Move Over Taylor Swift or BTS! This Indian Singer Rules Spotify
Arjit Singh had a staggering 151 million followers on Spotify, as of July 1. Songs like 'Dhun' from Saiyara and 'Jaane Tu' from Chhaava, have helped the artist to achieve this feat. (Image: Instagram)
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