The Real Reason Behind Arijit Singh Retirement From Playback Singing

“Tum Hi Ho” played, and an entire generation felt understood. But behind that soothing voice was a story filled with rejections, reinvention, and relentless patience.

Arijit Singh’s journey isn’t just about hit songs - it’s about resilience, quiet ambition, and staying rooted while reaching unimaginable heights.

Over the years, Arijit didn’t just sing songs; he became an emotion for millions. Let’s take a closer look at the journey of a singer who never chased fame - yet became unforgettable.

Arijit Singh - Singer By Birth

ArijitSingh was born on April 25, 1987, in Murshidabad, West Bengal, and always aspired to be a singer, motivated by his mother, Aditi Singh. Arijit hails from a family of musicians, with his mother, grandmother, and maternal aunt being singers, and his maternal uncle playing the tabla.

His career as well as his life was not so easy. Let’s take a closer look at ‘King Of Music’, Arijit Singh’s life. 

From Rejection To The Phenimenol Success

Career Beginning: Arijit started his career at the age of 18 by participating in a reality show called ‘Fame Gurukul. In the show, he participated as a contestant. Just 6 weeks before the finale of the show Arijit was voted out by the audience. 

Music Producer: After getting the lowest number of votes he didn’t quit. Arijit came back even stronger and this time he participated in another reality show ‘10 Ke 10 Le Gaye Dil’. Eventually he won and used his prize money to set up his recording studio. He started his journey as a music programmer and assisted well-known artists like Pritam, Vishal Shekhar and others.

Career Breakthrough: After years of hardwork, Arijit got the opportunity to make a bollywood debut with Murder 2. He was getting noticed after his first Bollywood debut music ‘Phir Mohabbat’.

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But he got immense fame when Aashiqui 2 title track ‘Tum Hi Ho’ became an instant hit. The film made him an overnight star as all the songs sung by him in Aashiqui 2 were highly applauded and reached the top charts.

Hits After Hits: The singer is getting more opportunities and his stardom rises highly. With songs like Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Apna Bana Le, Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse and so many others, Arijit became a well-known name in the music industry.

Arijit Singh’s Personal Life

Similar to his professional life, Arijit’s personal life was not so easy. He married early when he was a music programmer but it didn’t even last for a year. According to reports, the singer went through an ugly divorce.

In 2014, the singer tied the knot with his childhood friend Koel Roy at Tarapeeth temple in West Bengal. Arijit kept this wedding secret from the media for over two years. The couple (Arijit and Koel) are blessed with 2 sons and a step-daughter from Koel’s first marriage.

20 Years Of Journey - Arijit Singh Announced Retirement

Bollywood vocalist Arijit Singh stunned fans on January 27, 2026, by declaring his retirement from playback singing.

“Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

Why Arijit Singh Quit Playback Singing

He accomplished this only days after Maatrubhumi, a track performed by him and Shreya Ghoshal for the Salman Khan film Battle of Galwan, was shared on social media prior to Republic Day.

But why did Arijit Singh Quit Playback Singing? The response to this query may confuse many, yet for those familiar with the artist, this choice is not a significant shock.

No No No Arijit ....you cannot do this .... Bro just say it's prank 🥲... #arijitsingh #whoami pic.twitter.com/JrYB7XujHh

— VIRENDRA SHAH (@Virendr36129334) January 27, 2026

The images of what several are asserting to be a post from his personal X account are also spreading rapidly. In the post, Arijit Singh discussed his choice to step back from playback singing.

"There is not one 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. One of the reasons was simple: I get bored pretty quickly, that's why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored," he wrote.

Arijit Singh Songs & Live Shows

Till date, he has contributed his voice to more than 800 songs, merging tracks from movies with his own singles. That's an average of over 53 songs annually. He has created music for movies like Pagglait, featuring Sanya Malhotra.

Additionally, he has been consistently performing in live shows and touring both nationally and internationally. Reflecting on the last 15 years, it's likely that there hasn't been a single year without music enthusiasts experiencing Arijit Singh's voice.

In a time when standing out among singers from reality shows and multiple platforms has become challenging, Arijit Singh's uniqueness has ingrained his voice in people's memories.

Arijit Singh’s journey proves that true artistry isn’t about staying in the spotlight forever, but knowing when to step back with grace. His voice may retire from playback, but it will echo in hearts for generations to come.

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