Arijit Singh announcing his retirement from playback singing has left the whole nation shocked. From fans to celebs, no one is able to come to terms with the singing sensation announcing his retirement at this stage in his career. Known for his incredible singing skills and humble attitude, Arijit took to social media to bid adieu to playback singing.

What Arijit wrote

Arijit wrote, “Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love 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 (sic).”

Arijit further delved into his decision and said that he had gathered the right courage to do something he had been planning on doing for a long time. He added that one of the reasons for quitting playback is that he gets bored and now hopes to see someone else come up and sing to motivate him.

“One of the reasons were 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,” he wrote. Adding, “I need to do some other music to live. Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation (sic).”

How celebs and singers reacted

Badshah: The famous rapper called the ‘Channa Mereya’ singer ‘Sadiyon mein ek (one in a century).’

Amal Malik: The former Bigg Boss contestant said that he felt lost after coming to know of the singer’s decision. “So lost after hearing this. I don’t get it, but I respect your decision! Just know that I was, I am & will always remain an @arijitsingh fan. If this is where it’s at, then make no mistake that film music will never be the same without you, my bro. Grateful to be born in your era. #ArijitSingh,” he wrote.

B Talk: The ‘Mann Bhareya’ singer called himself a “Fan for life.”

Richa Chadha dropped crying emojis.

Aly Goni couldn’t accept the news and wrote, “Nooo bro please noon (sic)”

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada called Arijit’s decision a “divine calling”. “I always felt he is someone who worked and operated from a higher calling; whatever he has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of divine,” she wrote.