Updated On: 30 January, 2026 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After Arijit Singh shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from playback singing, rumours are now rife that he is set to launch a political party. Other reports suggest he quit playback to become a filmmaker. However, there has been no confirmation on either

Arijit Singh
Arijit Singh recently left everyone shocked by announcing his retirement from playback singing. Ever since he made the shocking announcement, the internet has been buzzing with speculation regarding the reason for his decision. Now, new reports suggest that the singer has reportedly taken a break from singing to start his political career.
A report by NDTV recently claimed that Arijit Singh is considering launching a political party and is also considering contesting elections. A Bengali film industry insider reportedly told the news portal that Arijit could consider fighting the elections at a grassroots level initially, followed by launching his political party. As a result, he will not immediately be a part of the upcoming 2026 Bengal Assembly Elections.