Arijit Singh Is Not Quitting Singing Completely
Popular Indian singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, but this does not mean he is leaving music. The singer has clearly said that he is only stopping playback singing for films not singing in general.
Many fans were confused after hearing the word “retirement,” but Arijit Singh will continue live concerts, independent music, and other singing projects.
What Is Playback Singing?
Playback singing is a common practice in Indian films. In this method:
- Singers record songs in a studio
- Actors lip-sync to those songs on screen
Arijit Singh has decided that he will no longer record new songs for films using this format.
Arijit Singh’s Official Announcement
In a post shared on social media, Arijit Singh thanked his fans and said that he will not accept new playback singing projects. He called his journey as a playback singer “wonderful” and said it was time to stop.
Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing. He clarified that he will continue making music and has releases planned till 2026 but will not sign new films.#Trending #ArijitSingh pic.twitter.com/Djft81JAi6
— Filmfare (@filmfare) January 27, 2026
This post went viral within minutes and became a major topic on social media.
Will Arijit Singh Still Release New Songs ?
Yes, absolutely.
Fans will still hear Arijit Singh’s voice through:
- Live concerts
- Independent and non-film songs
- Previously recorded film songs that are yet to be released
Only new film playback songs will not be recorded anymore.
Arijit Singh’s Last Playback Song
Arijit Singh’s latest playback song is “Matribhumi” from the upcoming film Battle of Galwan. The song was released recently and received mixed reactions, mainly due to lip sync issues in the video.
Arijit Singh and Salman Khan Controversy
In the past, Arijit Singh had a public disagreement with actor Salman Khan during an award show. Later, Arijit apologized, and over time, their relationship improved.
Arijit later sang songs for Salman Khan’s films, including Tiger 3 and Battle of Galwan. Salman Khan has also confirmed that there is no issue between them now.
Why Arijit Singh Took This Decision
Since 2014, Arijit Singh has been the most popular playback singer in India. His songs dominate music platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
In recent years, he has focused more on :
- Live concerts
- Large music events
- Independent projects
Even without playback singing, Arijit Singh remains one of India’s biggest music stars.
Final Thoughts
Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing does not mean he is stopping music. Fans will still hear him sing in live concerts and independent songs.
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