Riar Saab is an Indian Singer whose name became viral in June 2023 after the release of the song Obsessed which became a superhit. Prior to taking up the name Riar Saab, he sang as Frenzzy in the Aavrutti music group.
Wiki/Biography
Tarun Singh Surjeet Singh Riyar aka Riar Saab was born on 22 October 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Idia. He belongs to the Dhapai village in Kapurthala, Punjab, India.
A childhood picture of Riar Saab with his maternal grandmother
He studied at Holy Cross High School, Kurla, Mumbai and later pursued graduation at Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai. He was interested in music since his teens and used to sing at family functions; however, his sister motivated him to become a professional singer.
Riar Saab with his sister, Priti Kaur Riar, during his teens
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black (Turban)
Eye Colour: Black
Family
He was born into a Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Surjeet Singh Riyar, and his mother’s name is Tajinder Kaur Riar. He has an elder sister named Priti Kaur Riar who is an air hostess.
Riar Saab’s father, Surjeet Singh Riyar, his sister, Priti Kaur Riar, and his mother, Tajinder Kaur Riar (left to right)
Wife
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
He is single.
Career
He released his first song ‘Raaste’ as Frenzzy in November 2018 when he was associated with the Aavrutti Music group. He later released Galtiyaan and Naya Zamana songs.
Poster of Riar Saab’s debut song as Frenzzy, Raaste
In May 2022, he adopted the name Riar Saab after signing with Divine‘s Gully Gang Music and released the first song Area 06.
Riar Saab with Divine (left) and Deep Jandu (right)
He later released Promise and Trust songs; however, his big break came in June 2023 with his song Obsessed when Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal danced to the song during the promotions of his film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. People were drawn towards the song, and Riar Saab became popular. He thanked Vicky Kaushal for the popularity of the song and said,
Kudos to Vicky paaji for his incredible performance on my song. It really helped amplify the track. It was my most popular song prior to the video [shared by Kaushal]. But, after Vicky paaji’s video, the song picked up and never ceased. His support has played a crucial role in making the track what it is today. People have even discovered and loved my other songs, thanks to his reel. I hope to work with him some day.”
After his song Obsessed became a hit, he expressed a desire to work in Bollywood films.
Riar Saab shooting for the song Obsessed
Facts/Trivia
- He is fond of animals and has a pet dog.
Riar Saab playing with a dog
- He is fond of firearms.
A photo of Riar Saab with a gun