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Arijit Singh Announces Exit From Playback Singing, Shocks Indian Film Music Industry

Mumbai, January 27 - In a move that has sent shockwaves across the Indian film and music industry, superstar singer Arijit Singh, the most followed artist on Spotify in the world, has announced that he is quitting playback singing. The singer made the revelation through a social media post on January 27, leaving fans and industry insiders stunned. Widely regarded as the voice of a generation, Arijit's decision marks the end of an era in Bollywood and Indian cinema, where his songs have dominated charts for a long time. Clarifying his stand, Arijit stated that he will no longer take up new playback assignments for films, calling it a conscious and personal decision after a long and fulfilling journey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) He expressed gratitude towards the fans for the immense love he has received over the years. However, the singer also confirmed that he will honour his existing commitments, meaning audiences may still hear his voice in films that are already in the pipeline. Importantly, Arijit Singh is not stepping away from music altogether. Reports suggest that he plans to continue making music independently and explore creative avenues beyond mainstream film playback. His announcement has sparked emotional reactions from fans, with many calling it one of the biggest turning points in Indian film music history. With countless timeless melodies to his credit, Arijit Singh's exit from playback singing leaves a void that will be hard to fill. While the industry braces for a future without his voice in films, his musical legacy remains unmatched, and his next creative chapter is now keenly awaited. Stay tuned...

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4 days ago

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Battle of Galwan First Song Matrubhoomi Release Date Announced; Salman Khan's War Drama to Hit Screens in April 2026

Megastar Salman Khan is set to initiate the promotional campaign for his highly anticipated war drama, Battle of Galwan. The first song from the film, a patriotic track titled Matrubhoomi, is scheduled for release tomorrow, January 24, 2026. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, this patriotic track features vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan.The song serves as the first official look at the film's musical landscape ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on April 17, 2026. For the nation 🇮🇳 #Maatrubhumi Song Out Tomorrow!https://t.co/P60CoIk7RD@BeingSalmanKhan @IChitrangda @LakhiaApoorva #HimeshReshammiya @arijitsingh @shreyaghoshal #ManiDharamkot @SameerAnjaan #ZeynShaw @JasonThamIndia @TheAnkurBhatia #HarshilShah #HeeraSohal #VipinBhardwaj… pic.twitter.com/ZLManM7ga0— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) January 23, 2026 The narrative of Battle of Galwan is reportedly inspired by the real-life events of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Salman Khan headlines the film, portraying a senior military officer leading his troops in a high-stakes defense of national territory. Produced under the Salman Khan Films banner, the plot is expected to focus on the courage and strategic brilliance of the Indian Armed Forces, blending intense combat sequences with an emotional patriotic core. The project marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and director Apoorva Lakhia. Known for his expertise in the action and crime genres with films like Shootout at Lokhandwala, Lakhia is expected to bring a gritty, realistic aesthetic to this war epic. Adding to the film's appeal is the musical score by Himesh Reshammiya. The duo of Salman and Himesh has a long-standing history of delivering blockbuster soundtracks, and Matrubhoomi is being touted as a powerful anthem that will resonate with the film's nationalistic themes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The film is an official adaptation of a chapter from the book India's Most Fearless 3, authored by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.Alongside Chitrangda Singh, the production features Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Vipin Bhardwaj in key supporting roles. The filming process involved a swift 45-day schedule in Leh, Ladakh, which wrapped in September 2025, during which the crew operated in extreme conditions including high-altitude terrain and the Indus River. For Salman Khan, this role represents a departure from his usual larger-than-life personas toward a more grounded and realistic portrayal of a national hero. Following the song release tomorrow, the production team will roll out the official trailer and further promotional assets leading up to the April release date.

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98 days ago

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Dhanush-Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein Title Song Takes Over YouTube, Smashes Viewership Milestone

Mumbai, October 22 - Tamil star Dhanush's Bollywood film Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon, is generating massive anticipation ahead of its release next month. The national award-winning actor reunited with director Anand L. Rai after Atrangi Re (2021). As the movie is less than a month away from release, the makers recently dropped the teaser, followed by the hotly demanded title track, which has turned out to be a massive hit. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song has received an overwhelmingly positive response. Within 3 days of the release, Tere Ishk Mein title track has crossed 50 million views on YouTube, which is said to be the fastest for an Indian movie song. Composed by AR Rahman and written by Irshad Kamil, the song underlines the passionate love between Kriti and Dhanush. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series, Tere Ishk Mein is from the same world as Dhanush and Rai's Raanjhana. The film promises yet another moving tale of love, loss, betrayal and heartbreak, in its most passionate way yet. With buzz picking up, the film is gearing up to hit the big screen on November 14. In the year where romantic films are minting big money, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to be a big box office blockbuster if the audience reception is favourable. Stay tuned...

