Arijit Singh, wife Koel Roy arrive hand in hand to vote in Murshidabad. Watch
A viral video showed singer Arijit Singh walking hand in hand with his wife, Koel Roy, as he cast his vote in Murshidabad. Another clip of the singer at the polling booth was also widely shared online.
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026 20:26 IST 
Published byArijit Singh stepped out on Thursday, April 23, to cast his vote in the ongoing West Bengal Assembly election. The acclaimed singer was clicked at a polling booth in Jiaganj, in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, accompanied by his wife, Koel Roy. The couple was seen walking hand in hand as they made their way inside.
Videos circulating online showed Arijit in a cheerful mood. He greeted the media with a warm smile and briefly acknowledged police personnel stationed at the venue before heading in to vote.
Watch the video here:
Earlier in the day, the singer’s father, Surinder Singh, arrived at a polling booth in Murshidabad to cast his vote.
Speaking to ANI after voting, he expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and described the atmosphere at the centre as peaceful.
"Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote," he said.
Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing
Back in January, Arijit surprised the industry by announcing that he would no longer accept new playback offers. “I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,” he wrote at the time.
The decision sparked widespread debate online, with fans wondering if it signalled a complete exit from music.