Away from the noise: Mahesh Bhatt on Arijit Singh moving away from playback singing
Mahesh Bhatt reflected on Arijit Singh’s decision to move away from playback singing, calling it a choice of silence and truth at the peak of his career.
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has shared thoughtful thoughts on Arijit Singh’s decision to move away from playback singing, calling it a rare and conscious choice taken at the peak of success. Speaking about the singer’s journey, Bhatt recalled the moment he heard Arijit sing for the first time aashiqui 2A film that changed the direction of Hindi film music.
in conversation with The Telegraph OnlineBhatt said, “At the peak of their powers, some artists turn away – not from art but from noise. They choose silence, solitude and truth rather than constant performance.”
Recalling his first meeting with a young Arijit Singh, Bhatt reminisced one afternoon during the production of Mohit Suri’s film. aashiqui 2Which he produced. He shared, “When I heard about Arijit’s decision to stop singing for others, I was unexpectedly taken one afternoon to Super Sound Service in Khar – the old T-Series building – where the journey of Aashiqui 2 actually began. We were releasing the music, and Arijit was called to sing Tum Hi Ho.”
Bhatt moved forward describe that moment This marked the beginning of Arijit’s meteoric rise. He added, “A shy, self-respecting young man came on stage and sang a song that would enthrall the world. That moment became a springboard for a life that would never be the same again.”
Earlier Arijit Singh had announced His decision to stop new playback singing Assignment in an emotional note addressed to your audience. He wrote, “Hello, Happy New Year everyone. I would like to thank you all for loving me so much as a listener for so many years. I am happy to announce that I will not be taking up any new assignments as a playback singer from now on. I am ending it. It was a wonderful journey.”
Arijit first came to people’s attention through reality show. fame gurukul And became one of the most loved voices in Hindi cinema. Over the years, he has delivered countless memorable songs, including Channa Mereya, Hawaayen, Raabta, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Kesariya, Satrenga, O Mahi And you are hereAmong many others, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to resonate with listeners even today.