Arijit Singh Becomes Most Followed Artist on Spotify, Surpasses Taylor Swift & Ed Sheeran With 151Mn Followers

Bollywood playback sensation Arijit Singh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the most followed artist on Spotify worldwide, overtaking global music icons Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. With over 151 million followers, Arijit now leads the global rankings on the world's largest music streaming platform.

Arijit Singh Tops Spotify List, Surpasses Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran

The Indian singer, best known for emotional ballads like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya, and Raabta, surpassed Taylor Swift, who currently holds 139 million followers, and Ed Sheeran, who follows closely with 121 million. This makes Arijit Singh the first Indian artist ever to claim the top spot on Spotify's most-followed list, signaling a major moment for Indian music on the global stage.

Spotify Global Chart Rankings

Arijit's rise to the number one position on Spotify reflects his enormous and growing fan base, not just in India but across the world. Rounding out the top five most-followed musicians on Spotify are:

• Arijit Singh - 151 million followers
• Taylor Swift - 139 million followers
• Ed Sheeran - 121 million followers
• Billie Eilish - 114 million followers
• The Weeknd - 107 million followers

Other global artists who feature in the top ten include Ariana Grande, Drake, Eminem, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber.

A.R. Rahman Ranks 14th With Over 65 Million Followers

Singh is not the only Indian musician to appear on Spotify's list of most-followed artists. Legendary composer A.R. Rahman ranks 14th with over 65 million followers, while hitmaker Pritam holds the 21st spot with 53 million. Neha Kakkar, one of the most streamed female Indian artists, is at 25th with 48.5 million followers.

Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar Also in List

Notably, two Indian music legends, Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar also make the list. Mangeshkar is ranked 100th with 22 million followers, while Kishore Kumar is at the 144th position with 16 million.

Who is Arijit Singh? Check His Recent Work and Career Highlights

Arijit Singh is a renowned Indian playback singer, composer, and music producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Hindi film music. He began his career in the music industry as a participant on the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005, but his major breakthrough came in 2013 with the soulful romantic ballad "Tum Hi Ho" from the film Aashiqui 2.

Since then, Arijit has delivered a string of chart-topping hits across various genres. Some of his most famous songs include "Channa Mereya" (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), "Raabta" (Agent Vinod), "Kesariya" (Brahmāstra), "Agar Tum Saath Ho" (Tamasha), and "Tera Yaar Hoon Main" (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety).

Arijit Singh's latest songs are featured in the recently released film Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu. The film, which hit theatres on July 4, 2025, includes soundtracks like Zamaana Lage, Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon, and Mausam - all sung by Singh. The movie features a star-studded ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

In addition to his Bollywood work, Arijit Singh is set to become the first Indian musician to headline a UK stadium, with a live performance scheduled at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September 5, 2025. The sold-out concert has further solidified his international appeal and recognition.

Spotify Follower Count vs. Monthly Listeners

While Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran boast higher monthly listeners due to their frequent global releases and marketing, Spotify follower count represents a more long-term commitment from users who actively choose to stay updated with an artist's music.