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The Indian music industry was sent into a state of disbelief on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as legendary playback singer Arijit Singh<\/strong><\/a> announced his retirement from film assignments. Taking to social media, the \u2018voice of a generation\u2019 declared that he would no longer accept new playback vocal projects, effectively ending a dominant era that began with his 2013 breakout hit Tum Hi Ho. While the singer clarified that he will continue to create independent music and complete his existing film commitments, the news has triggered a wave of nostalgia and heartbreak across the country.<\/p>\n In the wake of the announcement, an old tweet from former Indian captain Virat Kohli<\/strong><\/a> has resurfaced, going viral as fans revisit the deep admiration \u2018King Kohli\u2019 has always held for the singer. On January 24, 2016, Kohli had famously expressed his awe on X (formerly Twitter), stating:<\/p>\n \u201cI am probably one of the biggest fans of Arijit Singh. Mesmerized by his talent and soulful voice. I am short of words actually.\u201d<\/em> Kohli wrote on X.<\/p>\n I am probably one of the biggest fans of Arijit Singh. Mesmerised by his talent and soulful voice. I am short of words actually.<\/p>\n \u2014 Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 24, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This sentiment was reinforced a year later when Kohli shared a \u2018fanboy moment\u2019<\/em> photo with Arijit, noting that no one had captivated him with their voice quite like the singer.<\/p>\n \u201cPure fanboy moment for me. What an amazing person he is. No one has captivated me with their voice like this man. God bless you Arijit.\u201d<\/em> Kohli described in another post.<\/p>\n Pure fanboy moment for me. What an amazing person he is. No one has captivated me with their voice like this man. God bless you Arijit. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude0a pic.twitter.com\/aQMeGjQP8y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As the news of Arijit\u2019s retirement spread, these posts became a gathering point for fans who compared the singer\u2019s sudden exit at the peak of his career to Kohli\u2019s own unexpected departure from Test captaincy. The mutual respect between the icons of cricket and music highlights the cultural impact Arijit has had, transcending the boundaries of Bollywood to touch the lives of India\u2019s biggest celebrities.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: <\/strong>World Cup 2023: \u2018I love you Virat\u2019 \u2013 Arijit Singh screams mid-performance; Kohli reacts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n While Arijit Singh\u2019s decision is final regarding new assignments, his voice will continue to grace the silver screen for a few more months as he fulfills his remaining contracts. Reports indicate that his patriotic track \u201cMaatrubhumi\u201d<\/em> from the film Battle of Galwan<\/strong>, released just days ago on January 24, 2026, serves as one of his final monumental contributions to playback singing. Other pending releases, including \u201cHum To Tere Hi Liye The\u201d<\/em> from Vishal Bhardwaj\u2019s O\u2019 Romeo<\/strong> (set for a February 13 release), will ensure that 2026 remains a year filled with his signature melodies even as he steps away from the recording booth.<\/p>\n Legendary Indian singer Arijit Singh announces his retirement from playback singing pic.twitter.com\/KaqoUPWbSV<\/a><\/p>\nVirat Kohli\u2019s tweets from a decade ago resurface just as Arijit Singh shocks the industry with retirement<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Arijit Singh\u2019s final note: \u201cMaatrubhumi\u201d for Battle of Galwan and \u2018 Hum to Tere hi liye the\u2019 for O\u2019 Romeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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