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.