:Arijit Singh
{{Short description|Indian playback singer (born 1987)}}
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| birth_place = Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
| alma_mater = Sripat Singh College
| occupation = Playback singer
| years_active = 2007–present
| spouse = {{Plainlist|* {{Marriage|Ruprekha Bannerjee|2013|2013|end=div}}
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| awards = Full list
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- Oriyon Music
- Zee Music Company
- T-Series
- Sony Music India
- Muslux Studio
- YRF Music
- Eros Music
- Tips}}
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- Filmi
- Sufi
- pop
- folk
- EDM{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-If-you-want-to-be-a-lambi-race-ka-ghoda-you-need-to-perform-consistently/articleshow/51727742.cms|title=Arijit Singh: If you want to be a lambi race ka ghoda you need to perform consistently – The Times of India|work=The Times of India|date=11 April 2016 |access-date=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170708151040/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-If-you-want-to-be-a-lambi-race-ka-ghoda-you-need-to-perform-consistently/articleshow/51727742.cms|archive-date=8 July 2017|url-status=live}}
- ghazals
- classical{{cite web|last=Khurana|first=Suanshu|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/arijit-singh-hitting-the-right-notes/1143659/|title=Arijit Singh: Hitting the Right Notes|work=The Indian Express|date=21 July 2013|access-date=24 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20150224080637/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/arijit-singh-hitting-the-right-notes/1143659/|archive-date=24 February 2015}}}}
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Arijit Singh ({{IPA|bn|ɔrid͡ʒit ʃiŋho}}; born 25 April 1987) is an Indian playback singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160407-bajirao-mastani-scores-five-awards-arijit|title=Bajirao Mastani scores five awards, Arijit adjudged Best Live Performer at GiMA 2016 |date=7 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612041932/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160407-bajirao-mastani-scores-five-awards-arijit|archive-date=12 June 2017|url-status=live|access-date=12 June 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170127-arijit-singh-turns-music-producer-bengali|title=Singh turns music producer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213002120/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170127-arijit-singh-turns-music-producer-bengali|archive-date=13 February 2017}} A leading figure in contemporary Hindi film music,{{cite news|title=Why Arijit Singh is King of Bollywood Playback|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/why-arijit-singh-is-king-of-bollywood-playback-11693935254978.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043757/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/why-arijit-singh-is-king-of-bollywood-playback-11693935254978.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Why Are Fans Of Hindi Film Music Hearing Arijit Singh Songs?|url=https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-why-are-fans-of-hindi-film-music-hearing-arijit-singh-songs-8757274.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043801/https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-why-are-fans-of-hindi-film-music-hearing-arijit-singh-songs-8757274.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Arijit Singh becomes 1st Indian artiste to have 100 mn followers on Spotify|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/arijit-singh-becomes-1st-indian-artiste-to-have-100-mn-followers-on-spotify/articleshow/107144623.cms?from=mdr|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043800/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/arijit-singh-becomes-1st-indian-artiste-to-have-100-mn-followers-on-spotify/articleshow/107144623.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/2014-celebrity-100/the-rise-and-rise-of-arijit-singh/39203/1|title=The Rise and Rise of Arijit Singh|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405170027/https://www.forbesindia.com/article/2014-celebrity-100/the-rise-and-rise-of-arijit-singh/39203/1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/arijit-singh-on-his-unrivalled-rise-in-bollywood-i-dont-have-a-monopoly-over-music-4370381.html|title=Arijit Singh on his unrivalled rise in bollywood: 'I don't have a monopoly over music'|date=4 March 2018 |access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405170042/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/arijit-singh-on-his-unrivalled-rise-in-bollywood-i-dont-have-a-monopoly-over-music-4370381.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Bollywood just can't have enough of velvet voice Arijit Singh|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/bollywood-just-cant-have-enough-of-velvet-voice-arijit-singh-2501541-2024-02-13|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043801/https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/bollywood-just-cant-have-enough-of-velvet-voice-arijit-singh-2501541-2024-02-13|url-status=live}} he is the recipient of several accolades including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards. He was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2025.{{cite news |date=25 January 2025 |title=Mamata Shankar, Pt Tejendra Narayan among 9 Padma awardees from Bengal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/mamata-shankar-pt-tejendra-narayan-among-9-padma-awardees-from-bengal/articleshow/117559588.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126060556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/mamata-shankar-pt-tejendra-narayan-among-9-padma-awardees-from-bengal/articleshow/117559588.cms |archive-date=26 January 2025 |access-date=26 January 2025 |work=The Times of India}}{{cite news |date=25 January 2025 |title=Balakrishna, Ajith, Shekhar Kapur, Shobana honoured with Padma Bhushan, Arijit Singh, Ricky Kej conferred with Padma Shri |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/padma-awards-balakrishna-ajith-shekhar-kapur-shobana-arijit-singh-ricky-kej-9799275/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126154012/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/padma-awards-balakrishna-ajith-shekhar-kapur-shobana-arijit-singh-ricky-kej-9799275/ |archive-date=26 January 2025 |access-date=26 January 2025 |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}
Singh began his career when he participated in the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. He made his Hindi cinema debut in 2011 with the song "Phir Mohabbat" for the film Murder 2. He received wider recognition with the release of "Tum Hi Ho" from Aashiqui 2 in 2013, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.{{cite web|date=25 April 2017|title=Awesome Arijit|url=http://www.newsindiatimes.com/awesome-arijit/26475|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504140112/http://www.newsindiatimes.com/awesome-arijit/26475|archive-date=4 May 2017|access-date=4 May 2017|work=New India Times}}{{cite web|last1=Pant|first1=Aditi|title=I slept through auditions: Arijit Singh|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-slept-through-auditions-arijit-singh/story-qmqcGY4pVBg1e6Ub7sHt0K.html|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=27 April 2016|date=24 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702125223/http://m.hindustantimes.com/music/i-slept-through-auditions-arijit-singh/story-qmqcGY4pVBg1e6Ub7sHt0K.html|archive-date=2 July 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Singh|first1=Saloni|title=The singer every man loves – Arijit Singh|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arijit-singh-youth-music-sensation-is-here-to-stay/1/413466.html|website=India Today|access-date=27 April 2016|date=15 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106175723/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arijit-singh-youth-music-sensation-is-here-to-stay/1/413466.html|archive-date=6 January 2016}} He won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer twice for the songs "Binte Dil" from Padmaavat (2018) and "Kesariya" from Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).
Spotify declared Singh the most-streamed Indian artist for five consecutive years (2020–2024).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 December 2020|title=Three big takeaways from Spotify India's year-end charts|url=https://musically.com/2020/12/10/three-big-takeaways-from-spotify-indias-year-end-charts/|access-date=|website=|via=Musically|archive-date=6 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606004035/https://musically.com/2020/12/10/three-big-takeaways-from-spotify-indias-year-end-charts/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Spotify's 2021 Wrapped List Reveals Top Artists, Songs, Album in India: Check Details |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/spotifys-2021-wrapped-list-reveals-top-artists-songs-album-in-india-check-details-4511642.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131104041/https://www.news18.com/news/tech/spotifys-2021-wrapped-list-reveals-top-artists-songs-album-in-india-check-details-4511642.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Spotify unveils 2022's Spotify Wrapped stats: Arijit Singh, Sidhu Moosewala, Pritam come on top |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/spotify-unveils-2022s-spotify-wrapped-stats-arijit-singh-sidhu-moosewala-pritam-come-on-top/article66204971.ece|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=23 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323135300/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/spotify-unveils-2022s-spotify-wrapped-stats-arijit-singh-sidhu-moosewala-pritam-come-on-top/article66204971.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Arijit Singh tops most-streamed artist on Spotify Wrapped 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/arijit-singh-tops-most-streamed-artist-on-spotify-wrapped-2023-see-full-list-2469172-2023-11-29|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208183309/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/arijit-singh-tops-most-streamed-artist-on-spotify-wrapped-2023-see-full-list-2469172-2023-11-29|url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=Spotify Wrapped 2024 Indian edition: Arijit Singh most streamed artist again! What else did India vibe to? Trends here |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/spotify-wrapped-2024-indian-edition-arijit-singh-most-streamed-artist-again-what-else-did-india-vibe-to-trends-here-456280-2024-12-05 |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=Business Today |date=5 December 2024}} As of April 2025, he is the most-followed artist globally on Spotify, with over 142 million followers.{{Cite web |title=Indian Singer Arijit Singh Surpasses Taylor Swift As Most-Followed Artist on Spotify |url=https://consequence.net/2024/08/arijit-singh-taylor-swift-spotify/ |access-date=2024-08-24 |website=consequence.net|date=22 August 2024 |language=en-US}}{{cite news|last=Peters|first=Daniel|title=Indian singer Arijit Singh overtakes Taylor Swift as most-followed artist on Spotify |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/indian-singer-arijit-singh-overtakes-taylor-swift-as-most-followed-artist-on-spotify-3786331|access-date=26 August 2024|work=NME|date=23 August 2024}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 December 2020|title=Spotify Reveals Top Songs, Artists, Albums in India and Globally in 2020|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/spotify-india-2020-top-songs-artists-albums-podcasts-global-arijit-shayad-bad-bunny-weeknd-2332431|access-date=|website=Gadgets 360 NDTV|archive-date=17 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117233728/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/spotify-india-2020-top-songs-artists-albums-podcasts-global-arijit-shayad-bad-bunny-weeknd-2332431|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Why Arijit Singh rules over Spotify|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-why-arijit-singh-rules-over-spotify-3518745/|access-date=16 June 2024|work=Financial Express|date=13 June 2024}}
Early life
Arijit Singh was born on 25 April 1987{{cite web|title=Happy Birthday Arijit Singh: From Tum Hi Ho to Gerua, his Top 10 songs|work=The Indian Express|date=25 April 2016|access-date=27 April 2016|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/happy-birthday-arijit-singh-from-tum-hi-ho-to-gerua-his-top-10-songs-2769623/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426180633/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/happy-birthday-arijit-singh-from-tum-hi-ho-to-gerua-his-top-10-songs-2769623/|archive-date=26 April 2016}} in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal to Kakkar Singh, a Punjabi Sikh father{{cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/arijit-singh-hometown-early-life-father-songs|title=Arijit Singh Is Everywhere, And Nowhere|access-date=14 September 2019|quote=Kakkar Singh, whose family came from Lahore...|archive-date=13 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013085047/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/arijit-singh-hometown-early-life-father-songs|url-status=live}} and Aditi Singh, a Bengali Hindu mother.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-travel-by-public-transport-Arijit-Singh/articleshow/20367909.cms|title=I still travel by public transport: Arijit Singh|work=The Times of India|author=Agarwal, Stuti|date=31 May 2013|access-date=8 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150209202435/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-travel-by-public-transport-Arijit-Singh/articleshow/20367909.cms|archive-date=9 February 2015}} His paternal family came from Lahore during the Partition. He began his music training at a very young age at home. His maternal aunt trained in Indian classical music, and his maternal grandmother used to sing. His maternal uncle played the tabla, and his mother also sang and played the tabla. He studied at Raja Bijay Singh High School and later at the Sripat Singh College, a University of Kalyani affiliate. According to him he "was a decent student, but cared more about music" and his parents decided to train him professionally. He was taught Indian classical music by Rajendra Prasad Hazari and trained in tabla by Dhirendra Prasad Hazari. Birendra Prasad Hazari taught him Rabindra Sangeet (songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore) and pop music. At the age of three, he started training under the Hazari brothers, and at the age of nine, he got a scholarship from the government for training in vocals in Indian classical music.{{cite web|url=http://www.zoom4india.com/entertainment/features/item/79193-my-life-has-always-been-a-mess.html|title=My life has always been a mess|work=Zoom4India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421145642/http://www.zoom4india.com/entertainment/features/item/79193-my-life-has-always-been-a-mess.html|archive-date=21 April 2017|access-date=1 April 2017}}
Growing up, he listened to Mozart, Beethoven and Bengali classical music.{{Citation needed|date=July 2017}} He idolised musicians like Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Rashid Khan, Zakir Hussain and Anand Chatterjee, and enjoyed listening to Kishore Kumar, Hemant Kumar, and Manna Dey.{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/cant-stop-the-music-10245-2.html|title=Can't stop the music|author=Raghuvendra Singh|date=19 August 2015|access-date=4 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808233459/http://www.filmfare.com/features/cant-stop-the-music-10245-2.html|archive-date=8 August 2017}}
Career
= Career beginnings (2005–2009) =
Singh's musical career began when his guru Rajendra Prasad Hazari, who felt that "Indian classical music was a dying tradition", insisted him to leave his hometown and participate in the reality show Fame Gurukul (2005) at the age of 18.{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/2014-celebrity-100/the-rise-and-rise-of-arijit-singh/39203/0|title=The rise and rise of Arijit Singh|author1=Chanda, Kathakali|author2=Mitter, Sohini|date=16 December 2014|website=Forbes India|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170708162232/http://www.forbesindia.com/article/2014-celebrity-100/the-rise-and-rise-of-arijit-singh/39203/0|archive-date=8 July 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=8 February 2015}} He was eliminated by audience polling, finishing in sixth place.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
During the show, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali recognised his talent and had him sing "Yun Shabnami" a song scheduled to be used in his upcoming film Saawariya. During production, the script was changed and Singh's version was removed.{{Cite news|date=2023-04-25|title=Arijit Singh Birthday: Revisiting soulful singer's journey in music industry|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/arijit-singh-birthday-revisiting-soulful-singers-journey-in-music-industry/articleshow/99752680.cms|access-date=2024-03-20|work=The Economic Times|issn=0013-0389|archive-date=2 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502081820/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/arijit-singh-birthday-revisiting-soulful-singers-journey-in-music-industry/articleshow/99752680.cms|url-status=live}} It was never released.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/interview-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali/article8199331.ece|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170709154007/http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/interview-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali/article8199331.ece|archive-date=9 July 2017|access-date=9 July 2017|title=If you will take music away from me I"ll die|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 February 2016|last1=Ghosh|first1=Sankhayan}} After the Fame Gurukul, Kumar Taurani, the head of Tips, signed him for an album which was never released.
