Bhushan Kumar Denies Arijit Singh Was Forced to Sing 'Border 2' Song

• Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on January 27, sparking various speculations.
• A rumour circulated that Arijit was allegedly forced to sing a 'recent patriotic song', which netizens linked to 'Sandese Aate Hain' from 'Border 2'.
• Producer Bhushan Kumar denied these claims, stating, "Please call and ask Arijit, it’s all rubbish."
• A blind item on Reddit suggested Arijit was frustrated with music labels and a 'force-fit remake of a patriotic song'.
• Arijit cited multiple factors for his retirement, including creative restlessness and a desire to explore different music.

Why It Matters: Bhushan Kumar refutes claims that Arijit Singh was forced to sing for 'Border 2' amid his retirement.