Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Pakistani composer and singer Sahir Ali Bagga has weighed in on Arijit Singh's surprise decision to retire from playback singing, calling it not an exit from music but an evolution toward artistic independence.

After Arijit announced on Instagram that he would no longer be taking on new playback assignments, Sahir shared his thoughts in an Instagram story, offering supportive take on the move. "Arijit Singh has not left music. He has chosen independence," Sahir wrote. "Because a true artist does not quit. A true artist evolves."

Sahir suggested that Arijit's decision stems from years of dedication to an industry that may have ultimately disappointed him. "When someone dedicates years of hard work to building an indu...