Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Renowned Bollywood vocalist and music director Arijit Singh has officially announced his departure from film playback singing, sending shockwaves through the Indian music industry. The singer shared the news yesterday (27) via his social media accounts, marking the conclusion of a career-defining chapter in contemporary Hindi cinema.

In his emotional message to fans, Singh expressed deep gratitude for the love he received over the years but clarified that he will not be accepting any new assignments as a playback vocalist. He described his tenure in the film industry as a "wonderful journey" and noted that he feels it is time to call it off.

While he is stepping away from films, Singh assured his audience that he i...