Arijit Singh retires: 10 movies featuring his superhit songs you can’t miss

Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, ending a decade-long dominance in Indian music. He said he will complete his pending projects but will not take on any new assignments.

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Arijit Singh has not retired from music entirely, but he is retiring from playback singing. He admitted to getting bored very quickly, which leads him to change the arrangement of his songs during live performances to keep things interesting. Reports also claimed that Arijit might get busy with debuting as a filmmaker. As Arijit retires from playback singing, revisit the top 10 movies featuring his superhit songs.

Top 10 movies featuring Arijit Singh's iconic songs

Kesariya - Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Sung by Arijit Singh, composed by Pritam, and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Kesariya is a chart-topping romantic anthem from the 2022 Bollywood fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. It serves as the primary love song between the film's protagonists, Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) and Isha (Alia Bhatt).

Lehra Do - '83 (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Lehra Do is a patriotic anthem from the 2021 Bollywood film '83 which chronicles the Indian cricket team's historic underdog victory at the 1983 World Cup. The song is composed by Pritam, with lyrics written by Kausar Munir, and features the soulful vocals of Arijit Singh. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role.

Khairiyat - Chhichhore (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Khairiyat from Chhichhore is a soulful, romantic ballad sung by Arijit Singh, capturing the longing, emotional distance, and, ultimately, deep concern of a lover in a broken relationship. The song features Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor as college lovers reflecting on lost time.

Qaafirana - Kedarnath (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Qaafirana is a romantic song from the 2018 Bollywood film Kedarnath, sung by Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi, composed by Amit Trivedi, and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. It captures the budding, forbidden romance between the characters Mandakini (a Hindu girl), played by Sara Ali Khan and Mansoor (a Muslim porter), played by Sushant Singh Rajput.

Soch Na Sake - Airlift (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Soch Na Sake is a prominent romantic song from the 2016 Bollywood film Airlift which dramatises the 1990 evacuation of Indians from Kuwait during the Gulf War. The song, composed by Amaal Mallik and sung by Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar, highlights the enduring love between the lead characters, Ranjit Katyal (Akshay Kumar) and his wife Amrita (Nimrat Kaur).

Yeh Fitoor Mera - Fitoor (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Yeh Fitoor Mera from the 2016 film Fitoor is a soulful, intense ballad sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Amit Trivedi. The film features Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.

Agar Tum Saath Ho - Tamasha (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

The song Agar Tum Saath Ho is sung by Alka Yagnik and Arijit Singh, while the music is composed by A.R. Rahman from the movie 'Tamasha' featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.

Hamdard - Ek Villain (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Hamdard, composed and sung by Mithoon (vocals by Arijit Singh), is a soul-stirring romantic ballad from the 2014 Bollywood film Ek Villain. It depicts the deep emotional bond between Guru (Sidharth Malhotra) and Aisha (Shraddha Kapoor).

Tose Naina - Mickey Virus (Shemaroo Me - OTTplay Premium)

Tose Naina, sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Hanif Shaikh for the 2013 film Mickey Virus, is a soulful romantic ballad. The film stars Maniesh Paul in the lead role.

Khul Kabhi - Haider (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Khul Kabhi Toh" from Haider (2014) is a romantic song picturized on Haider (Shahid Kapoor) and Arshia (Shraddha Kapoor) against the scenic backdrop of snow-laden Kashmir. It is sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar.

Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage - Kabir Singh(JioHotsta r - OTTplay Premium)

Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage is a deeply emotional song from the film Kabir Singh, which depicts Kabir's (Shahid Kapoor) deep, almost obsessive love for Preeti (Kiara Advani). Composed by Mithoon and sung by Arijit Singh, this song deeply expresses the emotions of a broken heart.

What's next for Arijit Singh?

As per Hindustan Times, Arijit Singh will be busy with debuting as a filmmaker. The source shared that he has been very passionate about it for a long time, and that required his time and effort.

"Among the flood of offers, he wouldn't have been able to do it. He will complete his director duties. This is more like a break for a year or so," it added. Meanwhile, the debut film might feature Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora.

Taking to his social media accounts on January 27, Arijit Singh wrote, “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. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.”

Speaking about his creative restlessness, the singer added, “One of the reasons is simple, I get bored pretty quick, that’s why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored. I need to do some other music to live.”

Arijit also said that he wants to make room for new talent in the industry and added, “Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation."

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Arijit Singh FAQs

Q: Did Arijit Singh retire as a playback singer?

A: Yes. On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh officially confirmed that he has stepped away from playback singing.

Q: What are Arijit Singh's best songs?

A: Some of Arijit Singh's best songs are Kesariya (Brahmastra), Agar Tum Saath Ho (Tamasha), Lehra Do ('83), and more.

Q: Will Arijit Singh continue making music after retirement?

A: Yes. Arijit Singh has clarified that he will continue to create music independently, focusing on learning, experimenting, and personal artistic expression.

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