Arijit Singh to return from retirement for Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2?
Singer Arijit Singh has reportedly sung Yeh Awarapan for Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi. The track could mark his first playback release since announcing he would stop taking new assignments.
Arijit Singh's announcement of his retirement from playback singing on January 27 left fans heartbroken. However, there seems to be a pleasant surprise in store. According to recent reports, the celebrated singer has returned to lend his voice to Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi. Reportedly, the film's much-awaited track, Yeh Awarapan, sung by Arijit, is set to release on July 21, marking what could be his first playback song since the retirement announcement.
A source close to the project told Pinkvilla that Vishesh Bhatt, who has been closely associated with the Awarapan franchise, has carefully shaped the film's music to reflect the emotional world of Shivam Pandit. The source said, "With Yeh Awarapan, Bhatt delivers the song that sits at the very soul of Shivam Pandit’s world. And he delivers it in the voice of Arijit Singh."
The source further revealed, "The relationship between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films is woven into the fabric of Hindi cinema’s last fifteen years. It was Vishesh Films that first placed faith in Arijit Singh, giving him Phir Mohabbat in Murder 2, the collaboration that introduced a generation to a voice it would carry with it for years."
The collaboration also marks another chapter in the long-standing creative association between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films. The banner was among the first to recognise Arijit's talent, giving him the opportunity to sing Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2, a song that introduced his voice to a wider audience.
They have further collaborated on projects like Muskurane from CityLights, Khamoshiyan title track, Hamari Adhuri Kahani title track, and Pal from Jalebi.
Arijit Singh's retirement
On January 27, Arijit Singh announced his decision to step away from playback singing and revealed that he would no longer be taking up new assignments. Sharing the news on social media, he thanked his listeners for their unwavering support over the years and reflected on his journey.
"Hello. Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to take any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it quits. It was a wonderful journey (sic)," he wrote then.
About Awarapan 2
Meanwhile, along with Emraan Hashmi, Awarapan 2 features Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Surendar Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar in key roles. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, the film is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.
Arijit Singh's announcement of his retirement from playback singing on January 27 left fans heartbroken. However, there seems to be a pleasant surprise in store. According to recent reports, the celebrated singer has returned to lend his voice to Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi. Reportedly, the film's much-awaited track, Yeh Awarapan, sung by Arijit, is set to release on July 21, marking what could be his first playback song since the retirement announcement.
A source close to the project told Pinkvilla that Vishesh Bhatt, who has been closely associated with the Awarapan franchise, has carefully shaped the film's music to reflect the emotional world of Shivam Pandit. The source said, "With Yeh Awarapan, Bhatt delivers the song that sits at the very soul of Shivam Pandit’s world. And he delivers it in the voice of Arijit Singh."
The source further revealed, "The relationship between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films is woven into the fabric of Hindi cinema’s last fifteen years. It was Vishesh Films that first placed faith in Arijit Singh, giving him Phir Mohabbat in Murder 2, the collaboration that introduced a generation to a voice it would carry with it for years."
The collaboration also marks another chapter in the long-standing creative association between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films. The banner was among the first to recognise Arijit's talent, giving him the opportunity to sing Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2, a song that introduced his voice to a wider audience.
They have further collaborated on projects like Muskurane from CityLights, Khamoshiyan title track, Hamari Adhuri Kahani title track, and Pal from Jalebi.
Arijit Singh's retirement
On January 27, Arijit Singh announced his decision to step away from playback singing and revealed that he would no longer be taking up new assignments. Sharing the news on social media, he thanked his listeners for their unwavering support over the years and reflected on his journey.
"Hello. Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to take any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it quits. It was a wonderful journey (sic)," he wrote then.
About Awarapan 2
Meanwhile, along with Emraan Hashmi, Awarapan 2 features Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Surendar Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar in key roles. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, the film is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.
Arijit Singh's announcement of his retirement from playback singing on January 27 left fans heartbroken. However, there seems to be a pleasant surprise in store. According to recent reports, the celebrated singer has returned to lend his voice to Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi. Reportedly, the film's much-awaited track, Yeh Awarapan, sung by Arijit, is set to release on July 21, marking what could be his first playback song since the retirement announcement.
A source close to the project told Pinkvilla that Vishesh Bhatt, who has been closely associated with the Awarapan franchise, has carefully shaped the film's music to reflect the emotional world of Shivam Pandit. The source said, "With Yeh Awarapan, Bhatt delivers the song that sits at the very soul of Shivam Pandit’s world. And he delivers it in the voice of Arijit Singh."
The source further revealed, "The relationship between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films is woven into the fabric of Hindi cinema’s last fifteen years. It was Vishesh Films that first placed faith in Arijit Singh, giving him Phir Mohabbat in Murder 2, the collaboration that introduced a generation to a voice it would carry with it for years."
The collaboration also marks another chapter in the long-standing creative association between Arijit Singh and Vishesh Films. The banner was among the first to recognise Arijit's talent, giving him the opportunity to sing Phir Mohabbat from Murder 2, a song that introduced his voice to a wider audience.
They have further collaborated on projects like Muskurane from CityLights, Khamoshiyan title track, Hamari Adhuri Kahani title track, and Pal from Jalebi.
Arijit Singh's retirement
On January 27, Arijit Singh announced his decision to step away from playback singing and revealed that he would no longer be taking up new assignments. Sharing the news on social media, he thanked his listeners for their unwavering support over the years and reflected on his journey.
"Hello. Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to take any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it quits. It was a wonderful journey (sic)," he wrote then.
About Awarapan 2
Meanwhile, along with Emraan Hashmi, Awarapan 2 features Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Surendar Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar in key roles. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, the film is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.
