Singer Arijit Singh is celebrating his 39th birthday today, April 25, 2026. While he is now one of the biggest music stars in the world, his journey was far from easy. Long before becoming the voice behind countless chartbusters, Arijit Singh faced rejection for the very thing he is praised for today — his voice.
The singer once opened up about how people disliked his original tone in the early phase of his career. To stand out and survive in the music industry, Arijit said he had to completely reshape his vocals through intense practice and strain. His candid confession gave fans a rare look at the struggle behind his success.
Arijit Singh On Changing His Voice After Rejection
In an old interview with The Music Podcast, Arijit Singh revealed that his voice did not sound the way it does now. He explained how he worked hard to create the signature texture fans now love.
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He said, “Maine toh apne voice ko toda hai, mera voice thodi aisa tha pehle. Mera voice alag hi tha. Who voice back karne ke liye mujhe 2-3 mahina saab chor dena parega, but people hated that voice.”
The singer further added, “Maine jab uss voice mai ganna shuru kia tha, people didn’t like that voice at all. So, I had to change my voice, to kind of cut through. Gale ko tod tod ke textures banaya hai maine. It’s almost like sculpting your voice.”
Arijit Singh concluded by saying, “Bohot torture kia ha apne aap ko ek tarike se taaki voice ka projection alag ho jaye, basically voice ka muscle banne jaisa.”
A Look At His Career From Reality Show Rejection To Global Stardom
Arijit Singh’s rise is one of the most inspiring stories in Indian music. He first appeared as a contestant on Fame Gurukul in 2005 but did not win the competition. Instead of giving up, he kept working behind the scenes as a music programmer and assistant to composer Pritam.
His breakthrough finally came in 2013 with the blockbuster song “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2. The track turned him into a household name overnight and changed the course of his career.
Today, Arijit Singh is the most-followed artist globally on Spotify with over 177 million followers. He has also matched Kishore Kumar’s record of eight Filmfare Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2025.
Earlier this year, Arijit announced his retirement from playback singing to focus on independent and classical music. The singer now prefers a simple life in Jiaganj, staying away from the glamour of Mumbai.
From rejection to record-breaking fame, his story proves that sometimes the toughest struggles create the strongest voices.
