India, Jan. 30 -- Arijit Singh left fans stunned last week when he announced his sudden retirement from playback singing. The singer, whose voice has defined an entire era of Bollywood music, shared on January 27, 2026, "I am calling it off, it was a wonderful journey," confirming he would no longer be taking up new assignments as a playback singer.

While the announcement left millions emotional, new reports suggest that Arijit may be stepping away from music for another reason.

According to an NDTV report, Arijit Singh is considering launching his own political party and may eventually contest elections. However, sources told the channel that the launch will not be immediate and is unlikely to coincide with the 2026 Bengal Assembly Ele...