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Amaal Mallik reveals why Arijit Singh returned to playback singing
Arijit Singh is a very famous singer who sings songs for movies.
Earlier in 2026, he told everyone he would stop singing songs for new movies.
But he also said he would still make his own music.
Recently, he sang a song called 'Yeh Awarapan' for a movie called Awarapan 2.
Many people wondered why he changed his mind.
His friend and music maker, Amaal Mallik, explained what happened.
He said nobody forced Arijit to sing the song.
The song had been sung by Amaal himself for almost a year before Arijit heard it.
Arijit liked it but was shy to sing it because Amaal sang it so well.
In the end, he agreed, and the movie comes out on August 14.
Amaal Mallik said Arijit Singh's return to playback singing with 'Yeh Awarapan' from Awarapan 2 was not planned or prompted by pressure.
The song existed in Mallik's own voice for nearly a year before Arijit heard it, dispelling speculation it was an old recording held back.
Arijit was initially reluctant to record the track because he felt Mallik had already sung it well, but agreed a few months ago.
In January 2026, Arijit announced he would no longer take on new film assignments while continuing to make music.
Mallik said the return should not be seen as final, and Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, releases on August 14.
- Who
- Music composer Amaal Mallik and singer Arijit Singh, who returned to playback singing with 'Yeh Awarapan'.
- What
- Amaal Mallik revealed that Arijit Singh's return to playback singing was unplanned, voluntary and not the result of any deal or pressure.
- Where
- Not explicitly specified in the articles; the song belongs to the film Awarapan 2.
- When
- Arijit announced he was stepping back from film assignments in January 2026; he recorded the song a few months ago; Awarapan 2 releases on August 14.
- Why
- Arijit liked the song and Mallik specifically wanted him to sing the track, so Arijit agreed on his own decision.
Key facts
- Song
- Yeh Awarapan
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Singer
- Arijit Singh
- Composer
- Amaal Mallik
- Cast
- Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi
- Film release date
- August 14
- Arijit Singh's January 2026 announcement
- No new film assignments, but continuing music
- Interview source
- Pinkvilla
Quotes
Amaal Mallik
Indian composer and music director
“I think there is no force by any chance. He has made a decision. So when he heard the song, it was nothing as we promised it earlier and there was no deal. People always think it must have been an old recorded song released now.”
telegraphindia.com
“Since a year, it was in my voice and usually Arijit and I play our music to each other also.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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