Mumbai, Dec 21 (NationPress) Renowned singer and composer Armaan Malik shared an emotional message on social media as he celebrated 18 years in the music scene.

In honor of this milestone, Armaan took a nostalgic journey and posted a photo from his initial professional photoshoot prior to entering the entertainment world on the Stories feature of his Instagram account.

In a heartfelt message, he expressed on the photo-sharing platform, "Today marks 18 years in the music industry! This was my first professional photoshoot, just before my debut Bollywood song. Forever grateful for my journey, always (Red heart emoji) (sic)."

In another post, Armaan extended his gratitude to everyone who has supported him throughout his career.

"These 18 years went by in a flash! I’m sincerely thankful for all my angels who’ve been with me since day one. Your love is always cherished. Here’s to moving forward!" (sic), he wrote.

Armaan began his career as a child artist back in 2007 with the song "Bum Bum Bole" from Aamir Khan's film "Taare Zameen Par". In 2011, he made his first on-screen appearance in the movie "Kaccha Limboo".

Since then, he has produced numerous memorable tracks that continue to resonate with music enthusiasts.

As 2025 comes to a close, Armaan reflected on it being one of the toughest years of his life.

He revealed that this year compelled him to reevaluate himself and others, resulting in a new version of himself.

On social media, he remarked, "Setting aside work and achievements, this has been the most challenging year of my life, and I know many feel the same. This year has opened my eyes, allowing me to see myself and others clearly, leading to a transformation. (sic)"

"In the Year of the Snake, I shed my old skin and embraced a new version of myself. I welcome fresh energy and healing as we step into the warmth of the sun and the upcoming year: 2026," he concluded.