He participated in another reality show 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil and won.{{cn|date=October 2024}} He chose to move to Mumbai in 2006 to freelance, staying in a rented room in the Lokhandwala area of the city. He invested the prize money of ₹1{{spaces}}million from 10 ke 10 Le Gaye Dil to build his recording studio. He became a music producer and began composing music and singing pieces for advertisements, news channels and radio stations.{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2015/January/citytimes_January76.xml§ion=citytimes|title=Arijit Singh holds Dubai spellbound with stunning performance|work=Khaleej Times|author=Shaban, Sadiq|date=18 January 2015|access-date=24 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226005547/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=%2Fdata%2Fcitytimes%2F2015%2FJanuary%2Fcitytimes_January76.xml§ion=citytimes|archive-date=26 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.spotboye.com/vod/specials/video-i-had-to-sing-the-same-song-5-times-to-get-the-right-feel/57f66ea00b54c024269c3692|title=I had to sing 5 times to get the right feel|access-date=26 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327165816/http://www.spotboye.com/vod/specials/video-i-had-to-sing-the-same-song-5-times-to-get-the-right-feel/57f66ea00b54c024269c3692|archive-date=27 March 2017}}
Singh spent a part of his early musical career as a music programmer and music producer for music directors such as Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Vishal–Shekhar, Mithoon, Monty Sharma and Pritam. While working with other composers he supervised the vocals, and the chorus sections, but it was while working with Pritam, that he began to produce and programme music by himself.
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= 2010–13: Early releases and ''Aashiqui 2'' =
In 2010, Singh started working with Pritam on three films—Golmaal 3, Crook and Action Replayy. He started with singing scratches in the Telugu Film Industry with the 2010 film Kedi with the song "Neeve Na Neeve Na" composed by Sandeep Chowta. In 2011, Singh made his Bollywood musical debut with the Mithoon composition, "Phir Mohabbat" from Murder 2, which though he recorded in 2009 was released in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/bollywood-playback-singer-arijit-singhs-dubai-concert-is-a-case-of-demand-and-short-supply|title=Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh's Dubai concert is a case of demand and short supply|work=The National|author=Khan, Ujala Ali|date=14 January 2015|access-date=24 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222115857/http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/bollywood-playback-singer-arijit-singhs-dubai-concert-is-a-case-of-demand-and-short-supply|archive-date=22 February 2015}} The same year, when he was programming for the song "Raabta" from Agent Vinod (2012), Pritam asked him to sing as well. The part was retained in all four versions of the song, and he was made to sing the entire composition in one of the versions.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503036|title=Agent Vinod Critic Music Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=28 February 2012|access-date=2 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218073724/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503036|archive-date=18 December 2014}} Apart from Agent Vinod, Singh dubbed for Pritam in three other films released during the year : Players, Cocktail and, Barfi!.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-cocktail/article1-880214.aspx|title=Music review: Cocktail|work=Hindustan Times|author=Singh, Nirmika|date=28 June 2012|access-date=2 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630143348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-cocktail/article1-880214.aspx|archive-date=30 June 2012}}
He also sang the song "Uska Hi Banana" for Chirantan Bhatt in 1920: Evil Returns. Glamsham in its review of the song "Uska Hi Banana" wrote that Singh had sung the song intensely, emotionally and passionately and at a very high pitch.{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/1920--evil-returns-review-when-the-xray-machine-detected-a-ghost/303657-47-77.html|title='1920 – Evil Returns' Review: When the X-ray machine detected a ghost |publisher=CNN-IBN|author=Vats, Rohit|date=3 November 2012|access-date=28 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110122611/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/1920--evil-returns-review-when-the-xray-machine-detected-a-ghost/303657-47-77.html|archive-date=10 November 2012}}
He sang on Vishal–Shekhar's composition "Duaa" in the film Shanghai. It won him the Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Playback Singer award. He was nominated in the same category for "Phir Le Aya Dil" from Barfi!.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
Singh's breakthrough came in Aashiqui 2 where he was a lead and key vocalist and came to prominence with the release of the song "Tum Hi Ho" from the movie.{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/this-singer-has-captivated-indian-cricket-captain-virat-kohli-like-no-one-else/story-CXGgL1ZuMlKmbOb1zbBRxJ.html|title=Virat Kohli's fanboy moment with Arijit Singh|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=12 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213010359/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/this-singer-has-captivated-indian-cricket-captain-virat-kohli-like-no-one-else/story-CXGgL1ZuMlKmbOb1zbBRxJ.html|archive-date=13 December 2017}} The song won him several awards and nominations including Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/59th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2013-Complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/29312647.cms|title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013: Complete list of winners |work=The Times of India|date=25 January 2014|access-date=7 November 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013193537/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/59th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2013-Complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/29312647.cms|archive-date=13 October 2014}}{{cite news|title=Aashiqui 2 Music Review|website=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Aashiqui-2-Music-Review/articleshow/19492205.cms|access-date=21 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311155628/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Aashiqui-2-Music-Review/articleshow/19492205.cms|archive-date=11 March 2015}} In the same year his 3 songs from Telugu movie Swamy Ra Ra were also gained popularity.
Singh continued to work with Pritam, singing "Dilliwaali Girlfriend", "Kabira" and "Ilahi" for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.{{cn|date=October 2024}} Other than singing the encore version of "Kabira", he was the music producer of the track "Balam Pichkari" from the same film.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-phata-poster-nikhla-hero-music-is-entertaining/20130907.htm|title=Review: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero music is entertaining|work=Rediff.com|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=7 September 2013|access-date=2 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211202100/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-phata-poster-nikhla-hero-music-is-entertaining/20130907.htm|archive-date=11 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-r--rajkumar-songs-arent-bad-if-not-explosive/1198021/|title=Music review: R... Rajkumar songs aren't bad, if not explosive|work=The Indian Express|author=Ghosh, Sankhayan|date=1 December 2013|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227094658/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-r--rajkumar-songs-arent-bad-if-not-explosive/1198021|archive-date=27 February 2014}} Singh sang "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" composed by Pritam from Phata Poster Nikhla Hero{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-phata-poster-nikla-hero/1165257/|title=Music review: Phata poster nikla hero|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20141216072029/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-phata-poster-nikla-hero/1165257/|archive-date=16 December 2014}} as well as "Dhoka Dhadi" for R... Rajkumar.
He sang for Shah Rukh Khan in the song "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" from Chennai Express which was composed by Vishal–Shekhar.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/new-releases/Chennai-Express-Kashmir-Main-Tu-Kanyakumari/videoshow/21067424.cms|title=Chennai Express: Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari|work=The Times of India|date=14 July 2013|access-date=31 December 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813235038/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/new-releases/Chennai-Express-Kashmir-Main-Tu-Kanyakumari/videoshow/21067424.cms|archive-date=13 August 2017}} Apart from rendering the duet version of "Har Kisi Ko" from Boss along with Neeti Mohan,{{cn|date=October 2024}} the year marked his collaboration with Sharib–Toshi on the song "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse" from Jackpot and with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the semi-classical number, "Laal Ishq" from Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jackpot-music-is-a-mixed-bag-of-goodies/20131123.htm|title=Review: Jackpot music is a mixed bag of goodies|work=Rediff.com|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=23 November 2013|access-date=2 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210143601/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jackpot-music-is-a-mixed-bag-of-goodies/20131123.htm|archive-date=10 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5649/|title="Ranveer and Deepika gave it all for the songs of Ram Leela"{{spaces}}– Sanjay Leela Bhansali|website=Bollywood Hungama|author=Jha, Subhash K.|date=21 October 2013|access-date=2 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203151209/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5649/|archive-date=3 February 2015}} Later, in an interview Singh picked "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse" as one of his favourite songs and chose "Tose Naina" from Mickey Virus as "closest to his heart".{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-I-want-to-dedicate-all-my-songs-to-Puneites/articleshow/46300953.cms|title=Arijit Singh: I want to dedicate all my songs to Puneites|work=The Times of India|author=Bhanage, Mihir|date=20 February 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503093446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-I-want-to-dedicate-all-my-songs-to-Puneites/articleshow/46300953.cms|archive-date=3 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Wish-Sunny-Leone-wasnt-in-the-video-of-my-song/articleshow/31045319.cms?|title=Wish Sunny Leone wasn't in the video of my song: Arijit Singh|work=The Times of India|author=Aggarwal, Umang|date=27 February 2014|access-date=8 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227122557/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Wish-Sunny-Leone-wasnt-in-the-video-of-my-song/articleshow/31045319.cms|archive-date=27 February 2015}}
= 2014 =
In 2014, Singh got the chance to work with two of his favourite music directors, Sajid–Wajid and A. R. Rahman. He performed two tracks from Main Tera Hero and the song "Raat Bhar" from Heropanti for Sajid-Wajid.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-main-tera-hero-5686.html|title=Music Review: Main Tera Hero|magazine=Filmfare|author=Sharma, Devesh|date=25 March 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112100805/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-main-tera-hero-5686.html|archive-date=12 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-raat-bhar-from-tiger-shroffs-heropanti/|title='Raat Bhar' from Tiger Shroff's 'Heropanti'|work=The Indian Express|author=Sharma, Sarika|date=18 April 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026131358/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-raat-bhar-from-tiger-shroffs-heropanti/|archive-date=26 October 2014}} He also dubbed the Hindi version of the song "Medhuvaagathaan" from Kochadaiiyaan titled "Dil Chaspiya" for A. R. Rahman.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140522/entertainment-tollywood/article/kocha|title=Rajinikanth and Deepika romance each other in Dil Chaspiya|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 May 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226004236/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140522/entertainment-tollywood/article/kocha|archive-date=26 February 2015}}
He rendered three re-mixed songs: Amit Trivedi's "Hungama Ho Gaya",{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Queen-creates-hungama-in-Amsterdam/articleshow/31172473.cms|title=Queen creates hungama in Amsterdam|work=The Times of India|author=Suresh, Sunayana|date=1 March 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713170840/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Queen-creates-hungama-in-Amsterdam/articleshow/31172473.cms|archive-date=13 July 2014}} a song for Yaariyan and Sharib-Toshi's "Samjhawan" for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-the-soulful-samjhawan-from-humpty-sharma-ki-dulhania_156560.html|title=The soulful 'Samjhawan' from 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'|work=Zee News|author=Mudi, Aparna|date=12 June 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112071754/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-the-soulful-samjhawan-from-humpty-sharma-ki-dulhania_156560.html|archive-date=12 January 2015}} He rendered his voice for "Mast Magan" from 2 States, "Jiya" from Gunday, as well as Arko Pravo Mukherjee's "Aaj Phir" from Hate Story 2.{{cn|date=October 2024}} Singh worked with Vishal Bhardwaj, recording two songs from Haider and with Sachin–Jigar on "Jaise Mera Tu" in Happy Ending.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sai-ileana-arijit-happy-ending-jaise-mera-tu-song-review--18032.html|title=Happy Ending 'Jaise Mera Tu' song review: Saif-Ileana's lovely chemistry drawn by Arijit Singh|publisher=India TV|author=Kumar, Vineeta|date=30 October 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101002430/http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sai-ileana-arijit-happy-ending-jaise-mera-tu-song-review--18032.html|archive-date=1 November 2014}}
