Aarya Ambekar

Aarya Ambekar is a Marathi playback singer and actor from Pune, Maharashtra. She has recorded numerous songs for films and albums in Marathi and Hindi. She has also performed at various prestigious concerts across India and overseas including UAE, USA, Australia, Japan. She was the first Marathi female singer to perform in Tokyo. Aarya has won numerous accolades including a Filmfare Award and Maharashtra State Film Awards.

She participated and reached the finals of the first season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs aired on Zee Marathi channel between July 2008 and February 2009.

Aarya made her acting debut in January 2017 through the film and act character Tanvi in Ti Saddhya Kay Karte.

Lagu Bandhu a Mumbai based jewellery brand announced Aarya as their brand ambassador in October 2025.

Career Aarya Ambekar's musical journey began early, as her grandmother, a classical vocalist, recognized her talent when she was just two years old. Aarya began formal music training at the age of five and a half under the guidance of her mother, Shruti Ambekar, and gave her first public performance at six.

She rose to fame as a finalist in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs in 2008, which served as a launchpad for her professional career.

Aarya made her playback singing debut with the Marathi film Balgandharva (2011), receiving numerous awards. In addition to playback singing, she has released independent singles in Marathi and Hindi and performs live music shows across Maharashtra. Ambekar made her acting debut in the 2017 film Ti Saddhya Kay Karte, further establishing herself in the Marathi entertainment industry.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs In 2008, Aarya was auditioned for the debut season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs, a competitive music reality show organized by the Zee Marathi television channel. She was one of the final 50 who were selected from amongst several thousand children aged between 8 and 14 across Maharashtra. She made her way to the top 10 finalists and then to the Final 5 Mega-Finalists. Aarya was popularly referred to as the "Pretty Young Girl", during the show.

Aarya sang a wide variety of songs in the competition. She created the record of receiving full marks from the judges many times. Aarya created an unbeatable record when she got Upper Ni(equivalent to 200%), for her beautifully sung "Paan Khae Saiyyan Hamaro", which remains unbroken in all the nine Schedules of SA RE GA MA PA and even after two schedules of SA RE GA MA PA for professional singers. Singer Hariharan was the celebrity judge for that episode.

Aarya was also awarded performer of the week in numerous episodes by eminent singing personalities like Mahalaxmi Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal, Hariharan etc. Aarya sings a wide variety of songs ranging from pure classical songs, Natyageet, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet to Marathi Chitrapat Sangeet, Hindi songs, folk songs, Lavanis as well.

Acting Year Film Role Ref.2017 Ti Saddhya Kay Karte Young Tanvi Dev

Personal life Aarya is the daughter of Samir Ambekar and Shruti Ambekar. Shruti Ambekar is a classical vocalist of Jaipur Gharana whereas Samir is a doctor by profession. Aarya holds a Bachelor of Arts, BA, degree with a major in economics. She studied in the prestigious Fergusson College for her bachelor's degree. She holds a Master of Arts, MA, degree in music. She ranked first in the university for her MA examination and earned a gold medal. She has completed a certificate course in Sound Engineering.

Discography

Albums Pancha Ratna Vol. 1, 2, 3 on Universal Music India Garjati Sahyadriche Kade Jai Hari Vitthal Marathi Abhimaangeet composed by Kaushal Inamdar Aathava Swar composed by Mrs. Varsha Bhave Mala Mhanatyat Aarya Ambekar Geet Tujhe Gata Gata – Collections of poems of famous poets Khaucha Gaav composed by Yashwant Deo Hum Aur Tum – Hindi songs album composed by Khalil Abhyankar Aanandwan Ale Ghari – Shri Baba Amte Majhya Matiche Gayan – Kusumagraj Pratishthan Diva Lagu De Re Deva – First solo album based on poems of eminent Marathi poets. The album is composed by famous composer Saleel Kulkarni Door Chandanyanchya Gaava – composer, Neeraj; lyrics, Dr Kshama Valsangkar

