'That’s Why He’s Authentic': Adarsh Gourav Defends Arijit Singh’s Playback Singing Exit

Arijit Singh’s announcement about stepping away from playback singing sent ripples across the Indian music industry, leaving fans and peers stunned. While many mourned what felt like the end of an era, actor Adarsh Gaurav offered a perspective that reframed the moment not as a loss, but as a quiet evolution.

Adarsh Gaurav On Arijit Singh’s Rare Authenticity

Reacting to the news, Adarsh described Arijit as an artist untouched by the compulsions of fame. “I just feel like he’s the most authentic artist that I know because he doesn’t really care about being in the news or being relevant,” he said, as quoted by NDTV.

According to Adarsh, Arijit’s distance from the industry’s glare is not accidental, but intentional. “He’s somebody who just comes, does

his job, and then goes back to Murshidabad and roams around on his Activa,” he added, underlining the singer’s rooted lifestyle.

‘Even Ed Sheeran Has To Come To Murshidabad’

Adarsh also pointed out how Arijit’s stature never altered his way of life. “Even if Ed Sheeran has to come and meet him, he has to come to Murshidabad,” he said, highlighting how global fame never pulled the singer away from his home ground.

For Adarsh, this groundedness is what makes Arijit extraordinary. “More power to artists like that, who can be so real and so original and not conform to norms,” he said, before adding, “That’s the kind of artist I aspire to be.”

A New Chapter, Not A Farewell

While Arijit Singh has not publicly laid out all the reasons behind stepping away from playback singing, reports suggest he is now focusing on launching his own production house and exploring direction. For Adarsh, that shift is exciting rather than unsettling.

“He must have his own reasons,” Adarsh said, adding, “but I was also reading that he’s opening his own production house and wants to produce and direct, which I’m super excited about.”

Curious about what lies ahead, Adarsh reflected, “I’m so curious about the kind of stories Arijit Singh wants to tell because he’s such a rooted person.”

From Music To Movies: A Familiar Path

Drawing a parallel, Adarsh referenced filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s journey. “Look at Vishal sir. He started as a music composer and then became a phenomenal filmmaker,” he said, suggesting that Arijit’s transition could follow a similarly compelling trajectory.

For Adarsh Gaurav, Arijit Singh’s decision doesn’t signal an ending. It signals growth. Not the silence after a final note, but the pause before a new composition begins.