Aarya Ambekar is a Marathi playback singer and actor from Pune, Maharashtra. She has recorded numerous songs for films and albums in Marathi and Hindi. She has also performed at various prestigious concerts across India and overseas including UAE, USA, Australia, Japan. She was the first Marathi female singer to perform in Tokyo. Aarya has won numerous accolades including a Filmfare Award and Maharashtra State Film Awards.
She participated and reached the finals of the first season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs aired on Zee Marathi channel between July 2008 and February 2009.
Aarya made her acting debut in January 2017 through the film and act character Tanvi in Ti Saddhya Kay Karte.
Lagu Bandhu a Mumbai based jewellery brand announced Aarya as their brand ambassador in October 2025.
Career Aarya Ambekar's musical journey began early, as her grandmother, a classical vocalist, recognized her talent when she was just two years old. Aarya began formal music training at the age of five and a half under the guidance of her mother, Shruti Ambekar, and gave her first public performance at six."Spotting Talent" – Article on Aarya in Lokmat Times paper
She rose to fame as a finalist in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs in 2008, which served as a launchpad for her professional career.
Aarya made her playback singing debut with the Marathi film Balgandharva (2011), performing classical compositions, and has since sung for films like Rama Madhav and Ti Saddhya Kay Karte, receiving numerous awards. In addition to playback singing, she has released independent singles in Marathi and Hindi and performs live music shows across Maharashtra. Ambekar made her acting debut in the 2017 film Ti Saddhya Kay Karte, further establishing herself in the Marathi entertainment industry.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs In 2008, Aarya was auditioned for the debut season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs, a competitive music reality show organized by the Zee Marathi television channel. She was one of the final 50 who were selected from amongst several thousand children aged between 8 and 14 across Maharashtra. She made her way to the top 10 finalists and then to the Final 5 Mega-Finalists. Aarya was popularly referred to as the "Pretty Young Girl", during the show.
Aarya sang a wide variety of songs in the competition. She created the record of receiving full marks from the judges many times. Aarya created an unbeatable record when she got Upper Ni(equivalent to 200%), for her beautifully sung "Paan Khae Saiyyan Hamaro", which remains unbroken in all the nine Schedules of SA RE GA MA PA and even after two schedules of SA RE GA MA PA for professional singers. Singer Hariharan was the celebrity judge for that episode.
Aarya was also awarded performer of the week in numerous episodes by eminent singing personalities like Mahalaxmi Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal, Hariharan etc. Aarya sings a wide variety of songs ranging from pure classical songs, Natyageet, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet to Marathi Chitrapat Sangeet, Hindi songs, folk songs, Lavanis as well.
She sang "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" to pay tribute to those who died in the 2008 Mumbai attacks on 26 November 2008. She also performed the same song at Shivaji Park, Dadar in a program organised by Mumbai Police to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting the terrorists in that attack. The song was originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar after the 1962 India-China War. During the course of the program, Aarya was also awarded the Manik Varma Scholarship. She is the youngest singer to win the scholarship.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs Season 3 Aarya along with other finalists of the first season returned to the singing reality show 12 years after the debut season as a judge on the show.
Acting Year Film Role Ref.2017 Ti Saddhya Kay Karte Young Tanvi Dev
Personal life Aarya is the daughter of Samir Ambekar and Shruti Ambekar. Shruti Ambekar is a classical vocalist of Jaipur Gharana whereas Samir is a doctor by profession. Aarya holds a Bachelor of Arts, BA, degree with a major in economics. She studied in the prestigious Fergusson College for her bachelor's degree. She holds a Master of Arts, MA, degree in music. She ranked first in the university for her MA examination and earned a gold medal. She has completed a certificate course in Sound Engineering.
