Weeks after shocking fans with his retirement announcement, Arijit Singh has surprised everyone by lending his voice to Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Ek Din. The development has put an end to intense speculation around Arijit’s future in Bollywood playback singing and his much-talked-about meeting with Aamir Khan in West Bengal.
Arijit Singh’s Big Surprise After Retirement
In late January 2026, Arijit Singh retirement news sent shockwaves across the music and film industry. The singer announced that he would no longer take up new playback singing assignments for films. While fans were still coming to terms with the decision, Arijit clarified that he would continue creating independent music and complete projects he had already committed to.
Soon after, reports emerged that Aamir Khan had paid a quiet visit to Arijit Singh’s ancestral home in Jiaganj, West Bengal. The private meeting sparked speculation that Aamir was trying to convince the singer to return to playback singing, especially for his upcoming production.
Now, those rumours have been officially confirmed.
Arijit Singh Sings for Aamir Khan’s Ek Din
On February 9, Aamir Khan Productions confirmed that Arijit Singh has sung a song for Ek Din. The production house shared a warm behind-the-scenes picture on Instagram, showing Aamir Khan and Arijit Singh in conversation, with Arijit holding a guitar while Aamir appeared to show him something on his phone.
The text on the image read:
“Thank you Arijit, for lending your voice to our film, Ek Din. The 4 days spent with you, your family, and your team felt magical. Love, a.”
The caption further added, “Thank you, Arijit, for bringing so much heart to the music of Ek Din.”
The post quickly went viral, with fans celebrating Arijit’s return—however brief—to playback singing.
Does This Mean Arijit Singh Has Returned to Playback Singing?
While the news has excited fans, sources close to the development suggest that this does not mark a full comeback. Arijit’s earlier statement made it clear that he would not take on new playback assignments but would honour select existing commitments.
The Arijit Singh Ek Din song is believed to fall under that category. His collaboration with Aamir Khan appears to be a special exception rather than a reversal of his retirement decision.
Earlier, announcing his decision, Arijit had written on social media:
“I am happy to announce that 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 also reassured fans that several previously recorded songs would still be released this year.
Why This Collaboration Matters
The pairing of Arijit Singh and Aamir Khan has always carried emotional weight. Arijit’s voice has often elevated intense romantic and emotional moments in Hindi cinema, making his contribution to Ek Din Aamir Khan film even more significant.
Given Arijit’s retirement stance, this song is being seen as a rare and special musical moment, adding to the anticipation around the film’s soundtrack.
About Ek Din
Ek Din is produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Sunil Pandey. The film stars Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles and marks a key project for Aamir Khan Productions.
The romantic drama is an official remake of the popular Thai film One Day. It follows the story of a quiet man who gets just one day to spend with the woman he loves, leading to an emotional journey filled with unspoken feelings, love, and loss.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026.
Fans React
As soon as the announcement dropped, fans flooded social media with emotional reactions. Many called it “the perfect farewell gift,” while others expressed hope that Arijit Singh playback singing might continue in special cases.
For now, one thing is clear—Arijit Singh’s voice in Ek Din has made the film’s music one of the most awaited albums of 2026.
