Arijit Singh left the music world and his fans were stunned on Tuesday when the singer announced he would stop singing on playback. The announcement, made through social media, left both fans and filmmakers in disbelief. Amid the avalanche of reactions, old tweets from Virat Kohli have resurfaced, showing their love for the singer.
Virat Kohli’s Arijit Singh’s old tweets resurface
Following Arijit’s announcement, a 2016 tweet by Kohli resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter). In the post dated January 26, 2016, Kohli wrote, “I am probably one of the biggest fans of Arijit Singh. Mesmerized by his talent and soulful voice. Actually, I am at a loss for words.”
I am probably one of Arijit Singh’s biggest fans. Mesmerized by his talent and soulful voice. The truth is that I lack words.
-Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 24, 2016
Another post is also doing the rounds, featuring a photograph of Kohli with Arijit. The cricketer described the moment as a “pure fanboy moment”, writing: “What a wonderful person he is. No one has ever captivated me with his voice like this man. God bless you Arijit.”
Pure fanboy moment for me. What a wonderful person he is. No one has captivated me with his voice like this man. God bless you Arijit. 🙏😊 pic.twitter.com/aQMeGjQP8y
-Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2017
Fans draw parallel between Kohli and Arijit
Fans were quick to compare Arijit Singh’s surprise retirement with Virat Kohli’s unexpected exit from Test cricket last year. One user wrote: “Arijit is the Virat Kohli of music. His retirement left me in shock.” Another added: “They both decided to retire when they were at the top of their game.”
Arijit Singh retiring from singing hurts… but Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket still hurts the most. pic.twitter.com/zaNqSShw8N
-Ayush Singh (@imabhinashS) January 27, 2026
Arijit Singh’s retirement is more shocking than Virat’s retirement!!! pic.twitter.com/SUnGuLZZtJ
-Snehal 🕊️ (@Snehalsays_03) January 27, 2026
Arijit Singh’s retirement is more shocking than Virat’s retirement!!! pic.twitter.com/SUnGuLZZtJ
-Snehal 🕊️ (@Snehalsays_03) January 27, 2026
Some even joked about the moment: “Kohli has retired from Testing. Arijit has retired from singing. But ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ is still playing on TV.”
Kohli withdrew from the Tests. Arijit retired from singing. But “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” is still playing on television.
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 27, 2026
Arijit Singh to focus on Indian classical music
In his social media post, Arijit clarified that he will only move away from playback singing, not music itself. He shared his plans to focus on Indian classical music and his own compositions. “I will make my own music. I will create my music when I am ready. I am going back to Indian classical music. I want to make music again. I want to start again,” he wrote.
Arijit reveals the reasons for his decision
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Speaking of his creative restlessness, he added: “One of the reasons is simple: I get bored pretty quickly, that’s why 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.”
Arijit also expressed his desire to make room for new talent: “Another reason is that I am excited to hear some singer appear and give me real motivation,” he wrote.
Arijit Singh’s Playing Career
Arijit Singh’s journey in music began in 2010, when he worked as an assistant to composer Pritam. She quickly rose to fame, becoming one of the most famous voices in Bollywood with hits like Phir Le Aayaa Dil, Tum Hi Ho, Kabira, Channa Mereya, Kesariya, Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga, Jaan Nisaar and the title track of Kalank.
Over the years, Arijit’s extraordinary talent has earned him two National Film Awards for Binte Dil and Kesariya, cementing his place as one of the most influential playback singers of his generation.