This was the turning point. After the death of his wife and a brief hiatus, Arijit returned with a voice that had aged decades in a single year.

The Count: ~250 songs The Proof of "Better": Hamari Adhuri Kahani (Title Track), Channa Mereya (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil)

Suddenly, the nasal tinge was gone. In its place was a husky, throaty grain. The total songs sung by Arijit Singh in this era aren't just songs; they are therapy sessions.

To avoid inflated or undercounted numbers, follow this 5-step approach:

To understand how he got "better," we must revisit his humble, often-criticized beginning.

The Count: ~50 songs The Hits: Phir Le Aya Dil (Barfi!), Tum Hi Ho (Aashiqui 2)

In 2012, Arijit was raw. In Tum Hi Ho, you hear a slight nasality and a trembling lower register. Critics called him a "one-note wonder." But listen closely—his ability to hold a note without vibrato was already revolutionary. Was he better here than later artists? No. Was he better than himself two years later? Not yet.