Hanumankind backs Arijit Singh’s exit from playback singing: ‘There’s weight he carries with his work’

“Don’t focus on the music too long. If you burn too bright, it can consume you. Take a step back. Too much of a good thing can become a bad thing,” he said, stressing that creativity thrives only when artistes give themselves space.

Hanumankind also urged creators to recognise stress at an early stage and prioritise mental breathing space, while cautioning against judging artistes who choose to step away from the spotlight.

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Arijit Singh’s announcement and reasons behind it

On January 27, Arijit Singh took to Instagram to inform fans that he would no longer accept new playback assignments. “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much 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,” he wrote.

Soon after, posts believed to be from Arijit’s personal X account shed light on his reasons. The 38-year-old singer clarified that his decision wasn’t impulsive or based on a single event. Instead, it was the result of long reflection and multiple factors.

“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 shared. Arijit also expressed a desire to make room for emerging voices in the industry, hoping to be inspired by fresh talent.

What’s next for Arijit

Despite stepping back from playback singing, Arijit Singh reassured fans that music will remain central to his life. He revealed plans to focus on creating his own compositions and returning to Indian classical music when the time is right.