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Amaal Mallik says Arijit Singh’s quit call was his own
Amaal Mallik has said singer Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback singing was entirely his own, with no industry pressure. Mallik, who has worked closely with Singh, said colleagues had…
The Story in Brief
Amaal Mallik has said singer Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback singing was entirely his own, with no industry pressure. Mallik, who has worked closely with Singh, said colleagues had sensed a change in his approach to film music one or two years before his early-2026 announcement. Singh declared he would no longer sing playback tracks but did not give a reason.
Mallik also stressed that a song's quality, not the singer's name, determines its success. He noted that while Singh's voice is hugely popular, the music must stand on its own merit. Mallik's comments come as Singh reportedly made an exception to sing for the upcoming film Awarapan 2, suggesting a limited return to playback work.
The Indian Opinion
The temptation to read industry politics into every celebrity decision is strong, but Amaal Mallik's account should dampen that impulse. He worked with Arijit and says the singer's waning interest was visible for a year or two. No conspiracy, no backroom pressure, just a man who had had enough of film music. Similarly, the notion that a big name guarantees a hit is rightly challenged: a song must stand on its own. The real test now is whether Awarapan 2 is a one-off return or the start of a comeback.
Sources (3): ndtv.com, ndtv.com (2), news.abplive.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
