India, Jan. 29 -- To say that singer Arijit Singh's retirement from playback singing is a national heartbreak would be an understatement. The 38-year-old Indian legend subtly made this announcement through an Instagram/Facebook post. While we support his choice, we can't help but wonder what's in the works for the musician who won hearts with his heartbreaking hits, including 'Tum Hi Ho' (Aashiqui 2), 'Agar Tum Saath Ho' (Tamasha), and 'Channa Mereya' (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil). We take you through Arijit Singh's hometown of Jiaganj near Azimganj, an ode to the place where his heart belongs and his passion for music first took root.

Cradled along on either side of the banks of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River, Jiaganj (east) and Azimganj (west) ar...