Mumbai’s music scene is buzzing with disappointment as Arijit Singh, the voice behind countless Bollywood romantic hits, has announced he won’t take on any new playback singing assignments. Fans are heartbroken, but director Anil Sharma, known for Gadar 2, is holding out hope for his comeback.
Sharma, who collaborated with Arijit on memorable tracks like ‘Dil Jhoom’ and ‘Khaairiyat’ from Gadar 2, took to social media to praise the singer’s genius. In a heartfelt post on X, he shared clips from the film and wrote about how Arijit’s voice brought magic to his projects, including ‘Tera Fitoor’. ‘We all need more songs from you,’ Sharma urged, emphasizing that a singer’s life is in melodies and that the industry awaits his return after this brief rest.
The decision has sparked speculation. Some point fingers at T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, claiming pressure from Border 2’s recording pushed Arijit away. Kumar denies it, insisting only Arijit can clarify. Despite bowing out from new Hindi film songs, Arijit has committed projects lined up and plans a massive world tour in 2027, plus collaborations with global stars.
Sharma’s emotional plea highlights Arijit’s irreplaceable talent. As Bollywood grapples with the void, will the king of playback make a triumphant return? Fans and filmmakers alike are crossing fingers.