Arijit Singh is an Indian playback singer whose melodious voice has captivated music lovers around the world. His birthday, April 25th, is celebrated every year as a special day of recognition for his immense contribution to the Indian music industry. This article looks at the story of Arijit Singh and how his voice was first noticed by renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the song that changed his fate, his early career, his rise to stardom, and his impact on Indian music.
Arijit Singh’s Birthday
Arijit Singh was born on the 25th of April, 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal. He was born to a Bengali family and his father, Bishwajit Singh, was a government employee. Arijit Singh has been singing from a very young age, and his family and friends have always been supportive of his passion for music. He completed his schooling from Sripat Singh College and went on to pursue a degree in music from the University of Kolkata.
Bhansali Was First to Notice Voice
Arijit Singh’s unique voice was first noticed by renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Bhansali was looking for a new voice for a song, and he heard Arijit Singh’s rendition of the song. Impressed, he immediately offered him a chance to sing the song, and that is how Arijit Singh’s journey as a playback singer began.
Song That Changed Fate
The song that changed Arijit Singh’s fate was ‘Tum Hi Ho’ from the 2013 movie ‘Aashiqui 2’. The song was an instant hit and became one of the most popular songs of the year. It catapulted Arijit Singh to stardom and made him a household name. He went on to win numerous awards for the song, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
Arijit Singh’s Early Career
Before ‘Tum Hi Ho’, Arijit Singh had already established himself as a playback singer in the music industry. He started his career in 2005, when he participated in a reality show called Fame Gurukul. Although he was eliminated from the show, he made a lasting impression on the judges. He went on to work with music directors such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar.
His Rise to Stardom
Arijit Singh’s rise to stardom began with ‘Tum
