{{short description|Indian singer, actor, composer and entrepreneur (born 1990)}} {{More citations needed|date=March 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | name = Arjun Kanungo | image = Kanungo performing at Delhi University.jpg | caption = Kanungo performing at Delhi University. | background = solo_singer | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1990|9|6}} | birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | origin = Mumbai, India | instrument = {{Hlist | Vocals | guitar | piano}} | genre = {{hlist|Pop|rock|dance}} | occupation = {{Hlist | Singer | actor | composer | entrepreneur}} | years_active = 2013–present | spouse = Carla Dennis | label = Sony Music India, VYRL Originals, Universal Music India, Desi Music Factory }}
'''Arjun Kanungo''' (born 6 September 1990) is an Indian singer and music composer, recording artist, music producer, and entrepreneur from Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-19 |title=I had no music scene till I was 18: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/zero-music-sense-till-18-arjun-kanungo-1502663030.html |access-date=2020-07-26 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Arjun Kanungo | Bollywood Music Project |url=https://bollywoodmusicproject.com/new/blog/2017/11/13/arjun-kanungo/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201051919/https://bollywoodmusicproject.com/new/blog/2017/11/13/arjun-kanungo/ |archive-date=1 December 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017 |website=The Bollywood Project}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-19 |title=I am a singer today only because of Asha Bhosle ji: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-am-a-singer-today-only-because-of-asha-bhosle-ji-arjun-kanungo/story-wKhPykjhusw5Wq253gGsdM.html |access-date=2020-07-26 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Tagat |first=Anurag |date=9 May 2024 |title=Cover Story: Arjun Kanungo Has a Grand Plan |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/arjun-kanungo-grand-plan-cover-story-may-2024/ |work=Rolling Stones India}}</ref>
Kanungo began his career at the age of 17, initially working on building recording studios<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Krupa |title=11 Jam Rooms In Mumbai Providing Space For Musicians To Practice |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/12-jam-rooms-in-mumbai-providing-space-for-musicians-to-practice |website=Homegrown.co.in|date=8 June 2021 }}</ref><ref name=":0" /> and developing his skills as a recording engineer and music producer. He later performed as a touring singer and guitarist for Asha Bhosle.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=26 Jul 2017 |title=I am a singer today only because of Asha Bhosle ji: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-am-a-singer-today-only-because-of-asha-bhosle-ji-arjun-kanungo/story-wKhPykjhusw5Wq253gGsdM.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Singer Arjun Kanungo Is Excited To Collaborate With Mentor Asha Bhosle! |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/singer-arjun-kanungo-is-excited-to-collaborate-with-mentor-asha-bhosle/ |website=Koi Moi|date=16 July 2019 }}</ref> His breakthrough came in 2015 with the release of "Baaki Baatein Peene Baad," with rapper Badshah, which gained popularity and marked a turning point in his career.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ferreira |first=Venus |date=5 November 2022 |title='Baaki Baatein Peene Baad is the one song that changed me,' says Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/interviews/baaki-baatein-peene-baad-is-the-one-song-that-changed-me-says-arjun-kanungo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 September 2015 |title=Badshah, Arjun Kanungo join hands for new party song |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/badshah-arjun-kanungo-join-hands-for-new-party-song/story-BCk06UetuAAshuQip8kjQL.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
