Today, April 25th, the world celebrates the birthday of a man who has made us cry, fall in love, and feel everything in between — Arijit Singh turns 39. And at Refuge Events, we have a very special reason to celebrate alongside millions of fans.
There are singers, and then there is Arijit Singh. Born on this day in 1987 in the quiet town of Jiaganj, Murshidabad in West Bengal, he grew up in a household where music wasn’t just an art — it was a way of life. His mother sang, his grandmother sang, his uncle played the tabla. Music was in his very blood.
Today, that same boy from Murshidabad is the most-followed artist on Spotify globally, with over 177 million followers, and the most-streamed artist in India for seven consecutive years. His journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
From Jiaganj to the World
Arijit began his formal music training at the age of three under the legendary Hazari brothers — learning Indian classical music, tabla, and Rabindra Sangeet. By nine, he had earned a government scholarship for his vocal training. He wasn’t just talented; he was relentless.
His national debut came in 2005 on the reality show Fame Gurukul. He finished sixth, but the industry took notice. After years of working behind the scenes as a music programmer and assistant to composers like Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar, his defining moment arrived in 2013 with “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 — a song that didn’t just top charts, it became a generation’s anthem.
177M+
Spotify followers
2000+
Songs recorded
8
Filmfare Awards
2
National Film Awards
The Awards, The Honours, The Legacy
Over the past decade, Arijit Singh has amassed a remarkable collection of accolades — two National Film Awards, a record-equalling eight Filmfare Awards, and recognition from the Government of India with the prestigious Padma Shri in 2025. These aren’t just trophies. They represent a career built on consistency, depth, and an unwillingness to ever phone it in.
Whether it’s the raw ache of “Channa Mereya”, the tenderness of “Tum Hi Ho”, the spiritual sweep of “Kesariya”, or the heartbreak of “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” — every Arijit Singh song feels personal, like he’s singing it directly to you.
His range is breathtaking — classical to contemporary, Hindi to Bengali to Tamil to Kannada, Bollywood to independent music. In 2020, he launched his own music label, Oriyon Music, cementing his status not just as a performer but as a full creative force in Indian music.
The Songs That Defined a Generation
It would take pages to list them all, but here are just some of the iconic songs from his catalogue that will live on forever:
Tum Hi Ho
Channa Mereya
Kesariya
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Raabta
Khairiyat
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage
Humdard
Binte Dil
Sajni
Kabira
We Had the Honour of Hosting Him
Refuge Events Presents
Jayanti Nagari 7 Launch — Live with Arijit Singh
At Refuge Events, we have been privileged to bring unforgettable experiences to life. The Jayanti Nagari 7 launch featuring a live performance by Arijit Singh was one of those rare evenings that transcended the idea of an “event” and became a memory etched forever. Thousands gathered, and for those few hours, time stood still. There was only the music, the voice, and a silence in the crowd that only Arijit can create — the kind where thousands of people hold their breath in unison.
Hosting Arijit Singh isn’t just a logistical achievement — it’s a responsibility. His live performances are legendary for their intimacy despite the scale. He doesn’t just sing; he converses with his audience through music. Every note is deliberate, every pause intentional. The crowd doesn’t just listen — they feel.
For our team at Refuge Events, producing the Jayanti Nagari 7 launch was both a challenge and a privilege. From stage design to acoustics, from crowd management to the moment those first chords rang out — every detail was crafted to honour the magnitude of the artist and the experience he deserves to deliver.
What unfolded on that evening was pure magic. Fans sang along word for word, tears were shed, strangers hugged, and for a few hours the world outside simply ceased to exist. That is the power of Arijit Singh live.
A Birthday Worth Celebrating
As Arijit turns 39 today, we at Refuge Events want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and admiration. In an industry driven by trends, he has remained timeless. In a world of noise, he has given us silence that speaks. His music has been the soundtrack to countless love stories, heartbreaks, weddings, and late nights.
From all of us at Refuge Events — to the boy from Jiaganj who conquered the world with nothing but his voice and his soul — Happy Birthday, Arijit Singh. Here is to many more years of music, more concerts, and many more evenings where your voice echoes across thousands of hearts.
“Music is the shorthand of emotion.” Arijit Singh has proven this more profoundly than anyone else in a generation.
— Team Refuge Events
