Arijit Singh’s Retirement: Is the Singer Joining Politics and the BJP? Inside the Buzz Around His Exit, New Film and More
Following his shock retirement from playback singing on January 27, 2026, rumors are swirling about Arijit joining politics and the BJP. Beyond the ballot, the singer is reportedly directing a jungle adventure film starring his son and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter, while also launching the Aditi Sur Sadhnalay school in his hometown, Jiaganj.
The voice that defined a generation of Bollywood romance has gone silent, but the man behind it has never been louder in the public consciousness. Following his bombshell announcement to "call it off" regarding playback singing, Arijit Singh is no longer just a musician; he is the most sought-after wildcard in Indian public life. Is Arijit Singh Joining BJP or Floating New Political Party in West Bengal?
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Will Arijit Singh Join the BJP?
As West Bengal braces for the high-stakes 2026 Assembly Elections, the "Gerua" singer’s proximity to political headlines is no coincidence. For years, the BJP has subtly positioned itself as a defender of Singh’s artistic freedom, notably during the 2022 Kolkata concert controversy. Arijit Singh Retires From Playback Singing - Can You Guess His Last Playback Song?
Speculation suggests that the BJP is eyeing Arijit as a "Cultural Icon" candidate someone who transcends the polarized "insider-outsider" debate in Bengal. While Arijit has notoriously avoided the limelight, insiders suggest that his desire to "fix the system" (often cited in his critiques of the music industry) could translate into a grassroots political movement. Whether he wears the saffron scarf or launches an independent "People's Party" from his hometown of Jiaganj remains the million-dollar question.
Arijit Singh’s Directorial Debut Buzz
While political analysts debate his ballot prospects, industry veterans like Anurag Basu have already let the cat out of the bag regarding Arijit's creative pivot. Rumors are swirling that the singer has already swapped his microphone for a megaphone. Reports suggest Arijit has begun secret filming for his directorial debut, a jungle adventure film starring none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Co-written with his wife, Koel Singh, the project is said to be a gritty, nature-focused narrative shot in the heart of Shantiniketan. It seems the man who mastered the "mood" of a song is now ready to craft the "visual" of a cinema.
Arijit Singh’s Rumoured School Plan
Perhaps the most "Arijit" move of all is his rumored plan to establish a state-of-the-art educational institution in Murshidabad. Far from the elite "celebrity schools" of Mumbai, this project is envisioned as a holistic center for music, sports, and classical arts. "He doesn't want to just teach music; he wants to build a ground where kids play first and sing later," Basu recently hinted. Arijit Singh Retires From Playback Singing: 7 Most Streamed Songs of the Singer on YouTube.
Arijit Singh’s Legacy Beyond Music Takes Shape
By focusing on a school and a hospital (via his Tatwamasi Foundation), Arijit is building a legacy that playback singing could never offer. Whether this is a prelude to a political career focused on "Gram Banglar Unnayan" (Development of Rural Bengal) or simply a recluse finding peace, the "Arijit Era" is clearly far from over. Arijit Singh is effectively doing what few superstars dare: he is burning his bridge to the past to build a highway to a multifaceted future. If he joins the BJP, he changes the math of Bengal politics. If he finishes his film, he challenges the Bollywood hierarchy. And if he opens his school, he changes lives.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2026 02:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).