Arijit Singh… just hearing the name makes your heart soften a little. The reason isn’t just his voice, it’s his attitude. Today, when everything in the industry is decided by rate cards, Arijit is an artist who is even willing to face criticism, provided that a needy child’s education continues.
Recently, this question has been asked everywhere about Arijit: how much does he charge for a song? Some say 11 rupees, while others talk about crores. What is the truth? Let’s understand it clearly and simply.
This incident is related to the recording of a film song. The makers wanted Arijit to sing, but Arijit clearly said he wouldn’t take any money for it. The problem was that at that time, he was under contract with a major music studio. If he worked without a fee, it could lead to legal complications.
After thinking for a while, what Arijit said left everyone in the room stunned. “Give me eleven rupees. I need to go to Kolkata, it will be useful for my travel expenses.” He said.
The director took out a 10-rupee note and a one-rupee coin from his pocket and gave them to him. But the story didn’t end there. Arijit told the makers that if they felt he deserved more money, they should donate that amount to the children’s school being built nearby.
This is where you understand that Arijit is not just a singer; he also has a different mindset.
Now let’s look at the other side of the truth. According to some reports from November 2024, Arijit used to charge between 18 and 20 lakh rupees for a film song. In some places, this figure has been reported to be as high as 8 to 10 lakh rupees.
But the real bulk of his earnings comes from concerts and live shows. According to music composer Monty Sharma, Arijit charges around 2 crore rupees for a stage show. Some reports also suggest that his fee for a two-hour live performance has been between 10 and 14 crore rupees.
On January 27, 2026, Arijit announced that he would no longer be doing playback singing. People assumed he was retiring from music altogether. But that’s not the case.
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Arijit’s message is clear: he wants to explore new avenues in music. He wants to experiment. This means he won’t stop singing, just the approach will change.
Today, a singer’s earnings don’t just come from studio fees. Under the Copyright Amendment Act of 2012, Arijit also receives royalties for his songs. His earnings increase with every listen on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
In addition, Arijit has also launched his independent music label, Oriyon Music, where he gives opportunities to new artists.
When the Hindi remake of ‘Pasoori’ was released for the 2023 film Satyaprem Ki Katha, Arijit was heavily trolled. Questions were raised about why he sang such a song.
Arijit wrote on his private X account, “The makers promised that they would fund the education of underprivileged children for a year. That’s more important. I’ll take a little abuse for that.”
This means he didn’t even take money for this song. Because Arijit doesn’t measure every project in terms of money. Sometimes he waives his fees, sometimes he accepts donations, and sometimes he charges his full professional fee.
This is why Arijit Singh is not just a superstar singer, but also an embodiment of a certain philosophy, one that is rarely seen in the industry.
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