The famous Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, whose soulful voice has defined a generation through songs like "Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya, and Channa Mereya", has surprised fans by announcing he will no longer take on new playback singing assignments. The announcement has left listeners across India emotional, as Arijit has long been considered the heartbeat of contemporary Indian music.
The singer shared the news in a heartfelt note on Instagram, thanking his audience for the unwavering love and support he has received over the years. The note is:
Following the post, Arijit took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify that a single factor did not drive the decision. He explained that the move had been on his mind for a long time and stemmed from multiple personal and creative reasons. One of the key reasons, he said, was creative fatigue; performing and constantly rearranging the same songs on stage had begun to feel repetitive.