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Aftab Singh (Rising Star 3 Winner) Biography: Age, Career, Family and

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2007

Age12 (as in 2019)

BirthplaceDeep Singh Wala, Faridkot, Punjab

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather - Mahesh Singh; Brother - Jayash Singh

Aftab Singh (Rising Star 3 Winner) Biography

Aftab Singh is a young Indian singer from Faridkot, Punjab, who rose to national attention by winning Season 3 of the singing reality show Rising Star in 8

Early life and background

Aftab Singh was born in 2007 and grew up in the village of Deep Singh Wala near Faridkot in Punjab. He was raised in a Sikh family and spent his early years participating in devotional singing alongside his father at local religious functions. His formal schooling took place at St. Mary’s Convent School in Faridkot, where he also took part in school singing competitions.

Aftab’s family faced significant financial challenges during his childhood. They lived in modest circumstances in and around their village, and community members later helped secure a small plot of land for them. To support Aftab’s musical ambitions and to build a simple home, his father Mahesh Singh took a loan, which later received public attention when a celebrity guest offered to cover the repayment.

Career

Aftab began appearing on televised singing competitions as a child. In 2017 he made his TV debut on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs, advancing to the Top 7. That same year he competed on another music reality program called Music Ki Pathshala. He continued performing at events and on television, and in 2018 he was recognized on the Mesmerizer Mega Dance Show when choreographer Saroj Khan presented him with an award.

Aftab’s most prominent achievement to date came in 2019 when he won Season 3 of the televised singing competition Rising Star. In the grand finale he earned overwhelming public support, receiving 91% of the votes, and was declared the show’s winner on 8 June 2019. As the champion he was presented with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh.

Public profile

As a young performer, Aftab cites several established artists among his favorites, including singers Mika Singh, Shankar Mahadevan and Neeti Mohan, and actors Salman Khan and Tabu. He has expressed admiration for Salman Khan and hopes to work as a playback singer in a film featuring the actor. His performances on reality television brought him national visibility and the support of viewers and industry figures.

Personal details and interests

Aftab’s hobbies are listed as singing and traveling. Physically, he is described as having black hair and black eyes. He has a brother named Jayash Singh; his mother’s name is not publicly listed in the available information. At the time of his Rising Star win he was completing primary education.

Latest updates

The most notable recent milestone in Aftab’s career is his Rising Star (Season 3) victory in June 2019. That moment included both the trophy and the Rs. 10 lakh prize, alongside widespread viewer support during the televised finale. Around the same time a guest on the show pledged to help repay the loan Aftab’s father had taken to support his son’s musical training.

Looking ahead, Aftab remains focused on developing his singing career, driven by the exposure and opportunities that followed his success on reality television.

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Recent Work

Rising Star (Season 3)

Won the singing reality show, received 91% of votes in the grand finale and a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs (2017)
  2. Reached Top 7 on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs (2017)
  3. Award presented by Saroj Khan on Mesmerizer Mega Dance Show (2018)
  4. Winner of Rising Star Season 3 (2019), received 91% of votes and Rs. 10 lakh prize
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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