Why is Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing?

Arijit Singh announced he is stepping away from playback singing, describing his journey as 'wonderful' and stating he will not take up any new assignments as a playback vocalist.

How did Vishal Bhardwaj react to Arijit Singh's decision?

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj shared an emotional video expressing disbelief and calling Arijit Singh's decision 'unfair' and 'unacceptable'.

What was the date of Arijit Singh's announcement?

Arijit Singh announced his decision to step back from playback singing on January 27.

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Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing, Vishal Bhardwaj Reacts

30 Jan

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Summary

Arijit Singh announced he is stepping away from playback singing.
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj expressed his disappointment emotionally.
Bhardwaj shared a video of himself singing one of Singh's songs.

Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing, Vishal Bhardwaj Reacts

Singer Arijit Singh announced on January 27 that he is stepping away from playback singing, a decision that has surprised many in the music industry and among his fans. The news prompted an immediate reaction from filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who shared a heartfelt video expressing his emotional response to Singh's departure.

In the video, Bhardwaj is seen singing a song recently recorded by Singh, revealing it might be one of their final collaborations. He described Singh's decision as "unfair" and "unacceptable," sharing his sentiments via social media. The song featured in the clip is from Bhardwaj's upcoming film, O Romeo.

Singh, in his own social media note, expressed gratitude for the love he has received over the years. He described his journey as a playback vocalist as "wonderful" and indicated he would not be taking up any new playback assignments. His announcement marks the end of an era for many listeners.