Armaan Malik

Early life

Armaan Malik was born in Mumbai to Daboo Malik and Jyoti Malik. He has an older brother, Amaal Malik, who is also a musician. Malik attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, India.{{Cite web |date=14 April 2018 |title=Best way to handle trolls? Ignore them!: Social media star and singer Armaan Malik ups his game |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/my-mantra-to-handle-trolls-is-to-scrollthetroll-says-armaan-malik/story-psHvsnthvZ2qeMV4b6kTRK.html |access-date=5 October 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |date=20 July 2020 |title=Armaan Malik Reveals Why Was He Dropped Out Of Singing Reality Show Sa Re Ga Pa Li'l Champs |url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/martini-shots/trending/armaan-malik-reveals-why-was-he-dropped-out-of-singing-reality-show-sa-re-ga-pa-lil-champs-article151164.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722072500/https://www.desimartini.com/news/martini-shots/trending/armaan-malik-reveals-why-was-he-dropped-out-of-singing-reality-show-sa-re-ga-pa-lil-champs-article151164.htm |archive-date=22 July 2020 |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=Desimartini |language=en}} Under the musical directions of the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=22 July 2022 |title=Armaan Malik Drops Single 'Tu/You'; Top Indian Singer Reveals Musical Influences (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/armaan-malik-tu-you-1235322835/ |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=25 May 2022 |title=Step inside Armaan Malik's serene and gorgeous home as he give a video tour of all his favourite corners |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/step-inside-armaan-malik-s-serene-and-gorgeous-home-as-he-give-a-video-tour-of-all-his-favourite-corners-101653473181712.html |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}, 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.{{cite news |date=17 December 2020 |title=Armaan Malik: Prince of romance gets pop makeover |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55320532

Playback singing and first album (2014-2019)

In 2014, Malik made his playback singing debut with Tumko Toh Aana Hi Tha in Jai Ho.{{cite web |title=Jai Ho music review |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/31-jai-ho-music-review.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208063231/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/31-jai-ho-music-review.asp |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=31 December 2013 |publisher=Glamsham.com}}{{Cite news |date=18 December 2020 |title=Armaan Malik: Prince of romance gets pop makeover |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55320532 |access-date=25 July 2022 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}} He also contributed to the film’s title track and Love You Till the End, appearing along side his brother Amaal Malik,{{Cite news |date=23 January 2014 |title=Jai Ho |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/jai-ho/articleshow/29254484.cms |access-date=19 November 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} who composed the music.

Also in the year 2014, he sang the song Naina for the drama film Khoobsurat,{{Cite news |date=2 January 2015 |title=Armaan Malik: Salman bhai has been my pillar of strength |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Armaan-Malik-Salman-bhai-has-been-my-pillar-of-strength/articleshow/45717007.cms |access-date=28 August 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} and he also sang the song Auliya for the film Ungli,{{Cite web |title=Armaan Malik Songs |url=https://genius.com/artists/Armaan-malik/songs |access-date=7 October 2025 |website=Genius}} and released his debut album Armaan.{{Cite web |title=Armaan Malik's self-titled debut album launched |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/node/29841 |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

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.{{cite news |last=Misra |first=Iti Shree |date=22 July 2021 |title=Birthday Special: Five facts about Indian music’s latest sensation Armaan Malik |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/birthday-special-five-facts-about-indian-musics-latest-sensation-armaan-malik/articleshow/84638645.cms |access-date=25 November 2025 |work=Times of India}} 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.{{cite magazine |last=Chakraborty |first=Riddhi |date=8 September 2020 |title=Cover Story: Armaan Malik — The Making of a Pop Star |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/cover-story-armaan-malik-the-making-of-a-pop-star/ |access-date=25 November 2025 |work=Rolling Stone India}}

