The man who gave a voice to heartbreak, hope and healing, Arijit Singh, has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing, bringing an era-defining chapter in Hindi film music to a close.
Taking to social media, Arijit wrote, “Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you for giving me so much of 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.”
Top 10 songs that shaped a generation:
Tum Hi Ho (2013)
The song that introduced Arijit Singh to a wide audience, this Mithoon composition became an instant classic and remains one of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable love ballads.
Agar Tum Saath Ho (2015)
A bittersweet reflection on love and separation, this A.R. Rahman composition is remembered as much for its melody as for Arijit’s quietly powerful rendition that lingers long after the song ends.
Channa Mereya (2016)
Centred on unspoken love and quiet pain, the song is remembered for Arijit’s heartfelt delivery and its lasting emotional pull.
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From intimate ballads to chart-toppers
Gerua (2015)
A lush romantic track that continues to feature at weddings and celebrations, driven by Arijit’s smooth vocals and a melody built for nostalgia.
Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage (2019)
This song captures longing in its rawest form. Composed by Mithoon, the ballad leans heavily on Arijit’s restrained yet deeply affecting vocals to convey heartbreak and devotion.
Kesariya (2022)
A sweeping romantic number that went on to become the first Indian song to cross half a billion streams on Spotify. Arijit’s warm, emotive singing sits perfectly within Pritam’s expansive composition.
Recent favourites before the goodbye
Chaleya (2023)
Bright, rhythmic, and widely loved, the track highlighted Arijit’s range as he effortlessly moved into a more upbeat, contemporary space alongside Shilpa Rao.
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Apna Bana Le (2023)
Soft, tender, and intimate, the song speaks of emotional closeness. Its gentle arrangement allows Arijit’s expressive voice to carry the feeling without excess.
Heeriye (2023)
A calm, melodic duet where Arijit’s vocals add depth and warmth, helping the song stand out in the contemporary indie-pop landscape.
Satranga (2023)
A layered composition that moves between intensity and softness, showing Arijit’s comfort with both grand cinematic moments and quiet emotional shifts.
