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{{short description|Indian playback singer and composer}}

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'''Arijit Singh''' (born 25 April 1987) is an Indian singer and music composer.<ref name="craft">{{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}}</ref><ref name="arijit_genres">{{cite web |url=http://m.timesofindia.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]] |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=dead}}</ref><ref name="music producer" /> The recipient of several accolades including a [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer|National Film Award]] and six [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Filmfare Awards]], he has recorded songs in several [[Languages of India|Indian languages]] and has established himself as one of the leading [[playback singers]] of [[Bollywood]].<ref name="Record">{{cite news |url=http://www.asianage.com/music/fast-5-aditi-singh-sharma-865 |title=Fast 5 with Aditi Singh Sharma |newspaper=[[Asian Age]] |author=Bose, Pramita |date=29 December 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105170209/http://www.asianage.com/music/fast-5-aditi-singh-sharma-865 |archive-date=5 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="Glory">{{cite web |url=http://post.jagran.com/arijit-singh-crooning-his-way-to-glory-1462443118 |title=Arijit Singh crooning his way to glory |access-date=8 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410135253/http://post.jagran.com/arijit-singh-crooning-his-way-to-glory-1462443118 |archive-date=10 April 2017}}</ref>

Singh began his career when he participated in the contemporary reality show, ''[[Fame Gurukul]]'' in 2005, but didn't receive widespread recognition before the release of "[[Tum Hi Ho]]" and "[[Chahun Main Ya Naa]]" in 2013.<ref name="awe">{{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}}</ref><ref name="Prominence" /><ref name="slept">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> He is considered as one of the greatest singers of his generation. He was declared the most-streamed Indian artist of 2020, 2021 and 2022 by [[Spotify]]. He is the most followed Asian soloist on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>

Arijit Singh was born on 25 April 1987<ref name="Dob">{{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 }}</ref> in [[Jiaganj]], [[Murshidabad]], [[West Bengal]] to Kakkar Singh, a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] [[Sikh]] father<ref name="fc">{{cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/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...}}</ref> and Aditi Singh, a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[Hindu]] mother.<ref name="public transport">{{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 }}</ref> His paternal family came from [[Lahore]] during the [[Partition of India|Partition]].<ref name="fc" /> 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 [[Murshidabad#Educational Institutes|Raja Bijay Singh High School]] and later at the [[Sripat Singh College]], a [[University of Kalyani]] affiliate.<ref name="public transport" /> 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]].<ref name="public transport" /> 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.<ref name="mess">{{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}}</ref>

Growing up, he listened to [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]], [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]] and [[Bengali music|Bengali classical music]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2017}} He idolized musicians like [[Muhammad Hassaan]], [[Bade Ghulam Ali Khan]], [[Ustad Rashid Khan]], [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]] and Anand Chatterjee, and enjoyed listening to [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Hemant Kumar]], and [[Manna Dey]].<ref name="film">{{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 }}</ref>

He participated in another reality show ''10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil'' and won.<ref name="reality2">{{cite web |url=http://bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/a-looser-of-a-reality-show-is-now-indias-no-1-singing-sensation-unknown-facts-about-arijit-singh-and-reality-shows/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915135516/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/a-looser-of-a-reality-show-is-now-indias-no-1-singing-sensation-unknown-facts-about-arijit-singh-and-reality-shows/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 September 2016 |title=A loser of a reality show is now India's no 1 singing sensation, also know some unknown facts about arijit Singh |publisher=Bollywood Life |access-date=2 July 2017}}</ref> He chose to move to [[Mumbai]] in 2006 to [[freelance]], staying in a rented room in the [[Lokhandwala]] area of the city.<ref name="slept" /><ref name="public transport" /><ref name="rise" /> He invested the prize money of ₹''10 Lakh'' from ''10 ke 10 Le Gaye Dil'' to build his recording studio.<ref name="rise" /> He became a [[Record producer|music producer]] and began composing music and singing pieces for advertisements, news channels and radio stations.<ref name="slept" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2015/January/citytimes_January76.xml&section=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&section=citytimes |archive-date=26 February 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref>

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 program music by himself.

