Indian music superstar Arijit Singh has stunned fans nationwide by announcing his decision to retire from playback singing, bringing an unexpected end to one of Bollywood’s most celebrated vocal journeys.
The celebrated vocalist shared the news on Instagram in a New Year message to listeners. “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners,” he wrote.
“I am happy to announce that I will not be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. “I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.”
The announcement sparked an immediate reaction on social media, with fans expressing shock and disbelief.
One of the netizens wrote: “Bollywood music is empty without him.” Another commented: “End of a golden era.”
Arijit Singh is widely regarded as one of India’s most influential contemporary singers. His breakthrough song ‘Tum Hi Ho’ from ‘Aashiqui 2’ defined a generation of romantic film music and established him as a dominant voice in modern Bollywood.
Arijit Singh is widely regarded as one of India’s most influential contemporary singers. His breakthrough song ‘Tum Hi Ho’ from ‘Aashiqui 2’ defined a generation of romantic film music and established him as a dominant voice in modern Bollywood.
His most recent release, “Ghar Kab Aaoge” from Border 2, once again underscored his emotional range and musical influence, even as fans grappled with the possibility of hearing his voice less often on the big screen.
While Singh has not clarified whether his decision is temporary or permanent, the announcement has left a noticeable silence, and widespread hope tha this may not be his final chapter in music.
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