The celebrated singer shared the stage with world-famous sitar artist Anoushka Shankar. According to media, Arijit admitted feeling very nervous before performing for the first time post-retirement, but the audience’s enthusiastic applause quickly eased his tension.
Arijit Singh, along with Anoushka Shankar and renowned tabla player Bikram Ghosh, presented a memorable 20-minute musical performance. The video of this performance quickly went viral on social media.
In the viral video, when Anoushka invited Arijit Singh on stage, he humbly addressed the audience saying, “I am very nervous,” and thanked them for inviting him.
During the stage performance, the trio performed ‘Maya Bhora Raat,’ a famous Bengali composition originally arranged by music legend Pandit Ravi Shankar.
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Despite retiring from playback singing, Arijit Singh also released a new song, surprising his fans. Anoushka Shankar expressed her excitement on Instagram, saying it was a very special moment for her as Arijit beautifully brought her father’s Bengali composition to life, creating an unforgettable experience.
Arijit Singh announced his retirement on 27 January. In a message on social media, he thanked fans for their years of love and support, called his musical journey extraordinary, and said the decision came after long and careful thought.