In 2010, Singh started working with [[Pritam]] on three films—''[[Golmaal 3]]'', ''[[Crook (film)|Crook]]'' and ''[[Action Replayy]]''.<ref name=rise /> He started with singing scratches in the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu Film Industry]] with the 2010 film [[Kedi (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 it in 2009 was released in 2011.<ref name=rise /><ref name="Rise of Arijit Singh">{{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 (Abu Dhabi)|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}}</ref> The same year, when he was programming for the song "[[Raabta (song)|Raabta]]" from ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' (2012), Pritam asked him to sing as well.<ref name="rise" /> 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.<ref name="Agent Vinod">{{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=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218073724/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503036 |archive-date=18 December 2014}}</ref> Apart from ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'', Singh dubbed for Pritam in three, other films released during the year: ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'', ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' and, ''[[Barfi! (2012 film)|Barfi!]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The song won him several awards and nominations including [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]].<ref name="AAS2">{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review-021308.asp |title=aashiqui2 music review |access-date=17 June 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616091948/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review-021308.asp |archive-date=16 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="Prominence">{{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}}</ref><ref name="AS2">{{cite web |title=Aashiqui 2 Music Review |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://m.timesofindia.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/20150402155958/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Aashiqui-2-Music-Review/articleshow/19492205.cms |archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review/ |title=Aashiqui 2 Music Review |publisher=[[Koimoi]] |author=Shivi |date=26 April 2013 |access-date=3 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219085710/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review/ |archive-date=19 December 2014}}</ref> In the same year his 3 songs from Telugu movie [[Swamy Ra Ra|Swamy ra ra]] were also gained popularity.

He sang for [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in the song "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" from ''[[Chennai Express]]'' which was composed by Vishal–Shekhar.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Apart from rendering the duet version of "[[Har Kisi Ko]]" from ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]'' along with [[Neeti Mohan]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/boss-music-review/ |title=Boss Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |author=Basu, Mohar |date=12 September 2013 |access-date=3 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429061922/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/boss-music-review/ |archive-date=29 April 2015}}</ref> the year marked his collaboration with [[Sharib Sabri|Sharib]]–[[Toshi Sabri|Toshi]] on the song "[[Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse]]" from ''[[Jackpot (2013 film)|Jackpot]]'', and with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the [[Semi-classical music|semi-classical number]], "[[Laal Ishq (song)|Laal Ishq]]" from ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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"&nbsp;– Sanjay Leela Bhansali |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=Jha, Subhash K. |date=21 October 2013 |access-date=2 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203151209/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5649/ |archive-date=3 February 2015}}</ref> Later, Singh picked "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse" as one of his favorite songs, he chose "Tose Naina" from ''[[Mickey Virus]]'' as "closest to his heart".<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>

