Arijit Singh Ends New Film Playback Assignments

Renowned Indian playback singer Arijit Singh announced on January 27, 2026, via Instagram that he will no longer accept new assignments as a vocalist for films, marking the end of a prominent chapter in his career. The 38-year-old artist, known for his soulful voice in Bollywood and beyond, expressed gratitude to fans while affirming his commitment to continue creating music independently.

In his post, Singh began by wishing followers a Happy New Year and reflecting on the support he has received. "I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners," he wrote. "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 added that he plans to honor existing commitments, which may result in some releases later in the year, and emphasized his ongoing passion for music. "God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and in future will be learning more and do more on my own as a small little artist," Singh stated. "Just to be clear that I wont stop making music."

Singh's decision comes without a stated reason, though it follows the release of...