Discography
Albums Pancha Ratna Vol. 1, 2, 3 on Universal Music India Garjati Sahyadriche Kade Jai Hari Vitthal Marathi Abhimaangeet composed by Kaushal Inamdarमराठी अस्मिता Aathava Swar composed by Mrs. Varsha Bhaveआठवा स्वरआठवा स्वर, लोकसत्ताआठवा स्वर, सकाळ Mala Mhanatyat Aarya Ambekar Geet Tujhe Gata Gata – Collections of poems of famous poetsBa. Bha. Borkar Details of the Album in Sakal Daily Details of the Album in Loksatta Daily Khaucha Gaav composed by Yashwant DeoDetails of the album in Saakal Daily Hum Aur Tum – Hindi songs album composed by Khalil Abhyankar Aanandwan Ale Ghari – Shri Baba Amte Majhya Matiche Gayan – Kusumagraj Pratishthan Diva Lagu De Re Deva – First solo album based on poems of eminent Marathi poets. The album is composed by famous composer Saleel Kulkarni Door Chandanyanchya Gaava – composer, Neeraj; lyrics, Dr Kshama Valsangkar
Singles Year Track Language Co Artist(s) Lyricist Composer(s) Label2016Alavar Majhe Man BavareMarathiKhalil AbhyankarKhalil AbhyankarUniversal Music IndiaKaare SeHindiRohan NikamDevendra BhomeTaleScope Pictures2018Vande MaataramMarathiSudhir MogheSaleel KulkarniTimes Music Marathi2024Hriday Mein Shri Ram Hain HindiSuresh WadkarSandip KhareSaleel KulkarniIndia Independent (ii Music)Gum Ka NagmaHindiIlahi JamadarPrasad PhatakS.V.P. MuscisDukkh Jalte AjunMarathiAnand JorvekarSanjay GiteAsale KaseMarathiRutuja DeshkarTanmay BhideAathavaninnoMarathiNisarg PatilMerchant RecordsMoraya VinayakaMarathiGuru ThakurAnkush Boradkar, Mayur BahulkarTimes Music2025PasaayadaanMarathiSant DnyaneshwarDevdutta Manisha BajiCS MusicHanumaan Chalisa AwadhiVariousGoswami TulsidasMilind Vasudev KulkarniMulgi JhaliMarathiViraj DakiSujit VirajSujit VirajAbhiman MarathiAssal Marathi GarbaMarathiMangesh PangarkarMangesh PangarkarRushikesh Shelar
Television +YearTitleComposerChannelCo-artist2011SuvasiniNilesh MoharirStar PravahSolo2015Dil Dosti DuniyadariPankaj Padghan Zee MarathiRohit Raut, Juilee Joglekar2018Tula Pahate ReAshok PatkiSolo2019JeevlagaNilesh MoharirStar PravahVaishali Samant, Hrishikesh Ranade, Swapnil BandodkarAai Kuthe Kay Karte!Avadhoot GupteSoloAggabai Sasubai (Rang Punha Aala)Ashok PatkiZee Marathi 2020Majha Hoshil Na2021Tuza Maza JamtaySai-PiyushZee YuvaAbhay JodhpurkarMan Udu Udu JhalaSaleel KulkarniZee MarathiAvadhoot GupteYeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla (Mann Bawarle)Ashok PatkiRohit Raut2022Majhi ManasaPankaj Padghan Sun MarathiSoloTuzech Mi Geet Gaat AaheAvadhoot GupteStar Pravah2023KasturiKunal-KaranColors MarathiRohit Raut2024Thoda Tuza Ani Thoda MazaAvinash–VishwajeetStar PravahNachiket Lele
Films Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Song Composer(s) Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2010Let's Go BackTujhya Vina AV Prafullachandra Ramkumar Shedge Solo2011BalgandharvaDetails of the Balgandharva album on SAREGAMA sitePariyeva Ke Payal SajaniKaushal InamdarK.P. Khadilkar SoloKaliUmalun Yein KaliShrinivas KhaleGuru Thakur Solo2013YoddhaTrivaar Jay Jay KarOmkar KelkarNamdeo Dhondo MahanorSolo2014Rama MadhavHamamma Re PoraAnand ModakSant DnyaneshwarSharayu DateSant Kaikadi MaharajSant KaikadiAnand ModakSoloGoshta Tichya PremachiSakhya ReVikrant WardeNarendra ThakurSoloHur HurSolo2015CinderellaDevaPankaj PadghanOmkar Mangesh DattaSoloDeva Kasa ReOmkar Mangesh Datta Solo2016PhotocopyLag Bag Sakharpudyachi A.V. Prafullachandra AV PrafullachandraSolo2017Ti Saddhya Kay KarteJara Jara Tipur ChandaneNilesh MoharirAshwini ShendeHrishikesh RanadeJara Jara Tipur Chandane (reprise)SoloHrudayat Vaje Something (female)Avinash–VishwajeetVishwajeet JoshiSoloKitida NavyaneMandar ApteDevyani Karve-KothariMandar ApteAutumgiriO SajnaP. ShankaramSolo2019Ready MixKaa Mann HeAvinash–VishwajeetAshwini ShendeFarhad BhiwandiwalaWedding Cha ShinemaMajhya Mamachya LagnalaSaleel