Singh made his Tamil debut in 2015 with the song "Neeye Vaazhkai Enbena" from the film ''[[Pugazh]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> He also provided vocals for the Dance song "[[Sooraj Dooba Hain]]" from ''[[Roy (2015 film)|Roy]]'', which was composed by [[Amaal Mallik]], and written by [[Kumaar]]. It was dubbed 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]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> He worked again with Amaal Mallik on the song "Khwaishein" from ''[[Calendar Girls (2015 film)|Calendar Girls]]''. Apart from dubbing the Hindi version of the song "[[Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal]]" from Rahman's ''[[I (2015 film)|I]]'', along with [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Singh teamed up with Gannguli and Bobby–Imran for ''[[Khamoshiyan (film)|Khamoshiyan]]'', where he performed the film's title song. He sang "[[Baatein Ye Kabhi Na]]" for Gannguli and "Tu Har Lamha" for Bobby-Imran.<ref name="Khamoshiyan bh" /> He collaborated with Gannguli on two other projects; "Teri Khushboo" for ''[[Mr. X (2015 film)|Mr. X]]'' and the title track for ''[[Hamari Adhuri Kahani]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> Besides working with Chirantan Bhatt on "Teri Meri Kahaani"<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and Sachin–Jigar on "Chunar",<ref>{{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 }}</ref> he worked with some new composers like Bann Chakraborty,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Khamosh Shah,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Jatinder Shah,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and [[Manj Musik]]. Moreover, Singh recorded a reprise version of [[Sonu Nigam]]'s 1999 song "Deewana Tera" for ''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> The year marked the first collaboration between Singh and [[Himesh Reshammiya]], on the song "Baaton Ko Teri" from ''[[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> He voiced Bhardwaj in "Shaam Ke Saaye" and "Kya Pataa"<ref>{{cite web |title=Hitman&nbsp;– 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}}</ref> for ''[[Talvar (film)|Talvar]]'' and ''[[Drishyam (2015 film)|Drishyam]]'' respectively, and he performed ''[[Phantom (2015 film)|Phantom]]''{{'}}s "Saware" and "Sooiyan" from ''[[Guddu Rangeela]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Arijit Singh sings a romantic number for 'Guddu Rangeela' |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-sings-a-romantic-number-for-Guddu-Rangeela/articleshow/47395119.cms |work=The Times of India |author=Basu, Mohar |date=23 May 2015 |access-date=7 June 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527134123/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-sings-a-romantic-number-for-Guddu-Rangeela/articleshow/47395119.cms |archive-date=27 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{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=live |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 }}</ref> As well as recording soundtracks, Singh released his second promotional single during the year.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Titled, "Chal Waha Jaate Hain", the song is composed by Mallik and features [[Tiger Shroff]] and [[Kriti Sanon]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Singh also made his [[Marathi language|Marathi]] debut with the song "Yaar Illahi&nbsp;– Qawwali"<ref>{{cite web |title=Yaar Illahi&nbsp;– Qawwali From Movie Katyar Kaljat Ghusali • Marathi Kalakar |url=http://www.marathikalakar.com/2015/11/arijit-singh-marathi-song-yaar-illahi-qawwali/ |website=Marathi Kalakar |access-date=8 November 2015 |language=en-US }}{{dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> from the film ''[[Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)|Katyar Kaljat Ghusali]]''.

Arijit completed shooting for his directorial debut in 2015. Titled ''Bhalobasar Rojnamcha'', it is a [[Bengali language|Bengali]] [[feature film]] compiled with seven [[short film]]s.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Co-written by Singh, a work-in-progress version of the film has been sent to some film festivals abroad.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>

In early 2016, Singh sang "Yeh Fitoor Mera" written by [[Swanand Kirkire]] 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.<ref>{{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&nbsp;– 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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> Singh made his [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] debut with the song "Satrangi Re" from the film ''[[Wrong Side Raju]]''.<ref>{{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 |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 }}</ref>

He sang the duet "[[Shivaay#Soundtrack|Dharkhaast]]" from the film, ''[[Shivaay]]'' with [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], the music is composed by Mithoon the lyrics are penned by [[Sayeed Quadri]]. ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' in their review of song "Dharkhaast" commended Singh and Sunidhi's singing.<ref name="Dharkhaast">{{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 }}</ref>

As the key vocalist on the film ''[[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]] '' Singh sang the popular the title track "[[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (song)|Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]]" composed by Pritam Chakraborty and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. He also sang "[[Channa Mereya]]", which garnered over 110 million views.<ref name="Dailyhunt">{{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 }}</ref> He rendered another chartbuster hit "[[Nashe Si Chadh Gayi]]" from ''[[Befikre]]''. The promotional video for the song garnered over 330 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref>

He also sang the song "Roke Na Ruke Naina", composed by Amaal Mallik written by Kumaar from the film ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]'',<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and the [[chorus form|chorus]] song "Namami Brahmaputra" (English: I Bow to the Brahmaputra) composed by [[Papon (Assamese singer)|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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> He "Haareya", a song from the Hindi movie ''[[Meri Pyaari Bindu]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and the song "Murshida" from the ''[[Begum Jaan]]'' written by [[Rahat Indori]] and composed by [[Anu Malik]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.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}}</ref>

He was the lead vocalist on the film ''[[Raabta (film)|Raabta]]'' singing "Ik Vaari Aa", composed by Pritam, lyrics are penned by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The song is from the soundtrack of Indian film ''[[Raabta (film)|Raabta]]''.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> He sang "Tera Hoke Rahoon" song composed by (Kaushik, Akash, Guddu) of JAM8, with lyrics by Bipin Das in the movie ''Behen Hogi Teri.''<ref name="HR">{{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 }}</ref>

