Query: Arjit Singh is male.

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Arijit Singh <=SEP=> Arijit Singh is an Indian Musician , singer , composer , music producer , recordist , and music programmer . He prominently sings in Hindi and Bengali . He also has songs in Gujarati , Tamil , Telugu , Marathi , Assamese and Kannada . He excels in the skill of singing . He has often been portrayed by the Indian media as a `` small town boy who made it big '' .  Arijit is regarded as one of the most versatile and successful singers in the history of Indian Music and Indian Cinema .  His singing is known for being melliflous , soulful and melodious . His voice is been described as a voice that penetrates the soul and creates a sense of blissful relaxation , a voice that promises to spread happiness and touches the crux of the entire being . He is applauded and praised for his art of giving `` emotions and soul to lyrics '' through his vocals . Arijit 's voice and singing is been loved by the Indian music lovers , and it is said that it mesmerizes and soothes the soul of listeners .   He is known for being shy and often stays away from limelight despite the fame and popularity that he enjoys in South Asia and amongst South Asian diaspora worldwide .  His first achievement came just during the beginning of his singing career when he received upcoming male vocalist of the year award at 2013 Mirchi Music Awards for his rendition of the song `` Duaa '' and was also nominated for the song `` Phir Le Aya Dil '' . Music director and composer Pritam along with the Indian film production house Vishesh Films is been credited as the one who showed faith in his talent , and gave him initial songs of his career and thus became an important factor behind the `` emergence '' of Arijit Singh . Singh became very popular and shot to widespread prominence with the release of `` Tum Hi Ho '' in 2013 , composed and written by his Friend and Music Composer Mithoon from the film Aashiqui 2 . He won the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song in 2014 .   Arijit had won IBN Live Movie Award for the song `` Muskurane ki wajah '' in the Best Playback Singer category . He won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song `` Sooraj Dooba Hain '' in 2016 . In 2017 , at the 62nd Filmfare Awards , he won Best Male Playback Singer Award for the title track of the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil . Arijit won Male Vocalist of The Year award at 2017 Mirchi Music Awards for his rendition of `` Ae Dil Hai Mushkil '' . He was honoured with Best Male Playback Singer award for the title track of the same film at Zee Cine Awards 2017 . In a short span of time he has won almost every prestigious Indian music awards . He was awarded `` NISU Youth Icon '' award in 2014 , by National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK .   Some of his most popular Hindi film songs are `` Channa Mereya '' , `` Tum Hi Ho '' , `` Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga '' , `` Aayat '' , `` Raabta '' , `` Ae Dil Hai Mushkil '' , `` Muskurane ki wajah '' , `` Laal Ishq '' , `` Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse '' , `` Samjhawan '' , `` Suno Na Sangemarmar '' , `` Ilahi '' , `` Sooraj Dooba Hain '' , `` Sanam Re '' , `` Soch Na Sake '' , `` Mast Magan '' , `` Bolna '' , `` Sawan Aaya Hai '' , `` Gerua '' , `` Janam Janam '' , `` Nashe Si Chadh Gayi '' , `` Khamoshiyan '' , `` Hamari Adhuri Kahani '' , `` Enna Sona '' , `` Dilliwaali Girlfriend '' , `` Palat '' , `` Dharkhaast '' , `` Naina '' , `` Kabira '' , `` Zaalima '' , `` Yeh Ishq Hai '' , `` Alvida '' .