There are a huge variety of personalities who became famous in the music industry. These famous and talented stars possess many other skills rather than only singing. Are you interested in knowing some unknown facts about the Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh? If yes, then you have landed in the right place. This article will detail most of the information about Arijit Singh.
Wiki/Biography
Arijit Singh is an Indian singer, music programmer, and music composer. He sings in a melodious voice in Hindi and Bengali. He is loved by a huge audience. He is popularly known as “King of playback singing.” Arijit Singh is the National Award winner in the field of singing. He acquires distinguished popularity as an Indian Singer and he attracts almost every Indian with his soothing voice.
Wikipedia/Bio
| Real Name | Arijit Singh |
| Profession | Indian singer |
| Date of Birth | 25 April 1987 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Jiaganj, Azimganj, West Bengal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Hometown | Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| School | Raja Bijay Singh High School, Murshidabad |
| College/University | Sripat Singh College, Jiaganj |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Debut | Singing- Phir Mohabbat” from Murder 2 (2011) Director- Bhalobashar Rojnamcha (Bangla Film; 2015) |
Physical Appearance
| Height (approx) | in centimetres- 168 cm in meter- 1.68 m in feet & inches- 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | in Kilogram- 76 kg in pounds- 168 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest- 40 inches Waist- 32 inches Biceps- 12 inches |
| Eyes Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Family, Parents, Siblings
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/ Spouse | First Wife- Ruprekha Banerjee Second Wife- Koyel Roy  |
| Date of Marriage | m. 2013–2013 (with Ruprekha Singh) 20 January 2014 (with Koyel Roy) |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known (LIC agent) Mother- Aditi Singh (died of a cerebral stroke on 19 May 2021) |
| Children | Son–2 Jul & more (Name Not Known) Daughter–1 (Step-daughter)  |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- Amrita Singh  |
Career
- He began his career by participating in the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. Though he did not receive success in the finals.
- Arijit Singh got a breakthrough in his career after winning the reality show called 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil.
- Arijit built his recording setup. He then began his career as a music programmer.. He gains more popularity with the release of “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2. With the Best Male Playback Singer award in the 59th Filmfare Awards, his career touched the skies.
Achievements
- Arijit Singh received FilmFare Award for Best Male Playback singer in 2020.
- He won the National Awards in 2018 for Best Male Playback Singer.
- He also holds the record of six Filmfare Awards.
- The talented singer Arijit Singh holds the title “King of playback singing “.
List of Awards Received by Arijit Singh
| Awards | Wins |
|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 1 |
| Filmfare Awards | 6 |
| Filmfare Awards East | 1 |
| Filmfare Awards South | 0 |
| IIFA Awards | 3 |
| Guild Awards | 2 |
| GiMA Awards | 5* |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 19* |
| RMIM Puraskaar | 18* |
| Screen Awards | 4 |
| Zee Cine Awards | 4 |
| Stardust Awards | 1 |
| Awards won | 80 |
Facts
Arijit Singh had recently lost his mother Aditi Singh. Her mother left on 20 May 2021 at the age of 52.
His soulful performances drive his fans crazy. He has a magical way of calming everyone’s soul. Arijit sings old as well as the latest Bollywood songs. Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 was the best song he sang to date. All in all, he is a legend in the Bollywood Music and Singing industry.
Favourite Things
| Favourite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar |
| Favourite Food | Daal and Bhaat, Maacher jhol and Mishti |
| Favourite Musician | Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Mehdi Hassan, |
| Favourite Musician | Jagjit Singh, Ustad Rashid Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali |
| Favourite Players | Saina Nehwal, Lionel Messi, Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favourite Sports | Cricket, Badminton |
Money Factor
| Salary (approx) | 13 lakhs INR/song |
| Net Worth (approx) | 52 Crore INR |
Exciting Things
- Arijit loves Cycling and reading apart from Singing.
- He also loves sports such as playing badminton in his leisure time.
- He belongs to a musical family background. He is not so active on social media platforms like Instagram. Yet, he hosts several live singing concerts for his fans.
Final Words
Arijit Singh possesses a strong career in the Singing and Music field. Besides this, he is a successful individual based on his talent and soothing voice!
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Arijit Singh Songs
FAQ:
Q.1) how many songs sung by Arijit Singh?
Arijit Singh sang more than 500 songs which include 300+Bollywood songs, 120+ Bengali songs and 30+ other languages songs.
Q.2) who is Arijit Singh first wife?
Ruprekha Singh is his first wife of Arijit Singh.
Q.3) when is Arijit Singh birthday?
Arijit Singh came into 25 April 1987.
