Personal info
Known for
Playback Singer
Gender
Male
Birthday
06 March
Location
Uttar Pradesh, India
Edit pageAnkit Tiwari
Biography
Ankit Tiwari, born on March 6, 1986, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a renowned Indian playback singer, music director, and composer. He was raised in a musically inclined environment, with his mother being a devotional singer and his brother also supporting his passion for music. Ankit began his musical journey early, receiving classical training and participating in local music events before moving to Mumbai to pursue a professional career in the industry.
Career:
Ankit Tiwari rose to prominence with his breakthrough song "Sunn Raha Hai" from the 2013 movie Aashiqui 2, which catapulted him into the limelight. The song, both composed and sung by Tiwari, became a massive hit and earned him several awards and nominations, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
Following this success, he delivered a string of hit tracks like:
"Galliyan" from Ek Villain (2014) – which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer
"Tu Hai Ki Nahi" from Roy (2015)
"Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi" from Airlift (2016)
"Tay Hai" from Rustom (2016)
Known for his soulful voice and emotive compositions, Tiwari became a favorite for romantic and melancholic numbers in Hindi cinema. His ability to blend classical influences with contemporary arrangements set his work apart.
Personal Life:
Ankit Tiwari married Pallavi Shukla in 2018, and the couple has a daughter. He continues to actively work in the music industry, performing in live concerts and producing new music.