Singles

Television

Films Denotes films that have not yet been released

Bai GaAjay-AtulGuru ThakurSoloTimepass 3 LoveableAmitrajKshitij PatwardhanHarshwardhan WavareSahela Re Sai Bai GaSaleel KulkarniAruna DhereMadhura DatarTu Fakt Ho Mhan Man MoharalaBhaskar DaberaoSurekha GavandeSolo2023Sarla Ek Koti Kevadyacha Paan TuVijay Narayan GavandeGuru ThakurAjay GogavaleSari Dhim DhimAmitrajMandar CholkarHarshavardhan WavareGet Together Roop Sajalaya (Duet)Ajay RanpiseAjay RanpiseAjay RanpiseRoop Sajalaya (Female version)Ajay RanpiseSoloChhapa KataKuni Sanjava Majhya ManalaMukul KashijatMeghana GoreAbhay JodhpurkarChandramukhi 2 Swagathanjali (Hindi version)M. M. KeeravaaniChaitanya PrasadSolo2024Sridevi Prasanna Toch AheAmitrajKshitij PatwardhanHarshvardhan WavareDelivery Boy Tu Aai HonarChinar-MaheshPrashant MadpuwarSoloFatwa Choru Chorun (female)Sanjeev-DarshanDr. Vinayak PawarSoloMyLek Nastana TuPankajj PadghanKshitij PatwardhanPankajj PadghanKaasara Man PalatayaPrashant Nakti and Sanket GuravPrashant NaktiRishabh SathePhullwanti Phullwanti Title TrackAvinash–VishwajeetVaibhav JoshiSoloGulaabiPhiruni Navyane Janmen Mi Sai-PiyushMandar CholkarSoloHashtag Tadev Lagnam Sagalyancha Photo Aala PahijePankajj PadghanKshitij PatwardhanNakash AzizDharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1 Raja Sambhaji Re Majha (Sad version)Mohit KulkarniHrishikesh ZambareSoloSher Sambhaji Hamare (Sad version) 2025Sangeet Manapamaan Mala Madan BhaseShankar-Ehsaan-LoyK. P. KadhilkarSoloShura Mee VandileShankar Mahadevan, Avadhoot Gupte, Asmita ChinchalkarPrem Seva SharanAnand BhateJai Ho SangrampurAvadhoot Gupte, Savani Ravindra, Shrinidhi GhatateIlu Ilu 1988 Ilu Ilu (title track)Rohit NagbhidePrashant MadpuwarAmaran Ved He (He Minnale)G. V. Prakash KumarMagesh KanganeHarshavardhan WavareDevmanus SobatiRohan-RohanPrashant MadpuwarShekhar Ravjiani26 November Saad Ghali Man MajhAmar Prabhakar Desai Nilesh OnkarSwapnil BandodkarGondhal ChandanIlaiyaraajaAjay Gogavale2026After Operation London Cafe Kay Bolu Ya Pudhe MiPrashnu JhaKshitij Pathvardhan Abhay JodhpurkarTumbadchi Manjula Assa Vegala GaavPrateek Omkar Kelkar, Zariya, Tejas Aditya JoshiVikram EdkeRahul DeshpandeJabraat Raaya Tumhi YetaDr. Jaibhim ShindeDr. Jaibhim ShindeTula PahataTula Pahta (Title track) Rohan RohanMandar CholkarSparsh Nave Rohan RohanDinesh GhogleJaved AliSwapnasundari Jadu Kelis tu Ankush BoradkarShrirang GodboleAbhijeet Sawant⁠Taare Sajale Akashi Ankush BoradkarSachin KadamSammarth Bandh Vimochan RamKedar PanditSant VennabaiAbeer Deva Panduranga VitthalaRohit NagbhideVaibhav Deshmukh