Following his breakout success, Kanungo released several successful tracks, including "Fursat,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2016 |title=Watch: Arjun Kanungo's new love song 'Fursat' will leave you mesmerised |url=https://www.news18.com/news/music/watch-arjun-kanungos-new-love-song-fursat-will-leave-you-mesmerised-1225259.html}}</ref> "Aaya Na Tu",<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 July 2021 |title=Arjun Kanungo's 2018 song Aaya Na Tu clocks 100 million on YouTube: 'Glad people are still enjoying it' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/arjun-kanungo-s-2018-song-aaya-na-tu-clocks-100-million-on-youtube-glad-people-are-still-enjoying-it-101624976084006.html}}</ref> "La La La," with Neha Kakkar, "Sirrikadhey,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 July 2016 |title=I don't understand Tamil, Anirudh was patient enough with me: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160726-i-dont-understand-tamil-anirudh-was-patient}}</ref> with Anirudh Ravichander and "Ilzaam"<ref>{{Cite news |title=Watch New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Ilzaam' Sung By Arjun Kanungo, King |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=arjun+kanungo+king+ilzaam&tbm=nws&fbs=AEQNm0CFDpRHaDHkXm_YXueHTfHtrgIXUKlluACpCix4T5ZoUSz6e3GWv4zN_09JkP2cR-DwqD-ER1CSuTjXzdXNKT0Wma9mNyum3oWLzhs1xt8u5N_8f3uUgStDs9UpKFAFlFGSOMoqQM9HMiNsP9mioHh2RXyquw6CV17dtB6pod7Wqwuaoj8KLwF-5ybcxBC-9vVePghwqzsfsWfHCa5dRS4yxLs8KA |work=The Times of India}}</ref> with rapper King. "Ek Dafaa (Chinamma)" peaked at number 33 on the UK Album Download Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ek Dafaa (Chinamma) |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/arjun-kanungo-ek-dafaa-chinnamma/ |website=officialcharts.com}}</ref> "La La La" with Neha Kakkar also peaked at 33 on the UK Album Download Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=La La La - Officialcharts.com |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/neha-kakkar-arjun-kanungo-la-la-la/ |website=officialcharts.com}}</ref>
Kanungo's music has accumulated 100s of millions of streams on digital platforms, and has had a notable impact on pop culture through his blend of urban production, contemporary melodies and emotive lyrics.<ref name=":4" />
In addition to his music career, Kanungo founded ''One Mind Music'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shah |first=Masumi |date=17 July 2024 |title=The want to stay original is missing in the current music scene: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/the-want-to-stay-original-is-missing-in-the-current-music-scene-arjun-kanungo/articleshow/111664318.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> an independent music label in India. In 2024, he expanded the label to Japan with ''One Mind Music Japan'', focusing on producing music for the Japanese and South-Asian markets. The label launched its operations with a collaboration between Kanungo and Japanese pop vocalist ''Ren,'' on the single "Tell Me",<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2024 |title=アルジュン・カヌンゴｘれん、ポップ・バラード「Tell Me」でインド＆日本のコラボが実現 |url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/136353 |website=Billboard Japan}}</ref> a J-pop ballad sung in Japanese and English. Kanungo continues to create and perform music in multiple languages and is currently learning Japanese.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ferreira |first=Venus |date=5 August 2024 |title=Arjun Kanungo On Music Ventures And International Collaborations At All About Music Conference |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/arjun-kanungo-on-music-ventures-and-international-collaborations-at-all-about-music-conference |work=Free press journal}}</ref>
==Early life== Kanungo was born and raised in Mumbai.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Arjun-Kanungo-Umeedien-is-about-hope-and-ambition/articleshow/46865038.cms |title=Arjun Kanungo: 'Umeedien' is about hope and ambition - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2015-04-10 |accessdate=2015-05-29}}</ref> His mother, a pistol shooter by profession,{{cn|date=March 2025}} trained Kanungo in the sport where he won multiple medals at the national level. He also played Basketball for his college and his state team of Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2019 |title=Arjun Kanungo believes shooting as a sport helps him stay focused and honest in life! |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/190122-arjun-kanungo-believes-shooting-sport-helps |website=Radio and Music}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kurian |first=Anila |date=17 January 2017 |title=Music has always been my passion |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/music-has-always-been-my-passion-571367.html |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
