The much-awaited romantic track “Ishq Ka Fever” from Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri’s upcoming film O Romeo has finally been released. Fans were quick to get emotional upon hearing the song, especially because it comes just five days after Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing.
A highly anticipated release
The film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj, had already created a buzz with its previous tracks “Hum To Tere Hi Liye The” and the dance number “Aashiqon Ki Colony”. The latest song, “Ishq Ka Fever”, composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics penned by legendary poet Gulzar, has fans swooning over Arijit Singh’s soulful rendition. Despite his recent announcement to step away from playback singing, fans are once again captivated by his unmatched voice.
Simplicity and deep emotion
The song begins with passionate lyrics and gradually transitions into a soulful, melodic expression of deep love. Presented by T-Series, the track perfectly complements the on-screen chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri, and the new on-screen pairing has generated excitement among audiences eager to witness their performances.
Fan reactions: Arijit remains irreplaceable
Fans have taken to social media to express their admiration, calling the track a masterpiece. Comments include:
- “Arijit, please don’t quit playback singing.”
- “Arijit is a masterpiece.”
- “Arijit Singh will never retire; there are still many songs waiting.”
- “Bollywood doesn’t need Arijit; Arijit needs Bollywood. We will always miss your voice.”
- “Next-level voice is Arijit’s.”
Many also hailed him as the “King of Playback Singing.”
Arijit Singh retires from playback singing
Recently, Arijit shared a heartfelt message announcing his retirement:
“Hello, wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Thank you for the immense love you’ve given me over the years. I’m happy to announce that I will no longer take on new playback singing assignments. I am ending this chapter here. It has been an incredible journey.”
He did clarify that he would honor any prior commitments made before his retirement.
About ‘O Romeo’
Based on Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai, the film also features Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwari, Tamanna Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey. O Romeo is scheduled for theatrical release on February 13, 2026.
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