Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh is a renowned Indian playback singer and music composer known for his soulful voice and versatile singing style. Born on 25 April 1987 in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, Singh gained fame with the song "Tum Hi Ho" from the 2013 Bollywood film Aashiqui 2, which became a massive hit and established him as one of India’s most popular singers. Over the years, Arijit has sung in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi, contributing to various genres such as romantic ballads, party anthems, and classical melodies.

Arijit's music career began with his participation in the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005, followed by working as an assistant to music composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Pritam Chakraborty. His distinctive voice, emotive rendition, and ability to convey deep emotions through his singing have earned him numerous awards, including several Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and National Film Awards. Some of his most famous songs include "Channa Mereya," "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," "Gerua," "Raabta," "Phir Le Aya Dil," "Kabira," and many more.

Arijit Singh is also known for his philanthropic work. He runs an NGO named Let There Be Light, which supports activities related to education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. Despite his immense popularity, Singh maintains a relatively low profile and is known for his humility and dedication to his craft.

In December 2022, BOOM fact-checked a viral tweet by Amit Malviya that featured an edited video claiming Arijit Singh sang the song "Gerua" as a political message.

BOOM found that the video was altered; the original footage showed Arijit singing a Bengali song before performing "Gerua," debunking the misleading narrative.