He went on to major in Journalism and Mass communication at R.D. National College, Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 February 2016 |title=Deja vu college moment for Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.bollycurry.com/news/hot-n-happening/61610-deja-vu-college-moment-for-arjun-kanungo.htm |website=Bollywood Curry}}</ref>
He is a trained Indian classical singer and plays the piano and guitar. <ref name="TimesofIndia">{{cite web |date=2017-05-26 |title=Arjun Kanungo makes his home environment-friendly |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/arjun-kanungo-makes-his-home-environment-friendly/articleshow/58839292.cms |accessdate=2017-05-26 |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |title=Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4899111/bio |website=IMDb}}</ref>
He is a qualified trained method actor from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.<ref name="radioandmusic1">{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/artiste/arjun-kanungo-release-26-videos-through-one-year-deal-sony-music-india-150504 |title=Arjun Kanungo to release 26 videos through one-year deal with Sony Music India |publisher=Radioandmusic.com |date=2015-05-04 |accessdate=2015-05-29}}</ref>
==Career== At the age of 18, Kanungo opened a recording studio in Mumbai called Promethean Audio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Krupa |title=11 Jam Rooms In Mumbai Providing Space For Musicians To Practice |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/12-jam-rooms-in-mumbai-providing-space-for-musicians-to-practice |website=Homegrown.co.in|date=8 June 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tagat |first=Anurag |date=24 July 2024 |title=Los Angeles-based Indian composer worked his way from the rock scene to assisting pop artist Arjun Kanungo at the latter's Promethean Studio in Mumbai |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/ameya-saraf-music-score-composer-interview/ |work=Rolling Stones}}</ref>
Kanungo's first commercial success came with "Khoon Choos Le" in the 2013 film Go Goa Gone, starring Saif Ali Khan.<ref name="myswar1">{{cite web|url=http://myswar.com/song_details/go-goa-gone-2013-khoon-choos-le-2 |title=Hindi Film Song - Khoon Choos Le (Go Goa Gone, 2013) |publisher=MySwar |accessdate=2015-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Telegraph India|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1150529/jsp/t2/story_22611.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529174153/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150529/jsp/t2/story_22611.jsp |archive-date=29 May 2015 |access-date=|website=}}</ref>
His debut single 'Baaki Baatein Peene Baad' was released on 25 September 2015 by Sony Music India. The song was written by Mayur Puri and was composed, written, recorded and produced in Sweden. The song also features Badshah.<ref name="Mid-Day">{{cite news |last1=Banan |first1=Aastha |title=YouTube sensation Arjun Kanungo, speaks about busking in New York |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/youtube-sensation-arjun-kanungo-speaks-about-busking-in-new-york/16600161 |accessdate=21 October 2015 |publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref>
Since then he has had Several hit songs - Fursat, Ek Dafaa (Chinnama), La La la with Neha Kakkar, Tang Mujhko, Zara Zara, Sirrikadhey and Ilzaam, to name a few. Arjun has lent his voice to several Bollywood films. His Tamil Debut came with 'Sirrikadhey', composed by Anirudh Ravichander, from the film 'Remo'.