Shashwat Singh is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in the Hindi film industry. Singh made his playback singing debut with the song "Wat Wat Wat" from the 2015 film Tamasha. Since his debut, Singh has collaborated with A. R. Rahman on several projects, including the 2025 film Thug Life, in which he sang the track "Sugar Baby".
Early life Shashwat Singh was born and raised in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India. He grew up in a family of doctors and teachers who encouraged his passion for music from an early age. He studied at St. Joseph's College, Prayagraj, where he began learning the acoustic guitar. Later, he trained in Hindustani classical flute under the guidance of Sappan Prasanna. Singh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Allahabad University. He considers his formal musical journey to have begun at A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, where he trained in Western classical music. During his time in Chennai, he also took Carnatic vocal lessons. Shashwat Singh's elder sister, Nidhi Singh, is an actress.
Career Singh has contributed vocals to several notable songs in Hindi cinema, including "Ruby Ruby" from Sanju, "Haan Main Galat" from Love Aaj Kal, "Sarsariya" from Mohenjo Daro, "Alizeh" from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, "Show Me The Thumka" from Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, "Mere Sawaal Ka" from "Shehzada", and "Saregama Carvaan Medley" from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, among others.
In 2020, he performed five songs for the film "99 Songs".
Apart from Hindi, Singh has also recorded songs in other Indian languages, including Tamil,Telegu and Bengali. In addition to playback singing, he performs at live concerts and events with his band.
In 2025 Shashwat Singh collaborated with Nikhita Gandhi to form a musical duo under the name 'ShNik' . Their debut single, "Kaahe," blends elements of folk and hip-hop. That same year, Singh lent his voice to singles such as "Burai", "Talab", and "Jachhey Mujhe"; and 'Zamaana Lage' from the film Metro... In Dino.
Discography Year Film Song Co-Singer(s) Lyrics Composer Notes2015Tamasha"Wat Wat Wat"Arijit SinghIrshad KamilA. R. Rahman2016Mohenjo Daro"Sarsariya"Shashaa TirupatiJaved AkhtarAe Dil Hai Mushkil"Alizeh"Arijit Singh, Ash KingAmitabh BhattacharyaPritam2018Sanju"Ruby Ruby"Poorvi KoutishIrshad Kamil A. R. Rahman 2019The Sky Is Pink"Pink Gulabi Sky"Jonita GandhiGulzarPritam 2020Street Dancer 3D"Mile Sur 2.0"Navraj Hans, Shalmali Kholgade, Divya Kumar, Vayu, Shashwat Singh, IP Singh, Rakesh MainiJigar Saraiya, Vayu, IP SinghSachin-JigarLove Aaj Kal"Haan Main Galat"Arijit Singh Irshad Kamil Pritam Bhangra Paa Le"Peg Sheg"Jonita Gandhi, Akasa Singh, A BazzJAM8, A Bazz"Ho Ja Rangeela Re"SoloRishi Rich, Yash Narvekar, JAM8Yash Narvekar, JAM8 202199 Songs"Teri Nazar"Navneet Virk, Dilshaad Shabbir Shaikh A. R. Rahman "Nayi Nayi"RaftaarNavneet Virk, Raftaar "O Aashiqa"A. R. Rahman Navneet Virk "Sofia""Jwalamukhi (Female Version)"Poorvi Koutish Meenakshi Sundareshwar"Mann Kesar Kesar"Aanandi Joshi, Goldie SohelRaj ShekharJustin PrabhakaranNetflix filmTadap"Tere Siva Jag Mein"Darshan Raval, Shilpa Rao, Charan Irshad Kamil, Charan Pritam 2022Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2"De Taali"Armaan Malik, Yo Yo Honey SinghAmitabh Bhattacharya, Yo Yo Honey Singh Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva"Kesariya (Dance Mix)"Antara MitraAmitabh Bhattacharya Chup: Revenge of the Artist"Gaya Gaya Gaya"Rupali MogheSwanand KirkireAmit Trivedi2023Shehzada"Mere Sawal Ka"Shalmali KholgadeShloke Lal Pritam Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar"Show Me The Thumka"Sunidhi ChauhanAmitabh Bhattacharya Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani"Saregama Carvaan Medley"Jonita Gandhi"Abhi Na Jao (Film Version 2)"Solo2024Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam"Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si"IP Singh, Kishore KumarIP Singh, Majrooh SultanpuriS. D. Burman, Akshay & IP2025Metro... In Dino"Zamana Laage" Arijit Singh Qaisar Ul Jafri, Sandeep Shrivastava Pritam Side A"Zamana Laage (Rewind)"Solo Side B"Ishq Ya Tharak"Aditya Roy Kapur, Nikhita Gandhi, Antara MitraAmitabh Bhattacharya "Das Haasil Sau Baaki (Acapella)"Papon, Nikhita Gandhi Sandeep Srivastava Thug Life"Sugar Baby"Nikhita Gandhi, ShubaShuba, Mehboob A. R. RahmanWar 2 "Ulagena Uruveduthaay"Nikhita GandhiAmitabh BhattacharyaPritam Tamil dubbed"Oopiri Ooyalaga" Telugu dubbed
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Shashwat Singh on Spotify Shashwat Singh on Apple Music Shashwat Singh on JioSaavn Shashwat Singh on Amazon Music