The music world is buzzing with surprise after Arijit Singh revealed his decision to retire from playback singing. In response, renowned singer and composer Sona Mohapatra praised Arijit’s choice as ‘brave,’ ‘generous,’ and ‘disruptive in the best possible way.’ She took to Instagram to share her thoughts, writing, ‘To arijitsingh & India with Love. I’ve journeyed through the experience of releasing music year after year, and it’s an immensely rewarding yet challenging path.’ Sona emphasized that stepping back from playback singing represents not an exit, but rather a liberation towards creative freedom and new possibilities. While she acknowledged that she doesn’t know the specific reasons behind Arijit’s choice, she believes it will grant him the artistic freedom essential for true artistry. ‘I won’t speculate on the reasons; they are personal and valid. What truly matters is the decision itself. No previous artists have dared to take this route: making space for themselves first to explore, create, and sing their own songs on their own terms,’ she remarked. Sona further highlighted how this bold decision could pave the way for emerging talent, who often struggle under the industry’s ‘zero-risk formulas.’ She expressed her frustration about how producers frequently over-rely on a single voice and often neglect to compensate demo singers. ‘They recycle the same voices, leading to an exhausting process, while exploiting Arijit and maintaining a convenient cycle,’ she noted. Sona concluded with enthusiasm for the new direction Arijit is heading, celebrating the arrival of original music that stands independently from the film industry. ‘Here’s to artists embracing freedom over fear, marking the dawn of new eras. Here’s to the artist Arijit is and will evolve into in the coming years. Here’s to original music thriving beyond the confines of the film ecosystem,’ she stated passionately.
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