: Widely considered a modern-day icon, he has won multiple times for hits like "Tum Hi Ho" ( Aashiqui 2 ) and "Kesariya" ( Brahmastra ).
| Aspect | IIFA | Filmfare | National Award | |--------|------|----------|----------------| | Focus | Popular appeal + international audience | Bollywood industry insider taste | Pure artistic/technical merit | | Typical winner | Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam | Arijit Singh, Mohit Chauhan | Classical/folk specialists | | Surprise picks | Rare | Occasional | Common | | Global reach | Very high | Medium | Low | iifa award for best male playback singer