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Fans of Arijit Singh were shocked when the artist revealed he would be leaving playback singing. The beloved singer posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating that he would no longer be taking any new projects. He wrote, "Hello, Happy new year to everyone. I want to express my gratitude for all the love you have given me over the years as fans. I am pleased to share that I will not be accepting any new roles as a playback singer from now on. I am stepping back. It has been a remarkable journey. " Shortly after Arijit posted his message, the comments were filled with disbelief, sadness, and requests for him to change his mind. Actor Aly Goni expressed the shared shock by saying, "Nooo bro please nooo. " Rapper Raja Kumari remarked, "The time has arrived. "

Fans, however, found it difficult to come to terms with this news. One heartfelt comment said, "Please don’t leave us now; my heart is not ready. " Another fan expressed, "I can't believe this! My heart is broken! ! ! ! ! ! This isn't real. " Others wished for this to be a new beginning instead of a goodbye, with one comment noting, "We support your choice. We would love to hear some independent music from you now, if that's what’s next. " Some held onto hope, with one fan asking, "Please say you planned this post for April Fools' Day :(. " Another fan referred to it as "The end of an ERA." As more reactions came in, fans reflected on how much Arijit's music meant to them. One particularly emotional comment stated, "Now who will comfort me? Who will be there on the days when no one else will? Why, dear king. . . why? " Throughout the years, Arijit Singh has given us some of Bollywood's most touching songs, such as Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, Hawayein, Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, Kabira, Gerua, Raabta, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Kesariya, Apna Bana Le, Jaan Nisaar, Shayad, Satranga, O Maahi, and Tu Hai Toh, among others.