The music industry was taken by surprise on Tuesday after Arijit Singh revealed that he is stepping away from playback singing. The singer shared the news through a post on his Instagram handle, triggering an immediate and emotional response from fellow musicians, actors and fans, many of whom struggled to process the unexpected announcement.
Within minutes of the post going live, the comments section was flooded with reactions from prominent names in the entertainment world. Several artistes expressed shock, while others chose to salute Arijit’s contribution to Indian film music and the impact he has had over the years.
Rapper Badshah summed up his admiration in a brief but powerful message, calling Arijit “Sadiyon mein ek”, describing him as a once-in-a-century artiste. Singer-composer Amaal Mallik shared a longer, heartfelt note, admitting that he was “lost” after hearing the news.
While stating that he respected Arijit’s decision, Amaal emphasised that film music would never feel the same without his voice and expressed gratitude for having witnessed his journey in the industry.
Singer B Praak echoed similar sentiments, calling himself a “fan for life”, while actor Richa Chadha reacted with a series of crying emojis, reflecting the emotional weight of the announcement. Many others from the music fraternity also shared messages of disbelief, respect and appreciation.
Arijit Singh, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices of his generation, has shaped the sound of Hindi film music over the past decade. His decision to step back has sparked conversations across social media, with fans and artistes alike acknowledging that his absence will leave a lasting void in the world of playback singing.
