Did Arijit Singh retire from music?

Arijit Singh announced his retirement from new playback singing assignments but clarified he is not leaving music entirely and intends to pursue different musical endeavors.

When did Arijit Singh perform with Anoushka Shankar?

Arijit Singh performed with Anoushka Shankar at her Kolkata concert on February 8.

What songs did Arijit Singh perform with Anoushka Shankar?

Arijit Singh performed Maya Bhora Raati, a Bengali classic, and a duet with Anoushka Shankar on 'Traces of You'.

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Arijit Singh's Surprise Encore with Anoushka Shankar

10 Feb

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Arijit Singh performed with Anoushka Shankar in Kolkata on February 8.
Singh shared a gratitude post for Shankar after the concert.
He performed a duet with Shankar on 'Traces of You'.

Arijit Singh's Surprise Encore with Anoushka Shankar

Singer-composer Arijit Singh, who recently announced his retirement from playback singing, made a surprise appearance at Anoushka Shankar's concert in Kolkata on February 8. This marks his first public performance since his January 27 announcement.

Singh joined Shankar on stage to perform Maya Bhora Raati, a classic Bengali song originally by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar. He later collaborated with Shankar for a duet on 'Traces of You,' a track co-created with Norah Jones.

Following the concert, Singh shared a heartfelt message on Instagram Stories expressing his admiration for Shankar's music and gratitude for the performance opportunity. Shankar responded to his message, stating she was "humbled beyond belief."