Arijit Singh’s bombshell announcement – stepping away from playback singing – has ignited cheers from Sona Mohapatra, who calls it a landmark for artistic autonomy in Bollywood music.
In a candid Instagram post, Sona reframed the news positively: this isn’t retirement, but a thrilling pivot to self-directed creativity. Rooted in strong personal motivations, Arijit’s choice exemplifies rare valor, she said, setting a benchmark no prior star has matched.
Delving deeper, Sona laid bare the music world’s flaws. Talented demo singers toil endlessly without breakthroughs, compensated only with vague opportunities. Risk-averse directors repeatedly tap familiar talents, sidelining fresh sounds amid exhaustion and caution.
‘ Arijit, salute!’ she exclaimed, foreseeing his path brimming with joy and innovation. Why mourn? He’s evolving, not exiting. Sona challenged the fear of novelty: ‘New voices shouldn’t scare us – variety is life’s spice.’
Honoring boundary-pushers, she envisioned an industry renaissance. Her finale toast? To Arijit’s future and independent tracks flourishing beyond silver screens. This endorsement underscores a shift: from formulaic hits to authentic expression, courtesy of one singer’s daring leap.