Arijit Singh Performs For FIRST Time On Stage With Anoushka Shankar In Kolkata After Announcing Retirement From Playback Singing- Watch

Arijit Singh made a special appearance on stage alongside Anoushka Shankar and Bickram Ghosh to perform the Bengali song Maya Bhora Raati. This marked his first live show in Kolkata since announcing his decision to retire from playback singing. Numerous videos and photos of the performance surfaced on social media, capturing the emotional moment.

Arijit Singh Performs With Anoushka Shankar After Retirement Announcement

During the event at Kolkata’s Netaji Indoor Stadium, Anoushka warmly welcomed Arijit onto the stage as the audience erupted in cheers and applause. He confessed, “I am very nervous. Thank you for having me,” before joining Anoushka and Bickram Ghosh to sing Maya Bhora Raati.

The song, originally sung by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, is a soulful Bengali piece. Arijit also shared that he had visited Anoushka at her home and they had composed a song together, adding a personal touch to the performance.

Arijit’s Retirement Announcement

On January 27, Arijit Singh shared via X (formerly Twitter) that he will no longer accept new playback singing assignments, bringing an end to his remarkable journey in the industry. In his heartfelt message, he thanked his fans for the love and support received over the years.

About Arijit Singh‘s Career

Arijit Singh is not just a playback singer but also a talented composer, music producer, and instrumentalist. His career began with participation in the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. He made his Bollywood debut with the song Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2 in 2011 and gained widespread fame with the hit Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 in 2013.

Over the years, Arijit has lent his voice to numerous iconic tracks, including Channa Mereya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Raabta, Kesariya, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage, and Hum To Tere Hi Liye from Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming O Romeo. His soulful voice has become a defining feature of contemporary Indian music.

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