Chinmayi Sripaada on Arijit Singh: It felt like a quiet heartbreak, the kind that doesn’t scream but sits heavy in the chest. When Arijit Singh said he was stepping back from playback singing, the internet froze for a second. Group chats went silent. Late-night playlists suddenly felt emotional. For millions, Arijit wasn’t just a singer. He was the voice that knew their feelings better than they did.
And then, almost instantly, the tributes began to pour in.
Arijit Singh’s announcement came as a surprise and hit hard. His voice has followed people through first loves, breakups, weddings, solo train journeys, and lonely nights. So when he said he would no longer take up new playback assignments, fans felt like a chapter of their own lives was closing.
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The singer shared the news on Instagram with his usual calm honesty. He thanked listeners for the love they had given him over the years and called his journey “wonderful.” There was no drama, no long explanation. Just gratitude and a quiet goodbye. Very Arijit.
Chinmayi Sripaada speaks about Arijit Singh
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.
He is one of…
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2026
Among the many reactions, singer Chinmayi Sripaada’s words stood out for their warmth and depth. Hours after Arijit’s announcement, she took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a memory that felt deeply personal and beautifully human.
Chinmayi spoke about meeting Arijit long before he became a household name. Back then, he wasn’t “the Arijit Singh.” He was just a calm, focused musician recording her vocals for composer Pritam.
What moved people most was Chinmayi’s honesty about how little Arijit changed over the years. When they first worked together, ‘Tum Hi Ho’ hadn’t even released. Bollywood wasn’t chasing him yet. But even after he became the most in-demand singer in the country, she says he remained exactly the same.
In her post, Chinmayi described Arijit as one of her favourite musicians and singers, but she went beyond that. She called him one of the finest human beings she has met, someone she felt was “spiritually evolved.”
That line stayed with many.
Chinmayi didn’t just talk about Arijit’s talent. She spoke about his mindset. According to her, Arijit always seemed to work from a “higher calling.” Music, for him, was never just about fame or charts. It felt purposeful. Almost divine.
She wrote that whatever path Arijit has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of special. Coming from a fellow artist, the words felt like both praise and a quiet blessing.
Chinmayi and Arijit have created magic together on songs that fans still love. ‘Mast Magan’ from ‘2 States’ remains a favourite for romantics. ‘Sooiyan Si’ from ‘Guddu Rangeela’ and ‘Piya Tu Piya’ from ‘Dongri Ka Raja’ showed their beautiful vocal chemistry.