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Salim Merchant: Arijit Singh's Playback Exit Is Not Surprising, 'It Will Happen to Everyone'
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Salim Merchant: Arijit Singh quitting playback isn't shocking, 'will happen to everyone'
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13-03-2026, 15:03
Salim Merchant: Arijit Singh quitting playback isn't shocking, 'will happen to everyone'
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Salim Merchant isn't surprised by Arijit Singh's decision to quit playback singing.
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He notes many artists are shifting focus from film music, a trend he started 6 years ago after "102 Not Out".
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Merchant realized during COVID-19 that film composing no longer brought him satisfaction.
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He believes Arijit will continue making independent music, as playback is a small part of the field.
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The film industry now has fewer music-centric films, driving artists to explore other opportunities.
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