Arijit Singh's Jaw-Dropping Concert Fee Revealed: Arijit Singh Charges Up to ₹2 Crore per Show

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Arijit Singh, the soulful voice behind countless hits, continues to mesmerise audiences with his magical vocals. His concerts often see packed crowds swaying to his melodies, but his massive concert fee has been a subject of speculation. In a recent chat with Lallantop, music composer Monty Sharma revealed that Arijit charges a jaw-dropping ₹2 crore for a single performance. Sharma, known for his work in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, and Black, attributed the increase in concert fees to the rise of YouTube and OTT platforms, which has led to a significant increase in exposure and revenue for artists.

Key Takeaways:

  • Arijit Singh charges up to ₹2 crore for a single performance, according to music composer Monty Sharma.
  • Sharma revealed that earlier, when he used to work with Arijit, the singer would sit for 6 hours straight, indicating the level of dedication required to deliver high-quality performances.
  • The music industry has evolved significantly over time, with record labels taking a significant portion of the rights and royalties from songs.
  • Sharma charged ₹35,000 per song when he was starting out, but now earns much more due to the rise of OTT and YouTube platforms.
  • The emergence of streaming platforms has led to a significant increase in exposure and revenue for artists, with music companies taking a substantial portion of the rights and royalties.
  • Arijit Singh has recently lent his voice to several hit songs, including Saiyaara, Mohit Suri's romantic musical drama, and Metro... In Dino.

Statistics:

  • Arijit Singh charges up to ₹2 crore for a single performance.
  • Sharma used to charge ₹35,000 per song when he started out.
  • The music label takes 90% of the rights and royalties from songs.
  • Songs on YouTube and OTT platforms have led to a significant increase in exposure and revenue for artists.

Sources:

  • Lallantop (no date)
  • Hindustan Times (no date)
  • Monty Sharma (no date)
  • HT Digital Content Services (no date)