Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:50pm on 29 Jan 2026,Thursday Entertainment
Arijit Singh shocked fans by announcing his retirement from playback singing earlier this week. According to NDTV reports, the beloved vocalist from Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, may be transitioning into politics. A Bengali film industry insider revealed Singh is considering launching his own political party and contesting elections at the grassroots level first, though he won't participate in the 2026 Bengal Assembly Elections. No official statement has been issued yet. Singh's Instagram announcement thanked fans for their support throughout his illustrious career, which produced iconic tracks including Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, and Kesariya. His final release is Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2. (PC: X)
