Arijit Singh
A playback singer from Jiaganj in West Bengal who became one of the most-streamed voices in the world, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.
Arijit Singh grew up in a small town in West Bengal and became one of the best-known voices in Indian music. In 2025 he was named for the Padma Shri in the field of art, from West Bengal [1].
A trained musician from Jiaganj
Arijit Singh was born on 11 April 1987 in Jiaganj, West Bengal [2]. He trained in classical music under his gurus Rajendra Prasad Hazari and Birendra Prasad Hazari, a grounding that has let him move easily between classical, film and electronic music [2].
A voice heard around the world
As a playback singer for Hindi films and an independent artist, Singh has become one of the most-streamed artists in the world on digital platforms [2]. His concerts in India and abroad draw huge audiences [2].
He also works as a music producer and supports new artists through his record label, Oriyon [2].
Recognition
Singh has won National Film Awards, as well as many Filmfare, IIFA, Zee Cine and Mirchi Music awards for best male playback singer [2].
Sources
- [1] Padma Awards 2025: list of awardees — Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Accessed 11 October 2026.
- [2] Padma Awards 2025: citation for Arijit Singh — Padma Awards, Government of India. Accessed 11 October 2026.
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