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101 days ago

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Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Much-Awaited Tere Ishk Mein Title Is Released

Chennai, October 18 - The much-awaited title track of Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has been released. The song is sung by Arijit Singh and composed, produced, and arranged by A.R. Rahman from Irshad Kamil's lyrics. The title track perfectly captures the pain of losing love in a one-sided love. The lyrics are soulful, and Arijit's vocals are icing on the cake. Dhanush plays the role of Shankar, who seemingly got betrayed by Kriti's character Mukti in the film. Directed by Anand L. Rai and produced by Colour Yellow Production and T-Series, Tere Ishk Mein is a romantic drama in which Shankar and Mukti's intense love story unfolds against the backdrop of Benaras, exploring surrender and transformation through an all-consuming romance that heals, hurts, and changes them. The film is scheduled to release on November 28, 2025, in Hindi and Tamil. Stay tuned...

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181 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani Starrer War 2 To Launch First Song 'Aavan Jaavan' on July 31; Kesariya Team Reunites

The countdown begins for fans of music and high-octane action alike! The makers of War 2 have officially announced that the film’s first song, titled ‘Aavan Jaavan’, will release on July 31. What makes this launch even more exciting is the reunion of the blockbuster Kesariya team — director Ayan Mukerji, composer Pritam, singer Arijit Singh, and lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya — coming together once again to weave magic. ##Starring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in lead roles, War 2 is the next explosive chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, following the success of War (2019). Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film promises a gripping blend of slick action, global stakes, and emotionally charged storytelling. It is also set to feature NTR Jr., expanding the universe into a pan-India narrative. ##‘Aavan Jaavan’ is expected to offer a romantic, melodic contrast to the film’s adrenaline-fueled core — much like Kesariya did for Brahmāstra — and will likely serve as a central emotional thread in the story.As War 2 builds toward its massive theatrical release, this song drop marks the beginning of an intense promotional wave, setting the tone for what could be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.

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210 days ago

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Arijit Singh Becomes First Artist To Hit 150 Million Followers On Spotify; Beats Taylor Swift

Mumbai, July 1 - Legendary Indian playback singer Arijit Singh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first artist in the world to surpass 150 million followers on Spotify, the popular global music streaming platform. The National Award-winning vocalist, composer, and producer has overtaken international music icon Taylor Swift to claim the top spot. ## As of July 1, 2026, Arijit Singh boasts 151 million followers on Spotify. Swift holds the second position with 139.5 million, followed by Ed Sheeran (121 million), Billie Eilish (114 million), and The Weeknd (107.2 million). Singh first rose to the top of the Spotify follower charts in August 2023, when he overtook Swift to become the most followed artist for a short period of time. ## In August 2024, Singh again became the top artist and, since then, has managed his lead over Swift. At that time, only three artists—including Ed Sheeran—had crossed the 100 million mark. A year later, the number of artists with over 100 million followers has expanded to seven, with Ariana Grande (105.8 million) and Eminem (101.7 million) joining the ranks. ## Arijit Singh's rise reflects the growing global reach of Indian music. Known for his breathtaking, soul-stirring voice and chart-topping Hindi film tracks, Singh's international appeal continues to grow. His achievement is particularly remarkable considering Spotify launched in India only in February 2019, making his follower growth within just six years all the more impressive. This landmark moment further cements Arijit Singh's position as one of the most influential music artists of the 21st century, especially in India and a symbol of India's cultural imprint on global streaming platforms. Stay tuned...

