Arijit Singh breaks hearts, then cracks jokes in his retirement FAQ

Arijit Singh will no longer be doing playback singing. The singer made the announcement through his private X handle on Tuesday evening. While he clarified that he will not take up any new singing assignments, Arijit added that he will continue to create his own music.

Arijit Singh`s FAQ for fans

Arijit further stated that he will complete all his already committed projects but will not accept any new playback singing assignments. His announcement left fans disappointed, sad and confused, with reactions ranging widely across social media. After making the announcement, Arijit also responded to several fan comments on X- in his trademark humorous style.

One user asked him, “You don’t care about your fans?”

To this, Arijit replied, “For me, my fans never existed- you are all my listeners. You are always my extended family.”

Another fan questioned, “Please justify your inappropriate decision.”
To this, the singer laughed and responded, “Justify my inappropriate decision?”

The user replied, “You are laughing, which means you are not serious. You are just kidding and watching fans’ responses—not done.”

Arijit responded, “Not at all. I would never want to play with anyone’s emotions.”

Arijit Singh on his reason for retiring from playback singing

Explaining his decision, Arijit said, “There isn’t just one reason for this; there are multiple factors, and I have been contemplating this for quite some time. Ultimately, I have mustered the necessary courage.”

He added that he tends to get bored easily. “One of the reasons is quite straightforward: I lose interest quickly, which is why I frequently change arrangements while performing live. The truth is, I’ve grown weary. I need to explore different music to thrive.”

Arijit also cited his desire to make space for new talent in the industry, writing, “Another factor is my eagerness to hear new singers who can genuinely inspire me.”

Ending his chain of messages on X, he wrote, "Ab aayega Maza".

In response, a fan commented, “Getting bored is literally not a good reason.”

To this, Arijit replied simply, “It is.”

About Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement

On Tuesday, Arijit shared an Instagram post announcing that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist. He wrote, “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you for giving me so much love over the years as listeners. 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 also thanked his admirers for their unconditional love and support throughout his career.