Renowned singer Arijit Singh has surprised fans by announcing that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist. The celebrated artist shared the news through an Instagram post on the occasion of the New Year, leaving listeners emotional and reflective about his extraordinary musical journey.
In his message, Arijit wrote, “Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. 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.”
The announcement marks the end of an era in Indian cinema music. Over the years, Arijit Singh has become one of the most influential voices of his generation, known for soulful renditions that resonated deeply with audiences across languages and regions. From romantic ballads to emotionally intense tracks, his songs have defined countless films and personal moments for fans worldwide.
Arijit Singh has delivered some of Bollywood’s most soul-stirring tracks, with Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 standing out as his breakthrough hit.
He has won two National Film Awards and was conferred the Padma Shri in 2025.
