Arijit Singh—just saying his name makes it seem like someone pressed the play button on your favorite break-up track. Of course, fans are interested in his love interest, Koel Roy. Before her, there was a short, secret marriage – a typical Arijit fashion to keep things to himself. His wedding with Koel, though? Not a Bollywood spectacle. No palaces, no drones – just something genuine, personal and as simple as it gets.
That’s their charm: it’s simple, it’s raw, it’s two people who fell in love in a world full of chaos. Thus, while Arijit gives us the pain of heartbreak in tune, his life remains simple and low profile. Perhaps that is why we find ourselves asking – who is the person behind the voice that has redefined love?
Who is Koyal Roy?
Koel Roy Singh—name ring a bell? Probably not, and that’s exactly how she likes it. Married to the soulful maestro Arijit Singh, Koel has mastered the art of staying low-key in a world obsessed with oversharing. Born in 1991 in West Bengal to Bengali parents, her life is wrapped in layers of privacy. It’s almost like she’s taken a cue from her husband’s playbook: let the world hum to your tune, but never overshare the lyrics.
Humble Origins of Arijit Singh
Arijit Singh—born on April 25, 1987, in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal—was destined for music before he could even say “raag.” With a Bengali mother and a Punjabi father, he grew up in a house where melodies weren’t just appreciated; they were practically a second language. His maternal aunt, grandmother, and even his brother were all trained in classical singing. Imagine growing up surrounded by impromptu riyaz sessions—no wonder the man turned out to be a musical genius.
But it wasn’t just raw talent. Arijit got a head start with music training at home before diving into professional lessons. You could say his family planted the seeds, and he grew into the voice we all can’t stop listening to. From Jiaganj to global playlists, his journey proves that when talent meets tradition, magic happens.
Arijit’s Path to Stardom
Arijit Singh’s rise to fame didn’t start with a chart-topping hit—it began humbly on a stage under harsh TV lights. In 2005, he joined the reality show Fame Gurukul and, while he didn’t win, finishing as runner-up was enough to put him on the industry’s radar. But here’s the plot twist: he didn’t stop there. Arijit entered another reality show, 10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil, and this time? He won. Talk about turning tables.
But winning a show doesn’t automatically hand you a career, right? So, Arijit rolled up his sleeves and got to work, assisting music programming heavyweights like Vishal-Shekhar and Pritam Chakraborty. Think of it as his behind-the-scenes era, learning the ropes and perfecting his craft.
Then came 2013. Enter Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2, and suddenly, Arijit was everywhere. That song? It didn’t just become a hit—it practically became a national anthem for heartbreak. Since then, Arijit has been unstoppable. His voice, now synonymous with love, longing, and late-night playlists, has become a cornerstone of the Indian music industry. Runner-up to reigning king? Not bad for a guy who started his journey chasing dreams on reality TV.
Arijit Singh’s Short-Lived First Marriage
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During his early days as a music programmer, Arijit Singh took a brief detour into matrimony with Ruprekha Banerjee—a fellow contestant from one of the reality shows he had been part of. Sounds like the plot of a Bollywood movie, right? Unfortunately, this love story didn’t come with a happy ending. The marriage was short-lived, and while rumors swirled about a bitter divorce, Arijit stayed true to his famously private nature.
No tell-alls, no cryptic posts—he simply chose silence. The media, hungry for drama, moved on when he didn’t take the bait. Over time, the whispers about his first marriage faded, leaving it as one of those unsolved mysteries in the life of a man whose songs reveal so much, yet whose personal life remains a locked door.
Arijit Singh and Koel Roy’s Love Story
By the time Arijit Singh became a household name, he decided it was time to hit a different kind of high note: settling down. Koel Roy, his childhood friend, became his wife on January 21, 2014, in a simple wedding ceremony held at the Tripathi Temple in West Bengal. No Bollywood style, no photographers’ rush – just relatives and friends, and the word for eternity. And as expected from Arijit he was able to pull off the entire event and keep it a secret.
People were shocked when the news was released. Who was Koel Roy? How long have they been a couple? Why was this not known to anyone? As it happens, Koel was not only a fan of Arijit’s music but had known the man behind the tunes since childhood. Their romance was as discreet as their wedding was – full of tender feelings rather than the publicity storm. Even now, the couple is as mysterious as a raga. While the media will never tire of trying to find out more about their relationship or that elusive Bengali wedding, Arijit and Koel have kept their love life well and truly under wraps. And honestly, isn’t that the perfect duet?
Who Was Koel Roy’s First Husband?
Koel Roy’s story is one of quiet resilience. Before finding her forever with Arijit Singh, she had already been through the ups and downs of life, including a previous marriage that ended in divorce. She also brought her daughter from that chapter of her life into her new journey with Arijit. As for her first husband? Well, the Internet offers nothing but silence, and Koel herself has kept that part of her life out of the public eye.
Conclusion
And that is the story of the man who sings songs that make millions of people cry and has his own love story off camera. While Arijit Singh continues to be the voice of heartbreak in Bollywood, his personal life with Koel Roy reads more like a sweet Bengali romance novel: two people who have grown up together, who are married and live a simple and happy life in their own world. Maybe that is the magic of their joy – to try and stay as invisible as possible in a society where even the content of one’s breakfast is considered top headlines. Some things are always better left unknown, aren’t they?
FAQs
Q1: Why did Arijit Singh keep his marriage to Koel Roy so secret?
Similarly to his first marriage, Arijit kept his second wedding as private as possible. Unlike most Bollywood celebrities who take their weddings as an opportunity to create a Bollywood movie like scene, Arijit and Koel did the opposite. The couple got married traditionally at Tripathi Temple in West Bengal without any media glare—thus, proving that even in the age of sharing, some celebrities still want to keep their love lives private.
Q2: How did Arijit Singh and Koel Roy meet?
Arijit and Koel were friends since childhood and ended up being husband and wife. Not an airport chase scene or a passionate proclamation of love during the rain here, just a tale of two Bengali hearts that have known each other long before this singer-composer turned into the man who makes everybody grab a box of tissues. It is sometimes good for love to grow in secret, out of the public eye.
Q3: What do we know about Koel Roy’s previous marriage?
As much as we know about Area 51,which is next to nothing. Like her husband, Koel Roy has kept all information about her previous marriage more secretive than a mummy. What we do know is that she has a daughter from her first marriage and she lives with her and Arijit.
