In a development that shocked the entire Indian music industry, singer Arijit Singh announced that he will no longer be taking up any new assignments as a playback singer. The renowned singer shared the unexpected update through a heartfelt Instagram post on January 27, 2026, leaving fans and members of the film fraternity grappling with the possibility of a future without their voices in mainstream cinema.
Arijit Singh announced that he was moving away from playback singing; Says he’s “putting it off”
Arijit wrote in his message, “Hello, Happy New Year everyone. I would like to thank you all for loving me so much as a listener for so many years. I am happy to announce that I will not be taking up any new assignments as a playback singer from now on. I am calling it quits. It was a wonderful journey.” Despite his calm and grateful tone, the announcement came as a big surprise given Arijit’s unique presence in Bollywood music over the last decade.Soon after the post went live, social media was flooded with messages of disbelief, sadness and gratitude from fans, who described Arijit as the emotional voice of a generation. Many credited his songs for becoming the soundtrack to their most personal moments, from heartbreak and healing to love and hope.
The industry reaction was equally emotional. Composer-singer Amaal Malik, who has collaborated with Arijit on several popular tracks, shared a heartfelt message expressing both confusion and respect for the decision. He said that film music “will never be the same” without Arijit Singh, adding that he felt grateful to be born in the singer’s era.
However, amid the growing concern and speculation, Arijit has offered further clarity. In a follow-up message shared via his locked X (formerly Twitter) account, the singer reassured fans that music remains the center of his life. Reiterating his love for art, Arijit wrote, “God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and will learn more as a younger artiste in the future and do more work on my own. Thanks again for all your support. I still have some pending commitments to complete, will complete them. So you may get some releases this year. Let me make it clear that I will not stop making music.”
From soulful romantic songs to deeply heartbreaking songs and spiritual compositions, Arijit Singh’s voice has become inseparable from contemporary Hindi cinema. While his decision signals a move away from traditional playback singing, his clarification has brought relief to fans. Even though he is embarking on a new, more personal musical path, Arijit Singh’s legacy in Indian film music remains firmly etched in history.
