Over his career, Singh has won multiple accolades, including two National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, and was conferred the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contribution to Indian music
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In a surprising announcement that has reverberated across India’s music world, celebrated singer Arijit Singh has declared his retirement from playback singing, saying he will no longer take on new film assignments but will continue making music independently.
The 38-year-old vocalist, one of the most defining voices in Hindi cinema over the past decade, shared the news on January 27 through a personal message on social media, thanking fans for their support and outlining a new creative chapter. “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 wrote, reaffirming that he will not stop making music despite stepping back from film work.
Singh stressed that while he will honour existing commitments and complete previously recorded songs , some of which may be released later this year, his focus going forward will be on independent music and personal artistic growth. “God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and in future will be learning more and do more on my own as a small little artist,” he added.
The announcement has stunned fans and industry figures alike, prompting waves of reaction on social media, with many expressing disbelief and gratitude for his contributions to film music. Known for bringing raw emotion and depth to soundtracks, Singh rose to prominence with his breakthrough hit “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 and went on to deliver countless chart-toppers including “Channa Mereya”, “Kesariya” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”.
Over his career, Singh has won multiple accolades, including two National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, and was conferred the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contribution to Indian music.
While he did not elaborate on the reasons behind his decision, his statement clearly signalled a shift toward independent artistic exploration , a transition that may see him engage with different musical formats, collaborations and personal projects outside the traditional Bollywood playback system.
Singh’s legacy as one of the most influential voices in modern Indian music remains deeply entrenched, even as he embarks on a new chapter beyond film.