Music lovers across the globe were left stunned by the sudden announcement of the retirement of two-time National Award winner and renowned Indian playback singer Arijit Singh. However, close circles and social media posts, which have gone viral, suggest that this decision was not taken in haste, but after careful consideration. According to Indian media, Arijit Singh had been feeling creatively stagnant for a while, with commercial pressures, story, and directorial constraints in the film music industry stifling his ability to create music on his own terms, which led him to crave artistic freedom.
A shocking development hit the music world, as renowned Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from film music. Reports attributed to sources also revealed that over the past 15 years, Arijit Singh has recorded over 800 songs, engaged in relentless recording sessions, and performed numerous live shows, which took a toll on his mental and physical health. It is essential to note that Arijit Singh has not abandoned music altogether; instead, he has opted to step away from film music to focus on creating free and personal music.
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