India, Jan. 27 -- Singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, a move that has left fans across social media stunned.

Taking to Instagram, the celebrated vocalist thanked listeners for their unwavering support over the years and confirmed that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback singer.

"Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey," Arijit wrote.

The singer had earlier shared the decision through a series of posts on his private X account.

In another message, he ref...