Birthday Special: Celebrating Ankit Tiwari, The Voice Behind Bollywood’s Iconic Romantic Ballads

Indian playback singer, composer and music director Ankit Tiwari celebrates his birthday today, marking another milestone in a career that has shaped some of Bollywood’s most memorable romantic ballads over the past decade.

Born on March 6, 1990, in Kanpur, Tiwari emerged as one of the defining voices of contemporary Hindi film music with his emotionally resonant singing style and melodic compositions.

He first rose to widespread recognition with the haunting track “Sun Raha Hai Na Tu” from the film Aashiqui 2. The song became one of the biggest musical successes of 2013, topping charts and establishing Tiwari as a powerful new voice in Bollywood’s playback landscape.

The singer further cemented his popularity with “Galliyan” from Ek Villain, another chart-topping romantic anthem that resonated strongly with audiences and expanded his reach across the Hindi music industry.

Over the years, Tiwari has built a diverse discography as both a singer and composer, contributing to film soundtracks and independent music projects. His work is known for blending traditional melodic sensibilities with contemporary production, a combination that has helped his songs maintain strong digital and streaming traction.

Beyond Bollywood soundtracks, the Kanpur-born artist has also performed extensively across live concerts and music tours, connecting with audiences through his signature emotive vocal delivery.

As he celebrates his birthday today, fans and industry colleagues continue to acknowledge his contributions to modern Hindi film music,particularly the romantic ballads that have become staples across playlists and live performances.

With a career spanning more than a decade, Ankit Tiwari remains one of the prominent voices in India’s playback singing ecosystem, continuing to release new music while maintaining a strong presence on concert stages and digital platforms.