Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing: 'Maatrubhumi' From Salman Khan's Film His Last?

• Reports suggest Arijit Singh is stepping away from playback singing, a move that has stunned the music industry and his fans.
• His song "Maatrubhumi" from Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan is rumored to be his final mainstream Bollywood playback track.
• "Maatrubhumi" features lyrics by Sameer Anjaan, music by Himesh Reshammiya, and vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.
• Arijit clarified on X that he is not quitting music entirely but moving away from playback to focus on independent creation and learning.
• He cited multiple reasons for his decision, including a desire to explore different music and a feeling of weariness from the current format.

Why It Matters: Arijit Singh is transitioning from playback singing to independent music, with "Maatrubhumi" potentially his last Bollywood track.