Filmmaker Anurag Basu reveals that Arijit Singh once wanted to assist him on the sets of Barfi!, shedding light on the singer’s long-standing interest in filmmaking after his playback retirement announcement.
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Anurag Basu on Arijit Singh's Playback Exit: 'Not Surprised, He Wanted to Assist Me'

  • Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, surprising many but not filmmaker Anurag Basu.
  • Basu, who worked with Arijit on films like Barfi! and Metro… In Dino, stated he anticipated the move.
  • According to Basu, Arijit has long harboured creative ambitions beyond just singing and a deep curiosity for cinema.
  • Basu revealed Arijit once asked to assist him on the set of Barfi!, indicating his interest in filmmaking.
  • Arijit's social media post on January 27 confirmed his decision to stop taking new assignments as a playback vocalist.

Why It Matters: Anurag Basu reveals Arijit Singh's playback exit was expected, hinting at his broader creative ambitions.

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