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Arijit Singh’s voice has soundtracked heartbreaks, long drives, late nights, and quiet moments for millions. So when the singer dropped a sudden announcement about stepping away from playback singing, it sent shockwaves across the internet. Within minutes, fans, fellow musicians, and even major brands flooded social media with emotional reactions. From heartfelt tributes to playful one-liners, the response made one thing clear: Arijit’s impact goes far beyond film music, and his absence will be deeply felt.
On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh stunned fans and the music industry by announcing that he would no longer accept new assignments as a playback vocalist for films. The singer shared the news through an Instagram post, thanking listeners for the love they had shown him over the years and describing his journey as a playback singer as a wonderful one. He made it clear that this decision marked the end of a chapter, not his connection with music itself.
Internet reacts to his retirement
Soon after the announcement, social media was flooded with reactions from fans, fellow artists, and major music platforms. Singer Shreya Ghoshal described the moment as the beginning of a new phase for Arijit, expressing excitement about what the artist would create next and stressing that an artist of his calibre could never be boxed into traditional definitions. She encouraged him to soar higher and explore freely.
Brands also joined the emotional outpouring. Zepto summed up the collective mood with a simple, teary-eyed reaction, asking who was cutting onions. JioSaavn reflected the heaviness fans were feeling, while Jio Hotstar Telugu expressed disbelief at the news. YouTube India reassured that Arijit’s songs would always remain in its playlists, and Amazon Music India responded with a lyrical nod that echoed the sadness of the moment.
Fellow musicians shared equally heartfelt messages. Armaan Malik expressed love and respect for Arijit, thanking him for giving everything to his craft. B Praak declared himself a fan for life, while Badshah described Arijit as a once-in-a-generation artist. Sona Mohapatra reflected on the journey of creating independent music, calling it exhausting yet deeply fulfilling, and extended her love to both Arijit Singh and India.
As reactions continue to pour in, the emotional response from fans, artists, and platforms alike underlines just how deeply Arijit Singh’s voice is woven into everyday life. His announcement may have marked the end of his playback chapter, but the echoes of his music clearly remain everywhere.
On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh stunned fans and the music industry by announcing that he would no longer accept new assignments as a playback vocalist for films. The singer shared the news through an Instagram post, thanking listeners for the love they had shown him over the years and describing his journey as a playback singer as a wonderful one. He made it clear that this decision marked the end of a chapter, not his connection with music itself.
Internet reacts to his retirement
Soon after the announcement, social media was flooded with reactions from fans, fellow artists, and major music platforms. Singer Shreya Ghoshal described the moment as the beginning of a new phase for Arijit, expressing excitement about what the artist would create next and stressing that an artist of his calibre could never be boxed into traditional definitions. She encouraged him to soar higher and explore freely.Brands also joined the emotional outpouring. Zepto summed up the collective mood with a simple, teary-eyed reaction, asking who was cutting onions. JioSaavn reflected the heaviness fans were feeling, while Jio Hotstar Telugu expressed disbelief at the news. YouTube India reassured that Arijit’s songs would always remain in its playlists, and Amazon Music India responded with a lyrical nod that echoed the sadness of the moment.
Fellow musicians shared equally heartfelt messages. Armaan Malik expressed love and respect for Arijit, thanking him for giving everything to his craft. B Praak declared himself a fan for life, while Badshah described Arijit as a once-in-a-generation artist. Sona Mohapatra reflected on the journey of creating independent music, calling it exhausting yet deeply fulfilling, and extended her love to both Arijit Singh and India.
As reactions continue to pour in, the emotional response from fans, artists, and platforms alike underlines just how deeply Arijit Singh’s voice is woven into everyday life. His announcement may have marked the end of his playback chapter, but the echoes of his music clearly remain everywhere.
