Arijit Singh is an Indian singer, musician, and music composer who not only provided Bollywood stars with his voice but also gave the Indian film industry rich melodies. He is one of the artists whose songs and voices can be heard in almost every movie, and every one of his songs has reached the top of the charts.
Arijit Singh Biography
| Full Name | Arijit Singh |
| Nick Name | Not Known |
| Profession | Singer |
| Date of Birth | 25 April 1987 (Saturday) |
| Arijit Singh Age | 37 years (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Raja Bijay Singh High School, Murshidabad |
| College/University | Sripat Singh College, Jiaganj |
| Education Qualification | Not Known |
Arijit Singh Age
Arijit Singh was born on April 25, 1987, in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India.
| Age | 37 Years |
| Date of Birth | April 25, 1987 |
Arijit Singh Husband & Affairs
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Koel Roy Singh |
| Wife/Husband | First Wife:- Ruprekha Banerjee Second Wife:- Koel Roy Singh |
Arijit Singh Family
| Children | Son:- Jul & more (Name Not Known) Daughter:- 1 (Step-daughter) |
| Parents | Father:- Kakkar Singh (LIC agent) Mother:- Aditi Singh (died of a cerebral stroke on 19 May 2021) |
| Siblings | Brother:- None Sister:- Amrita Singh |
Arijit Singh Height and Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters:- 168 cm In meters:- 1.68 m In feet & inches:- 5’6” feet |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms:- 76 kg In pounds:- 168 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Measurement(s) | Chest:- 40 Inches Waist:- 32 Inches Biceps:- 13 Inches |
Career
| Debut | Singer:- “Phir Mohabbat” from Murder 2 (2011) Director:- Bhalobashar Rojnamcha (Bangla Film; 2015) |
| Awards | 1. National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song ‘Binte Dil’ from the film ‘Padmaavat’ in 2019 2. Filmfare Award Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song “Kesariya” from the film Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva in 2023 3. Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male for the song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ from the film ‘Pathaan’ in 2024 |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Not Known |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Cycling, Reading, Photography, Playing Badminton, Writing and Making Documentaries |
| Destination | Not Known |
| Cricket Player | Sachin Tendulkar, M.S. Dhoni, Lance Klusener, Sourav Ganguly and Jonty Rhodes |
| Football Player | Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller |
| Food | Maacher jhol and mishit, alu seddo, daal, bhaat and alu posto |
| Musician | Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Mehdi Hassan, Ustad Rashid Ali Khan, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, KK and Michael Jackson |
| Singer(s) | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar |
| Favourite Sports | Cricket, Football, Badminton |
| Football Team(s) | Brazil and Argentina |
| Badminton Player | Saina Nehwal |
| Music Band | Coldplay |
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Arijit Singh’s Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $7 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 56 Crore (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts About Arijit Singh
- Arijit comes from a musical family background as his grandmother, mother, and sister are fine singers.
- He has 3 musical gurus, Rajendra Prasad Hazari who taught him Indian classical music, Dhirendra Prasad Hazari who taught him table and Birendra Prasad Hazari, who taught him Rabindrasangeet and pop music.
- He started his singing career by participating in the singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005, on the suggestion of his guru Rajendra Prasad Hazar, but unfortunately, he ended up in the 6th spot.
- Later, he participated in another reality show, 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, and won that competition.
- Before becoming a playback singer, he freelanced with musicians like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam Chakraborty, Vishal-Shekhar, and Mithoon Sharma.
- His favorite song is Phir Le Aaya Dil from the film Barfi.
- In 2014, he married his childhood friend Koel Roy, which was the second marriage for both him and his wife.
- Shah Rukh Khan initially wanted Atif Aslam to sing the song Gerua from the film Dilwale.
- He has an NGO called Let There Be Light, which works for poor people.
- In 2013, when asked about his favorite car, he replied,
“Car? What car? I still don’t have a car. I still travel by public transport. I take autos to travel to and fro recordings. When in Calcutta, I take autos to travel to and fro recordings. When in Calcutta, I take a train to go to Murshidabad and then take a cycle rickshaw to my house.”
- Apart from being a playback singer, Arijit Singh has also directed a few films including Bhalobashar Rojnamcha (2015) and “Sa” (2018). Interestingly, his son Jul also acted in “Sa.”
- Arijit Singh says that if he ever gets a chance to travel back in time, he would love to sing with Kishore Kumar.
- He also said that he becomes claustrophobic while listening to his songs.
- In May 2024, a video went viral on social media in which he was spotted smoking a cigarette.
