Arijit Singh, one of India’s most beloved singers, has surprised and delighted fans with the release of his first independent single titled “Raina”, after announcing earlier in the year that he would retire from playback singing for films.
The romantic track “Raina” composed by Shekhar Ravjiani with lyrics by Priya Saraiya was officially dropped on music platforms and shared on social media by both artists, marking Arijit’s first major musical project outside mainstream Bollywood. The song slips into his signature heartfelt style while hinting at the creative freedom he’s embracing in his independent phase.
Fans were quick to gush over the release online, flooding comment sections with admiration and joy. Many described the song as a welcome return to his soulful sound, even after his playback retirement announcement left the music world stunned earlier this year. Comments such as “Finally happy tears hearing his voice again” and “The legend is back” trended soon after the release, reflecting the emotional impact on listeners.
Earlier in January, Arijit had shared on social media that he would stop taking on new film singing assignments, calling his journey in cinema “wonderful” and expressing gratitude to his fans for years of support. Despite stepping back from film music, he hinted that his creative journey wasn’t over and “Raina” proves just that, offering a fresh chapter in his artistic career that’s already striking a chord with audiences.
