Archive · 30 Jan 2026

Arijit Singh Retires from Bollywood Singing

Arijit Singh Retires from Bollywood Singing

Arijit Singh, a famous Bollywood singer, has decided to stop singing for Bollywood movies.

He is known for his simple and emotional singing style, where the song and the feelings it carries are more important than the singer himself.

He never liked being in the spotlight and always stayed away from big parties and fame.

He has a restaurant in his hometown that serves cheap meals.

He is not leaving music entirely, just stepping away from Bollywood.

People will miss his unique way of singing that made the songs more important than the singer.

AR Rahman, a respected music composer, has called Arijit 'reckless' in a positive way, appreciating his unique approach to his work.

Fans in Kolkata have mixed feelings about his decision, with some expressing disappointment and others supporting his move to focus on independent music.

Arijit Singh first gained fame through the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005 and rose to prominence with the film Aashiqui 2 in 2013.

He has stated that he gets bored quickly and wants to explore other musical genres, including classical music.

Sources

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