He sang "O Saathi", with the music composed and lyrics written by Mithoon from the Hindi film [[Shab (film)|Shab]],<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and the dance song, "[[Main Tera Boyfriend]]", with [[Neha Kakkar]]. It is written by [[Kumar]] and composed by Sourav Roy.<ref name="PP">{{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 }}</ref>

Singh was the lead singer of the ''[[Jagga Jasoos#Soundtrack|Jagga Jasoos Soundtrack]]'' singing the dance song "Ullu ka Pattha" composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya,<ref name="ullu">{{cite web |url=http://m.timesofindia.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=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908013609/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/ullu-ka-pattha-is-high-on-cuteness/articleshow/59022635.cms |archive-date=8 September 2017 }}</ref> a fun song titled "Galti Se Mistake", written by Amitabh Bhattacharya,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and Pritam's composition "Jhumri Talaiyya" written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.<ref name="hum">{{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 }}</ref> He also sang "[[Phir Wahi (song)|Phir Wahi]]" from ''Jagga Jasoos'' composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.<ref name="bond7">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jagga-jasoos-4th-song-phir-wahi-sure-fill-viewers-hearts-emotions-733430 |title=Phir Wahi surely fill heart with emotions |publisher=International Business Times, India Edition |date=5 July 2017 |access-date=5 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708090025/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jagga-jasoos-4th-song-phir-wahi-sure-fill-viewers-hearts-emotions-733430 |archive-date=8 July 2017 }}</ref>

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]],<ref>{{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 }}</ref> as well as "Hawayein", composed by Pritam Chakraborty and written by Irshad Kamil. Indian media wrote that Singh's vocals in the song were "mesmerizing".<ref>{{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 }}</ref>

In 2018, Singh sang "Aaj Se Teri" for the film ''[[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]]'', composed by Amit Trivedi and written by Kausar Munir.<ref>{{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- Entertainment News, Firstpost |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 }}</ref> 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<ref>{{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 }}</ref> as well as "Tera Yaar Hoon Main". He also sang for the films ''[[Dil Juunglee]]'', ''[[3 Storeys]]'', ''[[Hichki]]'', ''[[Raazi]]'', ''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'', ''[[Veere Di Wedding]]'', ''[[102 Not Out]]'', ''[[Baazaar]]'', ''[[Kedarnath (film)|Kedarnath]]'' and ''[[Karwaan]]''.

In 2019 Singh sang "Ruan Ruan" from film ''[[Sonchiriya]]'' composed by [[Vishal Bhardwaj]] and penned by [[Varun Grover (writer)|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 (2019 film)|Kesari]]'' composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]] was released. The song garnered 200 million views on [[YouTube]] by July 2019.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

Then came "First Class" with [[Neeti Mohan]] and title song "Kalank" from film ''[[Kalank]]'' composed by [[Pritam Chakraborty]] and penned by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].<ref name="Kal">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.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}}</ref>

His song “Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage hum” from blockbuster film [[Kabir Singh]] in 2019

 

In October his song "Ghungroo" with [[Shilpa Rao]] was released from the movie, ''[[War (2019 film)|War]]''. Lyrics are written by [[Kumaar]] and music is given by [[Vishal–Shekhar]]

 

Singh released his first single "Rihaa" <ref>{{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]]}}</ref><ref>{{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]]}}</ref> under his banner '''Oriyon Music''' on 4 October 2020; along with the Bengali version "Mukto Kore Dao" on 10 October 2020;<ref>{{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]]}}</ref> with the Hindi lyrics written by Shloke Lal and the Bengali lyrics written by Singh himself.

  |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}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released on 15 March 2021 on various music streaming services. He also sang for other films like ''[[83 (film)|83]], [[Tadap (2021 film)|Tadap]], [[Sooryavanshi]], [[Bhuj: The Pride of India]],'' etc.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/pagglait/unzViIiJyG8_ |title=Pagglait – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=15 March 2021 |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref><ref>{{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]]}}</ref>

In January, Singh sang 2 songs "Soch Liya"<ref>{{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 }}</ref> and "[[Aashiqui Aa Gayi]]" from the movie ''[[Radhe Shyam]].'' [[List of songs recorded by Arijit Singh|Arijit Singh]] and [[Shreya Ghoshal]] have sung for the movie [[Bachchhan Paandey|''Bachchan Pandey'']] composed by [[Amaal Mallik|Amaal Malik]] and lyrics written by [[Kumaar]]. Singh also sang "Kesariya" from the movie [[Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva|''Brahmāstra'']].

