A star Indian playback singer, Arijit Singh plays the golden voice of Phir Mohabbat in Murder 2. Originally from Punjab, Arijit Singh was born to a Bengali mother and a Punjabi father in West Bengal on 25th April 1987. In addition to his maternal mother, he also had an uncle who played piano. His training in Indian Classical Music began at an early age.
During the 2005 season of Fame Gurukul, Arijit Singh made his reality show debut. Although he didn’t win, he got recognition as a musician. After winning 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, he went on to appear on two more reality shows. His career is boosted as a result. As a playback sensation, he worked with Pritam Chakraborty, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, and Mithoon as an assistant programmer.
He got his first break as a playback singer on Pritam’s support, with Murder2, which was followed with Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2, Muskurane from CityLights, Suno Na Sangemarmar from Youngistaan and the title track of the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil are a few of his biggest hits.
He programmed Raabta from Agent Vinod. He also sang the entire composition in one of the versions. Cocktail and Barfi!. Vishal-Shekhar`s composition Duaa in the film Shanghai was a hit and won him Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Playback Singer Award.
Arijit came with his first hit memorable Tum Hi Ho from the 2013 movie Aashiqui 2, with music composer Mithoon. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani movie with 3 beautiful numbers like “Dilliwaali Girlfriend”, “Kabira”, and” Ilahi” was his venture as a singer with composer Pritam. He has shown versatility in this album. Later this duo released a reprise version of the popular number Main Rang Sharbaton Ka from Phata Poster Nikhla Hero. The movie track was sung by Atif Aslam and Chinmayi, followed by Dhokha Dhadi from R… Rajkumar. He then sang another popular song Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari from the Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer Chennai Express along with Neeti Mohan and Sunidhi Chauhan. His duet sensual duet version of Har Kisi Ko from Boss with Neeti Mohan was out of a box version of the song. Arijit then first time collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the semi-classical song “Laal Ishq” from the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela.
In 2014, Arijit associated with music directors Sajid-Wajid for Raat Bhar from Heropanti, Shanivar Raati, and Palat-Tera Hero Idhar Hai from Main Tera Hero. Our star music director, A.R. Rahman sang the dubbed Hindi version of the song Medhuvaagathaan from Kochadaiiyaan titled Dil Chaspiya. He recorded the Jeet Gannguli composed Muskurane, which was the biggest hit of this year. Jeet`s Suno Na Sangemarmar from Youngistaan and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy`s Sufi song Mast Magan from 2 States. He won Filmfare nominations.
In 2015 Arijit`s debut in Tamil cinema with the song Neeye Vaazhkai Enben from the film Pugazh. Composer Amaal Mallik has presented us the track Sooraj Dooba Hain from Roy and Khwaishein from Calendar Girls. With Jeet Gannguli for the title track of Hamari Adhuri Kahani, and Chirantan Bhatt for the song Teri Meri Kahaani. With Himesh Reshammiya for the song, Baaton Ko Teri from All Is Well. He lent his voice for songs in movies like Talvar, Drishyam, Guddu Rangeela, and Phantom. Arijit released a promotional single in 2015 titled Chal Waha Jaate Hain composed by Amaal Mallik. Arijit highly impressed the Marathi audiences with his Marathi debut song Yaar Illahi – Qawwali from the movie Katyar Kaljat Ghusali.
The singer opened in 2016 with Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi and Soch Na Sake from Airlift. This was followed by recording tracks for movies like Sanam Teri Kasam, Ghayal Once Again, Sanam Re, and Fitoor. His soulful rendition of Bolna from the movie Kapoor & Sons got a great audience response and was also considered one of the best love songs of the year. He worked on another Tamil assignment Naan Un from 24. After recording tracks like Itni Si Baat Hain for Azhar, Zara Si Dosti for Happy Bhaag Jayegi, Phir Kabhi for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Darkhaast for Shivaay, his most popular hits of the year came with the title track and Channa Mereya of the 2016 release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
Arijit was ruled over the year 2019 breathtakingly with one-by-one bumper hits. “Bekhayali”, “Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage” from Kabir Singh, “Khairiyat” from Chhichhore, and Arijit Singh Kalank – Title Track is some of all time hits.
Chal Ghar Chalen from Malang was his awesome touchy sensual version with composer Mithoon. Sab Jhulas Gaya by Arijit Singh from Chhapaak is as burning as the topic of the movie.
Tum hi ho, fetched him several awards and nominations, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer at the 59th Filmfare Awards. He is often referred to as the singer for singers due to how well he can interpret a song and deliver it perfectly every time. His songs have been featured in many Bollywood films and have given him mainstream success. We hope you enjoyed this article on Arijit Singh!
We are all dying for the outstanding mesmerizing vocalist. Many more to come from him.
