Mumbai – Renowned Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, marking a significant shift in his musical career. The two-time National Award winner confirmed on January 27 that he will no longer take on new film projects but will continue creating music independently.
Singh shared the news through a post on his private X account and Facebook, expressing gratitude to his fans. “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you for giving me so much love all these years as listeners,” he wrote. “I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,” he added.
The announcement followed the recent release of his song “Maatrubhumi” from Battle of Galwan, which appeared on social media. Singh clarified that he does not operate an official X account, and the message was shared from a private handle believed to belong to him.
While he did not specify the reasons behind his decision, Singh emphasized that his creative journey is far from over. “God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and in the future, I will be learning more and doing more on my own as a small little artist,” he stated. “Just to be clear, I won’t stop making music.”
Singh assured fans that he will honor existing commitments and announced plans for new releases in 2026, though he will not sign any further film projects moving forward.
Arijit Singh rose to prominence with the hit “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 (2013), which established him as the voice of a new generation of Bollywood romance. His success led to a string of chart-topping tracks such as Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Hawayein, Kesariya, and many others, making him one of the most sought-after playback singers of his era.
Throughout his career, Singh has received critical acclaim, including two National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for “Binte Dil” (Padmaavat) and “Kesariya” (Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva). In January 2025, he was also awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to Indian music.
