Bollywood has seen many soulful singers who over time have created a unique identity with their soothing voices. One such singer is Arijit Singh, who is considered one of the greatest singers in Hindi cinema. His ability to sing songs of various genres has made him one of the best singers in Bollywood.
A trained classical singer, Arijit Singh has lent his voice to some of the most famous Bollywood songs. Out of Let’s start loving again To Channa Mereya, the pain in Arijit’s voice comes straight from his heart. Arijit struggled a lot to become a sensation. Be it breaking up with his first wife or being voted out of a reality show; The singer has experienced many lows. Let’s read some rare and unknown aspects of Arijit’s life.
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Arijit Singh has been eliminated from the reality show Fame Gurukul
Arijit was born on April 25, 1987 in Murshidabad, West Bengal. He always wanted to be a singer and was inspired by his mother Aditi Singh. Arijit comes from a musical family as his mother, grandmother and maternal aunt were singers while his maternal uncle was a singer tabla Player.
Arijit took part in the reality show, Famous Gurukul in 2005 at the age of 18. Just six weeks before the final, he was voted out in a viewer poll. Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered him a song for it Saawariya, but it was never published. He was also signed by Kumar Taurani for an album which was also never released.
Arijit Singh started his career as a music producer
After Famous GurukulArijit once again participated in the reality show, 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, which he ultimately won and used the prize money to set up his recording studio. He started his career as a music programmer and assisted music directors like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Mithoon, Vishal-Shekhar and Pritam Chakraborty.
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Arijit Singh became a star overnight
Things were never easy for Arijit Singh and he worked hard to consolidate his position in the music industry. While assisting renowned music directors, Arijit started singing in Telugu films. In 2011, he made his Bollywood musical debut with the song: Love again from the movie, Murder 2.
Arijit gained attention and people had a vague idea of who he was, but his breakthrough came with the film. Aashiqui 2, which made him an overnight star. The film’s title track, Tum Hello Ho became an instant hit and reached the top charts. All the songs sung by him in the film received huge applause.
Arijit’s popularity increased and he got many offers. With songs like Kabira, Divine, Whenever the clouds come, Laal Ishq, Mast Magan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Aayat, Kesariya and many more, Arijit became a name to reckon with in Bollywood.
Arijit Singh charges Rs. 10 lakh per song
Arijit Singh is one of the highest paid singers today and reportedly charges Rs. 10 lakh per song. Furthermore, the singer reportedly charges Rs. 50 lakhs for a private event and Rs. 1.5 crore for an hour-long concert. According to Forbes celebrity list, Arijit’s reported income was Rs. 71 crores in 2019.
Arijit Singh’s first marriage and separation
According to multiple reports, Arijit tied the knot while he was working as a music programmer. His marriage soon fell into a difficult phase and didn’t even last a year. According to reports, Arijit’s first marriage was done in a hurry and the couple soon separated. There were also rumors that the singer had to go through a terrible divorce.
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Arijit Singh’s secret second wedding
After heartbreak and a bitter divorce, Arijit dated his childhood friend Koel Roy, who was also divorced. After Arijit’s immense fame, the singer tied the knot with Koel in 2014 at the Tarapeeth Temple in West Bengal following the Bengali wedding rituals. Arijit Singh had kept his wedding a secret and not many from the Hindi film industry were invited. According to reports, the only known name to attend his second marriage was music composer Pritam.
Arijit did not share any pictures with his wife Koel for two years and kept his marital status secret from the media. When asked about his wife in one of the interviews, Arijit simply told the reporter not to ask personal questions. Arijit Singh and his wife Koel Roy are parents of three beautiful children. Arijit and Koel are blessed with two sons and a stepdaughter from Koel’s first marriage.
It was in 2016 when Arijit shared a picture with his wife Koel to wish his fans a Happy New Year. In an interview with Filmfare, Arijit revealed the reason why he kept his marriage away from the media. He said:
“We got married a long time ago. But we have now made it official with a ceremony. I had many complications in my life. I experienced a breakup. I’ve been through a lot. I don’t want to go through it again. So let’s not talk about it.”
Arijit Singh’s ugly fight with Salman Khan
The cold war between Salman Khan and Arijit Singh started during an awards ceremony in 2014. Coincidentally, Salman was hosting the event and invited Arijit to come on stage and accept the award. The actor asked Arijit, “Tu hai winner?”, who was wearing a casual outfit. To which the singer replied, “Aap logon ne sula diya.” Salman felt insulted by Arijit’s behavior and subsequently Arijit’s songs were removed from the actor’s films Bajrangi Bhaijaan, kick And sultan.
In 2016, Arijit posted an apology letter for Salman Khan on his Facebook account in which he mentioned that despite trying to apologize several times through SMS or email, he received no response. However, recently the singer’s car was seen coming out of Salman’s house and it seems like the two have buried the hatchet.
Arijit Singh’s voice has made people laugh, cry and fall in love. Despite his superstar status, he is celebrated for his humble roots, which is why his popularity is growing.
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