Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing: 10 Unforgettable Songs That Defined a Generation

Gehra Hua is a Hindi song released in late 2025 as part of the film Dhurandhar. The song became popular for its beautiful mix of classical music and soft ballad style. It is sung by Arijit Singh and Armaan Khan, with music composed by Shashwat Sachdev. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun in lead roles.

“Tum Hi Ho” is the iconic romantic song from the 2013 film Aashiqui 2, starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor. Sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Mithoon, the song became a massive hit and redefined Bollywood romance for an entire generation. Its emotional lyrics and soulful melody turned it into a timeless love anthem that is still cherished today.

“Zaalima” is a popular romantic song from the 2017 Bollywood film Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan. The song is beautifully sung by Arijit Singh and Harshdeep Kaur, with music composed by JAM8 (Pritam’s team) and lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. With its dreamy melody, stunning visuals, and the lead pair’s charming on-screen chemistry, Zaalima became an instant fan favorite. 

“Dhun” is a popular romantic song from the 2025 Bollywood film Saiyaara, released on July 1, 2025. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song marks the debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda and quickly won hearts. With music and lyrics by Mithoon, Dhun became a major hit and even made it to the Spotify Global Top 100.

“Apna Bana Le” is a popular romantic song from the 2022 Bollywood film Bhediya, featuring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The soulful track touched hearts with its emotional depth and beautiful melody. It is sung by Arijit Singh, with music composed by Sachin–Jigar and heartfelt lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. 

“Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” is a soulful title track from the 2016 film of the same name, directed by Karan Johar. Sung by Arijit Singh, with music composed by Pritam and lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the song struck an emotional chord with listeners. Upon its release, it became a massive hit and stayed at the top of music charts for several months, earning its place as one of the most iconic songs of the decade. 

“Heeriye” is a popular romantic track, best known as the 2023 non-film single by Jasleen Royal and Arijit Singh. The song became a viral hit for its beautiful blend of folk and contemporary pop. It is composed by Jasleen Royal, with heartfelt lyrics written by Aditya Sharma, making it a favorite among music lovers.

“Tere Ishk Mein” is the soulful title track of the 2025 film Tere Ishk Mein. Released in late 2025, the romantic anthem reunites the legendary team behind Raanjhanaa, delivering an intense and emotional experience. Sung by Arijit Singh, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the song quickly captured hearts with its powerful melody and heartfelt emotions. 

“Samjhawan” is a popular romantic song that gained massive fame with its Bollywood version in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014). Sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the song features Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt and became a chart-topping hit. It is a remake of the original Punjabi track “Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki” from the film Virsa, and its soulful melody continues to be loved by fans. 

“Khairiyat” is a popular Hindi song from the 2019 Bollywood film Chhichhore, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor. Sung by Arijit Singh, with music composed by Pritam and lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the song became widely loved for its emotional depth and soulful melody.