Arijit Singh’s announcement of retiring from film playback singing has sparked an emotional wave among fans, along with renewed interest in his bond with Indian cricketers. Several old posts by Virat Kohli, dating back to 2016 and 2017, have resurfaced online, where the former India captain praised Arijit’s soulful voice and called himself a “fanboy.”
Their mutual admiration was also evident during the 2023 ODI World Cup opening ceremony, when Arijit shouted “I love you, Virat” mid-performance. Arijit has similarly expressed respect for MS Dhoni, notably touching his feet during the IPL 2023 ceremony. While Arijit has stepped away from playback singing, his final film song is Matribhoomi from Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. The singer will continue live performances and original music.
