Anurag Basu Says Arijit Singh’s Retirement Didn’t Shock Him, Hints Singer Always Dreamed Beyond Playback

As Bollywood continues to process Arijit Singh’s retirement announcement, director Anurag Basu has offered a calmer perspective, saying the signs were visible long ago. Having collaborated with Arijit on multiple projects, Basu noted the singer’s growing interest in cinema’s technical and storytelling aspects. Arijit’s shift toward independent music and creative freedom may have surprised the industry, but according to Basu, it reflects a natural progression rather than a sudden farewell to the world of entertainment.