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Bollywood Icon Arijit Singh Announces Retirement from Playback Singing

Mumbai: Renowned Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, marking the end of an era in Hindi film music. The 38-year-old singer confirmed the decision on January 27 through posts on his private X ac

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Published 28 January 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:13

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Bollywood Icon Arijit Singh Announces Retirement from Playback Singing

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Mumbai: Renowned Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, marking the end of an era in Hindi film music.

The 38-year-old singer confirmed the decision on January 27 through posts on his private X account and Facebook, clarifying that he will no longer accept new film assignments. However, Singh emphasized that he is not retiring from music entirely.

“Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you for giving me so much love all these years as listeners,” Singh wrote.

“I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,” he added.

Over the past decade, Singh has become one of Bollywood’s most influential voices, shaping the sound of contemporary Hindi cinema with chart-topping songs and emotionally resonant performances.

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