- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 12 May 2026 05:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pritam Chakraborty, popularly known as Pritam Da, has shared his thoughts on Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing. In a recent interview, Pritam explained that Arijit’s decision should not be viewed as retirement but as a much-needed break from the constant pressure of the music industry. The composer revealed that the singer had been handling too much work for years and now wants time to focus on other creative interests and personal peace.
Pritam Da Reveals Why Arijit Singh Announced Retirement
Pritam Da and Arijit Singh (Image: Amazon Music)
In a conversation with Screen, Pritam Da revealed that Arijit was singing nonstop for quite some time and might feel exhausted from singing due to his engagements in commercial music.
He said, “He was singing so many songs, maybe he doesn’t feel like singing for now. Sometimes directors also put pressure on us. It's tough to say no at times, even for me. Just give him some time, and he will be okay.”
The composer added further, “Artists never retire, but they take a break and focus on something new that is more interesting to them. Now, Arijit is directing a really good film too.”
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Pritam Da Said Fans Should Stop Pressuring Arijit Singh
Pritam also requested fans and the industry not to overreact to Arijit's retirement announcement. According to Pritam, many people were unnecessarily speculating about Arijit Singh retiring and asking why his songs continued to come out.
He said, “Why are you giving him so much pressure? Let him do what he wants. He’ll sing when he wants to.” Pritam added that every artist deserves personal space and freedom to decide their future.
What Pritam Thinks About His Own Break
Pritam da with Arijit Singh (Image: Instagram)
Pritam Da mentioned that the decision taken by Arijit changed his mind regarding his plan to take a break. He revealed that for almost a year, he had been discussing retirement with Arijit, but failed to gather the courage to retire.
One incident which made both of them laugh was when Arijit had told him, “The day you retire, I’ll also retire.” To everyone’s surprise, the singer announced the break from playback singing on the very next day and later joked to Pritam, “Aapse nahi hoga.”
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When And What Arijit Announced
Earlier this year, in January, Arijit Singh confirmed that he would no longer accept new playback singing assignments. However, he clarified that several songs already recorded by him will continue to be released in films this year and next year as well.