Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing: Fans React

Arijit Singh, a celebrated playback singer, announced his decision to retire from playback singing on January 27. He expressed his deep gratitude to his listeners for their enduring support throughout his career and declared that he would not be taking on any new playback assignments moving forward. This announcement comes as an old video clip of Singh from his early days as a contestant on the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005 has resurfaced and gained significant traction online.

The viral clip features a young Arijit Singh performing the popular song 'Bole Chudiyan' from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham alongside fellow contestants. They delivered a captivating performance in front of a distinguished judging panel including Karan Johar, Javed Akhtar, and Shankar Mahadevan. This nostalgic performance has captured renewed attention amidst his retirement news.

Screenshots allegedly from Arijit Singh's private X account have circulated, offering insights into his motivations. Singh reportedly explained that his decision was not due to a single factor but a culmination of reasons, and that he had been contemplating this step for a considerable time. He admitted to getting bored quickly, which often leads him to reinterpret songs on stage, and that this feeling of boredom was a significant driver for his departure from playback singing.