The year marked his collaboration with many other music directors including Tony Kakkar on "Sawan Aaya Hai" and Palak Muchhal on "Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui".{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Tony-Kakkars-happy-that-his-Sawan-Aaya-Hai-is-a-chartbuster/articleshow/45523636.cms|title=Tony Kakkar's happy that his Sawan Aaya Hai is a chartbuster|work=The Times of India|author=Maniar, Parag|date=15 December 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305055021/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Tony-Kakkars-happy-that-his-Sawan-Aaya-Hai-is-a-chartbuster/articleshow/45523636.cms|archive-date=5 March 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Teenage-composer-Palash-Muchhal-hits-the-right-notes/articleshow/33742153.cms|title=Teenage composer Palash Muchhal hits the right notes|work=The Times of India|author=Maniar, Parag|date=15 April 2014|access-date=21 December 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212191047/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Teenage-composer-Palash-Muchhal-hits-the-right-notes/articleshow/33742153.cms|archive-date=12 December 2015}} During the year, he provided vocals for Mithoon on "Humdard" for Ek Villain{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ek-villain-music-is-magical/20140608.htm|title=Review: Ek Villain music is magical|work=Rediff.com|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=8 June 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217083656/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ek-villain-music-is-magical/20140608.htm/|archive-date=17 December 2014}} and "Hai Dil Ye Mera" for Hate Story 2. He worked with Vishal–Shekhar on "Manwa Laage" for Happy New Year{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/videos/shah-rukh-khan-deepikas-manwa-laage-in-happy-new-year-337545|title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika's Manwa Laage in Happy New Year|publisher=NDTV|date=10 September 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226003403/http://movies.ndtv.com/videos/shah-rukh-khan-deepikas-manwa-laage-in-happy-new-year-337545|archive-date=26 February 2015}} and with Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy on "Sajde" for Kill Dil.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-watch-ranveer-singh-parineeti-chopra-s-electrifying-chemistry-in-kill-dil-s-sajde-number-2028433|title=Watch Ranveer Singh-Parineeti Chopra's electrifying chemistry in 'Kill Dil's 'Sajde' number|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=22 October 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220020602/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-watch-ranveer-singh-parineeti-chopra-s-electrifying-chemistry-in-kill-dil-s-sajde-number-2028433|archive-date=20 December 2014}} He sang two songs on Sharib-Toshi's Zid {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Zid/articleshow/45219143.cms|title=Music Review: Zid|work=The Times of India|author=Fernandes, Kasmin|date=21 November 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530181346/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Zid/articleshow/45219143.cms|archive-date=30 May 2015}} and on three tracks for Pritam Chakraborty's Holiday which was arranged by Singh himself.{{cn|date=October 2024}} Jeet Gannguli's song Muskurane garnered him the most nominations for the year, while he received two Filmfare nominations for "Suno Na Sangemarmar" and the Sufi song "Mast Magan".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-60th-britannia-filmfare-awards-8237.html|title=Nominations for the 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards|magazine=Filmfare|date=19 January 2015|access-date=19 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110120443/http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-60th-britannia-filmfare-awards-8237.html|archive-date=10 January 2016}} Singh picked "Gulon Mein Rang Bhare"—originally sung by Mehdi Hassan and re-written for Haider by Vishal Bhardwaj—as his favourite track of the year.{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/bollywood/arijit-singh-after-the-reality-show-it-s-just-reality-1.1439852|title=Arijit Singh: After the reality show, it's just reality|work=Gulf News|author=Saxena, Manjari|date=12 January 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150117184900/http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/bollywood/arijit-singh-after-the-reality-show-it-s-just-reality-1.1439852|archive-date=17 January 2015}}
= 2015 =
Singh made his Tamil debut in 2015 with the song "Neeye Vaazhkai Enbena" from the film Pugazh.{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/arijit-singh-makes-his-tamil-debut-with-pugazh/|title=Arijit Singh makes his Tamil debut with 'Pugazh'|work=The Indian Express|date=3 January 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226005248/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/arijit-singh-makes-his-tamil-debut-with-pugazh/|archive-date=26 February 2015}} He also provided vocals for the Dance song "Sooraj Dooba Hain" from Roy, which was composed by Amaal Mallik and written by Kumaar. It was promoted as the "Party Anthem of the Year". During the year he sang a duet "Agar Tum Saath Ho" with Alka Yagnik, from the movie Tamasha which is composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Irshad Kamil.{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/discussion/346954/top-20-songs-2015-will-surely-make-it-your-playlist|title=top 20 songs 2015 will make into your play list |date=24 December 2015|access-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413222454/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/discussion/346954/top-20-songs-2015-will-surely-make-it-your-playlist|archive-date=13 April 2016}}{{cite web|title=Peppy dance number 'Sooraj Dooba' from 'Roy'!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/watch-peppy-dance-number-sooraj-dooba-from-roy_1517446.html|work=Zee News|publisher=Mudi, Aparna|date=19 December 2014|access-date=3 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225084841/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/watch-peppy-dance-number-sooraj-dooba-from-roy_1517446.html|archive-date=25 December 2014}} He worked again with Amaal Mallik on the song "Khwaishein" from Calendar Girls. Apart from dubbing the Hindi version of the song "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal" from Rahman's I, along with Shreya Ghoshal, Singh teamed up with Gannguli and Bobby–Imran for Khamoshiyan, where he performed the film's title song. He sang "Baatein Ye Kabhi Na" for Gannguli and "Tu Har Lamha" for Bobby-Imran. He collaborated with Gannguli on two other projects; "Teri Khushboo" for Mr. X and the title track for Hamari Adhuri Kahani.{{cite web|title='Mr. X' Music Review: The effect the music leaves behind is at best parodic if not clumsy|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-mr-x/|work=The Indian Express|author=Khurana, Suanshu|date=17 April 2015|access-date=20 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410195228/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-mr-x/|archive-date=10 April 2015}}{{cite news|title=Music is soul of 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani': Mohit Suri|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/music-is-soul-of-hamari-adhuri-kahani-mohit-suri-115050800506_1.html|work=Business Standard|date=8 May 2015|access-date=7 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926033950/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/music-is-soul-of-hamari-adhuri-kahani-mohit-suri-115050800506_1.html|archive-date=26 September 2015}}
Besides working with Chirantan Bhatt on "Teri Meri Kahaani"{{cite web|title=Gabbar Is Back: Akshay and Kareena romance in Teri Meri Kahaani|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/teri-meri-kahaani-song-from-gabbar-is-back-featuring-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan/1/427043.html|work=India Today|date=2 April 2015|access-date=20 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421053214/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/teri-meri-kahaani-song-from-gabbar-is-back-featuring-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan/1/427043.html|archive-date=21 April 2015}} and Sachin–Jigar on "Chunar",{{cite web|title=Tandav dance song in ABCD 2 is an extremely emotional song: Varun Dhawan|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Tandav-dance-song-in-ABCD-2-is-an-extremely-emotional-song-Varun-Dhawan/articleshow/47326233.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Basu, Mohar|date=18 May 2015|access-date=7 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522063024/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Tandav-dance-song-in-ABCD-2-is-an-extremely-emotional-song-Varun-Dhawan/articleshow/47326233.cms|archive-date=22 May 2015}} he worked with some new composers like Bann Chakraborty,{{cite web|title=Music Review: NH10|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-NH10/articleshow/46394364.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Fernandes, Kasmin|date=27 February 2015|access-date=27 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810004548/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-NH10/articleshow/46394364.cms|archive-date=10 August 2017}} Khamosh Shah,{{cite web|title=Music Reviews: 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha,' 'NH10' and More|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-reviews-dum-laga-ke-haisha-nh-and-more/article_e95d8e98-c8fb-11e4-8492-efe6f9ba3991.html|work=India West|author=Vijayakar, R.M.|date=12 March 2015|access-date=27 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708142705/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-reviews-dum-laga-ke-haisha-nh-and-more/article_e95d8e98-c8fb-11e4-8492-efe6f9ba3991.html|archive-date=8 July 2015}} Jatinder Shah{{cite web|title=Music Review: Dilliwaali Zaalim Girlfriend|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Dilliwaali-Zaalim-Girlfriend/articleshow/46622076.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Fernandes, Kasmin|date=20 March 2015|access-date=26 March 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328223759/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Dilliwaali-Zaalim-Girlfriend/articleshow/46622076.cms|archive-date=28 March 2015}} and Manj Musik. Moreover, Singh recorded a reprise version of Sonu Nigam's 1999 song "Deewana Tera" for Ek Paheli Leela.{{cite web|title=Sonu Nigam's 90s hit track adapted for Sunny Leone's film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonu-Nigams-90s-hit-track-adapted-for-Sunny-Leones-film/articleshow/46397036.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Basu, Mohar|date=28 February 2015|access-date=10 March 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302050621/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonu-Nigams-90s-hit-track-adapted-for-Sunny-Leones-film/articleshow/46397036.cms|archive-date=2 March 2015}} The year marked the first collaboration between Singh and Himesh Reshammiya, on the song "Baaton Ko Teri" from All Is Well.{{cite web|title=Himesh Reshammiya, Arijit Singh Collaborate on 'All is Well' Song 'Baaton Ko'|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/himesh-reshammiya-arijit-singh-collaborate-on-all-is-well-song/article_8c3e61f6-2a49-11e5-8537-47ada3e271cf.html|work=India West|author=Vijayakar, R.M.|date=14 July 2015|access-date=23 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923104025/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/himesh-reshammiya-arijit-singh-collaborate-on-all-is-well-song/article_8c3e61f6-2a49-11e5-8537-47ada3e271cf.html|archive-date=23 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Abhishek Bachchan thanks Himesh Reshammiya, Arijit Singh for 'Baaton ko teri'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abhishek-Bachchan-thanks-Himesh-Reshammiya-Arijit-Singh-for-Baaton-ko-teri/articleshow/48003121.cms|work=The Times of India|date=9 July 2015|access-date=22 August 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712155710/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abhishek-Bachchan-thanks-Himesh-Reshammiya-Arijit-Singh-for-Baaton-ko-teri/articleshow/48003121.cms|archive-date=12 July 2015}} He voiced Bhardwaj in "Shaam Ke Saaye" and "Kya Pataa"{{cite web|title=Hitman{{spaces}}– Top Five Songs of the Week|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/top-five-songs-of-the-week/article7544319.ece|work=The Hindu|author=Srinivasan, Karthik|date=15 August 2015|access-date=22 August 2015|archive-date=18 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918154631/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/top-five-songs-of-the-week/article7544319.ece|url-status=live}} for Talvar and Drishyam respectively, and he also performed "Saware" from Phantom.{{cite web|title=Music Review: Phantom|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Music/Music-Reviews/Music-Review-Phantom/articleshow/48557341.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Fernandes, Kasmin|date=21 August 2015|access-date=22 August 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826044458/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Phantom/articleshow/48557341.cms|archive-date=26 August 2015}}{{cite web|title='I am a fan of Amit Trivedi's work'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/I-am-a-fan-of-Amit-Trivedis-work/2015/06/15/article2866348.ece|work=The Indian Express|author=Menghnani, Reet|date=15 June 2015|access-date=22 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822062607/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/I-am-a-fan-of-Amit-Trivedis-work/2015/06/15/article2866348.ece|archive-date=22 August 2015}} Besides recording soundtracks, Singh released his second promotional single during the year.{{cite web|title=Amaal Mallik: My dream is to compose for Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Amaal-Mallik-My-dream-is-to-compose-for-Karan-Johar-and-Aditya-Chopra/articleshow/48857124.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Fernandes, Kasmin|date=7 September 2015|access-date=22 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809235551/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Amaal-Mallik-My-dream-is-to-compose-for-Karan-Johar-and-Aditya-Chopra/articleshow/48857124.cms|archive-date=9 August 2017}} Titled "Chal Waha Jaate Hain", the song is composed by Mallik and features Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.{{cite web|title=Bollywood's promising stars to watch out for|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Bollywoods-promising-stars-to-watch-out-for/photostory/48114544.cms|work=The Times of India|date=20 July 2015|access-date=22 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150730111430/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Bollywoods-promising-stars-to-watch-out-for/photostory/48114544.cms|archive-date=30 July 2015}} Singh also made his Marathi debut with the song "Yaar Illahi{{spaces}}– Qawwali"{{cite web|title=Yaar Illahi{{spaces}}– Qawwali From Movie Katyar Kaljat Ghusali • Marathi Kalakar|url=https://www.marathikalakar.com/yaar-illahi-qawwali-from-movie-katyar-kaljat-ghusali/|website=Marathi Kalakar|access-date=8 November 2015|language=en-US|archive-date=17 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517170414/https://www.marathikalakar.com/yaar-illahi-qawwali-from-movie-katyar-kaljat-ghusali/|url-status=live}} from the film Katyar Kaljat Ghusali.
In 2015, Singh recorded a romantic duet titled "Sooiyan", written by Irshad Kamil and Amit Trivedi, with Chinmayi Sripaada for the Bollywood film Guddu Rangeela.{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Chinmaya-Sripada-and-Arjit-Singh-create-magic-with-Sooiyan/articleshow/47692543.cms|title=Chinmaya Sripada and Arijit Singh create magic with Sooiyan|date=16 June 2015|work=The Times of India|access-date=9 January 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810001213/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Chinmaya-Sripada-and-Arjit-Singh-create-magic-with-Sooiyan/articleshow/47692543.cms|archive-date=10 August 2017}} Arijit was the lead vocalist on the soundtrack of the 2015 film Dilwale singing "Janam Janam" with Antara Mitra, "Gerua" with Antara Mitra and the dance number "Tukur Tukur".{{cite web|url=http://urbanasian.com/bollywood/2015/12/music-review-dilwale/|title=music review dilwale|date=5 December 2015|access-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327170948/http://urbanasian.com/bollywood/2015/12/music-review-dilwale/|archive-date=27 March 2017}} All composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the music videos featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, received a good response.
