The music industry was taken aback by Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing. Sona Mohapatra, however, lauded his choice as ‘brave’, ‘generous’, and ‘disruptive in the best way’. She expressed her thoughts on Instagram, emphasizing the fulfillment and freedom that come with creating one’s music.
Sona Mohapatra described Arijit’s move as a step towards freedom, authorship, and new possibilities. While acknowledging that she does not know the exact reasons behind his decision, she believes it will grant him the artistic freedom he seeks. Sona highlighted the significance of Arijit’s decision in paving the way for fresh voices in an industry dominated by ‘zero-risk formulas’.
According to Sona, Arijit Singh’s decision will create space for emerging talents who have been overshadowed by industry practices. She criticized the prevalent trend of overusing certain voices and neglecting others, leading to a cycle of exploitation. Sona expressed anticipation for the new artistic journey that awaits Arijit Singh as he ventures into creating original music.
