At the start of the year, India’s acclaimed singer Arijit Singh surprised fans by announcing his decision to step back from playback singing. The declaration immediately sparked speculation across the music and film industry. Yet, despite this public announcement, his voice continues to appear in recent film soundtracks and album releases, leaving fans and social media users questioning whether he is still recording songs.
Recently, audiences heard Arijit’s vocals in projects including a film starring Aamir Khan’s son and in the Salman Khan-starrer Matrubhumi. The presence of his voice in these releases triggered widespread discussion and debate online. In response, Arijit himself clarified the situation, explaining that the songs released this year were mostly recorded before his decision to step back from playback singing.
He elaborated, “Before deciding to step away from playback, I was already committed to several projects under contractual obligations. It was not feasible to abandon these midway.” In other words, while his voice may still be heard in current films and albums, the recordings were completed prior to his announcement.
Interestingly, Arijit has also expressed personal enthusiasm for select new songs. A notable example is the romantic track “Tu Hi Disda” from the film Bhoot Bangla. Sources report that the singer proactively reached out to the team at Balaji Motion Pictures and music director Pritam to lend his voice to this particular song, drawn by its emotional depth and narrative alignment with the film.
The table below summarises some of Arijit Singh’s key releases this year:
| Film/Project | Song | Release Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhoot Bangla (Akshay Kumar) | Tu Hi Disda | Film Track | Singer showed personal interest |
| Matrubhumi (Salman Khan) | Unknown | Film Track | Recorded prior to playback retirement |
| Project starring Aamir Khan’s son | Unknown | Film Track | Pre-recorded under contract |
In summary, despite stepping back from the playback arena, Arijit Singh’s voice continues to reach audiences this year through previously recorded projects and songs he chose to participate in voluntarily. Fans remain hopeful that his emotive and distinctive vocals will continue to enrich many more films and music releases in the near future.