Mumbai: Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on Tuesday, leaving fans and the music industry in shock. Amid this news, former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli’s old tweets praising Arijit have resurfaced and gone viral.
Kohli’s Praise Gains Attention Again
Following Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement, fans quickly dug up Kohli’s 2016 tweet where he expressed his admiration for the singer. On 26 January 2016, Kohli had tweeted, “I might be one of Arijit Singh’s biggest fans. I am mesmerized by his talent and soul-stirring voice. Words cannot describe it.”
Kohli’s appreciation for Arijit is not limited to this instance. In a later post on X, he shared a photo with Arijit Singh, captioning it: “For me, this was a pure fanboy moment. What an amazing person he is. No one has ever mesmerized me with their voice like this man. God bless you, Arijit.”
Arijit to Complete Remaining Commitments
Despite retiring, Arijit Singh will complete his pending commitments, and a few of his songs are scheduled for release later this year. Fans are coming to terms with the singer’s decision, while Kohli’s heartfelt messages serve as a reminder of the enormous impact Arijit has had on music lovers across the country.
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