Superstar singer Arijit Singh has surprised fans with the announcement of his retirement from playback singing. In a social media post, Singh expressed gratitude to his listeners and stated that he will no longer be taking on new assignments as a playback vocalist. He described his journey as a playback singer as “wonderful.”
Singh, who rose to fame over the past decade, became one of the most influential voices in contemporary Hindi cinema. His breakthrough came with the superhit song “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 in 2013, establishing him as a beloved voice, particularly for romantic songs in Hindi films. He has delivered numerous chart-topping songs across various genres, including hits like “Channa Mereya,” “Agar Tum Saath Ho,” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.”
Acknowledging his listeners’ unwavering love and support, Singh also thanked them for their role in his successful career. Despite a past fallout with Bollywood star Salman Khan, which affected his singing opportunities in Salman Khan films for a period, Singh later reconciled with Khan and continued to lend his voice to movies like “Tiger 3.” Apart from Hindi songs, Singh has also contributed to Bengali and Assamese movies and albums.
Starting his musical journey as a contestant on the singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005, Singh has maintained a low profile in his personal life, living quietly with his wife Koel Roy and their children.
