Arijit Singh, Who Has Won Millions of Hearts, Announced His Retirement from Playback Singing Through a Social Media Post

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Arijit Singh has announced his retirement as a playback singer on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) evening. The acclaimed singer-composer took to Instagram to announce the news which has left the music fraternity surprised.

In viral screenshots from his reportedly private X profile, he said he gets bored easily, so he's seeking new music to "live."

Arijit Singh Retirement

Late Tuesday evening, Arijit Singh took to his Instagram handle and shared the heartbreaking news with his fans and followers. The singer-composer wrote, ““Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for the love you’ve given me throughout these years as listeners. I am happy to share that I will no longer be taking on new playback singing assignments.” He further wrote, “I am calling it off. It has been a wonderful journey.”

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Arijit Singh-Salman Khan Feud

Arijit Singh, who is known for his reserved nature and limited media interactions, has a history with the Bollywood star . The much-talked-about feud between Khan and the singer started when Arijit shared a post on X, revealing that his song had been dropped from the star's film Sultan.

Salman Khan was hosting an awards show and invited Arijit to receive the Best Playback Singer (Male) award for his love anthem Tum Hi Ho from Mohit Suri's 2013 blockbuster romantic drama Aashiqui 2.

As Arijit looked visibly tired, Salman dropped his one-liner in his signature style: "Soye nahi kya?" (Didn't you sleep?). Arijit replied in Bhaijaan's tongue: "Aap logon ne sula diya" (You guys put me to sleep).

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The apparent friendly on-stage banter took an unexpected turn in the coming years. Nobody knew what had brewed between Salman and Arijit until the singer shared an X post apologising to the Khan.

He also revealed that the song titled Jag Ghoomeya, filmed on Salman and Anushka Sharma and sung by Arijit, didn't make the final cut of the film and album. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's version of the song did.

In 2016, Arijit wrote on X: "I never insulted you... I tried so many times to apologize. Please don't remove the song I sang for Sultan. Let me retire with that song in my library." He later deleted the post.

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The Reunion

Seven years later, Arijit Singh and Salman Khan finally collaborated on a couple of songs for Manish Sharma's 2023 spy thriller Tiger 3. Arijit sang the romantic track Ruaan and the closing-credits dance number Leke Prabhu Ka Naam, filmed on Salman and Katrina Kaif. 

On a Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar episode last year, Salman finally addressed the feud with Arijit.

"Arijit aur main bahut acche dost hain. Woh misunderstanding mere side se hui thi. Uske baad usne gaane bhi kiye mere liye. Tiger 3 mein kiya usne, aage Galwan. (Arijit and I are very good friends. That misunderstanding was from my end. After that, he sang for me in Tiger 3 and now in Battle of Galwan.)," said Salman Khan.

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Final Thoughts

The singer became an overnight star with his sensational hit Tum Hi Ho from the 2013 musical Aashiqui 2. He delivered tracks like Suno Na Sangemarmar from Youngistaan, Mast Magan from 2 States, Muskurane from CityLights, Humdard from Ek Villain, and Aaj Phir from Hate Story 2. 

Time will tell if Maatrubhumi from Battle of Galwan stands as Arijit's last film song.