From Bhopal to BollywoodStebin Ben was born and raised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, where he grew up in a Malayali Christian family. Inspired by music early on, he performed at school events before moving to Mumbai in 2017 to chase his dream of becoming a professional singer. Academic rootsBefore his musical breakthrough, Stebin completed a civil engineering degree, fulfilling his parents’ wishes. Despite his technical background, his passion for music kept growing, eventually leading him to shift focus entirely to singing. Debut and rise in playback singingStebin began his career with the debut song Selfish (Solo) from Race 3 (2018) and went on to lend his voice to several Bollywood songs, including tracks from Shimla Mirchi, Raksha Bandhan, Dedh Bigha Zameen, and Mastiii 4. Chart-topping hits and breakthroughHis songs Thoda Thoda Pyaar and Sahiba became major hits, with the former being one of the most-streamed Hindi songs and the latter reaching No. 1 on Spotify India and charting globally. Collaborations and performancesStebin has collaborated with notable artists and composers like Shreya Ghoshal, Sachin-Jigar, Himesh Reshammiya, and Meet Bros, and performs live at high-profile weddings, corporate events, and college festivals worldwide. Awards and industry recognitionOver his career, Stebin has received several accolades, including Best Playback Singer awards and recognitions like Most Replayed Indie Artist and Iconic Voice of the Year, highlighting his impact on contemporary Indian music. Personal interests and hobbiesStebin enjoys driving cars, playing the guitar, and even cricket. He plays as an all-rounder and once celebrated his birthday with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, revealing his love for the sport. Engagement to Nupur SanonStebin’s personal life made headlines with his engagement to Nupur Sanon, sister of Bollywood star Kriti Sanon, marking a high-profile turn in his public journey and adding to fan excitement around his career and relationships.
