Arijit Singh's Shocking Announcement Rocks Music Industry
In a move that sent shockwaves through the Indian music fraternity, celebrated playback singer Arijit Singh announced on Tuesday that he is stepping away from playback singing. This unexpected decision has left fans, fellow musicians, and filmmakers across the country stunned and searching for answers.
Virat Kohli's Heartfelt Tribute Resurfaces Online
As reactions poured in across various social media platforms, old posts by cricket legend Virat Kohli resurfaced, once again highlighting his long-standing admiration for the singer. Soon after Arijit's announcement, a tweet shared by Kohli in 2016 began circulating widely online.
In the post, dated January 26, 2016, the former Indian cricket captain had written, "I am probably one of the biggest fans of Arijit Singh. Mesmerized by his talent and soulful voice. I am short of words actually."
Another throwback post featuring a photograph of Kohli with Arijit has also gone viral across social networks. The ace cricketer had shared the photo with the singer and written, "Pure fanboy moment for me. What an amazing person he is. No one has captivated me with their voice like this man. God bless you Arijit."
Fans Draw Parallels Between Two Iconic Careers
Observant fans were quick to draw parallels between Arijit Singh's unexpected announcement and Virat Kohli's own surprise retirement from Test cricket last year. The comparisons sparked numerous discussions online about both artists choosing to step back at the peak of their respective careers.
One user commented, "Arijit is the Virat Kohli of music. His retirement has left me in shock," while another observed, "Both chose to retire when they were at the top of their game."
Some reactions took a humorous turn as well, with one fan joking, "Kohli retired from tests. Arijit retired from singing. But 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' is still playing on TV."
Arijit Singh Clarifies His Artistic Direction
In his detailed social media statement, Arijit clarified that his decision applies specifically to playback singing and not to music as a whole. The singer explained that he now wants to focus on Indian classical music and his own original compositions.
"I will make my own music. Will come up with my music whenever I am ready. I am going back to Indian Classical Music. I wanna go back to making music. I wanna start again," he wrote passionately.
The Reasons Behind the Bold Decision
Responding to fans on X, Arijit revealed that this decision had been in the works for a considerable amount of time. "There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this since a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage," he shared candidly.
Speaking about his creative restlessness, the singer added, "One of the reasons is simple, I get bored pretty quick, that's why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored. I need to do some other music to live."
He also mentioned his eagerness to see fresh voices emerge in the industry, stating, "Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation."
The music industry now watches with anticipation as one of its most beloved voices embarks on this new artistic journey, while fans continue to process this significant announcement that has reshaped the landscape of Indian playback singing.
