Renowned singer Arijit Singh has announced that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist, marking the end of a significant chapter in his celebrated musical career.
In a post shared on Facebook on the occasion of the New Year, Arijit Singh expressed gratitude to his listeners for the immense love and support he has received over the years. Addressing fans directly, the singer said the journey as a playback vocalist had been “wonderful” and deeply fulfilling.
“Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners,” Singh wrote, adding that he has decided to step away from playback singing going forward. “I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off.”
Arijit Singh is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Indian cinema, known for chart-topping songs across Hindi and regional films. His announcement has sparked an emotional response from fans and members of the music industry, many of whom credit him with redefining contemporary film music.
While Singh did not provide details about future plans, his message suggests a conscious decision to close a chapter rather than an abrupt departure. Fans have flooded social media with messages of appreciation, celebrating his legacy and the songs that have become an integral part of modern Indian music.
As of now, no official statement has been issued regarding whether the singer will continue performing live or explore other musical pursuits.
Why Arijit Singh Stepped Away From Playback Singing at the Peak of His Career
In the post, Arijit Singh elaborated on his decision to retire from playback singing.
“There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this since a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage. One of the reasons were simple, I get bored pretty quick, thats why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored,” he wrote.