Arijit is often compared to singer [[Atif Aslam]] for similar voice texture and tone.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.glamsham.com/en/arijit-singh-reacts-to-comparison-with-atif-aslam |title=Arijit Singh reacts to comparison with Atif Aslam! {{!}} News |last=Glamsham |website=Glamsham |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref> Regarding this, Aslam said "If God's kind to someone you should also respect them. Arijit has been blessed and people should respect him. I am no one to control anyone. We need to understand there's no such thing as number one."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1154182/atif-aslam-breaks-silence-comparisons-arijit-singh/ |title=Atif Aslam breaks silence comparisons with Arijit Singh |last=Chowdhury |first=Hassan }}</ref> Music director [[Amaal Mallik|Amaal Malik]] said: "...can’t compare anyone to Atif Aslam, he is a senior and has been around for years".<ref name="en.dailypakistan.com.pk">{{Cite web |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/if-not-atif-then-arjit-bollywood-singer-supports-atif-aslam-despite-indo-pak-tensions/ |title=If not Atif then Arijit: Bollywood singer supports Atif Aslam despite Indo-Pak tensions |website=Daily Pakistan Global |language=en-US |access-date=15 October 2019}}</ref> "Arijit is Arijit, Atif is Atif, they have their own styles and strengths"<ref name="en.dailypakistan.com.pk" />

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.<ref name="musician">{{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 }}</ref> He has described his voice as "nasal" and believes that it matches with all the actors.<ref name="romantic" /> [[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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/arijit-singh-hitting-the-right-notes/1143659/3 |title=Arijit Singh: Hitting the Right Notes&nbsp;— Page 2 |work=[[The Financial Express (India)|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 }}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' describes his voice as "raw and grainy", whereas the paper's Moeena Halim identifies his voice as soulful and [[baritone]],<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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&nbsp;– 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}}</ref> while the ''[[International Business Times]]'' considers his voice "soothing".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sidharth-shraddhas-galliyan-srk-deepikas-manwa-laage-top-10-bollywood-romantic-songs-2014-618004 |title=From Sidharth-Shraddha's 'Galliyan' to SRK-Deepika's 'Manwa laage'; Top 10 Bollywood Romantic Songs of 2014 |work=International Business Times |author=Goswami, Parismita |date=22 December 2014 |access-date=22 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231031221/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sidharth-shraddhas-galliyan-srk-deepikas-manwa-laage-top-10-bollywood-romantic-songs-2014-618004 |archive-date=31 December 2014 }}</ref> [[Koimoi]], in a review, commended his voice.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/galliyan-banjaara-samjhawan-et-al-which-male-voice-rocked-2014s-music-chart/ |title=Galliyan, Banjaara, Samjhawan, Et Al : Which Male Voice Rocked 2014's Music Chart? |publisher=Koimoi |date=15 February 2015 |access-date=22 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822221214/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/galliyan-banjaara-samjhawan-et-al-which-male-voice-rocked-2014s-music-chart/ |archive-date=22 August 2015 }}</ref> [[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.<ref>{{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=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123170747/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/549878 |archive-date=23 January 2015 }}</ref>

Singh has said that he would most like to explore the [[classical music]] style.<ref name=romantic /> 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.<ref name=musician /> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Singh does not believe that doing just one type of song is "hampering" his growth.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> However, through his career, he has explored different musical styles, including; a club party song "Raat Bhar", an electronic "Blame The Night", a [[Folk music of Punjab|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".<ref>{{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 }}</ref> According to [[Krsna Solo|Krsna]] "A vocalist needs to have all genres of music at his fingertips and Arijit has that."<ref name=idol>{{cite web |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/Indian-Idol/292828 |title=Indian Idol |author=Joshi, Namrata |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/590526 |title=Main Tera Hero&nbsp;– Critic Music Review |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=Vijayakar, Rajiv |date=6 March 2014 |access-date=22 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135419/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/590526 |archive-date=24 September 2015 }}</ref>