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.{{cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/others/young-hitmaker-armaan-malik-on-his-first-public-concert-in-bengaluru/articleshow/66032345.cms|title= Young hitmaker Armaan Malik on his first public concert in Bengaluru|date=2 October 2018|work= Bangalore Mirror}}

In 2019, Malik sang Jab Se Mera Dil for Amavas, Dil Me Ho Tum for Why Cheat India, and Kyun Rabba for Badla. 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.{{Cite web |last=Cirisano |first=Tatiana |date=12 March 2020 |title=Indian Singer-Songwriter Armaan Malik Signs With Arista Records For His First English Single: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/armaan-malik-signs-arista-records/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}

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. The song won the Best Indian Act award at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards.{{Cite web |last=Pawa |first=Anjana |date=14 January 2022 |title=Reintroducing Bollywood Balladeer Armaan Malik |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/reintroducing-armaan-malik-bollywood-balladeer-turned-global-star-interview |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Teen Vogue |language=en-US}}

In 2020, Malik became the first Indian artist to reach number one on the Triller Global Billboard charts twice.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=24 December 2020 |title=Armaan Malik becomes the first artist to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Triller Global chart twice |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/armaan-malik-becomes-first-artist-hit-no-1-billboards-top-triller-global-chart-twice/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |language=en}} He later released his second English single, How Many.{{Cite web |last=Defoor |first=Emily |date=18 December 2020 |title=Interview: Armaan Malik Chats About 'How Many' & Breaking Out In Global Pop! |url=https://thehoneypop.com/2020/12/18/interview-armaan-malik-chats-about-how-many-breaking-out-in-global-pop/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=The Honey POP |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |date=27 June 2021 |title=AR Rahman, Gulzar collaborate with Bollywood’s star singers for Meri Pukaar Suno, an ode to Mother Earth |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rahman-gulzar-meri-pukar-suno-an-ode-to-mother-earth-7377247/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} In September 2021, Malik collaborated with Daboo Malik, Amaal Mallik, and Kunaal Vermaa on the single Barsaat.{{Cite web |date=24 September 2021 |title=Armaan Malik collaborates with father Daboo Malik and brother Amaal Malik for Barsaat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/armaan-malik-collaborates-with-father-daboo-malik-and-brother-amaal-malik-for-latest-single-barsaat-7530246/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

In 2022, Malik released the English single You, which earned him the Best India Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. 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.{{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=Ed Sheeran collaborates with Armaan Malik for his next titled 2Step |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-collaborates-with-armaan-malik-for-his-next-titled-2step-7955739/ |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

Personal life

On 28 August 2023, Malik announced his engagement to Aashna Shroff. The couple got married on 2 January 2025 in Mahabaleshwar.{{Cite web |title=Armaan Malik gets engaged to Aashna Shroff, shares adorable photos: 'Our forever has...' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-armaan-malik-gets-engaged-to-aashna-shroff-shares-adorable-photos-our-forever-has-3057680 |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=DNA India |language=en}}{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2 January 2025 |title=Armaan Malik-Aashna Shroff are now married, singer says 'Tu hi mera ghar' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/armaan-malik-aashna-shroff-are-now-married-2658519-2025-01-02 |access-date=2 January 2025 |work=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2 January 2025 |title=Singer Armaan Malik gets married to social media influencer Aashna Shroff. See first photos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/singer-armaan-malik-gets-married-to-social-media-influencer-aashna-shroff-see-first-photos-9756035/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

Television

Awards and nominations

Discography

Main article: List of songs recorded by Armaan Malik

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

References

1. T-Series. (2018-12-28). "Lyrical: Dil Mein Ho Tum{{!}} WHY CHEAT INDIA {{!}} Emraan H, Shreya D{{!}}Rochak K, Armaan M, Bappi L, Manoj M".
2. (15 November 2022). "Armaan Malik wins his second MTV EMA for the song You".
3. (9 November 2020). "MTV Europe Music Award 2020: Armaan Malik wins 'The Best India Act' for his single 'Control'".