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Singer Madhubanti Bagchi has reacted to Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing, saying the film industry often “puts singers in a box” and limits their artistic range. In a recent conversation, the singer spoke about what she described as the “grey side” of the playback music industry and how artists are often…
Composer Ismail Darbar is the latest celebrity to weigh in on playback singer Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from film music. Calling Arijit “brave” and “intelligent,” Darbar said the singer had used his “businessman brain” to steer away from the hegemony of music labels. Composer Ismail Darbar is the latest celebrity to weigh in…
Arijit Singh, one of the country’s most-loved voices, left fans stunned on January 27, 2026, when he announced his retirement from playback singing. The singer, whose soulful tracks became the soundtrack of countless love stories and heartbreaks, decided to step away from taking up new playback assignments.Reflecting on the decision, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently shared…
Arijit Singh performed his first live show in Kolkata since quitting new playback gigs, joining Anoushka Shankar for a viral duet. He thanked her on Instagram: “Thank you, Anoushka Shankar…” She replied, “Humbled beyond belief.” Fans gushed emotionally online. Arijit Singh, famed playback artist, took the Kolkata stage for his debut live gig post his…
Singer Arijit Singh performed his first live show in Kolkata just days after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Several videos and photographs from the concert, held on Sunday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, surfaced on social media, showing the singer sharing the stage with sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar.In one of the…
Musician Lucky Ali has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing, saying that such a move comes from a deeply personal place. Speaking to PTI, Lucky said that “something must have snapped” within Arijit for him to take such a step, adding that he fully supports the singer’s decision.Lucky, who carved…
Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing has reignited long-standing questions about how singers are treated and paid in the film industry. As fans and industry insiders grapple with the loss of one of Hindi cinema’s most influential voices, concerns have also surfaced about the fate of artists with far less power and…
Nearly a week after Arijit Singh announced his exit from playback singing, Aamir Khan visited the singer’s home in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, on Monday. Videos of the superstar’s visit quickly went viral, fuelling speculation about the purpose of his sudden trip.In one circulating clip, Aamir is seen stepping out of his car and waving…
Singer Palash Sen opened up about Arijit Singh’s recent move away from film playback, sharing relatable anecdotes from his own career. Having starred in the 2002 film ‘Filhaal’, Sen wasn’t originally keen on acting but embraced it for the sake of a single song. He empathizes with Arijit’s choice, acknowledging his own past commitments to…
In a recent interview, seasoned actor Sanjay Mishra, while advocating for his upcoming movie ‘Vadh 2’, weighed in on the news of Arijit Singh stepping back from playback singing. Mishra expressed that such moves are crucial for artists who need to navigate the highs of fame and seek authentic happiness. Sanjay Mishra is gearing up…
