Arijit Singh, one of India’s most cherished voices, has announced he will step away from playback singing, leaving fans emotional.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, he thanked his supporters, writing, “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you for giving me so much love all these years as listeners.” He went on to say, “I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on.”
While this marks the end of his journey in playback singing, Singh clarified that it doesn’t signify retirement from music. His decision is driven by personal growth and creative freedom, not exhaustion or controversy..
Arijit Singh shared his decision to step away from playback singing, explaining his desire to focus on learning and creating music independently as a “small little artist,” free from the pressures of commercial commitments. While he will complete his pending projects, Singh reassured fans that he is not quitting music, but rather shifting towards artistic exploration outside the Bollywood playback system.
His choice, prioritising creative freedom over commercial success, reflects a rare move in the industry, marking a shift from mainstream hits to personal growth and musical evolution.
