Shreya Ghoshal says Arijit Singh`s retirement is not the `end of an era`

Singer Arijit Singh took everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement from playback singing on Tuesday evening. The singer, who has dominated Bollywood music for the past decade, shared the announcement through his private X account, followed by a post on Instagram. While Arijit has decided to step away from playback singing, he clarified that he will continue making music as a composer.

Shreya Ghoshal on Arijit`s retirement

While fans have been left disappointed and heartbroken by the decision, fellow singer Shreya Ghoshal expressed excitement about Arijit’s next phase. Shreya, who has collaborated with Arijit on several Bollywood songs, took to the comments section of his retirement announcement and wrote, “It’s the start of a new phase of @arijitsingh and I am truly excited to hear, listen and experience what this genius churns out.”

Praising Arijit’s artistic range, Shreya added, “I can never call this the end of an era. An artist of his calibre can never be defined by traditional means or boxed into a set formula. Time to soar higher, my dear Arijit.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Armaan and Amaal Mallik react to Arijit Singh’s retirement

Singer and composer Armaan Malik also reacted to Arijit’s professional update, saying that the soul ultimately guides an artist through life’s journey. He added that while one chapter of Arijit’s career has come to an end, an exciting future lies ahead.

Sharing a throwback picture with Arijit on X (formerly Twitter), Armaan wrote, “The soul knows when it’s time to change direction. What’s being offered no longer feeds its highest calling. I don’t know where the river meets the sea again, but I trust the current and the grace guiding it. Here’s to the magic ahead. Thank you for everything you’ve given to the craft of playback singing @arijitsingh (sic).”

Notably, Armaan and Arijit have collaborated on several songs over the years.

Earlier, Armaan’s brother, singer-composer Amaal Mallik, also reacted on social media, writing, “So lost after hearing this. I don’t get it, but I respect your decision. Just know that I was, I am, and will always remain an arijitsingh fan. Film music will never be the same without you, my bro. Grateful to be born in your era.”

About Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement

On Tuesday, Arijit shared an Instagram post announcing that he will not take up any 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.