In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Indian music industry, renowned Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from taking on new assignments as a film vocalist. The artist, whose soulful voice has defined a generation with iconic tracks like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya, and Channa Mereya, shared this heartfelt decision with his millions of fans worldwide.
A Heartfelt Announcement on Social Media
Arijit Singh took to his official Instagram account to post a sincere note expressing gratitude to his 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. The singer continued, "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. It was a wonderful journey." This unexpected revelation left fans emotional and surprised, marking the end of an era in contemporary Hindi film music.
Multiple Reasons Behind the Decision
Following the initial announcement, Arijit provided further clarification through a series of posts on his private X account. He emphasized that there wasn't just one reason behind this significant career shift. "There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this for a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage," he explained.
The singer candidly admitted that boredom played a crucial role in his decision. "One of the reasons was simple, I get bored pretty quick, that's why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored. I need to do some other music to live," Arijit revealed. He also expressed excitement about hearing new voices emerge in the industry, stating, "Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation."
Returning to Musical Roots
While stepping away from playback singing, Arijit Singh made it clear that music remains his true calling. He announced his intention to return to his foundational training in Indian classical music. "I am going to go back to Indian classical music. I wanna go back to making music. I wanna start again," he shared, signaling a creative rebirth and reconnection with his artistic origins.
The singer expressed profound gratitude for his journey so far, acknowledging, "God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and in future will be learning more and do more on my own as a small little artist." This humble perspective highlights his continuous evolution as a musician beyond the glamour of Bollywood.
Honoring Commitments and Future Plans
Arijit reassured fans that he will complete all pending professional obligations. "I still have to finish some pending commitments, will finish them. So you might get some releases this year. Just to be clear that I won't stop making music," he confirmed, putting to rest any concerns about a complete disappearance from the music scene.
A Legacy That Defined Modern Bollywood Music
Arijit Singh's musical journey began with his participation in the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. His Hindi film debut came with Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2 in 2011, but it was the monumental success of Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 in 2013 that catapulted him to unprecedented stardom and earned him his first Filmfare Award.
Over the years, he has delivered an extraordinary catalog of memorable songs that have become anthems for millions:
- Tum Hi Ho - The romantic ballad that became a cultural phenomenon
- Channa Mereya - A soul-stirring expression of heartbreak
- Agar Tum Saath Ho - A poignant duet about companionship
- Raabta - A mystical track exploring spiritual connection
- Kesariya - A recent blockbuster from Brahmāstra
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil - The title track exploring complex emotions
- Tera Yaar Hoon Main - A celebration of friendship
- Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage - A passionate declaration of love
His recent release Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2 once again demonstrated his ability to touch millions with his emotive delivery. While playback singing may no longer define his artistic future, Arijit Singh's musical journey continues to evolve, promising new creative explorations that will undoubtedly enrich India's cultural landscape.
