Arijit Singh
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Popular singer Arijit Singh, one of Indian cinema’s most beloved voices with countless chart-toppers to his credit, has announced retirement from playback singing. "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," he wrote in an Instagram post, while calling his journey 'wonderful'.
He has given Bollywood industry several hit songs, and has been grown up with some really good and notable developments in his singing career.
The singer, however, has not cited any such reason for his decision.
Moreover, social media has taken a storm after his acclamation, sparking emotional reactions from his fans. The users started reacting to his post as soon as he posted.
One social media user wrote, "Mixed emotions going on rn, but i wish u the best. you will always be a legend and can’t wait for the new independent journey you will go for." Another wrote, "Arijit bhai, just say it was the algorithm acting up."