Reviewing the song "[[Uska Hi Banana]]", Komoi described Singh's voice as "marvelous" and ''Glamsham'' wrote he sang it intensely, emotionally and passionately.<ref name="kom">{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/1920-evil-returns-music-review/ |title=1920 evil returns music review |date=16 October 2012 |access-date=13 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728145309/http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/1920-evil-returns-music-review/ |archive-date=28 July 2017 }}</ref><ref name="glam" /> Reviewing the emotional song "Chunar" dedicated to a mother from the movie ''Any Body Can Dance 2'' Komoi wrote Singh's voice "truly converse the pain and the Indian musical arrangements work their magic along with the emotionally rich lyrics. The song finds an instant connect with the listener."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/abcd-any-body-can-dance-2-music-review/ |title=abcd any body can dance 2 music |publisher=komoi |access-date=23 March 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627010050/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/abcd-any-body-can-dance-2-music-review/ |archive-date=27 June 2017 }}</ref>

Singh's "mispronunciation" of the phonetic 'ta' syllable was criticized by ''India West'' while reviewing the song "Chunar".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/abcd-music-review-a-mixed-bag-of-good-bad-and/article_cebf0a4c-19cf-11e5-b11c-4ba30be22431.html |title='ABCD 2' Music Review: A Mixed Bag of Good, Bad and Mediocre Tracks |work=India West |author=Vijayakar, R.M. |date=23 June 2015 |access-date=16 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730153559/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/abcd-music-review-a-mixed-bag-of-good-bad-and/article_cebf0a4c-19cf-11e5-b11c-4ba30be22431.html |archive-date=30 July 2017 }}</ref> Similarly, Bollywood Hungama considered his pronunciation "flawed" in the title track of ''Khamoshiyan''.<ref name="Khamoshiyan bh">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/742666 |title=Khamoshiyan&nbsp;– Critic Music Review |work=Bollywood Hungama |author=Vijayakar, Rajiv |date=17 January 2015 |access-date=27 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123123923/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/742666 |archive-date=23 January 2015 }}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.timesofindia.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/20170517155733/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arijit-Singh-records-unplugged-version-of-Khamoshiyan/articleshow/45561295.cms |archive-date=17 May 2017 }}</ref>

Reviewing the song "Soch Na Sake" with music composed by Amaal Mallik from the movie ''[[Airlift]]'' Bollywood Hungama acclaimed Singh's rendition of the song.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/airlift-song-soch-na-sake-arijit-singhs-magical-rendition-perfectly-encapsulates-the-romance-of-akshay-kumar-and-nimrat-kaur/ |title=airlift song soch na sake Arijit Singh's magical rendition perfectly encapsulates the romance of akshay kumar and nimrat kaur |access-date=23 March 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601005633/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/airlift-song-soch-na-sake-arijit-singhs-magical-rendition-perfectly-encapsulates-the-romance-of-akshay-kumar-and-nimrat-kaur/ |archive-date=1 June 2017 }}</ref>

Singh insists on the presence of [[lyricist]]s during recording sessions for a better understanding of the relevance of the words and feelings behind a song. He has said his favorite lyricists are Irshad Kamil, Sayeed Quadri, and Amitabh Bhattacharya.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/music/180916/i-want-to-direct-a-feature-film-arijit-singh.html |title=Arijit singh want tp direct feature film |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 }}</ref> 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 practice well." Sharing his childhood memories he said, "I mostly practiced modern Bengali and Indian classical music. My [[guru]] Rajendra Prasad Hazari inspired me to practice more of modern singing as according to him Indian classical was dying."<ref>{{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=live |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 }}</ref>

Arijit has shared his fondness for singer [[Kishore Kumar]],<ref name="chord">{{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=live|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}}</ref> while citing [[Mohit Chauhan]] and [[Atif Aslam]] as inspirations with whom he is often compared.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Though he has been inspired by many artists, Singh named [[KK (singer)|KK]] as his favorite singer along with [[Ayushmann Khurrana]].<ref name="filmbi beat">{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2013/interview-aashiqui-2-singer-arijit-singh-107922.html |title=Interview: Aashiqui 2 singer Arijit Singh |publisher=Filmi Beat |author=Nabanita |date=19 April 2013 |access-date=4 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224070412/http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2013/interview-aashiqui-2-singer-arijit-singh-107922.html |archive-date=24 December 2014 }}</ref> He named Pritam Chakraborty, Vishal–Shekhar, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Amit Trivedi, Mithoon and A. R. Rahman as his favorite music directors.<ref name="public transport" /> Singh has idolized [[Ghulam Ali (singer)|Ghulam Ali]], [[Jagjit Singh]] and Mehdi Hassan.<ref name="musician" />

