conclusion

Arijit Singh's soulful voice has won the hearts of millions of music lovers in India and around the world. His dedication and hard work have made him one of the most successful and sought-after singers in the Indian music industry. Arijit continues to inspire aspiring singers with his passion for music and his incredible talent.