Arijit Singh performs first live show in Kolkata with Anoushka Shankar after quitting playback singing; fans emotional.
Renowned singer Arijit Singh made a spectacular return to live performance in Kolkata, just days after announcing his decision to retire from playback singing. The celebrated vocalist joined sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar and percussionist Bickram Ghosh on stage at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, leaving fans both emotional and thrilled.
First Live Performance Post-Retirement
In his first public performance after stepping back from Bollywood playback singing, Arijit sang the Bengali classic “Maya Bhora Raati”, originally performed by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by the late legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. During the concert, Anoushka warmly welcomed him on stage, and Arijit, visibly nervous, thanked the audience, saying, “I am very nervous. Thank you for having me.”
Arijit also performed a heartfelt duet with Anoushka on the track “Traces of You”, originally by Anoushka and Norah Jones. Fans expressed overwhelming joy and nostalgia after witnessing the live performance, with social media reactions highlighting goosebumps, emotional tears, and excitement. One fan commented, “It feels like listening to him live after ages,” while another wrote, “Wow! What a beautiful surprise.”
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Arijit Singh Quits Playback Singing
On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing through social media, marking the end of a remarkable journey in Bollywood music. Sharing a heartfelt message with his fans, he said, “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. It was a wonderful journey.”
Despite retiring from playback, Arijit confirmed he would continue creating music, composing songs, performing in live concerts, and releasing independent tracks.
Career Highlights
Arijit Singh’s musical journey began with the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. He made his Hindi film playback debut with “Phir Mohabbat” from Murder 2 in 2011. He gained nationwide recognition with “Tum Hi Ho” from Aashiqui 2 (2013), which became a cultural phenomenon. Over the years, Arijit has delivered numerous chart-topping hits, including “Channa Mereya”, “Agar Tum Saath Ho”, “Raabta”, “Kesariya”, and “Tera Yaar Hoon Main”, solidifying his status as one of India’s most beloved vocalists.
Arijit’s Kolkata concert marks a significant milestone as fans celebrate his music live, reaffirming the singer’s enduring impact and timeless appeal in the Indian music industry.
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