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Ankit Tiwari Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Ankit Tiwari Quick Info
Height5 ft 7 in
Weight68 kg
Date of BirthMarch 6, 1986
Zodiac SignPisces
Eye ColorDark Brown

Ankit Tiwari is an Indian playback singer, live performer, music director, composer, and television personality who has contributed to the soundtrack of a number of movies which include Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Ek Villain Returns, Singham Returns, PK, Wazir, Action Jackson, Airlift, Khamoshiyan, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, All Is Well, Yaara Silly Silly, Bhaag Johnny, Sanam Teri Kasam, Rocky Handsome, Sanam Re, Beiimaan Love, Tum Bin II, Baaghi 2, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana, Kaashi in Search of Ganga, Pranaam, Sadak 2, Malang, Yaara, Badhaai Do, Atithi Bhooto Bhava, Prem Geet 3, Judaa Hoke Bhi, Issaq, Dee Saturday Night, Samrat & Co., The Xposé, Purani Jeans, Kaanchi…, Alone, Roy, Badmashiyaan, Ishqedarriyaan, Junooniyat, FryDay, RAW – Romeo Akbar Walter, Batla House, Commando 3, Amavas, and Shiddat. He has also been a recipient of many accolades such as the Filmfare Award, IIFA Award, GiMA Award, Mirchi Music Award, Zee Cine Award, Guild Award, Screen Award, BIG Star Entertainment Award, and Stardust Award.

Born Name

Ankit Tiwari

Nick Name

Ankit

Ankit Tiwari as seen during the Dussera celebration at Andheri Durgautsav in 2015 (Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Education

Ankit Tiwari has been trained in classical music by Vinod Kumar Dwivedi. He has also received training in piano, Dhrupad, and Western vocals.

Occupation

Playback Singer, Live Performer, Music Director, Composer, Television Personality

Family

  • Father – Rajendra Kumar Tiwari (Devotional Singer)
  • Mother – Suman Tiwari (Devotional Singer)
  • Siblings – Ankur Tiwari (Brother) (Music Composer)

Genre

Film Score, Playback Singing, R&B/Soul

Instruments

Vocals, Piano

Build

Slim

Ankit Tiwari with his wife Pallavi Shukla Tiwari in Jaipur, Rajasthan in December 2022 (Ankit Tiwari / Instagram)

Height

5 ft 7 in or 170 cm

Weight

68 kg or 150 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Ankit Tiwari has dated –

  • Pallavi Shukla Tiwari (2018-Present) – He got married to Pallavi Shukla Tiwari on February 23, 2018, as per Hindu rituals in Kanpur. The marriage was an arranged one as the duo first met on the recommendation of Ankit’s grandmother. On December 28, 2018, they were blessed with their first child – a daughter named Aryaa Tiwari. Ankit Tiwari and Pallavi Shukla Tiwari participated in StarPlus’s Smart Jodi in February 2022.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Deep-set eyes

    Religion

    Hinduism

    Ankit Tiwari as seen while posing for the camera at the Sansui Stardust Awards Red Carpet in 2015 (shreyaholic / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)

    Ankit Tiwari Facts

  • His parents have owned a music troupe in Kanpur named “Raju Suman and Party” and it has performed at religious convocations.
  • Ankit Tiwari composed the song Sunn Raha Hai from the 2013 Hindi-language romantic musical drama film Aashiqui 2. The song received critical acclaim and fetched multiple awards.
  • He composed and sang the song Galliyan from the 2014 Hindi-language action thriller film Ek Villain and this won him the Filmfare Award for “Best Male Playback Singer”, Stardust Award for “Best Male Playback Singer”, and Guild Awards for “Best Male Playback Singer” and “Best Music Director”.
  • Ankit Tiwari was arrested on May 9, 2014, for allegedly r*ping his girlfriend while his brother was also arrested for making threats to her life. The brothers were acquitted of all charges by the Mumbai Sessions Court in April 2017.
  • He appeared in an episode of the Hindi-language sketch comedy and celebrity talk show Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2015.
  • Noted Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has mentioned that he likes Ankit Tiwari’s singing.
  • Some of his musical inspirations include KK, Ricky Martin, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

    • Featured Image by Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0

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