Vishal Bhardwaj reacts to Arijit Singh’s retirement: “This is unfair, take back your Sanyas”

Vishal Bhardwaj reacts to Arijit Singh’s retirement: “This is unfair, take back your Sanyas”

• Vishal Bhardwaj calls Arijit Singh's retirement from playback singing "unfair"
• Vishal shares emotional video, urges Arijit to reconsider his decision
• Arijit Singh announced he will no longer take new playback singing assignments

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Music composer and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has reacted emotionally to Arijit Singh’s shocking announcement about stepping away from playback singing, calling the decision “unfair” and urging the singer to reconsider what he termed as a sudden “sanyas”.

Vishal took to social media to share a deeply personal video in which he is seen singing a song recorded earlier by Arijit Singh. The clip appears to be shot in an intimate, home-like setting, with Vishal visibly moved as he hums the track. According to his caption, the song was recorded by Arijit on his phone and is from Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film O Romeo.

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Along with the video, Vishal penned an emotional note expressing disbelief over Arijit’s decision. He wrote, “Hey Arijit.. Till a few days back, while we were jamming on this song (you were shooting the video) I didn’t know that this will be my one of the last film song with you. This is unfair.. #TakeBackYourSanyaas. It’s unacceptable.” The post quickly resonated with fans and industry insiders, many of whom echoed Vishal’s sentiment in the comments.

Vishal Bhardwaj and Arijit Singh have shared a creative partnership that has produced several memorable musical moments over the years. Their collaborations have often been praised for emotional depth and musical sincerity, making the possibility of no future film songs between them particularly difficult for admirers of their work.

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For those unaware, Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on January 27, sending shockwaves through the film and music industry. In a heartfelt social media note, the singer revealed that he would no longer be taking up new assignments as a playback vocalist.

Arijit wrote, “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 also thanked his fans for their unwavering support, describing his years as a playback singer as a “wonderful” chapter of his life.

Since the announcement, several composers, filmmakers, and fans have expressed disbelief and disappointment, with Vishal Bhardwaj’s reaction standing out for its raw honesty and emotional appeal.