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In a development that sent shockwaves across the Indian music industry, singer Arijit Singh announced that he would not be taking on latest assignments as a playback vocalist. The celebrated singer shared the unexpected update through a heartfelt Instagram post on January 27, 2026, leaving fans and members of the film fraternity grappling with the potential of a future without his voice in mainstream cinema.
Arijit Singh broadcasts he’s stepping away from playback singing; says he’s “calling it off”
In his message, Arijit wrote, “Hello, Completely satisfied latest yr to all. I would like to thanks all for giving me a lot of affection all these years as listeners. I’m joyful to announce that I’m not gonna be taking any latest assignments as a playback vocalist to any extent further. I’m calling it off. It was a beautiful journey.” Despite its calm and grateful tone, the announcement got here as a significant surprise given Arijit’s unparalleled presence in Bollywood music over the past decade.
Soon after the post went live, social media was flooded with messages of disbelief, sorrow, and gratitude from fans who described Arijit because the emotional voice of a generation. Many credited his songs for becoming the soundtrack to their most personal moments, from heartbreak and healing to like and hope.
The industry response was equally emotional. Composer-singer Amaal Mallik, who has collaborated with Arijit on several popular tracks, shared a heartfelt message expressing each confusion and respect for the choice. He noted that film music would “never be the identical” without Arijit Singh, while adding that he feels grateful to have been born within the singer’s era.
Nevertheless, amid rising concern and speculation, Arijit has since offered further clarity. In a follow-up message shared via his locked X (formerly Twitter) account, the singer reassured fans that music stays central to his life. Reasserting his love for the art form, Arijit wrote, “God has been really kind to me. I’m fan of fine music and in future will probably be learning more and do more by myself as a small little artist. Thanks again for all of your support. I still must finish some pending commitments, will finish them. So you may get some releases this yr. Simply to be clear that I won’t stop making music.”
From soulful romantic ballads to intense heartbreak anthems and spiritual compositions, Arijit Singh’s voice has turn into inseparable from contemporary Hindi cinema. While his decision signals a shift away from conventional playback singing, his clarification has offered relief to fans. At the same time as he charts a brand new, more personal musical path, Arijit Singh’s legacy in Indian film music stays firmly etched in history.
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