KulkarniSandeep KhareShubhankar Kulkarni, Prasenjit Kosambi66 SadashivDahi Dishatun Sonech SoneNarendra BhideVaibhav JoshiSavani Shende2020Bayko Deta Ka BaykoGavat Hyo Navin AalayDhanashree GanatraDhanashree GanatraSolo2022KulupKesari KesariRudra KarpeSolo143Bharala Ura MadhiP. ShankaranLakhan ChoudhariSoloChandramukhiBai GaAjay-AtulGuru ThakurSoloTimepass 3LoveableAmitrajKshitij PatwardhanHarshwardhan WavareSahela ReSai Bai GaSaleel KulkarniAruna DhereMadhura DatarTu Fakt Ho MhanMan MoharalaBhaskar DaberaoSurekha GavandeSolo2023Sarla Ek KotiKevadyacha Paan TuVijay Narayan GavandeGuru ThakurAjay GogavaleSariDhim DhimAmitrajMandar CholkarHarshavardhan WavareGet TogetherRoop Sajalaya (Duet)Ajay RanpiseAjay RanpiseAjay RanpiseRoop Sajalaya (Female version)Ajay RanpiseSoloChhapa KataKuni Sanjava Majhya ManalaMukul KashijatMeghana GoreAbhay JodhpurkarChandramukhi 2Swagathanjali (Hindi version)M. M. KeeravaaniChaitanya PrasadSolo2024Sridevi PrasannaToch AheAmitrajKshitij PatwardhanHarshvardhan WavareDelivery BoyTu Aai HonarChinar-MaheshPrashant MadpuwarSoloFatwaChoru Chorun (female)Sanjeev-DarshanDr. Vinayak PawarSoloMyLekNastana TuPankajj PadghanKshitij PatwardhanPankajj PadghanKaasaraMan PalatayaPrashant Nakti and Sanket GuravPrashant NaktiRishabh SathePhullwantiPhullwanti Title TrackAvinash–VishwajeetVaibhav JoshiSoloGulaabiPhiruni Navyane Janmen MiSai-PiyushMandar CholkarSoloHashtag Tadev LagnamSagalyancha Photo Aala PahijePankajj PadghanKshitij PatwardhanNakash AzizDharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1Raja Sambhaji Re Majha (Sad version)Mohit KulkarniHrishikesh ZambareSoloSher Sambhaji Hamare (Sad version)2025Sangeet ManapamaanMala Madan BhaseShankar-Ehsaan-LoyK. P. KadhilkarSoloShura Mee VandileShankar Mahadevan, Avadhoot Gupte, Asmita ChinchalkarPrem Seva SharanAnand BhateJai Ho SangrampurAvadhoot Gupte, Savani Ravindra, Shrinidhi GhatateIlu Ilu 1988Ilu Ilu (title track)Rohit NagbhidePrashant MadpuwarAmaranVed He (He Minnale)G. V. Prakash KumarMagesh KanganeHarshavardhan WavareDevmanusSobatiRohan-RohanPrashant MadpuwarShekhar Ravjiani26 November Saad Ghali Man MajhAmar Prabhakar Desai Nilesh OnkarSwapnil BandodkarGondhalCHANDANAIlaiyaraajaAjay Gogavale2026After Operation London CafeKay Bolu Ya Pudhe MiPrashnu JhaKshitij Pathvardhan Abhay JodhpurkarTumbadchi ManjulaAssa Vegala GaavPrateek Omkar Kelkar, Zariya, Tejas Aditya JoshiVikram EdkeRahul DeshpandeJabraat Raaya Tumhi YetaDr. Jaibhim ShindeDr. Jaibhim ShindeTula PahataTula Pahta (Title track) Rohan RohanMandar CholkarSparsh Nave Rohan RohanDinesh GhogleJaved AliSwapnasundari Jadu Kelis tuAnkush BoradkarShrirang GodboleAbhijeet SawantTaare Sajale AkashiAnkush BoradkarSachin KadamSammarthBandh Vimochan RamKedar PanditSant VennabaiAbeer Deva Panduranga VitthalaRohit NagbhideVaibhav Deshmukh
Public appearances A few events where Aarya has performed – Vasantotsav 2008 – Musical concert arranged in Pune every year by Rahul Deshpande in memory of his legendary grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Music Festival 2009, 2010.Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Music Festival Little Champs live shows in many cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nashik Sangli, Aurangabad, Goa, Ratnagiri, Thane, Nagpur, Wardha, Bhopal etc. and at international venues like Dubai, Abu Dhabi. These are runaway popular shows where Aarya performs with four other Little Champs Mugdha Vaishampayan, Prathamesh Laghate, Rohit Raut and Kartiki Gaikwad in perfect sync. This group is known as 'Panch-Ratna'.Dubai Performance Dubai Photos Live performance in the devotional program arranged in the presence of Sathya Sai Baba in Sai Ashram at village Hadshi, near Pune in October 2009Sai Baba's Visit to Pandurang Kshetra, Hadashi, PuneAarya Performing in front of Sathya Sai Baba