Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth And Early Life | Arijit Singh was born on 25th April 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal to a Punjabi father and Bengali mother. He received classical music classes from his maternal aunt. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Raja BH Singh High School |
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| College | Sripat Singh College |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married to Koel Roy (2014) |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Koel Roy |
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Family
| Father | Kakkar Singh (Punjabi father) |
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| Mother | Aditi Singh (Bengali mother) |
| Spouse | Koel Roy |
Career
| Start of Career | Participated in reality shows like “Fame Gurukul” in 2005 and “10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil”. Made his playback singing debut in 2011 with 'Phir Mohabbat' from Murder 2. His major breakthrough was 'Tum Hi Ho' from Aashiqui 2 in 2013. Won first National Film Award for 'Binte Dil' from Padmaavat in 2018 and second for 'Kesariya' from Brahmastra in 2022. Won eighth Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for 'Sajni' from Laapataa Ladies in 2025. On January 27, 2026, he announced his retirement from new playback singing assignments, stating he would complete existing commitments and focus on independent music and Indian classical music. |
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| Net Worth | â‚ą414 crore (as of June 2025) |
Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Trained in various music genres: Indian classical music, tabla, Rabindra Sangeet, and pop music. | |
| 2. Directed the Bengali documentary film “Bhalobashar Rojnamcha” in 2015. | |
| 3. Founder of the NGO “Let There Be Light.” | |
| 4. Received the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions to music. | |
| 5. Owns a luxury house in Navi Mumbai worth â‚ą8 crore and a car collection including a Range Rover and a Mercedes worth over â‚ą3.4 crore. | |
| 6. Operates a pocket-friendly restaurant named Heshel in his hometown Murshidabad, West Bengal, offering meals at â‚ą40. |