Shashwat Singh

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Shashwat Singh is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in the Hindi film industry. Singh made his playback singing debut with the song "Wat Wat Wat" from the 2015 film Tamasha.[1] Since his debut, Singh has collaborated with A. R. Rahman on several projects, including the 2025 film Thug Life, in which he sang the track "Sugar Baby".[2][3]

Shashwat Singh
Born
Allahabad (present-day Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma materAllahabad University (BCom)
OccupationPlayback singer
Years active2015–present

Early life

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Shashwat Singh was born and raised in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India. He grew up in a family of doctors and teachers who encouraged his passion for music from an early age. He studied at St. Joseph's College, Prayagraj, where he began learning the acoustic guitar. Later, he trained in Hindustani classical flute under the guidance of Sappan Prasanna. Singh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Allahabad University. He considers his formal musical journey to have begun at A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, where he trained in Western classical music. During his time in Chennai, he also took Carnatic vocal lessons. Shashwat Singh's elder sister, Nidhi Singh, is an actress.[4]

Career

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Singh has contributed vocals to several notable songs in Hindi cinema, including "Ruby Ruby" from[5] Sanju, "Haan Main Galat" from Love Aaj Kal, "Sarsariya" from Mohenjo Daro,[6] "Alizeh" from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, "Show Me The Thumka" from Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,[7][8] "Mere Sawaal Ka" from "Shehzada",[9][10] and "Saregama Carvaan Medley" from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,[11] among others.

In 2020, he performed five songs for the film "99 Songs".[12]

Apart from Hindi, Singh has also recorded songs in other Indian languages, including Tamil,Telegu [13] and Bengali.[14][15] In addition to playback singing, he performs at live concerts and events with his band.[16][17]

In 2025 Shashwat Singh[18] collaborated with Nikhita Gandhi to form a musical duo under the name 'ShNik'. Their debut single, "Kaahe," blends elements of folk and hip-hop.[19][20] That same year, Singh lent his voice to singles such as "Burai",[21][22] "Talab",[23] and "Jachhey Mujhe";[24] and 'Zamaana Lage'[25][26] from the film Metro... In Dino.[27][28][29]

Discography

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Year Film Song Co-Singer(s) Lyrics Composer Notes
2015 Tamasha "Wat Wat Wat" Arijit Singh Irshad Kamil A. R. Rahman
2016 Mohenjo Daro "Sarsariya" Shashaa Tirupati Javed Akhtar
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil "Alizeh" Arijit Singh, Ash King Amitabh Bhattacharya Pritam
2018 Sanju "Ruby Ruby" Poorvi Koutish Irshad Kamil A. R. Rahman
2019 The Sky Is Pink "Pink Gulabi Sky" Jonita Gandhi Gulzar Pritam
2020 Street Dancer 3D "Mile Sur 2.0" Navraj Hans, Shalmali Kholgade, Divya Kumar, Vayu, Shashwat Singh, IP Singh, Rakesh Maini Jigar Saraiya, Vayu, IP Singh Sachin-Jigar
Love Aaj Kal "Haan Main Galat" Arijit Singh Irshad Kamil Pritam
Bhangra Paa Le "Peg Sheg" Jonita Gandhi, Akasa Singh, A Bazz JAM8, A Bazz
"Ho Ja Rangeela Re" Solo Rishi Rich, Yash Narvekar, JAM8 Yash Narvekar, JAM8
2021 99 Songs "Teri Nazar" Navneet Virk, Dilshaad Shabbir Shaikh A. R. Rahman
"Nayi Nayi" Raftaar Navneet Virk, Raftaar
"O Aashiqa" A. R. Rahman Navneet Virk
"Sofia"
"Jwalamukhi (Female Version)" Poorvi Koutish
Meenakshi Sundareshwar "Mann Kesar Kesar" Aanandi Joshi, Goldie Sohel Raj Shekhar Justin Prabhakaran Netflix film
Tadap "Tere Siva Jag Mein" Darshan Raval, Shilpa Rao, Charan Irshad Kamil, Charan Pritam
2022 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 "De Taali" Armaan Malik, Yo Yo Honey Singh Amitabh Bhattacharya, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva "Kesariya (Dance Mix)" Antara Mitra Amitabh Bhattacharya
Chup: Revenge of the Artist "Gaya Gaya Gaya" Rupali Moghe Swanand Kirkire Amit Trivedi
2023 Shehzada "Mere Sawal Ka" Shalmali Kholgade Shloke Lal Pritam
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar "Show Me The Thumka" Sunidhi Chauhan Amitabh Bhattacharya
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani "Saregama Carvaan Medley" Jonita Gandhi
"Abhi Na Jao (Film Version 2)" Solo
2025 Metro... In Dino "Zamana Laage" [30] Arijit Singh Qaisar Ul Jafri, Sandeep Shrivastava Side A
"Zamana Laage (Rewind)" Solo Side B
"Ishq Ya Tharak" Aditya Roy Kapur, Nikhita Gandhi, Antara Mitra Amitabh Bhattacharya
"Das Haasil Sau Baaki (Acapella)" Papon, Nikhita Gandhi Sandeep Srivastava
Thug Life "Sugar Baby" Nikhita Gandhi, Shuba Shuba, Mehboob A. R. Rahman
War 2 [31] "Ulagena Uruveduthaay" Nikhita Gandhi Amitabh Bhattacharya Pritam Tamil dubbed
"Oopiri Ooyalaga" Telugu dubbed

