Story by Harshit Uttam I Updated : 28 January 2026
Arijit Singh, the voice behind countless soulful hits, has stunned fans by announcing his retirement from playback singing. With this decision, he revealed that he will not be taking up any new projects, leaving the industry and his admirers in disbelief.
I am not gonna be taking any new assignments
Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing through a heartfelt social media note, expressing gratitude to his fans for their love and support over the years. In his message, he wished everyone a Happy New Year and revealed that he would no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist, calling his journey ‘wonderful’.
The voice that defined a generation
Over the past decade, Arijit Singh has become one of the most influential and cherished voices in Hindi cinema. His Bollywood playback debut came with Raabta from Agent Vinod (2012), composed by Pritam. Yet it was Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 (2013) that propelled him into superstardom, cementing his place as the definitive voice of romance in contemporary films..
Arijit Singh’s discography is a treasure trove of chart-topping hits, ranging from soul-stirring romantic melodies to deeply emotional ballads. His most celebrated songs include Channa Mereya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Gerua, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Kesariya, Phir Le Aaya Dil, Khairiyat, and Shayad, among many others that have defined contemporary Hindi music.
The Salman Khan fallout and reunion
A few years ago, Arijit Singh made headlines after a reported fallout with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Following the incident, the singer refrained from lending his voice to Salman Khan’s films for several years.
The issue was eventually resolved amicably, and Arijit later sang for Salman Khan starrers, including Tiger 3.
Apart from Hindi films, Arijit has also sung extensively in Bengali and Assamese cinema, as well as independent albums, further cementing his versatility as a singer across languages.
From reality TV to superstardom
For the uninitiated, Arijit Singh began his musical journey as a contestant on the singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. From a reality show contestant to becoming the voice of a generation, his rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Known for keeping a low profile, Arijit Singh leads a quiet and private personal life with his wife Koel Roy and their children, staying away from the glitz and glamour that often surround stardom.
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