Arijit completed shooting for his directorial debut in 2015. Titled Bhalobasar Rojnamcha, it is a Bengali feature film compiled with seven short films.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Arijit-Singh-directing-film/articleshow/21740912.cms|title=Arijit Singh directing film?|author=Agarwal, Stuti|date=10 August 2015|work=The Times of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018223130/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/Arijit-Singh-directing-film/articleshow/21740912.cms|archive-date=18 October 2015|url-status=live|access-date=23 September 2015}} Co-written by Singh, a work-in-progress version of the film has been sent to some film festivals abroad.{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Small-talk-Singing-a-different-tune/articleshow/47942164.cms|title=Small talk: Singing a different tune|author=Sanyal, Biaas|date=15 July 2015|work=Mumbai Mirror|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926043636/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Small-talk-Singing-a-different-tune/articleshow/47942164.cms|archive-date=26 September 2015|url-status=live|access-date=23 September 2015}}
= 2016 =
In early 2016, Singh sang "Yeh Fitoor Mera" written by Swanand Kirkire and composed by Amit Trivedi. Firstpost in its review spoke positively of the song, calling it a trademark song from the Fitoor album. Firstpost also commended Singh's singing.{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/katrina-kaif-aditya-roy-kapoor-s-captivating-romance-in-yeh-fitoor-mera-song-watch_1842527.html|title=Katrina Kaif, Aditya Roy Kapoor's captivating romance in 'Yeh Fitoor Mera' song{{spaces}}– Watch|work=Zee News|author=Gayatri Sankar|access-date=7 January 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107211949/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/katrina-kaif-aditya-roy-kapoor-s-captivating-romance-in-yeh-fitoor-mera-song-watch_1842527.html|archive-date=7 January 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fitoor-music-review-thank-you-amit-trivedi-this-album-is-going-to-be-on-loop-2593398.html|title=Fitoor music review: Thank you Amit trivedi this album is going to bring loop|date=23 January 2016|access-date=19 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808195722/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fitoor-music-review-thank-you-amit-trivedi-this-album-is-going-to-be-on-loop-2593398.html|archive-date=8 August 2017}} Singh made his Gujarati debut with the song "Satrangi Re" from the film Wrong Side Raju.{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/arijit-singh-vishal-dadlani-to-make-gujarati-singing-debut-with-anurag-kashyaps-film/17541196|title=Arijit Singh, Vishal Dadlani to make Gujarati singing debut with Anurag Kashyap's film?|work=Mid-Day|date=19 August 2016|access-date=10 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808194157/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/arijit-singh-vishal-dadlani-to-make-gujarati-singing-debut-with-anurag-kashyaps-film/17541196|archive-date=8 August 2017}}
Some of his noteworthy Hindi songs of 2016 included "Soch Na Sake" which is a duet with Tulsi Kumar from the movie Airlift, composed by Amaal Mallik written by Kumaar,{{cn|date=October 2024}} "Sanam Re" - the title track of the movie Sanam Re, composed and written by Mithoon, "Bolna" from the movie Kapoor and Sons,{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bolna-from-kapoor-and-sons-this-might-just-be-the-love-song-of-the-season-2181704|title=Bolna from kapoor and sons this might just be the love song of the season|access-date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806133528/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bolna-from-kapoor-and-sons-this-might-just-be-the-love-song-of-the-season-2181704|archive-date=6 August 2017}} and "Itni Si Baat Hain", a duet with Antara Mitra, composed by Pritam Chakraborty and written by Manoj Yadav.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Second-song-of-Azhar-Itni-si-baat-hain-will-stir-your-hearts-chords/articleshow/51843060.cms|title=Second song of Azhar 'Itni si baat hain' will stir your heart's chords|author=Rajni Chandel|agency=TNN|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813235040/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Second-song-of-Azhar-Itni-si-baat-hain-will-stir-your-hearts-chords/articleshow/51843060.cms|archive-date=13 August 2017}}
Singh was the key vocalist on the Raaz Reboot soundtrack and sang "Lo Maan Liya" composed by Jeet Ganguly written by Kausar Munir from it. He also sang the haunting melody "Raaz Aakhein Teri" and "Yaad Hain Na" from the same film.{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/music-review-raaz-reboot-15251.html|title=Music review raaz reboot|access-date=21 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505230050/http://www.filmfare.com/features/music-review-raaz-reboot-15251.html|archive-date=5 May 2017}}
He sang the duet "Dharkhaast" from the film, Shivaay with Sunidhi Chauhan, composed by Mithoon and lyrics penned by Sayeed Quadri. Daily News and Analysis in their review of song "Dharkhaast" commended Singh and Sunidhi's singing.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-watch-darkhaast-highlights-ajay-devgn-and-erika-kaar-s-love-story-in-shivaay-2257778|title=Watch:Dharkhaast highlights Ajay Devgn and Erika kaars love story in Shivaay|author=Prachita Pandey|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=23 September 2016|access-date=3 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808221856/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-watch-darkhaast-highlights-ajay-devgn-and-erika-kaar-s-love-story-in-shivaay-2257778|archive-date=8 August 2017}}
As the key vocalist on the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Singh sang the popular the title track "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" composed by Pritam Chakraborty and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. He also sang "Channa Mereya", which garnered over 110 million views.{{cite web|url=http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/ifairer-epaper-ifairer/the+most+popular+songs+of+arijit+singh+in+year+2016-newsid-61521489/|title=The most popular songs of Arijit Singh in year 2016 |publisher=Dailyhunt|access-date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429001531/http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/ifairer-epaper-ifairer/the+most+popular+songs+of+arijit+singh+in+year+2016-newsid-61521489|archive-date=29 April 2017}} He rendered another chartbuster hit "Nashe Si Chadh Gayi" from Befikre. The promotional video for the song garnered over 330 million views on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRKdK25AuPVtUKMF2ROAZNKt0-t7iBJ0|title=All Time Most Viewed Indian Music/Bollywood/Hindi Songs on Youtube|access-date=18 April 2017|via=YouTube|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503093445/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRKdK25AuPVtUKMF2ROAZNKt0-t7iBJ0|archive-date=3 May 2018}}
He also sang "Naan Un Azhaginilae", a blissful romantic track along with Chinmayi in May 2016, for the Tamil film 24, featuring Suriya and Samantha. He sang "Naina" from Dangal at the end of 2016. In its review, Zee News wrote Arijit Singh's "Naina song from Dangal will touch your heart",{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-naina-from-aamir-khan-starrer-dangal-will-touch-your-heart-watch_1963761.html|title=Arijit Singhsnaina from Aamir Khan dangal will touch your heart|publisher=Zee News|date=2 January 2017|access-date=27 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613021740/http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-naina-from-aamir-khan-starrer-dangal-will-touch-your-heart-watch_1963761.html|archive-date=13 June 2017}}
and the Indian actor Varun Dhawan praised the song.{{cite web|url=http://mobile.twitter.com/Varun_dvn/status/864405267584352256|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527111737/https://mobile.twitter.com/Varun_dvn/status/864405267584352256|title=Varun Dhawan about Naina song from Dangal|date=16 May 2017|archive-date=27 May 2017|access-date=27 May 2017|url-status=dead}}
= 2017 =
In 2017, he sang for Shah Rukh Khan and performed a romantic duet with Harshdeep Kaur called "Zaalima", composed by Pritam's JAM8 and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya from the movie Raees. Khan shared multiple teasers of the song before its full release.{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/raees-song-zaalima-shah-rukh-khan-is-the-king-of-romance-period-watch-video-mahira-khan-4460037/|title=Raees song zaalima|date=5 January 2017|access-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505151028/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/raees-song-zaalima-shah-rukh-khan-is-the-king-of-romance-period-watch-video-mahira-khan-4460037/|archive-date=5 May 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170105-raees-track-zaalima-arijits-first-2017|title=Raees track zaalima is Arijit first song of 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327165940/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170105-raees-track-zaalima-arijits-first-2017|archive-date=27 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/divya-khosla-kumar-s-single-kabhi-yaadon-mein-crosses-million/article_9d29483a-e872-11e6-bc38-9f62f8ea6cc6.html|title=divya khosla Kumar single Kabhi yaadon mein crosses million|access-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327172339/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/divya-khosla-kumar-s-single-kabhi-yaadon-mein-crosses-million/article_9d29483a-e872-11e6-bc38-9f62f8ea6cc6.html|archive-date=27 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/music/370993/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-arijit-singh-and-sunidhi-chauhan|title=Rangoon music review Vishal bhardwaj and arijit Singh and sunidhi chauhan|date=19 January 2017|access-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001622/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/music/370993/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-arijit-singh-and-sunidhi-chauhan|archive-date=2 February 2017}} He provided vocals for Salim–Sulaiman's compositions "Kuch Parbat Hilayein" and "Babul Mora" written by Amitabh Bhattacharya from the inspirational movie Poorna.{{cite news|url=http://business-standard.com/article/news-ians/wanted-soulful-music-for-poorna-rahul-bose-117030400310_1.html|title=Rahul Bose:Wanted soulful music for poorna|newspaper=Business Standard|agency=IANS|access-date=5 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808195054/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/wanted-soulful-music-for-poorna-rahul-bose-117030400310_1.html|archive-date=8 August 2017}} He rendered "Alvida" from the film Rangoon, which the Deccan Chronicle praised in its review of the movie.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/200117/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-creates-another-gem-of-a-soundtrack.html|title=Rangoon music review Vishal bhardwaj creates another gem of a soundtrack|author=Ashwin Vinayan|publisher=Decan Chronicle|date=20 January 2017|access-date=12 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702064643/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/200117/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-creates-another-gem-of-a-soundtrack.html|archive-date=2 July 2017|url-status=live}}
He also sang the song "Roke Na Ruke Naina", composed by Amaal Mallik and written by Kumaar from the film Badrinath Ki Dulhania,{{cite web|url=http://indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/badrinath-ki-dulhania-song-roke-na-ruke-naina-is-the-new-heartbreak-song-of-the-year-272684.html|title=Song Roke na Ruke Naina is the New Heartbreak song of the year|date=3 March 2017|access-date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324214525/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/badrinath-ki-dulhania-song-roke-na-ruke-naina-is-the-new-heartbreak-song-of-the-year-272684.html|archive-date=24 March 2017}} and the chorus song "Namami Brahmaputra" (English: I Bow to the Brahmaputra) composed by Papon and dedicated to the river Brahmaputra which flows in Assam and has high cultural, economic and social importance for the northeast Indian and Assamese people.{{cite web|url=http://hindustantimes.com/music/watch-papon-amitabh-bachchan-pay-tribute-to-brahmaputra-river-in-new-song/story-2ZnkdW09H9zJZkL4RBTZXM.html|title=Papon, Amitabh bachchan pays tribute to Brahmaputra river|date=24 March 2017|access-date=14 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414163912/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/watch-papon-amitabh-bachchan-pay-tribute-to-brahmaputra-river-in-new-song/story-2ZnkdW09H9zJZkL4RBTZXM.html|archive-date=14 April 2017}} He sang "Haareya" from the movie Meri Pyaari Bindu.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-meri-pyaari-bindu-5-things-we-love-about-haareya-song-2396619|title=Meri Pyaari bindu 5 things we love about haareya song|date=12 April 2017|access-date=14 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414193935/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-meri-pyaari-bindu-5-things-we-love-about-haareya-song-2396619|archive-date=14 April 2017}} and the song "Murshida" from the movie Begum Jaan written by Rahat Indori and composed by Anu Malik.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/begum-jaans-murshida-arijit-singh-impresses-with-this-soulful-track/articleshow/58148238.cms|title=Begum Jaans Murshida; Arijit Singh impresses with his soulful track|author=Ruchi Kaushal|publisher=Times News Network(TNN)|date=12 April 2017|access-date=14 April 2017|archive-date=13 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413223423/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/begum-jaans-murshida-arijit-singh-impresses-with-this-soulful-track/articleshow/58148238.cms|url-status=live}}
Singh sang "Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga", composed by Mithoon, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir from the soundtrack of Half Girlfriend. Zee Music Company released it before their planned date due to public demand. He also sang "Pal Bhar" which is a reprise and extended version of song from Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga. "Pal Bhar" is written by Muntashir and composed by Mithoon.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
He was the lead vocalist on the film Raabta singing "Ik Vaari Aa", composed by Pritam, lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-ik-vaari-aa-from-sushant-singh-rajput-kriti-sanons-raabta-will-give-you-major-feels-1998078.html/|title=Arijit Singh's ik vaari as from sushant Singh rajput and kriti sanons raabta will give you major feels|date=21 April 2017|work=Zee News|author=Zee Media Bureau|access-date=21 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421130307/http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-ik-vaari-aa-from-sushant-singh-rajput-kriti-sanons-raabta-will-give-you-major-feels-1998078.html|archive-date=21 April 2017}} Singh lent his vocals and played acoustic guitar with Roland Fernandes for the song "Lambiyaan si Judaiyaan" composed by JAM8 and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, also on the film's soundtrack.{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/reviews/170516-arijit-singhs-lambiyaan-si-judaiyaan-just|title=Arijit Singh's lambi si judaiyaan just another heartbreak song|date=16 May 2017|access-date=21 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523032305/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/reviews/170516-arijit-singhs-lambiyaan-si-judaiyaan-just|archive-date=23 May 2017}} He sang "Tera Hoke Rahoon" song composed by (Kaushik, Akash, Guddu) of JAM8, with lyrics by Bipin Das in the movie Behen Hogi Teri.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-tera-hoke-rahoon-from-rajkummar-rao-starrer-behen-hogi-teri-will-restore-your-faith-in-love-2003828.html|title=Arijit Singh's tera hoke ragoon from rajkumalmar Rao starter behen hogi teri will restore your faith in love|date=10 March 2017|access-date=11 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513100216/http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-tera-hoke-rahoon-from-rajkummar-rao-starrer-behen-hogi-teri-will-restore-your-faith-in-love-2003828.html|archive-date=13 May 2017}}
He sang "O Saathi", with the music composed and lyrics written by Mithoon from the Hindi film Shab,{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raveena-tandons-shab-has-arijit-singh-and-mithoon-create-magic-in-new-song-o-saathi-3467904.html|title=Raveena Tandons Shab has Arijit Singh an Mithoon create magic in new song o saathi|date=22 May 2017|access-date=23 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526125926/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raveena-tandons-shab-has-arijit-singh-and-mithoon-create-magic-in-new-song-o-saathi-3467904.html|archive-date=26 May 2017}} and the dance song "Main Tera Boyfriend" with Neha Kakkar. It is written by Kumaar and composed by Sourav Roy.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sushant-singh-rajput-kriti-sanon-are-slaying-it-with-their-hot-bods-and-killer-moves-in-main-tera-boyfriend-2447109|title=Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti sanon are slaying it with their hot bod and killer moves in main tera boyfriend|author=Prachita Pandey|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=22 May 2017|access-date=6 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525145638/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sushant-singh-rajput-kriti-sanon-are-slaying-it-with-their-hot-bods-and-killer-moves-in-main-tera-boyfriend-2447109|archive-date=25 May 2017}}
Singh was the lead singer of the Jagga Jasoos Soundtrack singing the dance song "Ullu ka Pattha", a fun song titled "Galti Se Mistake", "Jhumri Talaiyya" and also "Phir Wahi". All songs have been composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/ullu-ka-pattha-is-high-on-cuteness/articleshow/59022635.cms|title=Ullu ka pattha is high on cuteness|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 July 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819045819/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/ullu-ka-pattha-is-high-on-cuteness/articleshow/59022635.cms|archive-date=19 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/jagga-jasoos-ranbir-kapoor-katrina-kaif-galti-se-mistake/1/974819.html|title=Jagga Jasoos Ranbir Kapoor Katrina kaif galti se mistake|work=India Today|date=5 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624110508/http://m.indiatoday.in/story/jagga-jasoos-ranbir-kapoor-katrina-kaif-galti-se-mistake/1/974819.html|archive-date=24 June 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-jagga-jasoos-song-jhumri-talaiyya-ranbir-kapoor-and-katrina-kaif-are-too-adorable-as-partners-in-crime-2481605|title=DNA review: jagga jasoos song jhumri talaiyya|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=5 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626100545/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-jagga-jasoos-song-jhumri-talaiyya-ranbir-kapoor-and-katrina-kaif-are-too-adorable-as-partners-in-crime-2481605|archive-date=26 June 2017}}
He sang for Shah Rukh Khan and performed the dance song "Beech Beech Main" from the film Jab Harry Met Sejal with additional vocals provided by Shefali Alvares and Shalmali Kholgade,{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/jab-harry-met-sejal-new-song-beech-beech-mein-will-get-you-grooving-1451507.html|title=Jab Harry met Sally new song beech beech mein we'll get you grooving|work=News18|date=4 July 2017|access-date=5 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708093307/http://www.news18.com/news/movies/jab-harry-met-sejal-new-song-beech-beech-mein-will-get-you-grooving-1451507.html|archive-date=8 July 2017}} as well as "Hawayein", composed by Pritam and written by Irshad Kamil. Indian media wrote that Singh's vocals in the song were "mesmerising".{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/jab-harry-met-sejal-song-hawayein-arijit-singhs-soulful-voice-will-leave-you-mesmerised-watch-2027307.html|title='Jab Harry Met Sejal' song 'Hawayein': Arijit Singh's soulful voice will leave you mesmerised! – Watch|date=26 July 2017|website=india.com|access-date=3 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202016/http://zeenews.india.com/music/jab-harry-met-sejal-song-hawayein-arijit-singhs-soulful-voice-will-leave-you-mesmerised-watch-2027307.html|archive-date=14 November 2017}}
Singh sang "Bairagi" for the film Bareilly Ki Barfi. He also sang "Jaana Ve" and "Aaj Zid" for Aksar 2. The music was composed by Mithoon and written by Sayeed Quadri.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/zareen-khans-aksar-2-arijit-singh-mithoon-weave-magic-in-jaana-ve-song-watch-2042762.html|title=Zareen Khan's 'Aksar 2': Arijit Singh, Mithoon weave magic in 'Jaana Ve' song – Watch|date=15 September 2017|website=india.com|access-date=3 May 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141539/http://zeenews.india.com/music/zareen-khans-aksar-2-arijit-singh-mithoon-weave-magic-in-jaana-ve-song-watch-2042762.html|url-status=live}} He also sang "Main Hoon Saath Tere" from Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, and besides singing he made an appearance in the music video of the song "Pal", featured in the film Monsoon Shootout. Singh's voice texture in the song garnered favorable reviews from the Indian media.{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/monsoon-shootout-song-pal-is-soothing-courtesy-arijit-singh-who-also-features-in-the-video-4213241.html|title=Monsoon shootout song pal is soothing courtesy Arijit Singh who also features in the video|date=16 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043122/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/monsoon-shootout-song-pal-is-soothing-courtesy-arijit-singh-who-also-features-in-the-video-4213241.html|archive-date=1 December 2017}}
= 2018 =
In 2018, Singh sang "Aaj Se Teri" for the film Pad Man, composed by Amit Trivedi and written by Kausar Munir.{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/padman-song-aaj-se-teri-shows-akshay-kumar-radhika-apte-in-a-life-of-happy-domesticity-4267695.html|title=Padman song 'Aaj Se Teri' shows Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte in a life of happy domesticity|work=Firstpost|access-date=25 January 2018|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222162719/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/padman-song-aaj-se-teri-shows-akshay-kumar-radhika-apte-in-a-life-of-happy-domesticity-4267695.html|archive-date=22 December 2017}} He sang "Binte Dil" for the film Padmaavat written by A. M. Turaz and composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He also sang another chartbuster titled "Subah Subah" for the film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety with Prakriti Kakar, composed by Amaal Mallik and written by Kumaar{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-song-subah-subah-amaal-malik-arijit-sinhg-watch-video-5009670/|title=Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety song Subah Subah: Arijit Singh and Amaal Malik join hands for the perfect travel song|date=3 January 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=25 January 2018|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106232815/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-song-subah-subah-amaal-malik-arijit-sinhg-watch-video-5009670/|archive-date=6 January 2018}} as well as "Tera Yaar Hoon Main". From the movie Kedarnath, he sang "Jaan Nissar" and a duet song "Qaafirana" with Nikhita Gandhi, both the songs composed by Amit Trivedi and lyrics penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. He also sang for the films Dil Juunglee, 3 Storeys, Hichki, Raazi, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Veere Di Wedding, 102 Not Out, Baazaar and Karwaan.
