Mast Magan Singer Chinmayi On Why Arijit Singh Quit Playback Singing: ‘I Always Felt He Is…’

For millions of listeners, Arijit Singh’s voice has been part of everyday life — heartbreaks, weddings, late-night drives, quiet moments. So when the singer announced that he will no longer take up new playback singing assignments, the reaction was instant and emotional. Among the many voices reacting to the news was singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who shared a deeply personal note recalling her time working with Arijit, long before superstardom arrived.

A decision that shook listeners

Arijit made the announcement on Tuesday, January 27, through a note on his social media pages. Without drama or explanation, he simply told fans that he was calling it off as a playback vocalist and would not be taking on new assignments. The post quickly spread across

platforms, leaving fans stunned and reflective about a decade defined by his music.

Chinmayi remembers the Arijit before the fame

Reacting to the news on X, Chinmayi looked back at her earliest memories of working with Arijit, when success was still ahead of him. She wrote, “I remember meeting Arijit when he recorded me for Pritam sir – and I remember telling him how he is not rulling Bollywood or something – Tum Hi Ho hadnt released then. I worked with him a few times after he became the most in demand singer and nothing had changed.”

Her words struck a chord with fans, highlighting not just his talent but his consistency as a person.

‘Operated from a higher calling’

Chinmayi went on to describe the singer in deeply emotional terms, suggesting that his decision felt aligned with who he has always been. She wrote, “He is one of my favourite musicians, singers, and over all, one of the finest, and I daresay, spiritually evolved human beings I have come across. 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.”

The two have previously collaborated on popular songs such as Mast Magan (2 States), Sooiyan Si (Guddu Rangeela) and Piya Tu Piya (Dongri Ka Raja).