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Abhijeet Sawant vs. Arijit Singh: How one song changed a career from zero to stardom.
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News18•25-09-2026, 19:42
Abhijeet Sawant vs. Arijit Singh: How one song changed a career from zero to stardom.
- •Abhijeet Sawant, winner of Indian Idol 1, was a bigger star than Arijit Singh, who didn't win Fame Gurukul, but is now India's biggest playback singer.
- •Abhijeet Sawant gained immense popularity after winning Indian Idol in 2005, while Arijit Singh struggled for opportunities initially.
- •According to Abhijeet, Arijit spent 10 years working as a producer and programmer in music studios, rebuilding his career from scratch.
- •Arijit's breakthrough came with 'Tum Hi Ho' from 'Aashiqui 2,' which Abhijeet attributes to luck, transforming Arijit into a superstar.
- •Abhijeet emphasizes that everyone has their own journey and audiences should appreciate all artists, not just the most successful.
Key Questions Answered
Abhijeet Sawant became very popular and won the reality show 'Indian Idol 1' in 2005, receiving 1 crore rupees and an album opportunity.
During his years away from the limelight, Arijit Singh visited music studios to work with major music composers, serving as a producer and programmer rather than a singer.
The song 'Tum Hi Ho' from the film 'Aashiqui 2' is credited with turning Arijit Singh into a massive star and launching his career, which Abhijeet Sawant noted was a matter of luck.