= 2019 =
In 2019, Singh sang "Ruan Ruan" from film Sonchiriya composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and penned by Varun Grover, followed by "Mere Pyare Prime Minister" from Mere Pyare Prime Minister on composition of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and lyrics of Gulzar. In March, his song "Ve Maahi" with Asees Kaur from film Kesari composed by Tanishk Bagchi was released. The song garnered 200 million views on YouTube by July 2019.{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/ve-maahi-song-of-kesari-crosses-200-million-views-2219788.html|title=Ve maahi song of 'Kesari' crosses 500 million views|access-date=14 September 2019|archive-date=1 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801103018/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/ve-maahi-song-of-kesari-crosses-200-million-views-2219788.html|url-status=live}}
Then came "First Class" with Neeti Mohan and title song "Kalank" from film Kalank composed by Pritam Chakraborty and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/get-ready-for-the-romantic-and-intense-sufi-title-track-of-kalank-from-the-winning-team/articleshow/68627853.cms|title=Get ready for the romantic and intense Sufi title track of 'Kalank' from the winning team|website=The Times of India|agency=TNN|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405125637/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/get-ready-for-the-romantic-and-intense-sufi-title-track-of-kalank-from-the-winning-team/articleshow/68627853.cms|url-status=live}}
He rendered "Khairiyat" from the film Chhichhore composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. It was released in September 2019.{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/india-is-listening-to-arijit-singh-and-pritam-khairiyat-5955937/|title=India is listening to Arijit Singh and Pritam's 'Khairiyat'|date=September 2019|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=14 September 2019|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914162209/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/india-is-listening-to-arijit-singh-and-pritam-khairiyat-5955937/|url-status=live}}
His song "Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage" was released from blockbuster film Kabir Singh in 2019. In October his song "Ghungroo" with Shilpa Rao was released from the movie, War. Lyrics are written by Kumaar and music is given by Vishal–Shekhar.
In Late December 2019, he sang "Dariyaganj" with Dhvani Bhanushali in the film Jai Mummy Di, composed by Amartya Bobo Rahut and written by Siddhant Kaushal.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
= 2020 =
In January 2020, 10 of his songs were released. Three songs released from the film Love Aaj Kal : "Shayad", "Haan Tum Ho" and "Haan Main Galat", which are composed by Pritam; Title Track of Chhapaak along with "Khulne Do" and "Sab Jhulas Gaya" composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy written by Gulzar; "Dua Karo" from the film Street Dancer 3D is sang along with Bohemia; "Chal Ghar Chalen" is a song from the movie Malang composed by Mithoon; He has sung the songs "Azaadi Ke Liye" and "Mere Watan" from the Amazon Originals The Forgotten Army.
He has also sung a song in a Bengali film, Love Aaj Kal Porshu.
On 18 July 2020, Singh announced his upcoming venture in making non-film music under the banner "Oriyon Music".{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Garima|date=5 August 2020|title=Arijit Singh gives an ultimatum to people using his voice without approval|url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/arijit-singh-warning-to-people-using-his-voice-without-approval/|website=Bollywood Bubble|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216055135/https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/arijit-singh-warning-to-people-using-his-voice-without-approval/|url-status=live}}
He made an appearance in a music video from Sunny M.R.'s new single "Lifafe" on 31 July 2020.{{Cite web|title=Sunny M.R. -Lifafe {{!}} Unsung Verses {{!}} (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwRbktSqorw|website=YouTube| date=31 July 2020 |access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=7 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407000210/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwRbktSqorw&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}
In August 2020, Singh's song "Dil Ko Maine Di Kasam" was released, composed by Amaal Malik featuring actors Asim Riaz and Himanshi Khurana.{{Citation|title=Dil Ko Maine Di Kasam Video {{!}} Amaal M Ft.Arijit S, Kumaar {{!}} Asim R, Himanshi K{{!}} Bhushan K {{!}}Arvindr K| date=9 August 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsMRgnTcchY|language=en|access-date=22 February 2021|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302184740/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsMRgnTcchY|url-status=live}}
Singh released his first single "Rihaa"{{Cite web|date=4 October 2020|title=Rihaa {{!}} Arijit Singh {{!}} Shloke Lal {{!}} Official Music Video {{!}} Oriyon Music|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpST_mgRoU4|website=YouTube|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=14 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214100928/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpST_mgRoU4|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=5 October 2020|title=Arijit Singh Is Singer-Composer-Filmmaker In His First Independent Single, 'Rihaa'|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/arijit-singh-is-singer-composer-filmmaker-in-his-first-independent-single-rihaa/|website=Film Companion|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404145520/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/arijit-singh-is-singer-composer-filmmaker-in-his-first-independent-single-rihaa/|url-status=live}} under his banner Oriyon Music on 4 October 2020; along with the Bengali version "Mukto Kore Dao" on 10 October 2020;{{Cite web|date=10 October 2020|title=Mukto Kore Dao {{!}} Arijit Singh {{!}} Official Music Video {{!}} Oriyon Music|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1e_Xu-aElk|website=YouTube|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414135417/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1e_Xu-aElk|url-status=live}} with the Hindi lyrics written by Shloke Lal and the Bengali lyrics written by Singh himself.
Singh also sang the songs "Aabaad Barbaad" and "Hardum Humdum" from Ludo. The film is directed by Anurag Basu and composed by Pritam.
= 2021 =
In early January, Singh sang "O Saaiyan" from the film The Power, along with Raj Pandit.{{cite web|title=Check Out New Hindi Song Music Video – 'Oh Saaiyaan' Sung By Arijit Singh, Raj Pandit|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-new-hindi-song-music-video-oh-saaiyaan-sung-by-arijit-singh-raj-pandit/videoshow/80233932.cms|date=12 January 2021|work=Times of India|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=30 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630130701/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-new-hindi-song-music-video-oh-saaiyaan-sung-by-arijit-singh-raj-pandit/videoshow/80233932.cms|url-status=live}}
On 12 March 2020, Singh revealed that he will be composing music for the film Pagglait under his banner Oriyon Music, making it his first time venture as a music composer in Bollywood.{{cite web| last=Suri| first=Rishabh| title=Arijit Singh all set to turn music composer with Pagglait.| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/exclusive-arijit-singh-all-set-to-turn-music-composer-with-pagglait-101615524097974.html| date=12 March 2021| work=Hindustan Times| access-date=12 March 2021| archive-date=12 March 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312044154/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/exclusive-arijit-singh-all-set-to-turn-music-composer-with-pagglait-101615524097974.html| url-status=live}} The soundtrack album was released on 15 March 2021 on various music streaming services.
He sang "Tumse Bhi Zyada" from the movie Tadap, composed by Pritam and lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. Singh lent his voice for the song "Mere Yaara" from 83. From Atrangi Re he sang "Rait Zara Si". He also sang for other films like Sooryavanshi and Bhuj: The Pride of India etc.{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/pagglait/unzViIiJyG8_|title=Pagglait – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|date=15 March 2021|publisher=Jio Saavn|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005015659/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/pagglait/unzViIiJyG8_|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=15 March 2021|title=Pagglait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|url=https://music.apple.com/co/album/pagglait-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1558064223?l=en|website=Apple Music|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405064437/https://music.apple.com/co/album/pagglait-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1558064223?l=en|url-status=dead}}
= 2022 =
In January, Singh sang two songs "Soch Liya"{{Cite web|title=Pooja Hegde: 'Soch liya' introduces roller-coaster chemistry the lead characters share|date=10 December 2021|url=https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-soch-liya-introduces-roller-coaster-chemistry-the-lead-characters-share|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210071346/https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-soch-liya-introduces-roller-coaster-chemistry-the-lead-characters-share|archive-date=10 December 2021}} and "Aashiqui Aa Gayi"{{Cite web|date=29 November 2021|title=Radhe Shyam song Aashiqui Aa Gayi teaser: Prabhas, Pooja Hegde promise a breezy, feel-good track|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/radhe-shyam-song-aashiqui-aa-gayi-teaser-prabhas-pooja-hegde-7647114/|access-date=2023-05-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=9 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509152649/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/radhe-shyam-song-aashiqui-aa-gayi-teaser-prabhas-pooja-hegde-7647114/|url-status=live}} from the movie Radhe Shyam. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have sung for the movie Bachchan Pandey composed by Amaal Malik and lyrics written by Kumaar. Singh also sang "Kesariya"{{Cite web|date=17 July 2022|title=Brahmastra Song Kesariya: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's Love Anthem Is Out!|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kesariya-song-brahmastra-couple-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-cannot-take-their-eyes-off-each-other-in-love-anthe-5572453.html|access-date=2023-05-09|website=News18|language=en|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512073306/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kesariya-song-brahmastra-couple-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-cannot-take-their-eyes-off-each-other-in-love-anthe-5572453.html|url-status=live}} and a duet "Deva Deva" with Jonita Gandhi from the movie Brahmāstra. "Kesariya" became the first Indian song to cross 300 million and also over 500 million streams on Spotify.
Singh's version of "Mere Dholna" and a duet song "Hum Nashe Mein Toh Nahin" with Tulsi Kumar, both the songs composed by Pritam were released from "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2".
His song "Kitni Haseen Hogi" composed by Mithoon was released from the movie "HIT: The First Case".{{Cite web|date=29 June 2022|title=HIT song Kitni Haseen Hogi: Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra are love-struck in this soft ballad|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hit-song-kitni-haseen-hogi-rajkummar-rao-and-sanya-malhotra-are-love-struck-in-this-soft-ballad-7998930/|access-date=2023-05-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512221033/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hit-song-kitni-haseen-hogi-rajkummar-rao-and-sanya-malhotra-are-love-struck-in-this-soft-ballad-7998930/|url-status=live}} The lyrics are penned by Sayeed Quadri. He had also sang 3 songs from the movie "Laal Singh Chaddha" and 2 songs in the extended version of the Laal Singh Chaddha album .
He sang "Apna Bana Le", composed by Sachin-Jigar and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya from the movie "Bhediya".{{Cite news|date=5 November 2022|title=Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon unveil 'Apna Bana Le' audio from 'Bhediya'|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-kriti-sanon-unveil-apna-bana-le-audio-from-bhediya/articleshow/95317781.cms|access-date=2023-05-09|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=10 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510040953/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-kriti-sanon-unveil-apna-bana-le-audio-from-bhediya/articleshow/95317781.cms|url-status=live}} He had also sung for other movies like Gangubai Kathiawadi, Samrat Prithviraj, Shamshera, Raksha Bandhan, Thank God, etc.
