Is Arijit Singh coming out of Bollywood retirement with Pritam or AR Rahman? Singer gives a reply to fan
Arijit Singh clarified his retirement from playback singing, assuring fans that numerous unreleased songs will be featured throughout the year. While he has stopped accepting new assignments, pending tracks are set for release, hinting at future p...

Arijit Singh talks about his unreleased songs
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Arijit shared a fresh note on his private account, which he later made public. Addressing his fans directly, he expressed gratitude for their constant support. Thanking them for their “kindness in this ruthless world,” the singer clarified that although he has stopped accepting new playback assignments, he still has a long list of unfinished songs.He explained that several pending tracks are yet to be released and will continue to come out over the course of this year. He hinted that the releases might even extend into next year. While he did not clearly state what his long-term plans are, he added that no one truly knows what the future holds, keeping the door slightly open for possibilities.
Arijit’s earlier retirement announcement had sparked widespread discussion in the music industry. Known for delivering some of Bollywood’s biggest chartbusters over the past decade, his decision raised questions about the future of film music.
Soon after the announcement, actor Aamir Khan visited him to record a song for his son Junaid Khan’s upcoming film Ek Din. In a behind-the-scenes video shared by Aamir Khan Productions, Aamir was seen requesting Arijit not to step away from playback singing, jokingly asking what would happen to the rest of them if he quit.
Is Arijit Singh making a comeback?
Amid the buzz, a fan recently requested Arijit on X to continue accepting new assignments from composers such as AR Rahman, Pritam and Mithoon. The fan described it as a humble appeal from listeners who wish to hear more collaborations.Responding to the message, Arijit gave a brief but pointed reply. He stated, "Some people compose for themselves, not for anyone." The comment quickly went viral, with fans interpreting it in different ways.
For now, Arijit Singh has made one thing clear, he may not be taking up new playback projects, but his voice is far from disappearing. With multiple unreleased tracks still in the pipeline, fans can expect to hear him in upcoming films for months to come. Stay tuned for more updates
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