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Sona Mohapatra Praises Arijit Singh's "Brave" Exit from Playback Singing

Singer Sona Mohapatra has publicly praised Arijit Singh's surprising decision to step away from playback singing, describing it as a "brave" and "generous" act. She shared a detailed Instagram note suggesting this move represents an arrival into artistic freedom and authorship for Singh. Mohapatra believes this choice could disrupt exploitative industry cycles and finally create space for fresh, overlooked voices. She expressed excitement for the original music Arijit Singh will now create on his own terms.

Key Points: Arijit Singh's Playback Exit: Sona Mohapatra Calls It Disruptive

  • Arijit Singh announced retirement from playback
  • Sona Mohapatra calls decision brave and disruptive
  • Move seen as push for artistic freedom
  • Could create space for new voices
  • Highlights industry's exploitative cycles
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Sona Mohapatra calls Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback 'disruptive in the best way'

Singer Sona Mohapatra applauds Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback singing, calling it a brave move for artistic freedom.

Sona Mohapatra calls Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback 'disruptive in the best way'
"Stepping away from playback singing feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom, authorship and possibility. - Sona Mohapatra"

Mumbai, Jan 28

The entire music industry is in a state of shock ever since Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing.

However, singer and composer Sona Mohapatra called Arijit's decision to step away from playback 'brave', 'generous', and 'disruptive in the best way'.

She shared a long note on her Instagram handle with the caption, "To @arijitsingh & #India with #Love, I've walked the path of putting music out of my own year after year & it's a very fulfilling & incomparable road. Exhausting also but exhilarating for sure (sic)."

Her note went like this, "Stepping away from playback singing feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom, authorship and possibility."

Sona pointed out that while she does not know the exact reason behind Arijit's decision, she is sure that this will allow him to get the freedom that is the essence of art.

"Not speculating on why. I'm sure the reasons are deeply personal and entirely valid. What matters is the choice. None of his predecessors even imagined this path: stepping aside to make space. For himself first, to explore, to create, to sing his own songs on his own terms," she added.

She added that this decision will also end up making space for fresh voices, who have been suffering in the name of 'zero-risk formulas', practised by the industry.

Sona went on to explain, "Producers overuse one voice and don't pay demo singers at all, avoid paying most established ones too with the carrot of 'opportunity' even after two decades of being around", try 10 voices, killing the music director in the exhausting process and then record Arijit and everyone keep an exploitative cycle alive because it's convenient."

She further showed excitement for the artist Arijit is set to become with all the original music coming his way.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As a huge fan, my heart sank when I heard the news. But reading Sona's perspective makes me see it differently. If he's doing this to find his own artistic voice, more power to him. His soulful voice will be missed in films, but maybe we'll get even better music directly from him.
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Aman W
Respectfully, I have to disagree with calling this "generous." It's his career, his choice. The industry's exploitative practices that Sona mentions are the real issue—not one singer's presence or absence. The system needs to change from within.
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Sarah B
The part about not paying demo singers is so true and so shameful. It's a cut-throat industry. Maybe Arijit's step will force a much-needed conversation about fair pay and credit.
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Karthik V
Wow. "Stepping away... feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom." What a powerful way to put it. In our culture, we're always told to hold onto success tightly. This is a lesson in letting go for something greater. Jai ho, Arijit! 🎵
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Nisha Z
I just hope the music directors and producers actually use this as a chance to experiment and not just find the "next Arijit" to overuse. We need variety! From classical to indie to pure pop.

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