90 Minutes on Stage: The Untold Story Behind Arijit Singh's Mumbai Duplex, reveals Rapper Ikka

Arijit Singh, the voice behind countless chart-topping hits, has been a dominant force in the music industry for over a decade. Despite his massive success and being one of the highest-paid singers in India, Singh is known for his grounded and unpretentious lifestyle. Rapper Ikka recently shared some intriguing anecdotes about Singh’s simplicity and the sheer value his soulful performances hold.

In a recent episode of the Honestly Saying Podcast, Ikka spoke at length about the Tum Hi Ho singer's modesty, even in the face of immense stardom. He recounted, “He doesn’t like doing wedding performances. Somebody insisted that he perform. In return, he took a duplex house in Mumbai. One should check how much a duplex house costs in Mumbai. He got that for a 1-1.5-hour performance.”

This remarkable anecdote underscores Singh’s status in the music world, where his talent alone commands extraordinary value. Mumbai, known for its exorbitant real estate prices, makes this incident even more significant.

Ikka further highlighted Singh’s humility, sharing an incident involving an auto-rickshaw ride. He recalled, “Once, when the Jhoome Jo Pathaan singer did a show and had to leave, his car took time to arrive, so he took an auto-rickshaw and went home without any tantrums.”

Rapper Raftaar, who joined Ikka in the discussion, echoed the sentiments, praising Singh's simplicity despite his “crazy earnings.” Both rappers emphasized that while Singh earns more than most artists in the industry, he leads a life devoid of extravagance.

For context, Arijit Singh began his career in 2005 as a contestant on Fame Gurukul. Though he didn’t win the reality show, it became the stepping stone for his meteoric rise. Singh made his Hindi cinema debut in 2011 with Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2 and has since sung over 400 songs across multiple languages.