In an interview music director and composer, Pritam said: "Arijit is a good singer, a smart musician, and an intelligent musician as well."<ref name="Coldplay">{{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}}</ref> [[Vishal Dadlani]] of the music director duo [[Vishal–Shekhar]] said Singh is a phenomenal singer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Not happy about few music scores in the past:Vishal Dadlani|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}}</ref> 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"<ref name="Mono">{{cite web|title=Monopoly of Arijit Singh in playback singing today|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}}</ref> Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in an Interview with ''[[The Hindu]]'' said, "Arijit Singh is very special".<ref name="Shab">{{cite web|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}}</ref>

Shreya Ghoshal remarked that he "is versatile and has a soulful voice".<ref name="arijit_genres" /><ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Shankar Mahadevan]] said "I knew him before he became Arijit Singh. He is an educated musician, he understands his [[Sargam (music)|Sargam]], and he has got depth.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arijit is an educated musician says shankar mahadevan|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}}</ref> [[Suresh Wadkar]] praised him as one of the "great singers of this generation".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 October 2014|title=On song&nbsp;– 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]]}}</ref>

Singh currently resides in [[Andheri]], [[Mumbai]].<ref name="Khurana">{{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 }}</ref> Singh says apart from being a singer, he is a badminton player, a writer, a movie freak and a documentary maker.<ref name="reality show" /> He also likes cricket and cites [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Lance Klusener]], [[Sourav Ganguly]], and [[Jonty Rhodes]] as his favorite 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 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] in Qatar.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=20 November 2019 |title=Arijit Singh wants to sing the 2022 World Cup Qatar anthem |website=[[The Statesman (India)|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}}</ref> In badminton, he likes [[Saina Nehwal]]<ref name="Radio and Music, Arijit Singh Interview">{{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}}</ref>

Singh's mother, Aditi Singh, was admitted and underwent treatment for [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] and recently tested negative but died due to a cerebral stroke on 20 May 2021.<ref>{{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]]}}</ref><ref>{{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]]}}</ref>

Some of his popular songs include "[[Channa Mereya]]", "[[Tum Hi Ho]]", "[[Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga]]", "[[Uska Hi Banana]]", "[[Aayat (song)|Aayat]]", "[[Raabta (song)|Raabta]]", "Ik Vaari Aa", "Main Tara Boyfriend", [[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (song)|Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]]", "[[Gerua]]", "Janam Janam", "Khamoshiyan", "Hamari Adhuri Kahani", "[[Samjhawan]]", "[[Sooraj Dooba Hain]]", "Khairiyat ", "[[Zaalima]]", "[[Laal Ishq (song)|Laal Ishq]]",  "[[Muskurane]]", "Pachtaoge", "Rait Zara Si", "Shayad", "Tumse Bhi Zyada", "[[Aashiqui Aa Gayi]]", "Dhokha", "Phir Na Aisi Raat Aayegi" and "Kesariya".<ref name="dnaindia.com" /><ref name="Dharkhaast" /><ref name="Dailyhunt" /><ref name="MH" /><ref name="Box Office India" /><ref name="Janam">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-shah-rukh-khan-kajols-janam-janam-and-ranveer-singhs-malhari-are-a-hit-this-week-2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413044732/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-shah-rukh-khan-kajols-janam-janam-and-ranveer-singhs-malhari-are-a-hit-this-week-2/ |title=Best songs of 2015 |archive-date=13 April 2017 |access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="gaana">{{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 }}</ref><ref name="fruit">{{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}}</ref>

Singh has received four Mirchi Music Awards, six [[Filmfare Awards]], a [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award]], three [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Award]], two [[Zee Cine Awards]] and two [[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 [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|(IIFA)]] award in the category of "The Best Male Singer" for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014.<ref name="iifaa">{{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 }}</ref>

