3 minutes of readingBombayJanuary 29, 2026 06:29 pm IST
It’s hard to imagine Arijit Singh without music maestro Pritam. The duo has consistently scored hits on the charts and undoubtedly their best collaboration came when they worked together in an Anurag Basu film. Now, with Arijit announcing his retirement from playback singingFans will surely deeply miss this musical trio, who have always created magic for the ears. Since the announcement, social media has been abuzz with speculation about what Arijit’s next move could be. Internet users on Reddit and other platforms are contemplating whether the singer could dedicate himself to film direction.
However, there has been no confirmation from Arijit himself. But Anurag, in a recent chat with BBC Hindi, pointed out that the singer has always been inclined to explore life behind the camera. “The world was shocked after learning about Arijit Singh’s decision, but I was not surprised or shocked at all. I have known him for a long time and I feel that he is very talented and wants to do more besides singing,” Basu said. Furthermore, he recalled an anecdote from the sets of Barfi!, revealing that Arijit had once expressed interest in helping him on set. “He asked me to make him an assistant at Barfi!”
Arijit Singh announced his retirement earlier this week. Taking to your private X account, He addressed his decision by emphasizing that it was not an impulsive choice.. “There is no single reason behind this, there are several reasons, plus I have been trying to do this for a long time. Finally, I have gathered the right courage,” he wrote.
Talking about his creative restlessness, Arijit candidly explained his need for change. “One of the reasons is simple: I get bored pretty quickly, so I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and performing them on stage. So here’s the thing: I got bored. I need to make other music for a living.”
The singer also expressed his desire to make space for new voices in the industry, suggesting that his decision is as much about the future of Hindi film music as it is about his personal journey. “Another reason is that I’m excited to hear a singer come out and give me real motivation,” he added.