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502 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone's 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' Song From 'Pathaan' Hits A Billion Views On YouTube

Mumbai, September 12 - One of the most trending songs of 2023, Jhoome Jo Pathaan from last year's mega-blockbuster film Pathaan has completed a billion views on YouTube, becoming the second song of a Shah Rukh Khan film to achieve the milestone. ## Sung by Arijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, Vishal and Sheykhar who also composed it from the lyrics by Kumaar, Jhoome Jo Pathaan was premiered on 22 December 2022 on Yash Raj Films' YouTube channel. It became an instant chartbuster across social media and music platforms. ## The song featured superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Deepika Padukone, and Bosco-Caesar choreographed it. It is the second song from a Shah Rukh Khan film to hit one billion views on YouTube after the Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai song from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), a YRF production, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma.## Overall, Jhoome Jo Pathaan is the 21st Indian music video on YouTube to generate 1 billion views with Hanuman Chalisa remaining the most viewed video with over 4 billion views. It is the only Indian video with 2+ billion views on the platform. ## Pathaan, meanwhile, was directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films. Also starring John Abraham, the spy action thriller was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023 with over 1000 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. ## ## Stay tuned...

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525 days ago

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Arijit Singh Surpasses Taylor Swift To Become Most Followed Artist On Spotify In The World

Mumbai, August 20 - India's music sensation, Arijit Singh has surpassed American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift to become the most-followed artist on Spotify in the world, adding another feather to his hat full of accolades.## Arijit Singh now has 118.69 million Spotify followers, ahead of Swift's 118.68 million (as of August 20, 2024). Singh and Swift are two of the only three artists in the world with over 100 million Spotify followers. Ed Sheeran is at the third sport with 115.33 million followers.## Apart from being the most followed artist on this music platform, Singh has the highest daily listeners with 261.5K as well as weekly listeners with 971.3K on Spotify. ## In August 2023, Singh had a brief victory as he surpassed Swift, however, the pop sensation bounced back quickly. Singh made headlines when he became the first Indian music artist to cross 100 million followers on Spotify.## Stay tuned...

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529 days ago

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70th National Film Awards: Full List of Award Winners

Mumbai, August 16 - The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced the winners of the 70th National Film Awards at the National Media Center in New Delhi on Friday, to honour feature and non-feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022.## Kannada star Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for the mega-blockbuster movie Kantara while Nithya Menon scored the Best Actress award for Tiruchitrabalam. The Malayalam-language drama Aattam won the Best Film award.## Here is the full list of winners at the 70th National Film Awards - ## Feature Film Category - ## Best Film – Aattam## Best Actor – Rishab Shetty (Kantara)## Best Actress – Nithya Menen (Tiruchitrabalam), and Manasi Parekh (Kutch Express)## Best Director – Sooraj Barjatya (Uunchai)## Best Supporting Actor – Pawan Malhotra (Fouja)## Best Supporting Actress – Neena Gupta (Uunchai)## Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Kantara## Best Debut Director – Pramod Kumar (Fouja)## Best Hindi Film – Gulmohar## Best Telugu Film – Karthikeya 2## Best Kannada Film – KGF: Chapter 2## Best Malayalam Film – Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009## Best Tamil Film – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1## Best Punjabi Film – Baaghi Di Dhee## Best Odia Film – Daman## Best Marathi Film – Vaalvi## Best Tiwa Film – Sikaisal## Best Bengali Film – Kaberi Antardhan## Best Assamese Film – Emuthi Puthi## Best Action Direction – KGF: Chapter 2## Best Choreography – Tiruchitrabalam## Best Music Director – Pritam (Brahmastra Part 1), AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)## Best Production Design – Aparajito## Best Editing – Aattam## Best Sound Design – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1## Best Screenplay – Aattam## Best Dialogues – Gulmohar## Best Cinematography – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1## Best Male Playback – Arijit Singh (Kesariya, Brahmastra)## Best Female Playback – Bombay Jayashri, (Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009, Chaayum Veyil)## Best Child Artist – Sreepath in Mallikappuram## Best Makeup – Aparajito## Best Costumes – Kutch Express## Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects Gaming & Comic) – Brahmastra## Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values – Kutch Express## Best Book on Cinema – Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography## Best Critic – Deepak Dua## Special Mentions – Manoj Bajpayee (Gulmohar), and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury (Kadhikan)## Stay tuned...

