Arijit Singh Retires from Playback Singing, Set to Debut as Filmmaker

• Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on January 27 via Instagram, stating he will not take new assignments.
• Director Anurag Basu revealed that Arijit Singh plans to become a filmmaker and has already begun shooting his first Hindi directorial project.
• Basu, who shares a strong bond with Arijit, was not surprised by the decision, knowing Arijit's passion for filmmaking and desire to do more than just sing.
• Arijit had previously asked Basu to be an assistant for his film 'Barfi', showcasing his long-standing interest in direction.
• His debut film is reported to be a jungle adventure starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with shooting underway in Shantiniketan, written by Arijit and his wife Koel Singh.

Why It Matters: Arijit Singh transitions from playback singing to filmmaking, with his debut directorial venture already in production.