Popular singer Arijit Singh, who announced in January that he would no longer take on new playback singing assignments, has shared his first direct message to fans since making the decision.

In a heartfelt post on X on Tuesday, Arijit said the note was meant only for his listeners. Expressing gratitude and affection, he thanked fans for their continued kindness and support, saying their love mattered deeply to him in what he described as a harsh world.

The singer clarified that while he has stopped accepting new playback projects, many previously recorded songs are still pending. He said those tracks would continue to be released over time, possibly throughout the year and even into the next. Arijit urged fans to remain calm, avoid unnecessary debates, and focus on peace, self-care and positivity.

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The message follows his earlier announcement in which he revealed his decision to step back from playback singing, calling an end to a journey he described as fulfilling and memorable. At the time, he thanked listeners for their years of support and said he was grateful for the love he had received.

Arijit first came into the spotlight as a contestant on the reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. He later made his Hindi film playback debut with the song Phir Mohabbat from the movie Murder 2, which became widely popular.

Despite his retirement announcement, Arijit will still be heard in upcoming releases, including the film Ek Din, starring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, as he completes his remaining commitments.