Singer Arijit Singh rules the hearts of the people. People are crazy about his songs. Arijit has made people emotional with his songs and has also made them laugh. From breakup to love story, he has given all types of songs with which people connect. Now suddenly Arijit Singh has retired from playback singing. Ever since Arijit made this announcement, everyone is in shock. Singer Chinmai is also shocked by Arijit’s retirement at the peak of his career. He has reacted to this.
Arijit Singh informed his fans about his retirement by sharing a post on social media on January 27. Without any drama or explanation, he simply told fans that he is stopping working as a playback singer and will not take up new assignments. This post quickly spread across all platforms, leaving fans shocked and thinking about the decade created by his music.
Chinmai reacted
Chinmai recalled memories of working with Arijit. She wrote- ‘I remember when Arijit recorded me for Pritam sir, I met him and I remember I told him that he is not ruling Bollywood or anything like that. ‘Tum Hi Ho’ was not released then. After he became the most sought after singer, I worked with him a few times and nothing had changed.
I remember meeting Arijit when he recorded me for Pritam sir – and I remember telling him how he is not rulling Bollywood or something – Tum Hi Ho hadn’t released then. I worked with him a few times after he became the most in demand singer and nothing had changed.
He is one of…
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2026
Chinmai further wrote- ‘He is one of my favorite musicians, singers, and overall, one of the best people, and I can say that he is one of the most spiritually developed human beings I have met. I always felt that he was someone who worked for a higher purpose. Whatever plan he has made for himself as a musician, it will be nothing less than something divine.
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