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Arijit Singh Retires as Playback Singer in Indian Films
- On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh announced on his private X account and Instagram that he will no longer accept new playback assignments for films.
- Citing artistic reasons, Singh said he is returning to Indian classical music to focus on independent music and personal artistic growth, citing boredom with repeating arrangements and long-standing intent.
- A notable detail is that Singh's honours include two National Film Awards and the Padma Shri in 2025, and the announcement came shortly after `Maatrubhumi` from Battle of Galwan.
- On Instagram, musicians including Amaal Mallik, Badshah and Anuv Jain reacted publicly, while fans wrote `Too soon sir, can't be real` and `We need you for at least 20 more years`.
- Looking beyond immediate reactions, Singh confirmed he will finish previously committed projects, so some releases may still occur this year and music is slated for 2026, marking a shift in Bollywood film soundtracks.
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