Veteran musician Lucky Ali has voiced strong support for Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing at the height of his career, saying the move likely came from a deeply personal place.
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Speaking in an interview, Ali said artists often reach a point where they feel compelled to break free from industry constraints. “You’ve got to stand in the musician’s shoes to understand what he’s really feeling. If he’s taken a step like that, something must have snapped within him. I totally agree with Arijit when he made that stand. And it’s not a loss,” Ali said.
He added that Singh would continue making music but on his own terms. “He’s definitely going to sing and express himself, but not under the same circumstances as before. You’ve got to make your own road, like we’ve done; we made our own road.”
Arijit Singh surprised fans last month when he announced his retirement from playback singing in an Instagram post.
Ali, who built an independent career with hits such as O Sanam, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, and Na Tum Jano Na Hum, recently released a new romantic single titled Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, written by Kausar Munir and launched under the Tips Music banner.
Reflecting on creative independence, Ali said artists today no longer need to rely entirely on film studios or record labels. “Now, we’re not dependent on any film or music company. We are the company. That gives you a lot of freedom to express yourself and explore your journey with like-minded people.”
Sharing insights from his own journey, the 67-year-old singer-songwriter said newcomers must be prepared to face challenges. “Nothing is offered on a plate. You have to present your case in the best way possible and believe in what you’re doing. Once you cross that hurdle, it becomes a bit easier, but it doesn’t mean the road is easy.”
Ali added that struggle is an essential part of creativity. “An easy life is not a good life. There should be drama and struggle. Those elements come into your work, and in my case, that’s probably what has shaped much of what I’ve done.”
