Arijit Singh surprised his fans by performing live in concert for the first time since he announced his retirement. The singer joined sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar during the Kolkata leg of her India tour on Sunday. Videos of the singer crooning a Bengali song during his time on stage are now doing the rounds on social media.
Arijit Singh avoids singing his Bollywood classics after announcing playback retirement
? Arijit Singh RETURNS TO STAGE for first time after announcing retirement from playback singing. pic.twitter.com/K9k4ttUKq6
— Brightside of Bharat (@polymarketl) February 9, 2026
arijit singh and anoushka shankar's jugalbandi is pure bliss to the ears ? pic.twitter.com/NJSI5stBHi
— chittaranjan (@i_CHITTARANJAN1) February 9, 2026
Arijit announces playback retirement
Earlier this month, Arijit Singh revealed his intention to move away from playback work, citing a desire to reconnect with music in its purest form. While he clarified that he is not quitting music altogether, the singer expressed interest in live performances, independent projects and collaborations that allow greater creative freedom. His appearance at the Kolkata concert seems to reflect this shift.
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