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Armaan Malik (born 22 July, 1995)[1] is an Indian playback singer, songwriter, voice actor, and actor. He started his career in 2007 as a child vocalist in Bollywood, making his debut with the song "Bum Bum Bole" from the film Taare Zameen Par. Malik made his first on-screen appearance in the film Kaccha Limboo in 2011.[2] He has been associated with Universal Music India and T-Series.[3]
Early life
Armaan Malik was born in Mumbai to Daboo Malik and Jyoti Malik.[1] He has an older brother, Amaal Malik, who is also a musician. Malik attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, India.[4]
Career
Career beginnings (2006-2010)
Armaan Malik began his career in 2006 after appearing in the TV Singing Competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs,where he finished eighth.[5] Under the musical directions of the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy[6][7], he made his debut as a child singer in 2007 with the song Bum Bum Bole from the film Taare Zameen Par. In 2010, he provided the voice for an English boy in My Name Is Khan and voiced the character Salim in the radio adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire for BBC Radio 1.[8]
Playback singing and first album (2014-2019)
In 2014, Malik made his playback singing debut with Tumko Toh Aana Hi Tha in Jai Ho.[9][10] He also contributed to the film’s title track and Love You Till the End, appearing along side his brother Amaal Malik,[11] who composed the music.
Also in the year 2014, he sang the song Naina for the drama film Khoobsurat,[12] and he also sang the song Auliya for the film Ungli,[13] and released his debut album Armaan.[14][15]
In 2015, he recorded songs for films including Hero, Calendar Girls, and Hate Story 3. His work that year included Tumhe Apna Banane Ka and Wajah Tum Ho.[16] He also released the single Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon and sang Yaar Indha Muyalkutti. That year, he received the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent.[17]
Between 2016 and 2018, Malik recorded songs for films including Sanam Re, Kapoor & Sons, Azhar, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, and Baaghi, the latter featuring the duet Sab Tera with Shraddha Kapoor. He collaborated with artists such as Shreya Ghoshal and Jeet Gannguli, and sang his first Bengali song, Dhitang Dhitang, for Love Express. He was the lead singer for the soundtrack of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. He also sang Sau Asmaan with Neeti Mohan for Baar Baar Dekho and Ishaara for Force 2.
He sang Tum Jo Mille for Saansein, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Reprise, and Dil Mein Chupa Lunga Remake for Wajah Tum Ho. He released the single Pyaar Manga Hain, A Remake with Neeti Mohan and performed the title track of the Star Paarivar Awards 2016 with Palak Muchhal and Meet Bros.[18]
In 2019, Malik sang Jab Se Mera Dil for Amavas, Dil Me Ho Tum for Why Cheat India, and Kyun Rabba for Badla.[19] He also sang Chale Aana for De De Pyaar De. That year, he voiced the lead character in the Hindi dubbed version of Disney’s live action film Aladdin.[20]
Continued work (2020-present)
Malik has signed with Arista Records on 12 March 2020 and released his first English language single, Control, on 20 March 2020.[20] The song won the Best Indian Act award at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards.[21]
In 2020, Malik became the first Indian artist to reach number one on the Triller Global Billboard charts twice.[22] He later released his second English single, How Many.[23]
In 2021, he recorded songs for films including Darbar, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Khuda Haafiz, Saina, Koi Jaane Na, 99 Songs, Bell Bottom, Thalaivii, Bhoot Police, and Velle.
He was featured on the A. R. Rahman single Meri Pukaar Suno, released in June 2021, alongside K.S. Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, Shreya Ghoshal, Asees Kaur, Shashaa Tirupati, and Alka Yagnik.[24] In September 2021, Malik collaborated with Daboo Malik, Amaal Mallik, and Kunaal Vermaa on the single Barsaat.[25]
In 2022, Malik released the English single You, which earned him the Best India Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards.[26] He also provided vocals for the films Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Major, and Ardh, released the Hindi singles Nakhrey Nakhrey and Rehna Tere Paas, and collaborated on a remix of Ed Sheeran’s song 2step.[27]
Personal life
On 28 August 2023, Malik announced his engagement to Aashna Shroff. The couple got married on 2 January 2025 in Mahabaleshwar.[28][29][30]
Television
| Year | Show | Episode | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs | - | Contestant |
| 2012 | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir | Season 1, episode 22 | Zafir Ali |
| 2015 | Indian Idol Junior 2 | - | Guest |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Season 1, episode 15 | Guest |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | - | Guest | |
| 2017 | The Drama Company | Episode 23 | Guest |
| 2019 | No. 1 Yaari Jam | Episode 2 | Guest |
| The Voice | Season 3 | Judge | |
| By Invite Only | Episode 42 | Guest | |
| The Kapil Sharma Show | Season 2, episode 56 | Guest | |
| 2020 | Jammin' | Season 3 | Guest |
| The Love Laugh Live Show | Season 2 | Guest | |
| 2021 | Unacademy Unwind with MTV | - | Guest |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Song/Album | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | "Naina" – Khoobsurat | Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year | rowspan=2 Template:Nom |
| "Bas Is Pal Mein" | Indie Pop Song of the Year | |||
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | Auliya – Ungli | Best Debutant Award – Film | Template:Won | |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | Armaan – Album | Jagjit Singh Award – Best Music Debut | Template:Won | |
| Big Star Entertainment | Tumhe Apna Banane Ka – Hate Story 3 | Most Entertaining Singer – Male | Template:Won | |
| Stardust Awards | Main Hoon Hero Tera – Hero | Best Playback Singer – Male | Template:Won | |
| 2016 | Filmfare R. D. Burman Award | New Music Talent | RD Burman Award | Template:Won |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon | Best Music Video | Template:Won | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | "Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon" | Indie Pop Song of the Year | Template:Won | |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | "Sariyagi Nenapide" – Mungaru Male 2 | Best Male Playback Singer Kannada | Template:Won |
