Anurag Kashyap commented on Arijit Singh's retirement, saying, 'Always a heartbreak song.'

Posted on 17th Feb 2026 by rohit kumar

On January 27th, singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing via a social media post. His sudden retirement from singing surprised everyone. While many celebrities supported Arijit, there was also a section that believed he should stay on for a while longer.

 

 

Now, a new name is being added to the controversy: Nishanachi film director Anurag Kashyap (Anurag Kashyap_). He commented on Arijit Singh's retirement, saying he was tired of singing the same songs over and over again. Let's take a look at Anurag's statement.

 

 

Anurag Kashyap speaks on Arijit's retirement

Anurag Kashyap is considered one of Hindi cinema's most popular film directors. He is also known for his outspoken statements. Recently, the Gangs of Wasseypur director is garnering attention with his latest statement on Arijit Singh's retirement. Anurag Kashyap, in an interview with Tried and Refused Productions, said:

 

 

Arijit Singh announced his retirement because he was tired of singing songs over and over again, always heartbreak songs. He doesn't want to sing the same type of songs, but his talent extends beyond these types of heartbreak songs. He is a very talented person. I remember Sanya Malhotra's film He composed the music for Pagglait. Let me tell you one more thing: he's also a filmmaker. He takes good care of his entire city. He's a very private person.

 

 

This is how Anurag Kashyap revealed the reason behind Arijit Singh's sudden retirement from playback singing. However, only Arijit knows the real reason.

 

 

Arijit has sung many wonderful, sad songs.

As a singer in the modern era, Arijit Singh has sung many wonderful, sad songs. It's his craftsmanship in these heart-wrenching songs that has made Arijit's voice resonate with everyone. These include cult songs like Channa Mereya, Naina, O Bedardeya, Sanware, Baaton Ki Teri, Chal Ghare Chalen, Mainu Vida Karo, and Khairiyat.

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