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Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Bollywood folks tried to pull Arijit Singh down, got offended when he said no to songs': Amaal Mallik says singer says no to ‘Rs 1 cr for a song', wants good work
Singer Arijit Singh and music composer Amaal Mallik have collaborated on multiple popular songs like 'Sooraj Dooba Hain' from Roy (2015) and 'Soch Na Sake' from Airlift (2016), and 'Roke Na Ruke Naina' (from Badrinath Ki Dulhania, 2017). Amaal regards Arijit as the number one singer of India, and at par with global artists, even above his younger brother Armaan Malik. 'Arijit is a very good human being. He never wants to snatch away somebody else's song and never compares someone's achievements to another. He doesn't show off he's the number 1 singer of India, although he is. There are many good singers, no doubt, but the guy who can sing 'Binte Dil' (from Padmaavat, 2018), 'Sooraj Dooba Hai', 'Palat – Tera Hero Idhar Hai' (Main Tera Hero, 2014), 'Duaa' (from Shanghai, 2012), Tum Hi Ho (from Aashiqui 2, 2013), and 'Zamaana Lage' (from Metro… In Dino, 2025), no one else can sing all these that well. That voice now flows in the bloodstreams of all Indians,' reasoned Amaal. In the interview with Mirchi Plus, he revealed that a lot of people in the music industry try to drop him from songs. 'The one who has God by him, or who has blessings of his family and good karma by his side, you can't stop him,' said Amaal, adding, 'I don't know what he's made of. He's the closest to God in this industry.' Amaal confessed he learnt from Arijit how to do his work very quietly. He recalled how his friends visited the studio to witness him and Arijit working together on 'Roke Na Ruke Naina'. Standing outside the studio, they didn't even realize Arijit has already made his way into the studio and recorded the song for 30 minutes. 'He's not here to prove a point,' said Amaal, adding, 'What the both of us relate on is that we can't be bought. If you give him Rs 1 crore and ask him to sing a song, he'd return it and say, 'Bring me a good song.' A lot of composers get offended by him that they're offering their best songs to him, but he doesn't want to sing those. Because he's probably sung so many songs of that genre that he's exhausted. He also says, 'I don't want to tire myself out. I have nothing to prove. How many songs do I need to sing?' He's sung 800 songs across languages in 10 years. So shouldn't he do his shows, travel the world, and spend time with his wife and kids, instead of singing your 100 songs?' Also Read — Ed Sheeran 'loves' Shah Rukh Khan and drinking coffee with Arijit Singh: 'These guys were some of the best…' Amaal revealed that in the last three to four years, actors and music labels have been trying to promote other singers in place of Arijit. 'You can't screw his success. But those who they can damage, they're fully supressing them. If a singer or a composer doesn't sign the label, they'd be dropped from songs. Every label needs their singers and composers, which is fair, but what audience wants is also important, right? You make your five singers and five composers sing, but also mix it up once in a while otherwise it gets redundant,' said Amaal.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
On Arijit Singh's birthday, a look at moments that highlight the singer's simple, down-to-earth nature, see photos and videos
Arijit Singh birthday: In an era where many seek a life of luxury, singer Arijit Singh, who has gifted us tracks like 'Soch Na Sake,' 'Aayat,' 'Laal Ishq,' 'Channa Mereya,' 'Tum Hi Ho,' 'Phir Le Aya Dil,' and more, stands out as a star who remains simple and down-to-earth. Hailing from the small town of Jiaganj in Murshidabad, West Bengal, Arijit is often described as a man who leads a modest life, unaffected by the materialistic side of fame. Over the years, there have been several moments when Arijit was spotted going about his daily routine without much fanfare. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arijit Singh (@arijitsingh) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martin Garrix (@martingarrix) On the occasion of Arijit Singh's 38th birthday, let's take a look at a few incidents that shed light on his simple lifestyle and humble personality. 1. Arijit Singh enjoys a simple life in his hometown Jiaganj in Murshidabad: In an old interview with ETimes, a close friend of Arijit said that the singer would say, ' Mumbai is part of my journey. I work there and it has made me who I am today. But my heart and soul lies in Jiaganj, my birthplace.' 2. Arijit Singh has enrolled his sons in a local school: The singer's sons go to a local school in Jiaganj as he doesn't want them to lead a cushioned life.. 3. Arijit Singh with his people: In his hometown, Arijit is perceived as a homely soul who mingles with everybody. 4. When Arijit Singh waited outside his sons' school with other parents: Back in 2022, photos of Arijit Singh dressed in simple clothes while waiting outside his children's school went viral. In the pictures, he was seen wearing navy blue trousers, a faded blue T-shirt, and a pair of casual slippers. And it wasn't just a one-time thing. I love this man 🥺💕 Koi itna simple grounded kaise 🤦 #ArijitSingh — vibe 🫥 (@kindabluntish) April 14, 2022 An extraordinary singer with an ordinary way of life.. .. @arijitsingh commands respect. Arijit 'A common man' at his son's school ❤️ অসাধারণ হয়েও অতি সাধারন ভাবে থাকা যায়… কিন্তু সেটা পারে কজন !!! ছেলের স্কুলে, আর পাঁচটা অভিভাবকের মতোই সাদামাটাভাবে গায়ক অরিজিৎ সিং ❤️ — Dr. Anupam Hazra ডঃ অনুপম হাজরা (@tweetanupam) April 15, 2022 5. Grocery shopping video: In 2023, a video of the singer going grocery shopping on a scooter went viral. In the video, he was seen carrying a grocery bag and chatting with his neighbours. Soch sakte hai ye chiz, yehi hai Arijit Singh. Yehi hai kyun sob log Arijit ko itna pyar karta hai ❤️ #ArijitSingh 💞 @arijitsingh @TheArijitSingh @EEMRANJUM_ @2jafarali123 @DineshC1999 #Jiaganj #Murshidabad #IndianMusic #MusicIsLoveWithVibes @ipritamofficial #viralvideo — 🐊Sk Ashik Hossain™ 🇮🇳 (@SkAshik10882809) May 20, 2023 6. Arijit Singh cast his vote on a scooter along with his wife Koel Roy: In May 2024, singer Arijit Singh was seen arriving to cast his vote on a scooter along with his wife Koel Roy. Arijit Singh with his wife Koel Roy. 7. Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran's scooter ride: In February 2025, Arijit Singh was spotted giving English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran a scooter ride through his hometown Jiaganj in Murshidabad, West Bengal. 8. Arijit Singh, who hates being called a 'celebrity', was once asked about buying a car. He replied, 'Car? What car? I still don't have a car. I still travel by public transport. I take autos to travel to and fro for recordings. When in Calcutta, I take a train to go to Murshidabad and then take a cycle rickshaw to my house.' In an old interview, singers Ikka and Raftaar discussed Arijit Singh's simple lifestyle despite his immense earnings. On a podcast, Raftaar remarked that while many in the music industry flaunt their wealth, Arijit, who surpasses most in financial success, remains humble. Ikka added, 'The amount of money he (Arijit) makes is staggering, yet the person he is remains grounded. People in the music industry may consider themselves wealthy and often display it—ourselves included—but Arijit could easily have 100 of us for lunch.'