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anirudh patiently taught me: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-patiently-taught-me-Arjun-Kanungo/articleshow/54831074.cms|access-date=2020-07-26|website=The Times of India|date=14 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, Kanungo released his first studio album titled 'Industry' on June 16, 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 June 2022 |title=Arjun Kanungo drops 3 tracks from his debut album 'Industry' |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/debut-album-industry-1503081583.html |work=The Statesman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kurian |first=Anila |date=3 July 2022 |title=Can't Separate Art from the Artist, says Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/Jul/02/interview--cant-separate-art-from-the-artistsaysarjun-kanungo-2471567.html |work=New India Express}}</ref> The album currently has over 250 millions streams across platforms. The album also featured rapper King, American singer songwriter Vaultboy, Rashmeet Kaur and Yash Vaid. Kanungo promoted the album via an India tour labelled the 'We are Industry' tour which went to 11 cities in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2022 |title=Have incorporated life learning of 6 years in 'Industry': Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/have-incorporated-life-learning-of-6-years-in-industry-arjun-kanungo-10899341.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kurian |first=Anila |date=July 3, 2022 |title='Can't separate art from the artiste,' says singer Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/art/2022/Jul/03/cant-separate-art-from-the-artist-says-arjun-kanungo-42008.html |work=Indian Express}}</ref>
In 2023, Kanungo released a follow up album titled 'Industry 2'. The first single from the album released on 5 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 July 2023 |title=Arjun Kanungo unveils first single 'Danger' from his highly anticipated album 'Industry 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/arjun-kanungo-unveils-first-single-danger-from-his-highly-anticipated-album-industry-2/articleshow/101510184.cms }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=Chokita |date=10 August 2023 |title=Independent musician Arjun Kanungo breaks down his latest album, Industry 2 |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2023/Aug/10/independent-musician-arjun-kanungo-breaks-down-his-latest-album-industry-2-51907.html |work=Indian Express}}</ref> Kanungo attributed not doing a tour for the album to a hip fracture which he experienced on a trip the Maldives with his wife.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Debarati |date=19 October 2024 |title=I went into a shell, but now I'm better than ever before - Arjun Kanungo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/arjun-kanungo-i-went-into-a-shell-but-now-im-better-than-ever-before/articleshow/114352624.cms|work=Times of India}}</ref>
He made his debut in Bollywood alongside Salman Khan in Radhe (2021 film) where he played the role of 'Mansoor', a drug dealer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjun Kanungo - Asian Network Live 2017 Highlights|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04xwtvc|publisher=BBC}}</ref> He also played an extended cameo role in Mahesh Bhatt's 'Jalebi' where he played himself.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
== Acting Filmography == === Films === {| class="wikitable" |+ ! !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref. |- | |2018 |''Jalebi (film)'' |Himself |Extended Cameo Appearance |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2018-10-13|title=Jalebi movie review: Mahesh Bhatt's new-age romance|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jalebi-movie-review-rhea-chakraborty-varun-mitra-fail-to-make-an-impression-in-mahesh-bhatts-new-age-romance-5371321.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Firstpost|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128071335/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jalebi-movie-review-rhea-chakraborty-varun-mitra-fail-to-make-an-impression-in-mahesh-bhatts-new-age-romance-5371321.html |archive-date=28 November 2018 }}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Non-film music is reaching more people than film songs: Arjun Kanungo|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/nonfilm-music-is-reaching-more-people-than-film-songs-arjun-kanungo/1475507|access-date=2021-11-02|website=outlookindia.