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Arijit Singh votes with wife Koel Roy, jokes, ‘What message can I give? People might think I’ve become a politician’ | Bollywood News

Arijit Singh votes with wife Koel Roy, jokes, ‘What message can I give? People might think I’ve become a politician’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruApr 24, 2026 01:18 PM IST Singer Arijit Singh was seen exercising his democratic right during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, as he cast his vote at a polling booth in Jiaganj, located in the Murshidabad district. The singer arrived at the polling station on April 23 along with his wife, Koel Roy, and was spotted walking hand-in-hand as they made their way inside. Dressed in a simple and understated manner, Arijit maintained a low profile but greeted media personnel with a warm smile before proceeding to vote. Videos of the moment quickly surfaced online, showing the singer in a cheerful mood while briefly acknowledging those present at the venue. VIDEO | Murshidabad, West Bengal: Singer Arijit Singh arrives to cast his vote at Jiyaganj polling station. pic.twitter.com/33869WYSPY — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026 In one of the videos, Arijit Singh is seen being asked by photographers about his voting experience, with some even requesting him to share a message, mentioning they had travelled a long distance to meet …

‘It cannot be treated like an obituary’: Amaal Mallik defends Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing | Bollywood News

‘It cannot be treated like an obituary’: Amaal Mallik defends Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 10:25 PM IST Singer Arijit Singh — arguably the biggest voice in Indian film music today — has stepped away from playback singing. While he made the announcement in January, conversations around his decision continue within the music industry. The latest to react is singer-composer Amaal Mallik, who suggested that artistes unhappy with the kind of work they are getting should take inspiration from Arijit’s move. In a recent interview with Zoom, he said, “If you cannot do the kind of work you want to do, just follow what Arijit did.” Amaal Mallik explained that the decision had been on Arijit Singh’s mind for years. “On a personal and friendly level, I am not trying to take his name for attention. I won’t even list all the songs he has sung for me, but he still has around 100 songs yet to release. In fact, there are over a hundred tracks from films that he recorded in the last four years that are still pending release,” he said. According …

Arijit Singh drops first independent song ‘Raina’ after playback retirement, fans say ‘Arijit jaisa koi nahi’ | Bollywood News

Arijit Singh drops first independent song ‘Raina’ after playback retirement, fans say ‘Arijit jaisa koi nahi’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 28, 2026 07:30 PM IST As promised, Arijit Singh has returned with independent music. Weeks after announcing his retirement from playback singing, the singer dropped his first independent track on Friday in collaboration with Sheykhar Ravjiani. Earlier in January, Arijit had announced his retirement from playback singing, leaving fans shocked. While Arijit initially mentioned his retirement from playback singing on Instagram, he later took to X to share the reason behind his decision. The singer expressed his deep love for classical music and hinted that he now wants to focus on what he truly enjoys the most. Arijit Singh’s first independent song after playback retirement Titled “Raina,” the song was released on the YouTube channel Garuudaa Musiic. Composed by Sheykhar Ravjiani, “Raina” is sung by Arijit Singh, with lyrics penned by Priya Saraiya. The track quickly caught the attention of fans, who flooded the comments section with praise for the singer’s soulful rendition. A fan wrote: “Arijit Singh jesa singer koi nh bhot different and dil sy gany wala.” Another user …

‘It cannot be treated like an obituary’: Amaal Mallik defends Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing | Bollywood News

Arijit Singh says fans will hear his voice through 2026 despite retirement from playback singing: ‘There are so many unfinished songs’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 24, 2026 08:29 PM IST Singer Arijit Singh, who announced his retirement from playback singing in January this year, shared a heartfelt message for his fans on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support. He also shared that while he has stopped taking on new assignments, he is still working through a long list of pending songs, which will continue to be released over the coming months, possibly even into next year. The note posted on Arijit’s X (formerly Twitter) account read, “This message is just for my listeners. please dont read and swipe right now if you are not my listener, its a humble request. Hello beautiful people! ❤️ I just want to tell you all that I love you. Thank you so much for your kindness in this ruthless world. Although I have stopped taking new assignments, the list of pending songs are not less you know. I will have to complete a lot of songs. Dont involve into explaining people, How many times will you? there are so …

Aamir Khan confronts Arijit Singh at his home over retirement shocker

Aamir Khan confronts Arijit Singh at his home over retirement shocker

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3 min readChennaiFeb 23, 2026 01:20 PM IST Arijit Singh left fans shocked after he announced his retirement from playback singing in Hindi films. Soon after this announcement, a video of Aamir Khan visiting the singer at his home in Murshidabad took over the internet. The actor had visited Arijit along with composer Ram Sampath, as the singer recorded the title track of Aamir’s son Junaid Khan’s upcoming film Ek Din. Now, a behind-the-scenes video from the recording of the title track shows Aamir and Arijit spending quality time together in Murshidabad. The video kicks off with Aamir confronting Arijit Singh about his decision to step away from playback singing. The actor is seen sitting on the floor with Arijit at his home as he asks him, “You are not taking on any projects? For sometime you want to take a break? Or you want to not sing for Hindi films? Aise maat kar yaar, hum log ka kya hoga bhai? (Don’t do this? What will happen to us?)” The clip features several behind-the-scenes and …

‘Arijit Singh back to his kingdom’: Singer drops first independent song after playback retirement. Watch | Bollywood News