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".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mirchi-music-awards-2015-alia-bhatt-madhuri-dixit-other-celebs-sizzle-usha-uthup-benny-dayal-624705 |title=Mirchi Music Awards 2015: Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit and Other Celebs Sizzle; Usha Uthup, Benny Dayal Perform [PHOTOS+WINNERS' LIST] |first=Anu |last=James |website=[[International Business Times]] |access-date=19 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019154643/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mirchi-music-awards-2015-alia-bhatt-madhuri-dixit-other-celebs-sizzle-usha-uthup-benny-dayal-624705 |archive-date=19 October 2016 }}</ref> 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".<ref>{{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 }}</ref> He was voted online as the Best Male Singer by the readers of the ''IBN Live'' for the song "Muskurane".<ref name="IBN Live Award">{{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 |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 }}</ref> He won Best Male Playback Singer award at the [[61st Filmfare Awards]], held in 2016 for the rendition of the song "Sooraj Dooba Hain".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-2016-arijit-singh-and-shreya-ghoshal-win-the-best-singer-award-865748/ |title=Filmfare awards 2016, Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal win the best singer award |author=Stratfor |date=16 January 2016 |access-date=23 April 2017 }}</ref>

The [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards|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".<ref name="craft" /> The Times of India Film Awards 2016, nominated him for his rendition of three songs "[[Bajirao Mastani#Soundtrack|Aayat]]", "[[ABCD 2#Soundtrack|Chunar]]" and "[[Hamari Adhuri Kahani (song)|Hamari Adhuri Kahani"]].<ref name="tough">{{cite web |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]] |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 }}</ref>

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".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india.com/buzz/mirchi-music-awards-2017-nominations-complete-list-of-nominees-for-the-9th-edition-of-radio-mirchis-award-show-1840965/ |title=Mirchi Music Award Nominations 2017 |date=15 February 2017 |access-date=23 April 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427015441/http://www.india.com/buzz/mirchi-music-awards-2017-nominations-complete-list-of-nominees-for-the-9th-edition-of-radio-mirchis-award-show-1840965/ |archive-date=27 April 2017 }}</ref> He won the award for the song "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".<ref name="Mirchi Music 2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/mirchi-music-awards-2017-winners-list-arijit-singh-wins-male-vocalist-of-the-year-award-1853078/ |title=Mirchi music awards 2017 winners list |access-date=6 March 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223212216/http://www.india.com/showbiz/mirchi-music-awards-2017-winners-list-arijit-singh-wins-male-vocalist-of-the-year-award-1853078/ |archive-date=23 February 2017 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-nominees-list/articleshow/56436017.cms |title=62nd Filmfare award nominees |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Filmfare Awards 2017">{{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 }}</ref>

He won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014.<ref name="awe" /> He also won the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|(IIFA)]] award in the category of Best Male Singer for the song "Tum Hi Ho" in 2014.<ref name="ifa">{{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}}</ref> At the 7th Mirchi Music Awards 2015, he was awarded the Best Male Vocalist for his rendition of the song "Samjhawan".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mirchi-music-awards-2015-alia-bhatt-madhuri-dixit-other-celebs-sizzle-usha-uthup-benny-dayal-624705 |title=Mirchi Music Awards 2015: Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit and Other Celebs Sizzle; Usha Uthup, Benny Dayal Perform [PHOTOS+WINNERS' LIST] |last=James |first=Anu |website=[[International Business Times]] |access-date=19 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019154643/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mirchi-music-awards-2015-alia-bhatt-madhuri-dixit-other-celebs-sizzle-usha-uthup-benny-dayal-624705 |archive-date=19 October 2016 }}</ref>

He was awarded the Best Male Singer for the song "[[Channa Mereya]] at the [[Stardust Awards]] 2016.<ref name="channa">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-stardust-awards-2016/ |title=winners stardust awards 2016 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |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 }}</ref>

At the [[Star Screen Awards|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#Soundtrack|Jagga Jasoos]]''.<ref>{{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 |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 }}</ref>

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.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arijit Singh Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Arijit Singh {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Arijit-Singh/awards|access-date=3 January 2022|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>