Highlights:
- Lucky Ali says Arijit Singh’s decision deserves respect, not judgment
- He believes the move came from a deeply personal breaking point
- Ali emphasizes the importance of carving an independent artistic path
- Arijit announced he will not take new playback singing assignments
- The decision has sparked widespread debate across the music industry
Arijit Singh’s unexpected decision to step away from playback singing has left fans stunned and triggered intense discussion within the Indian music industry. As reactions continue to pour in from filmmakers, composers, and fellow musicians, singer-songwriter Lucky Ali has offered a calm, reflective perspective rooted in empathy and lived experience.
Speaking to news agency PTI, Lucky Ali expressed full support for Arijit’s decision, suggesting that such a move is rarely impulsive and often stems from deep inner conflict. According to Ali, stepping away from a successful career path requires courage and clarity, and outsiders should resist the urge to judge.
“You’ve got to stand in the musician’s shoes to understand what he’s really feeling,” Lucky Ali said. “If he’s taken a step like this, something must have snapped within him. I totally agree with Arijit when he made this stand.”
Ali, who himself chose a non-conventional and largely independent musical journey, rejected the idea that Arijit’s decision represents a loss to music or cinema. Instead, he framed it as a transformation rather than an ending.
“It’s not a loss,” he added. “He’s definitely going to sing, and he’s going to express himself. He just won’t do it under the same circumstances as before. You have to make your own road. That’s what we did—we made our own road.”
Lucky Ali also reflected on the realities of building a sustainable music career, emphasizing that success often comes with resistance, compromise, and exhaustion. He noted that artists are rarely handed opportunities easily and must constantly fight to protect their creative identity.
“Nothing is offered to you on a plate,” he said. “You have to present your case in the best way possible and be fully convinced about what you’re doing. Once you cross that hurdle, things may feel a bit easier, but that doesn’t mean the road itself becomes easy.”
Arijit Singh announced his decision in a note shared on Instagram on January 27, catching both fans and industry insiders by surprise. In his message, he thanked listeners for years of love and support and confirmed that he would not accept any new assignments as a playback vocalist.
“It was a wonderful journey,” Arijit wrote, signaling closure while stopping short of ruling out music altogether.
Over the years, Arijit Singh has become one of the most influential voices in modern Hindi cinema, delivering a long list of iconic songs including Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Raabta, Kesariya, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, and Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage. His most recent release, Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2, now stands as one of his final playback contributions.
Lucky Ali, meanwhile, remains an enduring symbol of artistic individuality, celebrated for timeless tracks such as O Sanam, Safarnama, Na Tum Jano Na Hum, Gori Teri Aankhen, and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai. His support has resonated with many fans, reinforcing the idea that stepping away can sometimes be the strongest creative statement of all.