‘Arijit Singh back to his kingdom’: Singer drops first independent song after playback retirement. Watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 05:09 PM IST Arijit Singh’s recent announcement to retire from playback singing left the entire nation in shock. Now, the singer-songwriter has surprised fans by dropping a new song as an independent musician. However, one of his first independent project isn’t any typical peppy track, but actually a devotional one – Shiva Bhajan. Arijit decided to embrace his spiritual side on this new musical journey. However, he did not promote the latest release on social media, where he has millions of followers. He dropped the Indie Shiva bhajan ahead of Shivaratri, which has been written by lyricist Kumaar. The music video was released on YouTube on February 9, and has already garnered more than 1 lakh views on the digital platform. The song, titled Oh Shiv Mere, is one of his first independent projects. While posting the video on his X handle, Kumaar wrote, ‘Thx u Arijit Singh for blessing this song with your divine voice (sic).” ALSO READ | Aamir Khan reveals the reason behind his visit to …

Shaan Reacts To Internet Theories About Arijit Singh’s Retirement: ‘He Might Share Some Day, Why…’ | Bollywood News

Shaan Reacts To Internet Theories About Arijit Singh’s Retirement: ‘He Might Share Some Day, Why…’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 14:07 IST Arijit Singh announced retirement from playback singing, sparking speculation. Hanumankind reacts to Arijit Singh’s retirement. (Photo Credit: Instaghram) Meanwhile, Arijit left everyone shocked as he announced that he had decided not to take up any new assignments as a playback singer through an Instagram post. The singer wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” He further expressed gratitude to his admirers for giving him unconditional love and support for so many years. Recently, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj urged Arijit to ‘take back his sanyaas’, calling his decision ‘unfair’. The filmmaker dropped a clip of himself singing a song recorded by Arijit on social media, along with the caption, “Hey Arijit.. Till a few days back while …

Arijit Singh performs with Anoushka Shankar in Kolkata, his 1st show after quitting playback singing; fans get emotional

Arijit Singh performs with Anoushka Shankar in Kolkata, his 1st show after quitting playback singing; fans get emotional

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Singer Arijit Singh performed his first show in Kolkata days after announcing his decision to retire from playback singing. Several videos and pictures of the singer performing with sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar on Sunday emerged on social media platforms. Arijit Singh performed with Anoushka Shankar in Kolkata. (X/@ASFAN_MAKKAR) Arijit Singh performs in 1st show after quitting playback singing In a clip at the event held in Kolkata’s Netaji Indoor Stadium, Anoushka welcomed him on stage as the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. He said, “I am very nervous. Thank you for having me,” he said. Arijit joined Anoushka and Bickram Ghosh on stage to sing Maya Bhora Raati. The track is a Bengali song sung by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by the late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar. Arijit also talked about visiting Anoushka at her home and composing a song together. Fans got emotional listening to Arijit live He also sang a duet with Anoushka on Traces of You, a song by Anoushka and Norah Jones. Reacting to the videos, a fan said, …

‘Take back your sanyaas’: Vishal Bhardwaj calls Arijit Singh’s retirement ‘unfair’, shares clip of jamming with him. Watch | Bollywood News

‘Take back your sanyaas’: Vishal Bhardwaj calls Arijit Singh’s retirement ‘unfair’, shares clip of jamming with him. Watch | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJan 31, 2026 11:29 AM IST Arijit Singh surprised everyone on Tuesday evening when he first took to his private X account and later confirmed on his official Instagram handle that he is retiring from playback singing. Since the announcement, not only his fans and well-wishers but also people within the film industry have expressed their sadness over the news, lamenting that a voice like his will no longer be heard in movies. Joining the list of mourners is filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who has extensively collaborated with Arijit as a music composer. Together, they have delivered gems such as “Yeh Ishq Hai”, “Alvida”, “Dil Dushman”, and “Na Hosh Chale”, among many others. More recently, the duo collaborated on Vishal’s forthcoming film O’Romeo, whose new song sung by Arijit, “Hum To Tere Hi Liye The”, has already become a chartbuster. Vishal shared a reel on his Instagram account showing the two jamming on another song from O’Romeo. In the clip, Vishal can be seen singing the scratch track of a song while Arijit, recording …

When AR Rahman called Arijit Singh ‘reckless’ and said he is proud of him: ‘He works from his village’: | Bollywood News

When AR Rahman called Arijit Singh ‘reckless’ and said he is proud of him: ‘He works from his village’: | Bollywood News

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3 min readUpdated: Jan 29, 2026 09:49 PM IST Arijit Singh shocked the music world on Tuesday evening when he announced his retirement from playback singing. The news proved deeply disheartening not only for his fans, but also for admirers of Hindi film music at large. At a time when contemporary music is already perceived to be struggling, imagining the industry without a voice like Arijit’s feels bleak. However, the decision was one he took for his own well-being. Since the day of the announcement, several musicians have wished him well for the journey ahead, while others have fondly recalled his working style and deep passion for music. Just recently, ahead of Arijit’s retirement, music composer AR Rahman, with whom the singer has delivered several hits, including the more recent, heart-touching song “Vida Karo”, spoke about their collaboration in a chat with BBC Asian Network. Rahman said, “He’s a great musician. He’s a producer; he knows the art of producing and he is reckless also, like working from his village, which is very cool.” He …