Meet India's highest-paid singer, lives in a village, sells Rs 40 meal, charges Rs 14 crore for a show, beats Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, not AR Rahman, he is…
India's highest-paid singer: The Indian music industry is one of the most followed industries globally, and this Indian singer has now become Spotify's new king. Forget Taylor Swift, Drake, ED Sheeran, and The Weeknd, this artist beats top singers to claim the top spot on Spotify to become the most followed artist on the globe with over 140 million followers. Who is India's highest-paid singer?
This singer has been ruling everyone's heart for years, his magical voice has been the track to many countless love songs and heartbreak anthems. He not just rules the top playlist, he also charges Rs 14 crore for two two-hour live shows. You'll be shocked to know that, despite earning so much wealth, he still lives in a village and sells Rs 40 meals. If media reports are to be believed, his net worth is said to be Rs 414 crore.
Still wondering which singer we are talking about? No it's not AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, or Udit Narayan. The singer whom we are referring to is none other than, Arijit Singh. According to Business Today, Arijit Singh is the most followed artist on the globe. View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) Pay Rs 16 Lakhs to get a closer view of Arijit
Multiple media reports claim that, Arijit Singh's premium seats can make a hole in your pocket. Whopping Rs 16 lakh to see Arijit Singh closer at concerts, the amount is equivalent to buying a sedan car in India. View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Arijit Singh (@arijitsingh) Owns a Rs 8 crore house, still lives in a village
According to reports, Arijit Singh bought a lavish house in Mumbai costing over Rs 8 crore. Despite his immense wealth, Arijit prefers to live in Jiaganj, a small town in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Well, most of the time, Arijit Singh lives a private life, unlike stars, he rarely appears infront of the media and paparazzi. Sells food at just Rs 40
India's richest singer also runs a restaurant which sells meals at the price of sodas. Yes, you read that right, a meal at Arijit Singh's restaurant Heshel costs up to Rs 40. Arijit Singh beats AR Rahman in…
Unlike superstars and other singers, Arijit Singh lives a simple and grounded life. Unlike actors flaunting their luxury cars and private jets worth crores. According to media reports, Arijit Singh charges Rs 14 crore for a show, which is 14 times more than Oscar winner and music director AR Rahman.
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