| Aftab Singh hails from Faridkot, Punjab. |
| Born into a below poverty line (BPL) family in the same region. |
| In 2017, he competed on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs, reaching the Top 7. |
| The same year, he appeared on 'Music ki Pathshala', another reality TV show. |
| Financially struggling, his family lived in a religious camp near their village. |
| The village community donated 0.25 acres of land to support them. |
| His father, Mahesh Singh, borrowed Rs. 2.75 Lacs to build a house and fund Aftab's singing career dream. |
| After impressing Salman Khan on Rising Stars, Khan paid off the loan for Aftab's family. |
| Aftab started singing at a young age, performing devotional songs with his father. |
| Active in school singing competitions. |
| In 2018, he received an award from choreographer Saroj Khan on Mesmerizer Mega Dance Show. |
| Crowned winner of Rising Star (Season 3) on June 8, 2019, securing a cash prize of Rs. 10 Lakh and 91% of the votes in the finale. |
| Dreams of being a playback singer in a Salman Khan movie. |