References

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  1. ^ "'Arijit Could Have Sung It Solo, But...': Shashwat Singh On 'Wat Wat Wat' And His New Track 'Burai' | Exclusive". News18. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Shashwat Singh's distinctive voice strikes a chord with two new tracks". The Times of India. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Here's what working with AR Rahman meant for singer Shashwat Singh's journey". Millennium Post. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Permanent Roommates actor Nidhi Singh reveals singer Shashwat Singh is her brother". India Today. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Working with AR Rahman is surreal: Wat Wat Wat singer Shashwat Singh". Hindustan Times. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. ^ "I badly needed 'Sarsariya': Singer Shashwat Singh". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Show Me The Thumka Singer Shashwat Singh on Touring with Arijit Singh, Juggling Bollywood and Indie Music | Exclusive". News18. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Singer Shashwat Singh: Ranbir Kapoor has a flavour of his own; I am glad to have been his voice in multiple movies - Exclusive". The Times of India. 28 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  9. ^ Khullar, Muskan (7 March 2023). "EXCL: 'There's so much to take from the ocean' Shashwat Singh on being mentored by AR Rahman". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  10. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (14 March 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Show Me The Thumka' singer Shashwat Singh: "Remixes work because of their recall value" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  11. ^ Iyer, Arun (24 August 2023). "Interview: Singer Shashwat Singh on creating the magic of yesteryears with Saregama medley, Rocky Aur Rani". Indulge Express. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  12. ^ Mary, S. B. Vijaya (26 April 2021). "Shashwat Singh on recording for '99 Songs' and finding space in the indie music realm". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Shashwat Singh: Must ensure song's context is retained". Mid-Day. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  14. ^ "There are talented composers in Bengal & I would be thrilled to collaborate with them: Shashwat Singh". The Times of India. 10 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  15. ^ "Check out the Marathi song 'Janina Bhalolaga' sung by Nikhita Gandhi and Shashwat Singh". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  16. ^ "Shashwat Singh is set to wow audiences today in a live concert in the city". t2online.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  17. ^ "Mesmerising Melodies Echoed at an Unforgettable Concert By Shashwat Singh, with t2". t2online.in. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  18. ^ "Shashwat Singh: I am first an indie artist and then a playback singer". Rolling Stone India. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  19. ^ "Singers Shashwat Singh and Nikhita Gandhi on their new musical collaboration SHNIK". Indulge Express. The New Indian Express. 5 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Folk meets hip hop: Shashwat Singh and Nikhita Gandhi debut with 'Kaahe'". The Times of India. The Times Group. 5 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  21. ^ "Popular Bollywood singer Shashwat Singh has released new song in this love season". Ei Samay (in Bengali). 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  22. ^ "Hit Bollywood singer Shashwat Singh releases soulful romantic ballad 'Burai' for Valentine's Day". Deccan Chronicle. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  23. ^ "Love, loss, and lyrics: Shashwat Singh's soundtrack for every mood". The New Indian Express – Indulge. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  24. ^ "Elli AvrRam and Shivin Narang soak in love in romantic single 'Jachhey Mujhe'". The Times of India. 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  25. ^ "'Metro In Dino' singer Shashwat Singhi was told to Google the song lyrics". Mid-Day. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  26. ^ "Shashwat Singh's distinctive voice strikes a chord with two new tracks". The Times of India. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  27. ^ "Singer Shashwat Singh on bagging Zamaana Lage from Metro...In Dino". Indulge Express. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  28. ^ "I would love to sing for Shah Rukh Khan, says Shashwat Singh". The Indian Express. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  29. ^ Janani, K. (9 July 2025). "Shashwat Singh on singing Zamaana Lage with Arijit Singh: It was a market call". India Today. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  30. ^ Farzeen, Sana (9 July 2025). "Shashwat Singh on singing Zamaana Lage with Arijit Singh: It was a market call". India Today. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  31. ^ "Shashwat Singh and Nikhita Gandhi team up for War 2 song". The Times of India. 4 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
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