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603195853/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/nonfilm-music-is-reaching-more-people-than-film-songs-arjun-kanungo/1475507 |archive-date=3 June 2019 }}</ref> |- | |2018 |''Side-hero (OTT)'' |Ranjit |Lead |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sidehero |website=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9031094/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunaal Roy Kapur: 'Side Hero' is the perfect spoof on the film industry |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kunaal-roy-kapur-side-hero-is-the-perfect-spoof-on-the-film-industry-2667338 |work=DNA India}}</ref> |- | |2021 |''Radhe (film)'' |Mansoor |Film Acting debut |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-27|title=Arjun Kanungo on working with Salman Khan in Radhe: He is very inspiring|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/arjun-kanungo-salman-khan-film-radhe-6428491/|access-date=2021-11-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> |}
==Discography==
=== As a Playback Singer === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Song !Also featuring!! Movie !! Music !Writer !Label |- | rowspan="2" | 2013 || Khoon Choos Le<ref name="myswar1" /> |Suraj Jagan, Priya Saraiya|| ''Go Goa Gone'' ||Sachin–Jigar<ref name="myswar1" /> |Priya Saraiya |Sony Music |- | Learn To Adjust | Asha Bhosle|| ''Mai''<ref name="indiatimes1" /> ||Nitin Shankar | | |- | 2014 || Tum Chal Diye<ref name="myswar2">{{cite web |title=Hindi Film Song - Tum Chal Diye - Reprise (Pizza, 2014) |url=http://myswar.com/song_details/pizza-2014-tum-chal-diye-reprise-5 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821031008/http://myswar.com/song_details/pizza-2014-tum-chal-diye-reprise-5 |archive-date=21 August 2015 |accessdate=2015-05-29 |publisher=MySwar}}</ref> | || Pizza ||Saurabh Kalsi<ref name="myswar2" /> | |Times Music |- | 2015 || Jahan Tum Ho<ref>{{cite web |title=Hindi Film Song - Jahan Tum Ho (Coffee Bloom, 2015) |url=http://myswar.com/song_details/coffee-bloom-2015-jahan-tum-ho-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322185203/http://myswar.com/song_details/coffee-bloom-2015-jahan-tum-ho-2 |archive-date=22 March 2015 |accessdate=2015-05-29 |publisher=MySwar}}</ref> |Shalmali Kholgade|| Prasad Ruparel ||Prasad Ruparel | | |- |2016 |Sirikkadhey |Srinidhi Venkatesh |''Remo'' |Anirudh Ravichander | |Sony Music |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |House Party Song |Sukhwinder Singh, Parry G |''Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'' |Rochak Kohli |Gurpreet Saini |Zee Music |- | Nadaaniyaan |Lisa Mishra|| ''The Sky Is Pink'' ||Pritam |Pritam |Zee Music |- |2022 |Joshuga Hasharuga | |Joshuga Hasharuga (film) |Praneeth Music | |Aditya Music |}
=== Singles and Albums - As lead artist === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Song !Also featuring !Movie !Music !Writer !Label |- | rowspan="3" |2015 |Saibo (Rendition) |Jonita Gandhi |Rendition |Arjun Kanungo, Sachin-Jigar |Sachin-Jigar |Sony Music |- |Hasi (Rendition) |Sanah Moidutty |Rendition |Ami Mishra |Kunaal Vermaa |Sony Music |- | Baaki Baatein Peene Baad<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=Baaki+Baatein+Peene+Baad&oq=Baaki+Baatein+Peene+Baad&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60j69i61&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 |title=Hindi Film Song - Baaki Baatein peene baad |publisher=MySwar |accessdate=2015-05-29}}</ref> |Badshah|| ''Single''|| Arjun Kanungo, Ludwig Lindell, Ylva Dimberg ||Mayur Puri |Sony Music |- | rowspan="4" | 2016 || Fursat<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/arjun-kanungo-launches-new-single-fursat/ |title=Hindi Film Song - Fursat |work=The Indian Express|date=13 March 2016 |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref> |Sonal Chauhan|| ''Single'' || Arjun Kanungo, Ludwig Lindell, Ylva Dimberg ||Mayur Puri |Sony Music |- | Sanam Mere sanam | || ''Jammin Season 1''|| Mithoon||Sayyed Quadri |Independent |- | Yaara |Sanam (band), Jonita Gandhi, Sanah Moidutty|| Jammin' Season 1|| A.R. Rahman |A.R. Rahman |Independent |- | Saturday Saturday (Khul Jaaye Masti) |Badshah, Pulkit Samrat, Aastha Gill|| ''Single'' ||Badshah||Badshah |Sony Music |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |Ek Dafaa | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, A.R. Rehman |Mayur Puri, A.R.Rehman |Sony Music |- |Gallan Tipsiyaan | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, LH4L |Vayu |Sony Music |- | rowspan="5" |2018 |La La La |Neha Kakkar |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Bilal Saeed |Bilal Saeed, Arjun Kanungo |Desi Music Factory |- |La La La (Reprise) | |Reprise version |Arjun Kanungo, Bilal Saeed |Arjun Kanungo, Bilal Saeed |Desi Music Factory |- |Aaya Na Tu |Momina Mustahsen |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Momina Mustehsan |Kunaal Vermaa |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Aaya Na Tu Reprise | |Reprise version |Arjun Kanungo || Kunaal Vermaa |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Sar Utha Ke Jiyo |Jonita Gandhi |Promotional |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo, Kunaal Vermaa |Universal Music |- | rowspan="4" |2019 |Tu Na Mera | |''Single''|| Arjun Kanungo || Kunaal Vermaa |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Woh Baarishein |Shriya Pilgaokar |Single |Arjun Kanungo || Manoj Muntashir |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Hona Chaida | |Single |Arjun Kanungo, Nisha Asnani & Leny Magoufakis |Mayur Puri |VYRL/ Universal Music |- | colspan="6" | |- | rowspan="8" |2020 |Dil Kho Ke |Jonita Gandhi |Promotional |Arjun Kanungo |Abhishek Arora, Anvita Dutt, Arjun Kanungo, Razik Mujawar |Universal Music |- |Woh Baarishein Reprise | |Reprise Version |Arjun Kanungo |Manoj Muntashir |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Tum Na Ho |Prakriti Kakkar, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar |''Single'' |Ajay Vyaas |Kunaal Vermaa |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Fursat Hai Aaj Bhi |Sonal Chauhan |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Mayur Puri |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Yeh Chahatein | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |One Mind Music |- |Waada Hai |Shehnaaz Gill |Single with Shehnaaz Gill |Arjun Kanungo & Shehnaaz Gill |Manoj Muntashir |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Waada Hai Reprise | |Reprise Version |Arjun Kanungo |Manoj Muntashir |VYRL/ Universal Music |- |Statue |Fotty Seven |Promotional |Arjun Kanungo |Fotty Seven |Universal Music |- | rowspan="5" |2021 |Mere Dil Vich |Tanzeel Khan |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Tanzeel Khan |One Mind Music |- |Famous | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |One Mind Music |- |Famous ft. Fotty Seven |Fotty Seven |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo, Fotty Seven |One Mind Music |- |Famous ft. King |King |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo, King |One Mind Music |- |Dil Kisi Se |Nikki Tamboli |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Kunaal Vermaa |Saregama |- | colspan="7" | |- | rowspan="17" |2022 |Baha Le Ja | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Kunaal Vermaa |Saregama |- |Tera Tha Tera Hoon |Iulia Vântur |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Kunaal Vermaa |Zee Music |- | colspan="6" | |- |Ilzaam |King, Carla Dennis | rowspan="7" |'''INDUSTRY (Album)''' |Arjun Kanungo, King |Arjun Kanungo, King | rowspan="7" |One Mind Music |- |Bura Sapna |Sana Sultan |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |- |Barsaat | |Arjun Kanungo |Kunaal Vermaa |- |Waapas Aa Jao |Yash Vaid |Arjun Kanungo, Yash Vaid |Arjun Kanungo, Yash Vaid |- |Foto |Rashmeet Kaur |Arjun Kanungo |IP Singh |- |Ishq Samundar |King |Arjun Kanungo, King |Arjun Kanungo, King |- |Everything sucks (India Remix) |Vaultboy |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo, Vaultboy, Dhruv Yogii |- | colspan="6" | |- |Zara Zara (MTV Unwind) | |MTV unwind (TV show) |Harris Jayaraj, Arjun Kanungo |Harris Jayaraj |Saregama Music |- |Chura Liya (MTV Unwind) | |MTV unwind (TV show) |Arjun Kanungo, RD Burman | |Saregama Music |- |Rangrez |Aisha Sharma |''Single'' |Anurag Saikia |Shakeel Azmi |Sony Music |- |Tang Mujhko | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |One Mind Music |- |Killer Haseena |Tulsi Kumar |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Vayu, Diksha C |T-series |- |Gedi |Channa Jandali |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |IP Singh |Universal Music |- | colspan="7" | |- | rowspan="10" |2023 |Teri Aadat |Sandro Silva, DJ Shadow |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo, Dhruv Yogii |Spinnin Records |- | colspan="6" | |- |India to Japan |Cyber Rui, Shirley Setia | rowspan="8" |'''INDUSTRY 2 (Album)''' | rowspan="8" |Arjun Kanungo | rowspan="8" |Arjun Kanungo | rowspan="8" |One Mind Music |- |Kismat | |- |Kehne ko kya raha |Nemo |- |Danger |Ju!ie |- |Sach Bata Mujhe |Shirley Setia |- |Kismat (extended) | |- |Tu Hain |Zaeden |- |Destiny | |- | colspan="7" | |- | rowspan="7" |2024 |Tell Me |Ren |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Kanata Okajima, Ren |Arjun Kanungo, Ren |One Mind Music |- |Lobby Talk |Ocean Sharma, Nesz |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |One Mind Music |- |Suno Na |Chamath Sangeeth |''Single'' |Chamath Sangeeth |Murtuza Gadiwala |One Mind Music |- |Mahi Ve |Shivvyy |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Shivvyy |Shivvyy |One Mind Music |- |Sajna | |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo |Arjun Kanungo |One Mind Music |- |Inni Soni |Prince Sharma |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Prince Sharma |Prince Sharma |T-Series |- |Make up your mind |Fotty Seven, Edwin Honoret, Nemo |''Single'' |Arjun Kanungo, Fotty Seven, Edwin Honoret, Nemo |Arjun Kanungo, Fotty Seven, Edwin Honoret |One Mind Music |}
== Awards and honors == {| class="wikitable" !'''Award''' !Year !Song/Film !Category !Result !Ref |- |Global Indian Music Academy Awards |2015 |Baaki Baatein Peene Baad |Jagjit Singh Award for Best Music Debut - Non Film |Won |<ref>{{Cite web |title=GiMA :: Non Film Music Winners 2016 |url=http://www.gima.co.in/non-film-award.php |access-date=2016-04-25 |website=www.gima.co.in}}</ref> |- |IWMBuzz Awards |2019 | |Most popular music single artist |Won |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Kanungo - Awards - IMDB |url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4899111/awards/ |website=Imdb.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Singer and music composer Arjun Kanungo wins big at a prestigious event; bags the best singer award |date=10 September 2022 |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/music/news-music/singer-and-music-composer-arjun-kanungo-wins-big-at-a-prestigious-event-bags-the-best-singer-award/2022/09/10 }}</ref> |- |12th Mirchi Music Awards |2020 |Woh Baarishein |Independent Song of the Year |Nominated | |}
== Personal life == As a nature enthusiast, Kanungo promotes green energy and other alternative energy sources. He has also planted over 800 trees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Music and acting will have equal importance: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.theweek.in/leisure/lifestyle/2020/02/03/music-and-acting-will-have-equal-importance-arjun-kanungo.html |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>
He is also a three-time national gold medalist in center fire pistol shooting and a national-level basketball player.<ref>{{Cite web |title=This is what I call stuff of legends: Singer Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2020/01/31/this-is-what-i-call-stuff-of-legends-singer-arjun-kanungo.html |access-date=2020-07-26 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>
Kanungo's father, Rajendra Mehta, died from liver cancer in April, 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2022 |title=Arjun Kanungo's father dies of liver cancer, singer says 'until we meet again' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/arjun-kanungo-s-father-dies-of-liver-cancer-singer-says-until-we-meet-again/story-sVLbl9zjGh2HNoRc8WFZVN.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2022 |title=Singer Arjun Kanungo shares a throwback picture with father after he loses him to cancer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/singer-arjun-kanungo-shares-a-throwback-picture-with-father-after-he-loses-him-to-cancer/articleshow/75489016.cms |work=The times of India}}</ref>
In February 2023, Kanungo suffered a hip fracture after an accident, while on vacation with his wife in the Maldives which forced him to take a break from public life for over a year.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Kanungo's Dramatic 27 Kg Weight Loss in 18 Months; Here's How He Did It |url=https://www.onlymyhealth.com/arjun-kanungo-27-kg-weight-loss-secrets-revealed-1726818520 |website=Only my health|date=20 September 2024 }}</ref>
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