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Aamir Khan meets Arijit Singh at his home in Jiaganj, flies kites days after singer announced his retirement

Nearly a week after Arijit Singh quit playback singing, Aamir Khan visited the singer’s Jiaganj home in West Bengal, sparking widespread speculation after videos of the actor went viral online.

February 03, 2026 / 14:19 IST
Aamir Khan visits Arijit Singh’s Bengal home days after singer announces exit from playback singing
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  • Aamir Khan visited Arijit Singh's hometown after singer quit playback singing
  • Purpose of Aamir's visit remains unconfirmed, sparking speculation among fans
  • Arijit Singh announced his playback singing exit on January 27 via social media

Nearly a week after singer Arijit Singh announced that he was stepping away from playback singing, Aamir Khan made a quiet but much-discussed visit to the musician’s hometown of Jiaganj in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The visit, which took place on Monday, quickly became a talking point after videos of the actor surfaced across social media platforms.

In one widely shared clip, Aamir Khan is seen stepping out of his car and acknowledging photographers with a brief wave. Another video shows him seated inside the vehicle as shutterbugs gather around, trying to catch a glimpse of the superstar. The visuals sparked instant speculation, especially given the timing of the visit so soon after Arijit’s unexpected announcement.

While many fans and industry watchers believe Aamir may have visited Arijit to discuss his decision to quit playback singing, there has been no official confirmation from either side about the purpose of the meeting or what was discussed behind closed doors. Both Aamir and Arijit have chosen to remain silent, adding to the intrigue surrounding the visit.

The meeting has drawn attention largely because of the long-standing creative association between the two. Arijit Singh has lent his voice to several films associated with Aamir Khan over the years. One of their most memorable collaborations was “Naina” from Dangal, a song that became as iconic as the film itself. Their partnership continued with Laal Singh Chaddha, where Arijit delivered the emotional tracks “Tere Hawaale” and “Phir Na Aisi Raat Aayegi.”

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Arijit Singh announced his decision to stop taking on new playback assignments on January 27 through his social media handles. In his message, he thanked listeners for their love and support over the years, calling his journey as a playback singer fulfilling and complete. The announcement sent shockwaves through the film and music industries, given Arijit’s dominance over the last decade.

Several filmmakers and composers have reacted emotionally to the news. Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj publicly urged Arijit to reconsider, calling the decision “unacceptable” and using the hashtag #TakeBackYourSanyaas in a heartfelt post.

For more than ten years, Arijit Singh has been the defining voice of romance and heartbreak in Hindi cinema, singing for actors across generations, from Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. Whether Aamir Khan’s visit signals an attempt to persuade Arijit to return, or was simply a personal show of support, remains unknown. What is clear is that Arijit’s absence from playback singing would leave a silence that Bollywood is not ready to fill.

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Feb 2, 2026 07:09 pm

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