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784 days ago

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Dunki Drop 4 aka Dunki Trailer Out Now: Shah Rukh Khan and His 'Char Ullu De Patthe' Take You On a Journey of a Lifetime

Mumbai, December 5 - The Dunki: Drop 4, also known as Dunki Trailer, gives the audiences a much-anticipated glimpse into the most heart-warming film of the year. Crafted by the ace storyteller and director, Rajkumar Hirani, starring beloved superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be seen as a part of a fantastic ensemble cast featuring, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. ## The trailer, unveiled today (December 5), offers a peek into the endearing world created by the maverick Raju Hirani. Opening with SRK onboard a train, setting the tone for the adventure that lies ahead. The 3-minute-long video introduces the wonderfully whimsical characters starting with Hardy, played by SRK, who enters a picturesque village in Punjab and encounters a group of spirited friends – Manu, Sukhi, Buggu, and Balli, all sharing a common dream of travelling to London in pursuit of better opportunities and a better life for their loved ones back home.## Encapsulating all the myriad emotions in one frame, this heart-warming tale follows four friends on an extraordinary journey to foreign lands, filled with challenges and life-changing experiences.## ## Rajkumar Hirani, known for his exceptional storytelling, took fans on a whirlwind journey, starting with Dunki Drop 1 on SRK's birthday, followed by the melodious voice of Arijit Singh in Dunki Drop 2 titled Lutt Putt Gaya. Dunki Drop 3 further tugged at our heartstrings with Sonu Nigam's soul-stirring song, Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se, a poignant melody echoing the emotions of homecoming. ## The Dunki Drop 4, beautifully unfolds the layers of friendship and love, taking the audience on a thrilling ride through the Dunki route—the path these friends embark on, to reach their desired destination. As the trailer concludes with a glimpse of SRK in an older avatar, it leaves us yearning for more, eagerly anticipating the extraordinary journey that awaits.## Dunki is not just a film; it's an immersive experience, that promises to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences worldwide. Get ready to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions with Dunki—where let your dreams take flight, friendships blossom, and the magic of the film unfolds. This December, the film is all set to deliver a delightful blend of humour and heartfelt moments, creating lasting memories to cherish with your family and loved ones. ## A Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, Dunki is produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan. Written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon, Dunki is slated to release worldwide on 21st December 2023.## Stay tuned...

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893 days ago

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Arijit Singh Surpasses Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift To Become 3rd Most Followed Artist On Spotify

Mumbai, August 18 - India's singing sensation, Arijit Singh has leapfrogged global music stars Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift to become the 3rd most followed artists on Spotify, and is now behind only Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande.## Arijit Singh has 86.3 million followers on the music platform, ahead of Billie Eilish (84.6 million) and Taylor Swift (83.1 million). Ed Sheeran, who is the most followed artist on Spotify, has 114.3 million followers, followed by Ariana Grande with 92.9 million followers.## Singh, who won a national award for the 'Binte Dil' song in "Padmaavat", is the only Indian artist in the top 10 most followed list on Spotify. Neha Kakkar is the second most followed Indian with 42.1 million followers (22nd overall), and overall, 9 Indian artists are in the top 100 list.## Arijit Singh has won 7 awards and 34 nominations in the category Album Of The Year along with 5 awards and 25 nominations in the category Male Vocalist Of The Year as well as 5 awards and 18 nominations in the category Song Of The Year in Mirchi Music Awards.## The latest track by Singh, Chaleya in Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" movie is the talk of the town. It has become a huge chartbuster and love anthem of the year and is being listened to in repeat mode. ## Stay tuned...

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942 days ago

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' Music Rights Get Sold At Record Price?

Mumbai, June 30 - As the anticipation is skyrocketing for superstar Shah Rukh Khan's action drama film "Jawan", the makers have reportedly sealed a mega deal for the film's music rights. ## Directed by Atlee Kumar, "Jawan" has music scored by Anirudh who has been in top form for the last couple of years. According to Box Office Worldwide, Red Chillies Entertainment has sold the music rights of the film to T-Series at a record price of 36 crores. The official confirmation, however, is awaited.## "Jawan" reportedly has a couple of romantic songs as well as item numbers. One of the songs is said to be sung by Arijit Singh who previously scored a huge chartbuster "Gerua" with Shah Rukh Khan in Rohit Shetty's "Dilwale". The same is expected from the duo in the upcoming film which is otherwise a mass entertainer. ## Bhushan Kumar-headed T-Series is the most subscribed channel on YouTube and is the number 1 music company in India. It is expected to elevate the project's prospects further. ## Produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, "Jawan" is scheduled to release on September 7 this year in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. It also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, and Ridhi Dogra, among others in key roles. Sanjay Dutt and Deepika Padukone will featuere in cameo roles. ## Stay tuned...