Arijit Singh left his fans and the entire entertainment industry shocked after the singer-composer announced his retirement from playback singing on Tuesday. Through his social media posts, he shared this news, revealing he will not be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist. He also assured everyone that he won't stop making music. This left fans wondering about the reason behind his retirement. Now, new reports have surfaced online stating that Arijit is taking a temporary break as he plans to make his directorial debut. The singer is reportedly planning to redefine success beyond playback singing.
Is Arijit Singh Making Directorial Debut After Playback Singing Retirement?
According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, “Arijit is going to be busy with his debut film as a director. He’s been very passionate about it for long and that required his time and efforts. Among the flood of offers, he wouldn’t have been able to do it. He will complete his director duties. This is more like a break for a year or so."
Arijit Singh has already started shooting for his first Hindi directorial film, which is said to be a jungle adventure. The film is reportedly set to star Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter, Shora, while Siddiqui himself is expected to make a special appearance. The upcoming movie is written by Arijit along with his wife, Koel Singh, who also co-produced it.
Arijit Singh's Retirement Announcement
Through a series of tweets from his private X handle, Arijit shared that he is calling it off. His post read, “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.”
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His decision to retire from playback singing left many fans emotional and they flooded social media platforms with his songs and moments from his concerts, calling it the 'End of an Era.'
Meanwhile, Arijit Singh’s most recent playback release, Maatrubhumi from Battle of Galwan, has been trending ever since its release.