Arijit Singh Retires from Playback Singing Amid Industry Challenges and Support from Peers

Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing in January 2026, citing a desire to explore new musical directions. Fellow musician Lucky Ali supported Singh's decision, suggesting it reflects a personal and creative turning point, emphasizing artistic freedom beyond industry constraints. Meanwhile, singer Abhijeet Sawant highlighted systemic issues in Bollywood playback singing, including low pay, lack of royalties, and exploitation, which contribute to challenges faced by singers. Singh plans to continue making music independently, prompting industry-wide reflection on artist treatment.