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Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing, to Focus on International Projects

January 28, 2026 12:09 PM
Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing, to Focus on International Projects

Punjab Newsline,Film: 

Singer announces decision on social media, says, “I am ending this chapter here”

Popular singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing. He made the official announcement on Tuesday through social media. In his statement, Arijit clarified that he will no longer sing for films and will now focus entirely on international projects. His decision has created a buzz in the music industry as well as among his fans.

Arijit Singh wrote in his post that playback singing has been an important part of his career, but he is now bringing it to an end. He said that for a long time he had wanted to explore new musical experiences and work at a global level. According to him, he now wishes to collaborate with international artists and projects and explore new directions in music.

Throughout his career, Arijit Singh has given Bollywood several blockbuster songs. His voice gave a new identity to romantic, soulful, and emotional tracks, earning him immense popularity and making him one of the most loved singers in the country. However, during his journey, Arijit also found himself in controversies on several occasions, sometimes due to his statements and sometimes because of certain incidents.

In his message, Arijit also made it clear that he is not moving away from music, but rather beginning a new journey. He believes that an artist should reinvent themselves from time to time. Working on international platforms, he said, will give him the opportunity to explore his art in a better and broader way.

After the announcement, mixed reactions were seen on social media. While some fans appeared emotional about his decision, many others wished him success and good luck for his new journey. Arijit Singh’s move is being seen as a major change in the music industry, as his presence in playback singing has always been considered special. 

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