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Vishal Dadlani has backed Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing, calling him a musical genius and saying he fully supports whatever makes the singer happy.
Vishal Dadlani has backed Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing.
Singer Arijit Singh’s announcement of retiring from playback singing has sent shockwaves through the industry and among his fans. Following Arijit’s big announcement, many celebrities expressed their shock. From Shreya Ghoshal to Swanand Kirkire, several big names from the music industry shared their thoughts on the decision, and now Vishal Dadlani too has reacted to the news and said that he is fully supportive of Arijit’s choice.
Speaking to HT about Arijit’s decision to quit playback singing, Vishal shared, “Do what makes you happy, man. He has put out some kind of explanation on it. Jo bhi hain, tere dil ka hain, tu kar. Music is an ocean that exists with or without any of us. So cheers! The guy, musically speaking, is a genius. There is no question. Explore, that is what life is for.”
“Guessing is not my game. As far as I am concerned, I am on his side. Whatever he wants to do is fine. I love that guy. He is a good guy, a genuinely good human being. Good heart, good mind, great music! Do whatever you want,” Vishal added when quipped about how producing independent music is also a great decision.
About Arijit’s Retirement Announcement
Arijit Singh made the announcement on January 27. Taking to his Instagram, the singer shared, “Hello. Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.”
“God has been really kind to me. I am a fan of good music and, in the future, will be learning more and doing more on my own as a small little artist. Thanks again for all your support,” he further shared in a tweet on his private account.
What Prompted Arijit Singh to Step Away from Playback Singing
In a candid tweet explaining the reasons behind his decision, Arijit revealed that the move was neither impulsive nor driven by a single incident. He wrote, “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.”
March 09, 2026, 07:27 IST
