# Arijit Singh

> Arijit Singh rose from a teenage reality-show contestant and behind-the-scenes music programmer to the voice behind some of Hindi cinema's most durable songs. After two National Film Awards, the Padma Shri and a record-equalling eight Filmfare wins for male playback singing, he stopped accepting new playback assignments in January 2026. His next act is rooted in independent and classical music, Oriyon Music, filmmaking and long-term community work in his hometown of Jiaganj.

- **Role:** Independent recording artist and founder of Oriyon Music and Tatwamasi Foundation
- **Organizations:** Oriyon Music, Tatwamasi Foundation
- **From:** Jiaganj, India
- **Nationality:** Indian
- **Education:** Sripat Singh College, Vocal music, tabla and classical repertoire, Classical training under Rajendra Prasad Hazari and Birendra Prasad Hazari
- **Known for:** Recipient of the Padma Shri in 2025 for contributions to the arts., Two-time National Film Award winner for Best Male Playback Singer: 'Binte Dil' and 'Kesariya.', Eight-time Filmfare Award winner for Best Male Playback Singer, tying Kishore Kumar's record as of 2025.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Competed on the television music competition Fame Gurukul at age 18, gaining national exposure without winning the show.
- **2006** — Won the television competition 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil and used the prize money to help establish a recording studio.
- **2007-2010** — Worked behind the scenes as a music programmer and assistant for composers, including Pritam, while developing studio craft.
- **2011** — Made his released Hindi-film playback debut with 'Phir Mohabbat' from Murder 2.
- **2012** — Gained wider industry recognition through songs including 'Raabta,' 'Duaa' and 'Phir Le Aya Dil.'
- **2013** — Broke through nationally with 'Tum Hi Ho' from Aashiqui 2, which led to his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2014.
- **2018** — Presented his Bengali directorial debut Sa at the International Film Festival of India.
- **2019** — Received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for 'Binte Dil' from Padmaavat.
- **2020** — Launched the independent label Oriyon Music and released 'Rihaa' as singer, composer and producer.
- **2021** — Made his feature-film debut as a music composer with the soundtrack for Pagglait.
- **2024** — Received a second National Film Award for 'Kesariya' from Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva.
- **2025** — Received the Padma Shri for contributions to the arts and won an eighth Filmfare Award for 'Sajni,' equalling Kishore Kumar's male playback record.
- **2026** — Announced he would accept no new playback-singing assignments while continuing independent, classical and already-committed work.

## Achievements

- Recipient of the Padma Shri in 2025 for contributions to the arts.
- Two-time National Film Award winner for Best Male Playback Singer: 'Binte Dil' and 'Kesariya.'
- Eight-time Filmfare Award winner for Best Male Playback Singer, tying Kishore Kumar's record as of 2025.
- Won five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer from 2016 through 2020.
- Founded the independent label Oriyon Music in 2020.
- Composed the soundtrack for the 2021 feature film Pagglait.
- Directed the Bengali film Sa, selected for the Indian Panorama at IFFI 2018.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — His management said 'Yeh Awarapan' was an earlier commitment and did not reverse his decision to stop accepting new playback assignments.
- **2026-05** — A report on his directorial debut Sa said the film remained unreleased eight years after its IFFI screening.
- **2026-02** — Released the independent single 'Raina,' composed by Sheykhar Ravjiani with lyrics by Priya Saraiya.
- **2026-01** — Announced he would take no new playback-vocal assignments, while making clear that he would continue creating music.
- **2025-10** — Won his eighth Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for 'Sajni' from Laapataa Ladies.

## Links

- Twitter/X: https://x.com/arijitsingh
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Official_ArijitSingh
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arijitsingh/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArijitSingh

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Last updated: 2026-09-21