Arijit Singh Quits Playback: Why India's 'Emotion' Steps Back From Bollywood

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News18•27-01-2026, 23:49
Arijit Singh Quits Playback: Why India's 'Emotion' Steps Back From Bollywood
- •Arijit Singh, Bollywood's most popular voice, began his professional journey in 2005 on 'Fame Gurukul' and later worked as a music programmer, gaining deep structural understanding of music.
- •His breakthrough came in 2013 with "Tum Hi Ho," a song that resonated deeply with emotions, making him an indispensable voice for love, pain, and memories.
- •Arijit's unique vocal quality, characterized by innocence and personal confession, combined with immense hard work, forged a strong emotional connection with listeners.
- •Despite his success, the constant emotional strain, burden of expectations, and the industry's reliance on his voice led to suffocation, influencing his decision to step back.
- •He maintained a private persona, avoiding the celebrity game, and his legacy lies in making vulnerability respectable and redefining the male voice in Bollywood.
Why It Matters: Arijit Singh, the voice of a generation, steps back from playback due to emotional strain and industry pressures.
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