= 2023 =
In January and February, six of his songs were released. He sang "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" for Pathaan, along with Sukriti Kakar, composed by Vishal–Shekhar and written by Kumaar.{{cite news|title=Pathaan song Jhoome Jo Pathaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pathaan-song-jhoome-jo-pathaan-shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-dance-into-your-hearts-watch-101671686789420.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216033705/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pathaan-song-jhoome-jo-pathaan-shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-dance-into-your-hearts-watch-101671686789420.html|url-status=live}} He sang "Chedkaniyan" for Shehzada, along with Nikhita Gandhi, composed by Pritam and written by Shloke Lal and IP Singh. 3 of his songs - "Tere Pyaar Mein", " O Bedardeya" and "Pyaar Hota Kayi Baar Hai" were released from the movie Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, all composed by Pritam and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya.{{cite news|title=O bedardeya|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/o-bedardeya-arijit-singh-sings-new-heartbreak-song-for-ranbir-kapoor-s-tu-jhoothi-main-makkar-101677937289579.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907051312/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/o-bedardeya-arijit-singh-sings-new-heartbreak-song-for-ranbir-kapoor-s-tu-jhoothi-main-makkar-101677937289579.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Tere Pyaar Mein: A service to all Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor fans|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tu-jhoothi-main-makkaar-song-tere-pyaar-mein-ranbir-kapoor-shraddha-kapoor-8418014/|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907053843/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tu-jhoothi-main-makkaar-song-tere-pyaar-mein-ranbir-kapoor-shraddha-kapoor-8418014/|url-status=live}}
In May, he sang "Phir Aur Kya Chahiye" from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, composed by Sachin-Jigar and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.{{cite news|title='Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' first song 'Phir Aur Kya Chahiye'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/zara-hatke-zara-bachke-first-song-phir-aur-kya-chahiye-released-on-vicky-kaushals-birthday/articleshow/100282714.cms|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=8 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608131658/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/zara-hatke-zara-bachke-first-song-phir-aur-kya-chahiye-released-on-vicky-kaushals-birthday/articleshow/100282714.cms|url-status=live}} "Barkha" composed by Singh and sung by Sunidhi Chauhan was released under Oriyon Music.
For the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani he has sung 4 songs, including "Tum Kya Mile" with Shreya Ghoshal.{{cite news|title=Tum Kya Mile|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tum-kya-mile-alia-bhatt-and-ranveer-singh-romance-each-other-amidst-snow-capped-mountains-in-yash-chopra-inspired-rrkpk-song/cid/1948297|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216043403/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tum-kya-mile-alia-bhatt-and-ranveer-singh-romance-each-other-amidst-snow-capped-mountains-in-yash-chopra-inspired-rrkpk-song/cid/1948297|url-status=live}} All the songs are composed by Pritam and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Composed by Mithoon and lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, he sang "Khairiyat" and "Dil Jhoom" from Gadar 2. He sang "Chaleya" along with Shilpa Rao and "Faraatta" with Jonita Gandhi and Badshah, both composed by Anirudh Ravichander for Jawan.{{cite news|title=Jawan song Chaleya|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-song-chaleya-shah-rukh-khan-nayantharas-romance-is-so-fresh-watch-101691989183545.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902091818/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-song-chaleya-shah-rukh-khan-nayantharas-romance-is-so-fresh-watch-101691989183545.html|url-status=live}} "Chaleya" entered the Canadian Hot 100 at number 73 on the chart issued for 30 September 2023.{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2023-09-30/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=4 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009130636/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2023-09-30/|url-status=live}} "Chaleya" became the most streamed song in a day and also the fastest to cross 100 million streams on Spotify India.{{cite news|title=Jawan song 'Chaleya' breaks record for most streams in a single day on Spotify India|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-song-chaleya-breaks-record-for-most-streams-in-a-single-day-on-spotify-india-8939356/|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=26 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926165707/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-song-chaleya-breaks-record-for-most-streams-in-a-single-day-on-spotify-india-8939356/|url-status=live}}
Singh composed and sang the Theme Song of 2023 Durand Cup along with Divine. The music video featured Singh and Vicky Kaushal.{{cite news|title='Bhide': The Star Studded Theme Song of the132nd Edition of the Prestigious Durand Cup|url=https://www.news18.com/football/durand-cup-theme-song-bhide-132nd-edition-vicky-kaushal-arijit-singh-8529857.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907051314/https://www.news18.com/football/durand-cup-theme-song-bhide-132nd-edition-vicky-kaushal-arijit-singh-8529857.html|url-status=live}} He sang "Oonchi Oonchi Deewarein" and "Blue Hai Paani Paani" from Yaariyan 2.{{cite news|title=Arijit Singh works his soulful magic yet again in 'Oonchi Oonchi Deewarein' from Yaariyan 2|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/arijit-singh-works-his-soulful-magic-yet-again-in-oonchi-oonchi-deewarein-from-yaariyan-2_200598|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216102439/https://www.indiaforums.com/article/arijit-singh-works-his-soulful-magic-yet-again-in-oonchi-oonchi-deewarein-from-yaariyan-2_200598|url-status=live}} He also rendered "Satranga" from Animal.{{cite news|title=Animal song Satranga: Blank-faced Ranbir Kapoor doesn't want Rashmika Mandanna to remarry if he does not return|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/animal-song-satranga-blank-faced-ranbir-kapoor-doesnt-want-rashmika-mandanna-to-remarry-if-he-does-not-return-9001966/|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031190340/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/animal-song-satranga-blank-faced-ranbir-kapoor-doesnt-want-rashmika-mandanna-to-remarry-if-he-does-not-return-9001966/|url-status=live}} He also sang the song "Mein Parwaana" from the movie Pippa.{{Cite web|title=Pippa song Main Parwaana: Ishaan Khatter grooves to Arijit Singh's magical vocals and A R Rahman's melody|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pippa-song-main-parwaana-ishaan-khatter-grooves-to-arijit-singhs-magical-vocals-and-a-r-rahmans-melody/50a17f9630928|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=30 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330154107/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pippa-song-main-parwaana-ishaan-khatter-grooves-to-arijit-singhs-magical-vocals-and-a-r-rahmans-melody/50a17f9630928|url-status=live}}
= 2024 =
In early 2024, Singh's "Raat Akeli Thi" from Merry Christmas and "Dil Banaane Waaleya" from Fighter were released. "Sajni" composed by Ram Sampath from Laapataa Ladies became viral on the internet.{{cite news|title=Laapataa Ladies song Sajni: Arjit Singh's vocals and Ram Sampath's music win internet's heart|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/laapataa-ladies-song-sajni-arjit-singhs-vocals-and-ram-sampaths-music-win-internets-heart-9157874/|access-date=3 June 2024|work=Indian Express|date=12 February 2024|archive-date=17 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217122550/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/laapataa-ladies-song-sajni-arjit-singhs-vocals-and-ram-sampaths-music-win-internets-heart-9157874/|url-status=live}} He had also sung for movies like Yodha, Amar Singh Chamkila and Srikanth. From Chandu Champion he sang the Pritam compositions "Satyanaas" and "Tu Hai Champion".{{cite news|title=Chandu Champion: Kartik Aaryan dances on a train, celebrates love and heartbreak in Satyanaas song|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/chandu-champion-kartik-aaryan-dances-on-a-train-celebrates-love-and-heartbreak-in-satyanaas-song-watch-101716556821954.html|access-date=3 June 2024|work=Hindustan Times|date=24 May 2024|archive-date=3 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603021908/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/chandu-champion-kartik-aaryan-dances-on-a-train-celebrates-love-and-heartbreak-in-satyanaas-song-watch-101716556821954.html|url-status=live}} He sang "Tainu Khabar Nahi" from Munjya.{{cite news |title=Munjya song 'Tainu Khabar Nahi' out: Arijit Singh, Sachin-Jigar and Amitabh Bhattacharya reunite for Sharvari and Abhay Varma starrer romantic track |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/munjya-song-tainu-khabar-nahi-arijit-singh-sachin-jigar-amitabh-bhattacharya-reunite-sharvari-abhay-varma-starrer-romantic-track/ |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=1 June 2024}} He also rendered his vocals to "Tenu Sang Rakhna" from Jigra, "Zaroorat Se Zyada" from Vedaa and "Hazaar Baar" from Baby John.
Vocals and musical style
In an interview with The Times of India, Singh mentioned that he has a "natural voice" and said he did nothing special to maintain it.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Want-to-look-like-a-musician-more-than-a-pop-star-Arijit-Singh/articleshow/20910406.cms|title=Want to look like a musician more than a pop star: Arijit Singh|work=The Times of India|author=Sinha, Seema|date=15 July 2013|access-date=22 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107044217/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Want-to-look-like-a-musician-more-than-a-pop-star-Arijit-Singh/articleshow/20910406.cms|archive-date=7 November 2016}} He has described his voice as "nasal" and believes that it matches with all the actors. Shekhar Ravjiani of the music director duo Vishal–Shekhar wrote that Singh's "vocal texture is brilliant. The way he emotes and the soul he puts into each song is exemplary."{{cite web|url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/arijit-singh-hitting-the-right-notes/1143659/3|title=Arijit Singh: Hitting the Right Notes{{spaces}}— Page 2|work=The Financial Express|author=Khurana, Suanshu|date=21 July 2013|access-date=22 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231003629/http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/arijit-singh-hitting-the-right-notes/1143659/3|archive-date=31 December 2014}} India Today describes his voice as "raw and grainy", whereas the paper's Moeena Halim identifies his voice as soulful and baritone,{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bollywood-music-playback-singer-gerua-talwar-masaan/1/570058.html|title=Soft Soltry and Soulful|date=13 January 2016|access-date=30 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221035838/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bollywood-music-playback-singer-gerua-talwar-masaan/1/570058.html|archive-date=21 December 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arijit-singh-youth-music-sensation-is-here-to-stay/1/413466.html|title=The singer every man loves{{spaces}}– Arijit Singh|work=India Today|author=Singh, Saloni|date=15 January 2015|access-date=22 January 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170708155433/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arijit-singh-youth-music-sensation-is-here-to-stay/1/413466.html|archive-date=8 July 2017|url-status=dead}} while Bollywood Hungama, in a review of Aashiqui 2, described Singh as a singer with a "rich texture and depth in his voice". However, they suggested he should "sing smoothly", without heavy breaths in between.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/549878|title=Aashiqui 2 – Critic Music Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|author=Vijayakar, Rajiv|date=22 April 2013|access-date=22 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123170747/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/549878|archive-date=23 January 2015}} NewsX acclaimed Singh's voice.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsx.com/entertainment/62196-king-melody-arijit-singh-turns-29-heres-look-heart-rending-songs|title=Arijit sings turn 30, here's a look at his heart-rending songs|date=25 April 2017|work=Geetanjali Ghosh|publisher=NewsX|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429125115/http://www.newsx.com/entertainment/62196-king-melody-arijit-singh-turns-29-heres-look-heart-rending-songs|archive-date=29 April 2017|access-date=29 April 2017|url-status=dead}}
Singh has said that he would most like to explore the classical music style. He has also said that he loves singing folk music and likes all genres except for heavy metal music—since it is too loud for him. Singh is most commonly known for his romantic songs and was associated with the tag "romantic singer". Regarding that, Singh said the tag of romantic singer is unintentional, as he has not planned his career. He is happy with the songs that come his way and tries to do his best.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/romantic-singer-tag-is-unintentional-arijit-singh_1623396.html|title=romantic singer tag is unintentional says Arijit Singh|access-date=10 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806024205/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/romantic-singer-tag-is-unintentional-arijit-singh_1623396.html|archive-date=6 August 2017}} Singh does not believe that doing just one type of song is "hampering" his growth.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/romantic-singer-tag-is-unintentional-arijit-singh_1623396.html|title=Romantic singer tag is unintentional: Arijit Singh|publisher=Zee News|date=2 July 2015|access-date=23 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926071416/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/romantic-singer-tag-is-unintentional-arijit-singh_1623396.html|archive-date=26 September 2015}} However, through his career, he has explored different musical styles, including; a club party song "Raat Bhar", an electronic "Blame The Night", a Punjabi Folk "Samjhawan", a Sufi or Qawwali song "Mast Magan" and a ghazal titled "Gulon Mein Rang Bhare". Regarding the variety, Hindustan Times stated; "he can sing nice fun songs as well".{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/superstars-2014-croon-along-with-shalmali-kholgade-arijit-singh-this-year/story-IBgQSPcTguorLojKYk8o5K.html|title=Superstars 2014: croon along with Shalmali Kholgade, Arijit Singh this year |work=Hindustan Times|date=31 December 2013|access-date=27 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926032218/http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/superstars-2014-croon-along-with-shalmali-kholgade-arijit-singh-this-year/story-IBgQSPcTguorLojKYk8o5K.html|archive-date=26 September 2015}} According to Krsna "A vocalist needs to have all genres of music at his fingertips and Arijit has that."{{cite web|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/Indian-Idol/292828|title=Indian Idol|author=Joshi, Namrata|work=Outlook|date=22 December 2014|access-date=24 February 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150224081656/http://www.outlookindia.com/article/Indian-Idol/292828|archive-date=24 February 2015|url-status=dead}} While reviewing the soundtrack of Main Tera Hero, Bollywood Hungama felt he "shines" in the form, which is a "totally different setup" from what he has done before.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/590526|title=Main Tera Hero{{spaces}}– Critic Music Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|author=Vijayakar, Rajiv|date=6 March 2014|access-date=22 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135419/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/590526|archive-date=24 September 2015}}
Bollywood Hungama considered his pronunciation "flawed" in the title track of Khamoshiyan.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/742666|title=Khamoshiyan{{spaces}}– Critic Music Review|work=Bollywood Hungama|author=Vijayakar, Rajiv|date=17 January 2015|access-date=27 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123123923/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/742666|archive-date=23 January 2015}} However the producer of the film Khamoshiyan, Mahesh Bhatt said, "It is a sensational song. One of the best songs that I have heard in my lifetime and its poetry is simply brilliant."{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-records-unplugged-version-of-Khamoshiyan/articleshow/45561295.cms|title=Arijit Singh records unplugged version of khamoshiyan|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303055251/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-records-unplugged-version-of-Khamoshiyan/articleshow/45561295.cms|archive-date=3 March 2017|last1=Basu|first1=Mohar}}
While reviewing the rest of his tracks in the film, The Indian Express, felt that Singh's rendition of the song sounds as "he's on autopilot", though Rajiv Vijayakar from Bollywood Hungama felt his rendition was "emotional".{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-tunes-from-a-recycle-bin/|title='Khamoshiyan' music album: Most of the songs are redundant and insipid|work=The Indian Express|author=Ghosh, Sankhayan|date=9 January 2015|access-date=14 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215125216/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-tunes-from-a-recycle-bin/|archive-date=15 February 2015}}
Singh insists on the presence of lyricists during recording sessions for a better understanding of the relevance of the words and feelings behind a song. He has said his favourite lyricists are Irshad Kamil, Sayeed Quadri, and Amitabh Bhattacharya.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/180916/i-want-to-direct-a-feature-film-arijit-singh.html|title=Arijit singh want tp direct feature film|date=18 September 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081640/http://deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/music/180916/i-want-to-direct-a-feature-film-arijit-singh.html|archive-date=11 February 2017}} While talking with Subhash Ghai at a question and answers session at Whistling Woods International Campus on arts and technique of singing at the 5th Veda Cultural Hub, Arijit said "Singing is like talking. It is an art of expression. There are other factors too but they all follow on once you understand your lyrics and rhythm well. There are no rules. You just have to practise well." Sharing his childhood memories he said, "I mostly practised modern Bengali and Indian classical music. My guru Rajendra Prasad Hazari inspired me to practise more of modern singing as according to him Indian classical was dying."{{cite web|url=https://www.whistlingwoods.net/5th-veda/art-and-technique-singing-arijit-singh|title=arts and technique of singing with Arijit singh|access-date=9 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081214/https://www.whistlingwoods.net/5th-veda/art-and-technique-singing-arijit-singh|archive-date=11 February 2017}}
Public image and influences
Arijit has shared his fondness for singer Kishore Kumar,{{cite web|title=Striking the right chord|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Striking-the-right-chord/2013/11/16/article1891329.ece|author=Sahoo, Namrata|date=16 November 2013|work=The Indian Express|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118060612/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Striking-the-right-chord/2013/11/16/article1891329.ece|archive-date=18 January 2015|access-date=4 February 2015}} while citing Mohit Chauhan and Atif Aslam as inspirations with whom he is often compared.{{Cite web|title=Arijit Singh reacts to comparison with Atif Aslam!|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/arijit-singh-reacts-comparison-atif-aslam-055120197.html|website=in.movies.yahoo.com|language=en-GB|access-date=24 May 2020|archive-date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013123632/https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/arijit-singh-reacts-comparison-atif-aslam-055120197.html|url-status=live}} Though he has been inspired by many artists, Singh named KK as his favourite singer along with Ayushmann Khurrana.{{cn|date=October 2024}} He named Pritam Chakraborty, Vishal–Shekhar, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Amit Trivedi, Mithoon and A. R. Rahman as his favourite music directors. Singh has idolised Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh and Mehdi Hassan.
