Bollywood’s most famous playback singer, Arijit Singh has announced retirement from playback singing on January 27. In his 15-years career, the singer has delivered a string of superhit songs. His decision has sent shockwaves among the fans.
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Arijit Singh on 'Unfair' Bollywood Payments: 'You Kill An Artist'

  • Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, shocking fans.
  • He previously spoke about the 'unfair' payment structure in Bollywood during a 2023 Music Podcast interview.
  • Singh revealed he felt overwhelmed by fame and even got irritated hearing his own name and songs.
  • He stated that artists' passion is exploited when promised payments are not met, which 'kills an artist'.
  • Arijit thanked fans for their love and support in an Instagram post announcing his decision to stop new playback assignments.

Why It Matters: Arijit Singh's retirement highlights his past concerns about unfair payment practices in Bollywood.

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