Arijit Singh Retires: Bollywood Reacts to the Price of Fame and Creative Control
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 09:04
Arijit Singh Retires: Bollywood Reacts to the Price of Fame and Creative Control
- •Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, sparking discussions on emotional exhaustion and creative control in the music industry.
- •Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt highlights the relentless pressure on artists to remain visible and relevant, suggesting withdrawal can be an act of survival.
- •Music critic Rajiv Vijaykar notes Singh's departure is a significant blow, as many contemporary singers emulate his style, and the industry suffers from market-driven, short-lived music.
- •Celebrity psychologists Akshara Damle and Aditi Govitrikar point to burnout and social media pressure as major factors affecting performing artists.
- •Trade analyst Girish Wankhede believes Singh's brand will remain strong, as artists can thrive through live shows and independent projects outside traditional ecosystems.
Why It Matters: Arijit Singh's retirement highlights the immense pressure and emotional toll fame takes on artists in the industry.
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