In an interview with Filmbeat in April 2013, he declared that he is the biggest fan of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK).{{cn|date=October 2024}} His desire to sing for Aamir Khan came to reality in 2016 with the song "Naina" from Dangal.{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-naina-from-aamir-khan-starrer-dangal-will-touch-your-heart-watch_1963761.html|title=Arijit Singh's 'Naina' from Aamir Khan starrer 'Dangal' will touch your heart! – Watch|date=2 January 2017|newspaper=Zee News|access-date=15 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116205137/http://zeenews.india.com/music/arijit-singhs-naina-from-aamir-khan-starrer-dangal-will-touch-your-heart-watch_1963761.html|archive-date=16 January 2017}} In an interview with The Indian Express, Singh stated that he loves the work of Shalmali Kholgade, Shefali Alvares, and Irfan. He also mentioned that his "current favourite" singer is Chinmayi.{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/A-Real-Romantic/2015/06/13/article2863193.ece|title=A Real Romantic|work=The Indian Express|author=Menghnani, Reet|date=12 June 2015|access-date=15 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213093715/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/A-Real-Romantic/2015/06/13/article2863193.ece|archive-date=13 December 2015}}
In 2016 he appeared on the popular chat and comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show aired on Sony TV India. The show's host Kapil Sharma explained the difficulties he had bringing Singh on the show due to his shy nature.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/All-is-not-ok-for-Arijit-Singh-but-Kapil-Sharma-makes-him-smile/articleshow/53907201.cms|title=All is not OK for Arijit Singh but Kapil Sharma makes him smile|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=2 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902002037/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/All-is-not-ok-for-Arijit-Singh-but-Kapil-Sharma-makes-him-smile/articleshow/53907201.cms|url-status=live}}
Singh has often been portrayed by the Indian media as a "small-town boy who made it big".{{cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/arijit-singh-the-small-town-boy-who-made-it-big-in-bollywood/15907620.shtml|title=Arijit Singh small town boy who made it big in Bollywood|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428154733/http://www.merinews.com/article/arijit-singh-the-small-town-boy-who-made-it-big-in-bollywood/15907620.shtml|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live|access-date=10 April 2017}} He had also been trolled on social media to which he replied "I use my social media sparingly for things that are close to my heart. I don't read the comments. My team filters out the comments for me, I don't involve myself a lot into paying attention to criticism on social media. I speak what I want to speak and my team lets me know the needful."{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/arijit-singh-i-dont-read-comments-on-social-media/articleshow/62957705.cms|title=Arijit Singh: I don't read comments on social media – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=29 January 2019|archive-date=21 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221055549/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/arijit-singh-i-dont-read-comments-on-social-media/articleshow/62957705.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/arijit-singh-speaks-about-trolling-on-social-media|title=ट्रोल होने पर पहली बार खुलकर बोले अरिजीत सिंह,'मुझे किसी बात से फर्क नहीं पड़ता'- Amarujala|website=Amar Ujala|access-date=29 January 2019|archive-date=29 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129193257/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/arijit-singh-speaks-about-trolling-on-social-media|url-status=live}}
Arijit enjoys listening to retro songs by singers Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle and the classical and ghazal songs along with the music of Coldplay. He expressed his desire to work with artist Norah Jones someday as he loves her music. He says he is uncomfortable with all the attention that fame has brought.
Impact and recognition
In an interview music director and composer, Pritam said: "Arijit is a good singer, a smart musician, and an intelligent musician as well."{{cite web|date=31 January 2017|title=Collaborating with Coldplay would be awesome says Pritam|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170131-collaborating-coldplay-would-be-awesome-says|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612092636/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170131-collaborating-coldplay-would-be-awesome-says|archive-date=12 June 2017|access-date=12 June 2017|publisher=RadioandMusic.com}} Vishal Dadlani of the music director duo Vishal–Shekhar said Singh is a phenomenal singer.{{cite web|title=Not happy about few music scores in the past:Vishal Dadlani|date=27 October 2016|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/not-happy-about-few-music-scores-in-the-past-vishal-dadlani/story-0qAylK12YL2VcZ8pco6aWN.html|access-date=10 March 2017}} In another interview, he said "Arijit has the ability and the openness needed to make every recording a genuine collaboration. He's also a really nice guy, with no ego. That helps."{{cite web|title=Monopoly of Arijit Singh in playback singing today|date=26 February 2017|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-in-playback-singing-today-4543639/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410140513/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-in-playback-singing-today-4543639/|archive-date=10 April 2017|access-date=4 March 2017}} Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in an Interview with The Hindu said, "Arijit Singh is very special".{{cite news|author=Sankhyan Ghosh|title=Interview with sanjay leela bansali|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/interview-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali/article8199331.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421142420/http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/interview-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali/article8199331.ece|archive-date=21 April 2017|access-date=26 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=5 February 2016}}
Shreya Ghoshal remarked that he "is versatile and has a soulful voice".{{cite web|date=30 July 2017|title=Arijit Singh in Concert|url=http://www.tlcevents.co.uk/arijit-singh-2016.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730201235/http://www.tlcevents.co.uk/arijit-singh-2016.html|archive-date=30 July 2017|access-date=30 July 2017|work=TLC Events}} Shankar Mahadevan said "I knew him before he became Arijit Singh. He is an educated musician, he understands his Sargam, and he has got depth."{{cite web|title=Arijit is an educated musician says shankar mahadevan|date=2 November 2015|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-is-an-educated-musician-shankar-mahadevan/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125085359/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-is-an-educated-musician-shankar-mahadevan/|archive-date=25 January 2016|access-date=9 February 2016|df=dmy-all}} Suresh Wadkar praised him as one of the "great singers of this generation".{{cite web|date=12 October 2014|title=On song{{spaces}}– always|url=http://gulftoday.ae/portal/5518cc67-b127-47e8-8194-4a8eb173257d.aspx|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226005248/http://gulftoday.ae/portal/5518cc67-b127-47e8-8194-4a8eb173257d.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|publisher=The Gulf Today}} Sonu Nigam rated Arijit higher than himself, at 7 on 10.{{cite web|date=12 October 2014|title=On song{{spaces}}– always|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-nigam-rated-arijit-singh-better-singer-than-himself-ar-rahman-dedicated-acha-sila-diya-salman-khan-8759783/]]}}
Personal life
In 2014, Singh married Koel Roy, a childhood friend and a neighbour of his,{{cite web|title=My life has always been mess|url=http://www.zoom4india.com/entertainment/features/item/79193-my-life-has-always-been-a-mess.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619112443/http://www.zoom4india.com/entertainment/features/item/79193-my-life-has-always-been-a-mess.html|archive-date=19 June 2017|access-date=1 April 2017}} shortly after both divorced their former partners.{{cite web|author=Sen, Torsha|date=5 February 2013|title=Singer Arijit Singh confirms that he is married|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tabloid/singer-arijit-singh-confirms-that-he-is-married/article1-1180386.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311181311/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tabloid/singer-arijit-singh-confirms-that-he-is-married/article1-1180386.aspx|archive-date=11 March 2015|access-date=24 February 2015|work=Hindustan Times}} Singh has a stepdaughter from Koel's first marriage.{{Cite web|title=Arijit Singh Birthday: अरिजीत सिंह ने एक साल से कम में लिया पहली बीवी से तलाक, एक बेटी की मां से की थी दूसरी शादी!|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/photo-gallery-arijit-singh-birthday-singer-two-marriages-divorced-first-wife-then-married-koel-roy-has-step-daughter-2-sons/1667099|access-date=2024-04-24|website=Zee News|language=hi|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424090809/https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/photo-gallery-arijit-singh-birthday-singer-two-marriages-divorced-first-wife-then-married-koel-roy-has-step-daughter-2-sons/1667099|url-status=live}} Singh currently resides in Andheri, Mumbai. Singh says apart from being a singer, he is a badminton player, a writer, a movie freak and a documentary maker. He also likes cricket and cites Sachin Tendulkar, Lance Klusener, Sourav Ganguly, and Jonty Rhodes as his favourite sportsmen. He is an ardent football fan, and a Manchester United fan. He has also expressed a wish to sing the anthem for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.{{cite web|access-date=20 November 2019|title=Arijit Singh wants to sing the 2022 World Cup Qatar anthem |website=The Statesman|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/arijit-singh-wants-to-sing-the-2022-world-cup-qatar-anthem-1502728620.html|date=30 January 2019|archive-date=20 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920020201/https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/arijit-singh-wants-to-sing-the-2022-world-cup-qatar-anthem-1502728620.html|url-status=live}} In badminton, he likes Saina Nehwal.{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com:80/entertainment/editorial/interviews/arijit-singh-music-has-become-very-corporate-now-150602|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102214807/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/interviews/arijit-singh-music-has-become-very-corporate-now-150602|title=Arijit Singh -Music have become very corporate now|author=RnM Team|publisher=radio and music.com|date=2 June 2015|archive-date=2 November 2015|access-date=22 April 2017|url-status=dead}}
Singh's mother, Aditi Singh, died from a cerebral stroke on 20 May 2021.{{Cite web|last=Taank|first=Shagun|date=20 May 2021|title=Arijit Singh's Mother Dies At 52 Due To Cerebral Stroke|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/arijit-singhs-mother-dies-at-52-due-to-cerebral-stroke-2446015|website=NDTV|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404213046/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/arijit-singhs-mother-dies-at-52-due-to-cerebral-stroke-2446015|url-status=live}} She was 52 years of age.{{Cite web|date=20 May 2021|title=Arijit Singh's mother Aditi Singh passes away, succumbs to a cerebral stroke|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/arijit-singhs-mother-aditi-singh-passes-away-succumbs-cerebral-stroke/|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405164409/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/arijit-singhs-mother-aditi-singh-passes-away-succumbs-cerebral-stroke/|url-status=live}}
Discography
{{Main|List of songs recorded by Arijit Singh}}
Some of his popular songs include "Channa Mereya", "Tum Hi Ho", "Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga", "Uska Hi Banana", "Aayat", "Raabta", "Ik Vaari Aa", "Mein Tera Boyfriend", "Humdard", Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", "Gerua", "Janam Janam", "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse", "Khamoshiyan", "Hamari Adhuri Kahani", "Samjhawan", "Sooraj Dooba Hain", "Baatein Ye Kabhi Na", "Hawayein", "Galti Se Mistake", "Khairiyat ", "Zaalima", "Laal Ishq", "Muskurane", "Pachtaoge", "Ghungroo", "Rait Zara Si", "Shayad", "Tumse Bhi Zyada", "Aashiqui Aa Gayi", "Dhokha", "Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage", "Apna Bana Le", "Kesariya", "O Bedardeya", "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", "Tere Pyaar Mein", "Phir Aur Kya Chahiye", "Tum Kya Mile", "Chaleya", "Heeriye" and "Satranga".{{cite web|title=20 Best songs of Arijit Singh|url=http://www.gaanabajateyraho.in/collection/20-best-songs-of-arijit-singh|access-date=29 January 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202061701/http://www.gaanabajateyraho.in/collection/20-best-songs-of-arijit-singh|archive-date=2 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/viral-videos-trending/pakistani-fruit-seller-sings-arijit-singhs-song-and-everyone-is-stunned-2949333/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602132632/http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/viral-videos-trending/pakistani-fruit-seller-sings-arijit-singhs-song-and-everyone-is-stunned-2949333/|title=Pakistani fruit seller sings Arijit Singh's song and everyone is stunned|work=The Indian Express|author=Express Web Desk|access-date=2 June 2017|archive-date=2 June 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Phir Aur Kya Chahiye tops Billboard India list|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/sachinjigar-on-success-social-media-and-staying-true-to-their-principles-the-journey-of-flagbearers-of-original-music-101687697776245.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=15 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815115055/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/sachinjigar-on-success-social-media-and-staying-true-to-their-principles-the-journey-of-flagbearers-of-original-music-101687697776245.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Jawan' song 'Chaleya' debuts at No 97 on Billboard 200 chart|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/music/story/chaleya-from-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-debuted-in-billboard-200-charts-at-97-rank-anirudh-ravichander-arijit-singh-shilpa-rao-2438076-2023-09-20|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=17 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517054610/https://www.indiatoday.in/music/story/chaleya-from-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-debuted-in-billboard-200-charts-at-97-rank-anirudh-ravichander-arijit-singh-shilpa-rao-2438076-2023-09-20|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Arijit Singh, Alka Yagnik's 'Agar Tum Saath Ho' Continues To Rule Even After 8 Years of Release|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/arijit-singh-alka-yagnik-agar-tum-saath-ho-continues-to-rule-even-after-8-years-of-release-8407759.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501050550/https://www.news18.com/movies/arijit-singh-alka-yagnik-agar-tum-saath-ho-continues-to-rule-even-after-8-years-of-release-8407759.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Arijit Singh Becomes The First Indian Artist To Hit 100M Followers On Spotify|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/arijit-singh-becomes-the-first-indian-artist-to-hit-100m-followers-on-spotify-8754095.html|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501050551/https://www.news18.com/movies/arijit-singh-becomes-the-first-indian-artist-to-hit-100m-followers-on-spotify-8754095.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Composer Singer Jasleen Royal's 'Heeriye' Reaches No. 1 Position On Spotify, Overtaking Chart-Toppers 'Cheques' and 'Hukum'|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/composer-singer-jasleen-royal-s-heeriye-reaches-no-1-position-on-spotify-overtaking-chart-toppers-cheques-and-hukum-1624097|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501050550/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/composer-singer-jasleen-royal-s-heeriye-reaches-no-1-position-on-spotify-overtaking-chart-toppers-cheques-and-hukum-1624097|url-status=live}}
