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Composer Pritam to retire from music? Here’s what we know

Composer Pritam to retire from music? Here’s what we know

Music composer Pritam’s recent social media post on his birthday left fans wondering. On June 14, Pritam shared a post thanking fans for the birthday wishes and also revealed his plans for the upcoming year. The post left fans speculating if he too, after music composer and singer Arijit Singh, has decided to quit the music industry.  Pritam sparks retirement speculations Thanking fans for birthday wishes on Instagram, Pritam wrote, “Thank you for all the wishes. Can’t answer everyone individually, but please accept my sincere gratitude. Today, I have decided to gift myself a few years to live life differently. To catch up on what I’ve missed.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

3 min readJun 11, 2026 05:54 PM IST Ben Stokes’ career has been hit with yet another off-field incident, with the England Test captain being dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that he and Gus Atkinson were being investigated over an incident at a night club after the first match. The ECB said that Joe Root, who was Stokes’ predecessor as England’s Test captain, will be leading the team in the second Test, with the host leading the three-match series 1-0. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has said that amid all this, it should n0t be forgotten just how much Stokes has put his body on the line for the team, stating that he hopes the all-rounder does not call time on his career in these circumstances.  “Ben Stokes has been there for England a lot,” Hussain told the Sky Sports Cricket podcast. “He’s been there as a captain, he’s been there as a player at their finest moments – 50 …

Is Akshay Kumar planning to retire soon? The actors reacts

Is Akshay Kumar planning to retire soon? The actors reacts

After spending over three decades in the film industry and having done more than 150 films, is Akshay Kumar planning to retire anytime soon? Well, the answer is not anytime soon, or better not at all. The actor, who continues to juggle multiple projects every year, recently addressed the question during the trailer launch of Welcome to the Jungle and made it clear that stepping away from work is nowhere on his agenda. Is Akshay Kumar planning to retire soon? The actors reacts ‘Khiladi’ Kumar admitted that the thought does cross his mind occasionally, but only briefly. “It happens at 4 in the morning, when I wake up. But after five seconds, I remember that I have to go for a shooting. After that, I remember that 300 people are waiting for me and I have to go to the set. So, it happens for five seconds. Then I think that I’ll retire the next day. Then I wake up at 4 in the morning and it repeats. So, 36 years have passed by doing …

Anupam Kher scolded David Dhawan for his decision to retire after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: ‘Who are you to decide?’

Anupam Kher scolded David Dhawan for his decision to retire after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: ‘Who are you to decide?’

74-year-old veteran filmmaker David Dhawan has been stressing that he plans to retire, with his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring his son Varun Dhawan, set to be his final directorial venture. Actor Anupam Kher has now told news agency ANI that he disagreed with the filmmaker’s decision, saying there is no fixed age for retirement in the film industry. Anupam Kher has reacted to the news of David Dhawan’s retirement. What Anupam shared Speaking to ANI, Anupam Kher revealed that he called David Dhawan shortly after the filmmaker announced his retirement and even scolded him over the decision. “David Dhawan is my best friend. I go to his house whenever I can. When I learnt about his retirement decision, I called him and scolded him. Maine daanta use (I scolded him). I said, ‘What do you mean, this is your last film? Who are you to decide, this is your last film? If the audience loves you, don’t say, this is my last film.’ My father used to tell me that …

Principal held in NEET leak case was set to retire in 40 days

Principal held in NEET leak case was set to retire in 40 days

PUNE: Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, principal of Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, who was arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, was due to retire in about 40 days. Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, principal of Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, who was arrested by CBI in connection with NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, was due to retire in about 40 days. (HT) Vidya Prasarini Sabha (VPS), a century-old educational institution, on Friday said it had suspended Havaldar, who was working with one of its schools, following the action by the probing agency. The institution has also formed a five-member committee to investigate the matter. Satish Gavali, secretary, VPS, said, “This is the first time in the past 102 years that our institute has been associated with such a case. Neither the government nor Havaldar informed us about any NTA or NEET-related matters, as these things are confidential.” According to Gavali, Havaldar holds an MSc and BEd degree and joined the school in 1992 as an assistant teacher. She was promoted as principal in …

Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing

Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing

Mumbai, Singer-composer Adnan Sami has weighed in on Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing, saying his decision should be “respected” and not speculated upon. Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing Earlier this year, Singh shocked both the film and music industry, along with his fans, when he announced his retirement from playback singing through a social media post. “He’s made a conscious decision to retire from playback singing. Whatever his decision is, one should allow him the space to respect that decision. He’s not come up with that decision out of any kind of impulse; it must be a very well thought out decision,” Sami told PTI in an interview. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of his new single, ‘Lipstick Laga Ke, Nazar Utar Le’, under Zee Music Company, Sami added that Singh is under no obligation to publicly explain the reasons behind his decision. “It must be for a very good reason, which he knows. It is not necessary for him to disclose …

‘Once you retire, I’ll retire too’: Arijit Singh told Pritam a day before announcing retirement | Bollywood News

‘Once you retire, I’ll retire too’: Arijit Singh told Pritam a day before announcing retirement | Bollywood News

Last year, during the release of his new film Metro… In Dino, Pritam confessed to SCREEN that he wanted to “pull back from commercial music a bit” in order to spend more time with his kids, who’d be off to the US for further studies very soon. But ever since then, he’s composed for three more films — Ayan Mukerji’s War 2, Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, and Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla. He also has Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2, Mrighadeep Singh Lamba’s Naagzilla, Sandeep Singh’s The Pride of Bharat Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5, and Anurag Basu and Kabir Khan’s next. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, the composer opens up on why he wants to go the Arijit Singh way now and hang up his headphones for a few years. He also discusses how he wants to remain creatively engaged in his downtime and how a recent detox trip consolidated his plans to take a step back. What do you feel about Arijit Singh’s sudden retirement from playback earlier …

Suzie Bates to retire after 20-year career, eyes another World Cup title

Suzie Bates to retire after 20-year career, eyes another World Cup title

2 min readApr 24, 2026 10:24 AM IST Veteran New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, taking place from 12 June to 5 July in England, putting an end to a 20-year illustrious career, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced on Thursday. New Zealand will announce the 15-player squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup next week, where Bates will be a part of the squad. NZC said in a statement, “Bates will be named as part of the 15-player World Cup squad at an announcement event at her former school, Otago Girls’ High School next Wednesday and will depart with the squad for the ODI and T20I bilateral tour of England in early May.” One of the most decorated cricketers in the world, Bates has led the White Ferns in 151 matches. The right-handed opener is also the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is with 4,717 runs. She is the fourth-highest run-getter in ODIs and has claimed 145 wickets. Bates reflected on her …

Rizwan launches emotional retort after being asked if he should retire from T20s | Cricket News

Rizwan launches emotional retort after being asked if he should retire from T20s | Cricket News

3 min readApr 20, 2026 10:14 PM IST Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has said that he knew he never deserved a spot in the country’s T20 team based on his performances in the Big Bash League before the 2026 T20 World Cup or now based on how he has fared in the Pakistan Super League. Rizwan, however, said that he is not considering retirement from the shortest format and will continue to work until he feels he is done with the game. Rizwan’s statement came in response to a rather pointed question from a journalist on his ability to play in T20s any more after his side Rawalpindiz lost to Lahore Qalandars by 32 runs in the PSL.  “When I was playing in the Big Bash, the (Pakistan) team selection (for the T20 World Cup) happened and I had said that based on this performance, I don’t deserve a place in the team,” he said. Rizwan further said that he has admitted to previous Pakistan team managements that he doesn’t deserve to be in the team …