“‘I’m Going Back To’: Arijit Singh on His Future Plans and Retirement”
Renowned singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing.
The announcement was made via a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter)
He clarified that he will no longer take on new playback assignments.
Singh emphadata-sized that the decision was thoughtful and not impulsive.
He described his playback career as a “wonderful journey.”
Arijit stated that there is not a single reason, but several factors.
He admitted he had been considering this move for a long time.
One of the key reasons he cited was a lack of creative boredom.
He explained that he gets bored easily, which is why he often changes arrangements during live performances.
According to him, playback singing no longer offers the creative excitement he seeks.
He shared that he now wants to explore different musical paths to feel alive as an artist.
Despite retiring from playback singing, Arijit made it clear he is not quitting music.
He revealed that he will continue to compose and create his own music.
He plans to release music whenever he feels creatively ready.
He also mentioned that some pending playback commitments will still be released this year.
Arijit announced his desire to return to indian classical music.
He described this phase as a chance to start again from the roots.
For him, this marks a journey back to learning, discipline, and musical purity.
Responding to questions about fans, Arijit said, “fans never existed” for him.
He considers listeners as his extended family, not followers.
He expressed deep gratitude for the love and support he has received.
Arijit began his journey in 2005 with Fame Gurukul.
He later worked as an assistant to composer Pritam.
He became one of India’s most successful singers with hits like “Binte Dil” and “Kesariya.”
He won the National Film Awards and was honored with the padma shri in 2025
The announcement was made via a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter)
He clarified that he will no longer take on new playback assignments.
Singh emphadata-sized that the decision was thoughtful and not impulsive.
He described his playback career as a “wonderful journey.”
Multiple Reasons Behind the Decision
Arijit stated that there is not a single reason, but several factors.
He admitted he had been considering this move for a long time.
One of the key reasons he cited was a lack of creative boredom.
He explained that he gets bored easily, which is why he often changes arrangements during live performances.
According to him, playback singing no longer offers the creative excitement he seeks.
He shared that he now wants to explore different musical paths to feel alive as an artist.
Music Will Continue, Just Not Playback
Despite retiring from playback singing, Arijit made it clear he is not quitting music.
He revealed that he will continue to compose and create his own music.
He plans to release music whenever he feels creatively ready.
He also mentioned that some pending playback commitments will still be released this year.
Return to indian Classical Music
Arijit announced his desire to return to indian classical music.
He described this phase as a chance to start again from the roots.
For him, this marks a journey back to learning, discipline, and musical purity.
Views on Fans and Listeners
Responding to questions about fans, Arijit said, “fans never existed” for him.
He considers listeners as his extended family, not followers.
He expressed deep gratitude for the love and support he has received.
A Celebrated Career and Legacy
Arijit began his journey in 2005 with Fame Gurukul.
He later worked as an assistant to composer Pritam.
He became one of India’s most successful singers with hits like “Binte Dil” and “Kesariya.”
He won the National Film Awards and was honored with the padma shri in 2025