| Ankit Tiwari Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 6, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ankit Tiwari is an Indian playback singer, live performer, music director, composer, and television personality who has contributed to the soundtrack of a number of movies which include Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Ek Villain Returns, Singham Returns, PK, Wazir, Action Jackson, Airlift, Khamoshiyan, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, All Is Well, Yaara Silly Silly, Bhaag Johnny, Sanam Teri Kasam, Rocky Handsome, Sanam Re, Beiimaan Love, Tum Bin II, Baaghi 2, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana, Kaashi in Search of Ganga, Pranaam, Sadak 2, Malang, Yaara, Badhaai Do, Atithi Bhooto Bhava, Prem Geet 3, Judaa Hoke Bhi, Issaq, Dee Saturday Night, Samrat & Co., The Xposé, Purani Jeans, Kaanchi…, Alone, Roy, Badmashiyaan, Ishqedarriyaan, Junooniyat, FryDay, RAW – Romeo Akbar Walter, Batla House, Commando 3, Amavas, and Shiddat. He has also been a recipient of many accolades such as the Filmfare Award, IIFA Award, GiMA Award, Mirchi Music Award, Zee Cine Award, Guild Award, Screen Award, BIG Star Entertainment Award, and Stardust Award.
Born Name
Ankit Tiwari
Nick Name
Ankit
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Ankit Tiwari has been trained in classical music by Vinod Kumar Dwivedi. He has also received training in piano, Dhrupad, and Western vocals.
Occupation
Playback Singer, Live Performer, Music Director, Composer, Television Personality
Family
- Father – Rajendra Kumar Tiwari (Devotional Singer)
- Mother – Suman Tiwari (Devotional Singer)
- Siblings – Ankur Tiwari (Brother) (Music Composer)
Genre
Film Score, Playback Singing, R&B/Soul
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ankit Tiwari has dated –
- Pallavi Shukla Tiwari (2018-Present) – He got married to Pallavi Shukla Tiwari on February 23, 2018, as per Hindu rituals in Kanpur. The marriage was an arranged one as the duo first met on the recommendation of Ankit’s grandmother. On December 28, 2018, they were blessed with their first child – a daughter named Aryaa Tiwari. Ankit Tiwari and Pallavi Shukla Tiwari participated in StarPlus’s Smart Jodi in February 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep-set eyes
Religion
Hinduism
Ankit Tiwari Facts
- His parents have owned a music troupe in Kanpur named “Raju Suman and Party” and it has performed at religious convocations.
- Ankit Tiwari composed the song Sunn Raha Hai from the 2013 Hindi-language romantic musical drama film Aashiqui 2. The song received critical acclaim and fetched multiple awards.
- He composed and sang the song Galliyan from the 2014 Hindi-language action thriller film Ek Villain and this won him the Filmfare Award for “Best Male Playback Singer”, Stardust Award for “Best Male Playback Singer”, and Guild Awards for “Best Male Playback Singer” and “Best Music Director”.
- Ankit Tiwari was arrested on May 9, 2014, for allegedly r*ping his girlfriend while his brother was also arrested for making threats to her life. The brothers were acquitted of all charges by the Mumbai Sessions Court in April 2017.
- He appeared in an episode of the Hindi-language sketch comedy and celebrity talk show Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2015.
- Noted Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has mentioned that he likes Ankit Tiwari’s singing.
- Some of his musical inspirations include KK, Ricky Martin, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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