Here’s what other singers and industry figures have publicly said about Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from film playback singing.
Amaal Mallik (Music Composer & Singer):
Amaal shared his heartfelt reaction to Arijit’s announcement, saying he was “so lost after hearing this” and that he doesn’t fully understand the decision but deeply respects it. He also made it clear that he’ll always be a fan and that film music won’t be the same without Arijit.
B Praak (Singer-Composer):
B Praak’s tribute was simple yet powerful — he wrote that he’s a “fan for life”, underlining the admiration many of his peers feel for Arijit’s voice and contributions.
Udit Narayan (Veteran Playback Singer):
Udit Narayan acknowledged that retirement from playback singing is Arijit’s personal choice and said that his work is etched in people’s hearts and will remain timeless even if he steps away from film songs.
Shreya Ghoshal (Fellow Playback Singer):
Shreya reacted emotionally, urging fans “never to call this the end of an era” and sharing nostalgic sentiments about their journeys in music together. Her response reflects widespread respect within the industry for Arijit’s work.
Other Artists (Various Responses):
Some contemporary singers like Iman Chakraborty expressed love and respect, while veterans like Kumar Sanu praised Arijit’s global talent. Artist Sonam Mohapatra called his decision “brave, generous, and disruptive in the best way,” wishing him creative fulfillment on his new path.
Across the board, the tone from fellow musicians ranges from admiration to deep emotional respect. Most responses highlight Arijit’s influence on Bollywood music and offer support for his decision — even if many admit they’re personally shocked or saddened.
