Singer Chinmayi Sripada on Arijit Singh's retirement: 'He operated from a higher calling'

Chinmayi and Arijit have previously teamed up for several Bollywood romantic tracks, including Mast Magan from 2 States

• Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, shocking fans and industry.
• Chinmayi Sripada praises Arijit's humility and spiritual depth.
• Arijit will not take new assignments but says he won't stop making music.

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Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement on Tuesday came as a massive shock to fans and industry insiders alike. On January 27, the singer revealed that he would be stepping away from playback singing and would not be taking on any new assignments going forward. As reactions continue to pour in, singer Chinmayi Sripada, who has collaborated with Arijit on several occasions, has now shared her thoughts on his decision, calling it related to spiritual reasons.

Chinmayi took to X to pen a detailed note, reminiscing about the time she recorded songs with Arijit and highlighting his humility even after achieving phenomenal success.

She wrote, “I remember meeting Arijit when he recorded me for Pritam sir - and I remember telling him how he is not ruling Bollywood or something - Tum Hi Ho hadnt released then. I worked with him a few times after he became the most in demand singer and nothing had changed.”

I remember meeting Arijit when he recorded me for Pritam sir - and I remember telling him how he is not rulling Bollywood or something - Tum Hi Ho hadnt released then. I worked with him a few times after he became the most in demand singer and nothing had changed.

He is one of… — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2026

She went on to describe him as someone driven by a deeper purpose, adding, “He is one of my favourite musicians, singers, and over all, one of the finest, and I daresay, spiritually evolved human beings I have come across. I always felt he is someone who worked and operated from a higher calling; whatever he has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of divine," Chimnayi concluded her post.

Chinmayi and Arijit have previously teamed up for several Bollywood romantic tracks, including Mast Magan from 2 States, Sooiyan Si from Guddu Rangeela, and Piya Tu Piya from Dongri Ka Raja.

Meanwhile, Arijit himself took to social media on Tuesday evening to make the major announcement. In his post, he wrote, "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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Arijit Singh is widely regarded as one of the most in-demand playback singers in Bollywood, having risen to unprecedented fame following the success of Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2. Over the years, he has delivered numerous chart-topping hits such as Channa Mereya, Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, Kesariya, Kabira, Gerua, Jaan Nisaar, and the Kalank title track. His most recent release was Gehra Hua from Dhurandhar. He has also received several awards and accolades for his contribution to music, including two National Awards for Binte Dil and Kesariya.

The announcement has left Arijit Singh’s fans deeply stunned and heartbroken, marking a moment of great sadness for admirers of the singer and his music.