Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Renowned singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, stating that he will no longer take up any new assignments in films.

In a post shared from his verified social media account, Singh thanked listeners for the love and support he has received over the years and said that his journey as a playback vocalist has come to an end.

“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,” the post read.

The announcement has come as a surprise to fans and the music industry alike, given Singh’s continued popularity and influence in Indian cinema.

Arijit Singh is among the most successful playback singers of his generation with hits like ‘Tum Hi Ho' and many more, known for delivering numerous chart-topping songs across multiple Indian languages. His decision marks the end of an era in Bollywood playback singing.

No further details regarding future musical plans have been shared so far.