- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Arijit Singh's passion for music was evident from a young age. Born into a musical family in Murshidabad, West Bengal, his singing talent was first recognised when her entered the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. He captivated audiences with his voice, which eventually led to his playback debut with the song Phir Mohabbat from the movie Murder 2 (2011). However, he became an overnight sensation with the Tum Hi Ho song in 2013, establishing himself as one of the most-streamed and followed global artists. As he announces his retirement from playback singing, let's look at the timeline of his musical journey.
Arijit Singh's Rise To Stardom
In 2005, Arijit gained exposure in music by participating in the singing reality show Fame Gurukul, which was judged by legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar, singer Shankar Mahadevan, and late singer KK. Although he finished in sixth position, he left a lasting impact with his performances.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who was impressed by Arijit's voice, offered him an opportunity to sing Yoon Shabnami in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Saawariya. His rendition was not used in the film. After his initial struggle in the industry, he made his Bollywood playback singing debut in 2011, with the Murder 2 song Phir Mohabbat. However, it was his super-hit romantic track Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 in 2013 that gave him deserved recognition as a musician. Since then, there has been no looking back for him.
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Arijit Singh's Iconic Songs
Arijit Singh, known for his soulful voice and emotional renditions, has consistently delivered heart-touching songs including:
Muskurane from CityLights
Suno Na Sangemarmar from Youngistaan
Hawayein from Jab Harry met Sejal
Man Mast Magan from 2 States
Bekhayali' from Kabir Singh
Channa Mereya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Bolna from film Kapoor & Sons
Kesariya from Brahmastra
Deva Deva from Brahmastra
Gerua from Dilwale
Kabira from Yeh Jawani Hai Deewan
Samjhawan from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Agar Tum Saath Ho from Tamasha
Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga from Half Girlfriend
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His latest releases, Hum To Tere Hi Liye from Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor's upcoming O'Romeo and Maatrubhumi from Salman Khan starrer Battle Of Galwan, showcase his versatility. He has seamlessly moved between romantic ballads, devotional songs and peppy numbers.
Arijit Singh's Awards And Honours
Arijit became one of Bollywood's most celebrated vocalists. Reportedly, he is the only singer to win the Filmfare Awards five times in a row from 2016 to 2020. Over the years, he has also won two National Awards: First as Best Male Playback Singer for the Padmaavat song Binte Dil and second for Kesariya for Brahmastra. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
Arijit has been among the most-streamed Indian artists globally, holding top records on platforms like Spotify.