India, Jan. 28 -- Arijit Singh's sudden retirement from playback singing has come as a massive shock to fans and the film industry alike. "I am calling it off, it was a wonderful journey," Arijit Singh said on Tuesday (January 27, 2026), announcing that he will not be taking up any new assignments as a playback singer.

In a message shared on social media, Arijit confirmed that while he would complete pending projects, he is stepping away from film music to focus on Indian classical work and independent gigs. The decision, though unexpected, reflects sentiments the singer had hinted at in past interviews - about disillusionment, artistic exhaustion, and the industry's imbalance between art and commerce.

In a 2023 interview with The Music...