Awards and nominations
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Arijit Singh}}
At the start of his singing career, he received nominations for the Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year award at the 2013 Mirchi Music Awards for renditions of "Phir Le Aya Dil" and "Duaa", winning the award for the latter. Singh was awarded the Wizcraft Honour for the Best Live Performer, and was one of the top 10 artists from across the world to be featured at The SSE Arena, Wembley in the SSE Live Awards 2016.{{cite web|url=http://hindustantimes.com/tv/kapil-sharma-armaan-malik-arijit-singh-the-only-three-indians-in-wembley-s-top-10/story-eZCAfNvlvzrY21f5E02EeK.html|title=Kapil Sharma, Armaan Mallik and Arijit Singh: The only three Indians in Wembley's top 10|author=|work=Hindustan Times|date=19 February 2017|access-date=21 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422035628/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/kapil-sharma-armaan-malik-arijit-singh-the-only-three-indians-in-wembley-s-top-10/story-eZCAfNvlvzrY21f5E02EeK.html|archive-date=22 April 2017}} He has been awarded Padma Shri-2025 by the government of India.{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards: Osamu Suzuki, Sharda Sinha get Padma Vibhushan, Arijit Singh and cricketer R Ashwin get Padma Shri |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/padma-awards-osamu-suzuki-sharda-sinha-get-padma-vibhushan-arijit-singh-gets-padma-shri-101737819661638.html |website=Hindustan Times}}
Singh has received five Mirchi Music Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, a Stardust Award, five IIFA Award, five Zee Cine Awards and four Screen Awards. He received Filmfare awards for five consecutive years from 2016 to 2020. He received nine awards from ten nominations for the song "Tum Hi Ho" from 2013 film Aashiqui 2. He also won the (IIFA) award in the category of "The Best Male Singer" for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014.{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaag-milkha-bhaag-wins-nine-trophies-at-iifa-tech-awards/|title=IIFA 2014: Complete list of winners |work=The Indian Express|agency=Press Trust of India|date=27 April 2014|access-date=15 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806101640/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaag-milkha-bhaag-wins-nine-trophies-at-iifa-tech-awards/|archive-date=6 August 2017}}
In September 2014, The National Indian Students Union UK honored Singh with the Youth Icon{{spaces}}– Music Award. He was named the most popular artist of 2014 by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment after winning an online poll conducted by music streaming website hungama.com.{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/priyanka-chopra-arijit-singh-named-most-popular-artists-of-2014/|title=Priyanka Chopra, Arijit Singh named most popular artists of 2014 |work=The Indian Express|date=6 January 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226005458/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/priyanka-chopra-arijit-singh-named-most-popular-artists-of-2014/|archive-date=26 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-bags-2014s-most-popular-male-singer-award_1524370.html|title=Arijit Singh bags 2014's Most Popular Male Singer award |publisher=Zee News|date=3 January 2015|access-date=22 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104013250/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/arijit-singh-bags-2014s-most-popular-male-singer-award_1524370.html|archive-date=4 January 2015}} Forbes India magazine's 100 Celebrity List placed him at rank 15 in 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2016/arijit-singh/1587/29|title=Arijit Singh|work= Forbes India Magazine|year=2016|access-date=28 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612212045/http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2016/arijit-singh/1587/29|archive-date=12 June 2017}}
At the seventh Mirchi Music Awards in 2015, he was honored with the award for Best Male Vocalist for his rendition of the song "Samjhawan".{{cn|date=October 2024}} He was nominated for the 60th Filmfare Awards, held in 2015 under Best Male Playback Singer category for two songs "Mast Magan" and "Suno Na Sangemarmar".{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/did-ankit-win-against-arijit-filmfare-awards-150202|title=Did Ankit Win against Arijit Filmfare Awards|date=2 February 2015|access-date=23 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424001342/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/did-ankit-win-against-arijit-filmfare-awards-150202|archive-date=24 April 2017}} He was voted online as the Best Male Singer by the readers of the IBN Live for the song "Muskurane".{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ibnlive-movie-awards-arijit-singh-wins-best-playback-singer-award-for-muskurane-ki-beats-ankit-tiwari-labh-janjua-983218.html|title=Arijit won ibnlive movie award for best play back singer|date=21 April 2015|access-date=6 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307064821/http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ibnlive-movie-awards-arijit-singh-wins-best-playback-singer-award-for-muskurane-ki-beats-ankit-tiwari-labh-janjua-983218.html|archive-date=7 March 2017}} He won Best Male Playback Singer award at the 61st Filmfare Awards, held in 2016 for the rendition of the song "Sooraj Dooba Hain".{{cn|date=October 2024}}
The GiMA, honoured him with awards for his rendition of the song "Soch Na Sake", He was subsequently honored for his rendition of the most popular film and radio song "Gerua", and the most streamed song "Sanam Re". The Times of India Film Awards 2016, nominated him for his rendition of three songs "Aayat", "Chunar" and "Hamari Adhuri Kahani".{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-Hamari-adhuri-kahani-is-one-of-the-toughest-songs-that-I-have-ever-sung/articleshow/51426986.cms|title=Hamari Adhuri Kahani is one of the toughest songs that I have ever sung|website=The Times of India|date=16 January 2017|access-date=7 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813233528/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-Hamari-adhuri-kahani-is-one-of-the-toughest-songs-that-I-have-ever-sung/articleshow/51426986.cms|archive-date=13 August 2017}}
In late 2016, Arijit received his first Stardust Award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song "Channa Mereya". In 2017, he was nominated at Mirchi Music Awards under Male Vocalist of The Year category for four songs "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", "Channa Mereya", "Bolna" and "Nashe Si Chadh Gayi".{{cn|date=October 2024}} He won the award for the song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".{{cn|date=October 2024}} He received a couple of nominations under Male Playback Singer category for "Channa Mereya" and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil film in various award ceremonies in late 2016 and 2017.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-nominees-list/articleshow/56436017.cms|title=62nd Filmfare award nominees|website=The Times of India|date=29 January 2017|access-date=23 April 2017|archive-date=24 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424014855/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-nominees-list/articleshow/56436017.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-2017-winners-list/articleshow/56541241.cms|title=62nd Filmfare Awards 2017: Winners' list |date=15 January 2016|work=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114235906/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-2017-winners-list/articleshow/56541241.cms|archive-date=14 January 2017}}
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014. He also won the (IIFA) award in the category of Best Male Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014.{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaag-milkha-bhaag-wins-nine-trophies-at-iifa-tech-awards/|title=IIFA 2014: Complete list of winners |date=27 April 2014|work=The Indian Express|access-date=15 June 2017|agency=Press Trust of India|archive-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806101640/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bhaag-milkha-bhaag-wins-nine-trophies-at-iifa-tech-awards/|url-status=live}} At the 7th Mirchi Music Awards 2015, he was awarded the Best Male Vocalist for his rendition of the song "Samjhawan".{{cn|date=October 2024}}
Arijit had won IBN Live Movie Award for the song "Muskurane" in the Best Playback Singer category. He won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Sooraj Dooba Hain" in 2016.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
The GiMA awarded him for his rendition of the song "Soch Na Sake", he was awarded for the song "Gerua", and the most-streamed song "Sanam Re".
He was awarded the Best Male Singer for the song "Channa Mereya at the Stardust Awards 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-stardust-awards-2016/|title=winners stardust awards 2016 |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=19 December 2016|access-date=15 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220231209/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-stardust-awards-2016/|archive-date=20 December 2016}}
In 2017, at the 62nd Filmfare Awards, he won Best Male Playback Singer Award for the title song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", and also won the Male Vocalist of The Year award at 2017 Mirchi Music Awards, for his rendition of the song.{{cn|date=October 2024}} He was awarded the Best Male Playback Singer award for the song at the Zee Cine Awards in 2017.{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/zee-cine-awards-2017-check-out-complete-list-of-winners_1985988.html|title=zee cine awards 2017 |access-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312090330/http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/zee-cine-awards-2017-check-out-complete-list-of-winners_1985988.html|archive-date=12 March 2017}}
At the 23rd Star Screen Awards, Singh was awarded the title of Best Male Playback Singer for his rendition of the song "Zaalima" and songs of Jagga Jasoos.{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/star-screen-awards-2017-vidya-balan-rajkummar-rao-full-winners-list/1/1102625.html|title=Star Screen Awards 2017: Dangal wins big, Vidya Balan-Rajkummar Rao named best actor and actress |date=3 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208151731/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/star-screen-awards-2017-vidya-balan-rajkummar-rao-full-winners-list/1/1102625.html|archive-date=8 December 2017}}
At the 63rd Filmfare Awards of 2018, he was awarded the Best Male Playback Singer for "Roke Na Ruke Naina" from Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya and was nominated for "Zaalima" from Raees. With this win, he won the Filmfare award for four consecutive years.{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018_-26161-5.html|title=Nominations for the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 |work=filmfare.com|access-date=20 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121072036/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018_-26161-5.html|archive-date=21 January 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-best-male-playback-singer|title=Filmfare Awards 2018: Arijit Singh Wins Best Playback Singer |work=The Quint|access-date=20 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071756/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-best-male-playback-singer|archive-date=21 January 2018}}
At the 66th National Film Awards of 2019, he was awarded with the Best Male Playback Singer for "Binte Dil" from Padmaavat.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/66th-national-film-awards-andhadhun-kgf-padmaavat-win-the-prestigious-award/articleshow/70604186.cms|title=Winners of 66th NFA|date=9 August 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=9 August 2019|archive-date=9 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809183208/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/66th-national-film-awards-andhadhun-kgf-padmaavat-win-the-prestigious-award/articleshow/70604186.cms|url-status=live}}
Singh was awarded the Best Male Playback Singer for his rendition of the song "Ae Watan" from the film Raazi at the International Indian Film Academy awards.{{Cite web|date=2019-09-19|title=IIFA 2019: Ranveer, Alia bag best actors. A complete list of winners |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/iifa-awards-2019-ranveer-singh-wins-best-actor-for-padmaavat-alia-bhatt-bags-best-actress-for-raazi-complete-list-of-winners/story-OkiWaQbmk8sKMyvHZoAulI.html|access-date=2023-11-04|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216102517/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/iifa-awards-2019-ranveer-singh-wins-best-actor-for-padmaavat-alia-bhatt-bags-best-actress-for-raazi-complete-list-of-winners/story-OkiWaQbmk8sKMyvHZoAulI.html|url-status=live}} Arijit Singh is awarded Filmfare award for best male playback singer for the song "Kalank" from the movie Kalank, with this he won the award for a record five consecutive times and six times overall.{{Cite news|title=Arijit Singh Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Arijit Singh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Arijit-Singh/awards|access-date=3 January 2022|newspaper=The Times of India|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103044419/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Arijit-Singh/awards|url-status=live}}
At the 68th Filmfare Awards of 2023, he was awarded with the Best Male Playback Singer for "Kesariya" from Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. With this Arijit Singh is awarded Filmfare award for best male playback singer for seven times overall.{{Cite news|title=Arijit Singh is awarded Filmfare award for best male playback singer at 68th Filmfare Award{{!}} Filmfare Award|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners|access-date=28 April 2023|newspaper=Filmfare|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427192148/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners|url-status=live}}
See also
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