Arijit Singh has taken retirement from singing for a year, set to make directorial debut soon? Find out - Reports

Arijit Singh shocked the entertainment industry on Tuesday by announcing his decision to retire from playback singing. The acclaimed singer and composer took to social media to reveal that he will no longer take on new playback assignments. Despite his announcement, reports about his upcoming projects have already begun making headlines.According to Hindustan Times, Singh is going to be busy with his debut film as a director. He’s been very passionate about it since quite some time, and that required his time and efforts. Among the flood of offers, he wouldn’t have been able to do it. He will complete his director duties. This is more like a break for a year or so. Some reports say that Arijit’s “retirement” from playback singing might only be for a short time, but he hasn’t reacted to these rumours yet. At the height of his career, Arijit explained his decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He said that it wasn’t a sudden move or because of one incident. In his words, “There isn’t just one reason for this; there are multiple factors, and I have been contemplating this for quite some time. Ultimately, I have mustered the necessary courage."The singer added, “One of the reasons is quite straightforward: I tend to lose interest quickly, which is why I frequently alter the arrangements of my songs and perform them live. So, here’s the truth: I’ve grown weary. I need to explore different music to thrive." Arijit also pointed to his desire to make space for new talent in the industry, writing, “Another factor is my eagerness to hear new singers who can inspire me genuinely."Meanwhile, Arijit Singh’s most recent playback song is ‘Maatrubhumi’ from ‘Battle of Galwan’. Though he hasn’t revealed anything about his next projects, it’s believed that he will keep performing live and dedicate more time to his independent music.See More: Arijit Singh says he’s not done with music, cites multiple reasons for quitting playback singing; ‘Going back to Indian classical music’