Abhijeet Sawant Age, Wiki and Bio

Abhijeet Sawant

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Music Composer, Host, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/10/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsShilpa Edvankar (worked at Jet Airways)
Marriage Date04/12/2007

Family

FatherShridhar Pandurang Sawant (teacher)
MotherManisha Sawant
SiblingsSaloni Raut (image in parents' section)
SpouseShilpa Edvankar
Children
SonNone
Daughter
  • Sameera Sawant
  • Aahaana Sawant

Career

Debut
TV (Contestant)Indian Idol (2004); aired on Sony TV
Music AlbumAapkaa…Abhijeet Sawant (2005); under the music label Sony BMG Music India
Film (Playback Singer)“Mar Jaavan Mit Jaavan” from the Hindi film ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ (2005)
Film (Actor)Lottery (2009) as Rohit Awasthi

Favourites

Singer(s)
  • Mohammed Rafi
  • Sonu Nigam
  • Kishore Kumar
  • Udit Narayan
ActorShah Rukh Khan
ActressRani Mukerji
Cartoon Characters
  • Tom & Jerry
  • Popeye
CricketerSachin Tendulkar
FoodDaal-Chawal

Some Lesser Known Facts

Abhijeet Sawant is a versatile Indian artist known for his singing, songwriting, music composition, hosting, and acting.
During his childhood, he lived in a compact one-room house with a large joint family.
Despite struggling academically in school, Abhijeet found solace in music and developed a passion for singing after receiving praise for a performance at a school competition in class 6.
His journey into music was nurtured by his uncle, who guided him and provided training in Indian classical music when his parents were unsupportive of his career choice.
After starting his career at a cassette shop, he went on to win the inaugural season of the reality show 'Indian Idol' in 2004, which kickstarted his success in the music industry.
Apart from 'Indian Idol,' he also participated in other reality shows like 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star' and 'Asian Idol,' showcasing his talent on a global platform.
Abhijeet has released several Hindi music albums and lent his soulful voice to numerous Bollywood songs over the years.
In addition to his musical endeavors, he has explored acting and hosting, appearing in TV shows, films, and reality programs.
He has actively engaged with his audience through live performances, stage shows, and concerts, building a strong fan base.
Abhijeet Sawant enjoys a sizable following on his YouTube channel, where he shares his singing videos and engages with over 189k subscribers.
In his personal life, he is known to indulge in alcohol and occasionally smoke hukka at social gatherings.
With a Royal Enfield motorcycle and a TV commercial appearance, Abhijeet has diversified his presence beyond music.
Throughout his career, Abhijeet Sawant has garnered recognition and awards for his outstanding contributions to the music industry.