| 15th Santosham Film Awards | "Emo Emo" - Katamarayudu | Best Male Playback Singer | Template:Won | |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | "Ondu Malebillu" – Chakravarthy | Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada | Template:Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | "Hello" – Hello | Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu | Template:Nom | |
| Filmfare Award South | "Ninnila Ninnila" – Tholi Prema | Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu | Template:Nom | |
| 2020 | Mirchi Music Awards | "Pehla Pyaar" | Listener's Choice - Album of the Year | Template:Won |
| MTV Europe Music Awards[31] | "Control" | Best Indian Act | Template:Won | |
| 2021 | Mirchi Music Awards | Not Mentioned | Smule's Most Jammed Artist | Template:Won |
| Mirchi Music Awards South | "Butta Bomma" | Viral Song Of The Decade (Telugu) | Template:Won | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Ninna Raja Naanu | Best Playback Singer (Male) (Kannada) | Template:Nom | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | "Butta Bomma" | Best Playback Singer (Male) (Telugu) | rowspan="2" Template:Won | |
| Cinegoers Association Awards | ||||
| Lokmat Most Stylish Awards | Special Award | Lokmat Most Stylish Singer Award (Male) | Template:Won | |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Mujhe Pyaar Pyaar Hai | Best Singer | Template:Won |
| Indian Independent Music Awards | Control | Best Pop Song (Consumer Category) | Template:Won | |
| Beautiful Indians | Special Award | The Voice Of A Generation | Template:Won | |
| Star Maa Parivaar Award | Special Award | Iconic Singer Of The Decade | Template:Won | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Neenade Naa | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Template:Won | |
| The Clef Music Award | Nakhrey Nakhrey | Best Artist (Pop) | Template:Won | |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | You | Best Indian Act | Template:Won |
Discography
Studio Albums
- Armaan (2014)
- MTV Unplugged Season 7 (2018)
- Only Just Begun (2023)
Filmography
- Kaccha Limboo (2011) as Armaan
- Aladdin (2019) as Aladdin (voice)
- A Minecraft Movie (2025) as Henry (voice in Hindi)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Armaan Malik, Sharma, Anjali. The CEO Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ↑ Yuva Dasara: Young Singer Armaan Malik Drowns Crowd In Soulful Melodies Amidst Rain. Star of Mysore(15 October 2018).
- ↑ T-Series exclusively signs Amaal Mallik, Armaan Mallik and Shrey Singhal. Bollywood Hungama(22 May 2015). Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ Best way to handle trolls? Ignore them!: Social media star and singer Armaan Malik ups his game. Hindustan Times(14 April 2018). Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ↑ Armaan Malik Reveals Why Was He Dropped Out Of Singing Reality Show Sa Re Ga Pa Li'l Champs. Desimartini(20 July 2020). Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Armaan Malik Drops Single 'Tu/You'; Top Indian Singer Reveals Musical Influences (EXCLUSIVE), Ramachandran, Naman. Variety(22 July 2022). Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ↑ Step inside Armaan Malik's serene and gorgeous home as he give a video tour of all his favourite corners. Hindustan Times(25 May 2022). Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ↑ Armaan Malik: Prince of romance gets pop makeover. BBC(17 December 2020).
- ↑ Jai Ho music review. Glamsham.com. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ↑ Armaan Malik: Prince of romance gets pop makeover. BBC News(18 December 2020). Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ↑ Jai Ho. The Times of India(23 January 2014). Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ↑ Armaan Malik: Salman bhai has been my pillar of strength. The Times of India(2 January 2015). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ Armaan Malik Songs. Genius. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Armaan Malik's self-titled debut album launched. www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ Armaan Malik to sing for Salim – Sulaiman. The Indian Express(14 February 2014). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ Birthday Special: Five facts about Indian music’s latest sensation Armaan Malik. Times of India(22 July 2021). Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Young hitmaker Armaan Malik on his first public concert in Bengaluru. Bangalore Mirror(2 October 2018).
- ↑ Template:Cite AV media
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Indian Singer-Songwriter Armaan Malik Signs With Arista Records For His First English Single: Exclusive, Cirisano, Tatiana. Billboard(12 March 2020). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Reintroducing Bollywood Balladeer Armaan Malik, Pawa, Anjana. Teen Vogue(14 January 2022). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Armaan Malik becomes the first artist to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Triller Global chart twice, Hungama, Bollywood(24 December 2020). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Interview: Armaan Malik Chats About 'How Many' & Breaking Out In Global Pop!, Defoor, Emily. The Honey POP(18 December 2020). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ AR Rahman, Gulzar collaborate with Bollywood’s star singers for Meri Pukaar Suno, an ode to Mother Earth. The Indian Express(27 June 2021). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Armaan Malik collaborates with father Daboo Malik and brother Amaal Malik for Barsaat. The Indian Express(24 September 2021). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Armaan Malik wins his second MTV EMA for the song You. Telegraph India(15 November 2022). Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ↑ Ed Sheeran collaborates with Armaan Malik for his next titled 2Step. The Indian Express(7 June 2022). Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ↑ Armaan Malik gets engaged to Aashna Shroff, shares adorable photos: 'Our forever has...'. DNA India. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ↑ Armaan Malik-Aashna Shroff are now married, singer says 'Tu hi mera ghar'. India Today(2 January 2025). Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ Singer Armaan Malik gets married to social media influencer Aashna Shroff. See first photos. The Indian Express(2 January 2025). Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ MTV Europe Music Award 2020: Armaan Malik wins 'The Best India Act' for his single 'Control'. DNA India(9 November 2020). Retrieved 11 December 2020.
External links
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