Public appearances A few events where Aarya has performed – Vasantotsav 2008 – Musical concert arranged in Pune every year by Rahul Deshpande in memory of his legendary grandfather Vasantrao Deshpande Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Music Festival 2009, 2010. Little Champs live shows in many cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nashik Sangli, Aurangabad, Goa, Ratnagiri, Thane, Nagpur, Wardha, Bhopal etc. and at international venues like Dubai, Abu Dhabi. These are runaway popular shows where Aarya performs with four other Little Champs Mugdha Vaishampayan, Prathamesh Laghate, Rohit Raut and Kartiki Gaikwad in perfect sync. This group is known as 'Panch-Ratna'. Live performance in the devotional program arranged in the presence of Sathya Sai Baba in Sai Ashram at village Hadshi, near Pune in October 2009 Live performance in the special program arranged on the occasion of the birthday of Sathya Sai Baba in Sai Ashram at Puttaparthi. November 2009 Live performance in Swar Asha program arranged to felicitate Asha Bhosale in Pune in March 2010. Aarya sang duets with Sudesh Bhonsle in this program. The program was aired on Mi Marathi Channel. Live performance at a function organised by Deccan Education Society to mark its 125th year of existence. Aarya performed in front of The Honourable President of India, Her Excellency Pratibha Patil. Live performance along with Lata Mangeshkar in special function organised by Shiv Sena on occasion of the Golden Jubilee Year of Maharashtra State on Maharashtra Day. Antarnaad – a program consisting of compositions by Shrinivas Khale. The program was aired on Mi Marathi Channel on 29 August 2010. As a celebrity guest in Ashtavinayak Darshan along with Prathamesh Laghate. Ashtavinayak Darshan program consists of visits to the eight holy temples of Lord Ganesha (Ashtavinayaka) situated around Pune district. This program was telecast on Star Majha news channel during the Ganpati Festival 2010 from 11 to 18 September 2010. Live performance in Nashik Festival 2011 Bheeti Laagi Jeeva 2010, 2011 – a special show on the yearly pilgrimage from Alandi to Pandharpur telecast on IBN Lokmat. Maharashtra Mandal Dubai (MPFS) 2017 – As a part of Waarsa Suraancha TEDxVIT 2021

Awards and recognition 2008 – Youngest to be awarded the "Manik Varma Scholarship" towards her future music studies 2009 – Runner-up of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs reality-based music competition organised by Zee Marathi 2009 – Maharashtra Shasan Puraskar 2010 – Haribhau Sane Award 2010 – Punyaratna – YuvaGaurav Award 2011 – Big Marathi Rising Star Award (Music) 2012 – Young Achievers Award – awarded by Whistling Woods International 2012 – Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Puraskar 2014 – Aarya Puraskar 2015 – Dr. Usha Atre Award by Swaranand Pratisthan 2016 – Vidya Pradnya Puraskar by Ga.Di.Ma. Pratisthan 2017 – Godrej Fresh Face of the Year – Sahyadri Navaratna Awards 2018 – Best Female Singer and Best Acting Debut – Female for Ti Saddhya Kay Karte - Maharashtracha Favourite Kon by Zee Talkies 2018 – Most Natural Performance of the Year for Ti Sadhya Kay Karate – Zee Chitra Gaurav Nominated - Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Female For Song Hridayat waje something From the Movie Ti Sadhya Kay Karte. 2018 – Best Female Singer and Best Acting Debut – Female for Ti Sadhya Kay Karate – City Cine Awards Marathi by Radio City 2019 – Lokmat Sur Jytosna National Music Award by the hands of Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari 2021 - Best Female Singer of the Decade for the song, 'Hrudayat Vaje Something' from the 2017 movie 'Ti Sadhya Kay Karate' - Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? 2022 – Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman for Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi 2023 – Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi (Shared with Shreya Ghoshal) – Zee Chitra Gaurav 2023 – Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi – Filmfare Awards 2023 - Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi – Sakaal Premier Awards. 2023 6TH MAJJA DIGITAL AWARD - Best Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi. 2024 - Fergusson College Alumni Association felicitated her as a Distinguished Alumnus and awarded her with 'Fergusson Gaurav Puraskar' at the hands of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj (Shahu II of Kolhapur), the Chairperson of Deccan Education Society which runs the Fergusson College 2024 - Best Singer (Female) for "Kevadyache Paan Tu" from Sarla Ek Koti - Radio City Cine Awards 2025 - 60th Maharashtra State Flim Awards Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from Chandramukhi