Inside Arijit Singh's Huge Net Worth And Earning Per Song, Amid His Retirement From Playback Singing

Arijit Singh, recently left the entire nation in shock when he announced his retirement from playback singing. For the unversed, on January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh took to his social media handles to reveal that he is taking a break from singing. It is worth mentioning that Arijit Singh is the voice behind hits like O Maahi, Soulmate, Chaleya, Tum Hi Ho, Dua and more. Amid that, read on to his net worth and earning per song.

Arijit Singh’s massive net worth

Arijit Singh is not just one of the most loved singers in Bollywood, but also one of the richest singers. Recently, a report by Firstpost revealed that the Channa Mereya singer has a whopping net worth of Rs. 414 crore. Reportedly, his wealth comes from live concerts and tours, real estate investments, digital streaming and pay per song. 

For those who do not know, Arijit Singh earns a good amount of money from streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and more. It is worth mentioning that Arijit reportedly has four apartments in Mumbai and he owns luxury cars like Range Rover Vogue, Hummer H3 and a Mercedes-Benz.

Arijit Singh’s paycheque per song

It is worth mentioning that a major part of Arijit Singh’s net worth comes from his songs. The singer has sung more than 100 songs in his long career. If reports are to be believed, the much-loved singer charges around Rs. 8-10 lakh per song. On the other hand, he takes home a massive paycheque of Rs. 2 crore per performance. It is worth mentioning that some of his most streamed songs are Kesariya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage, Apna Bana Le and Shayad.

Arijit Singh reveals the reason behind his retirement

On January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh took to his social media handles to reveal that he is stepping away from playback singing. His announcement left millions of listeners in shock and wanted it to be a prank. However, the Sapphire singer later shared the reasons behind his retirement. His note can be read as:

"There isn’t just one reason for this; there are multiple factors, and I have been contemplating this for quite some time. Ultimately, I have mustered the necessary courage. One of the reasons is quite straightforward: I tend to lose interest quickly, which is why I frequently alter the arrangements of my songs and perform them live. So, here’s the truth: I’ve grown weary. I need to explore different music to thrive. Another factor is my eagerness to hear new singers who can inspire me genuinely."

After Arijit Singh made his intentions clear on social media, multiple Bollywood celebrities shared their thoughts on it. Singers like Udit Narayan, Armaan Malik, Amaal Mallik, Shreya Ghoshal and more appreciated his journey and wished him luck for the future. However, what grabbed attention was that a source close to the singer told Hindustan Times that Arijit Singh is planning to direct a film, which is why he has taken a break. However, Arijit Singh has not revealed any of his upcoming projects.

More about Arijit Singh’s personal life

For the unversed, Arijit Singh is married to Koel Roy, who was his childhood friend before becoming his life partner. The two tied the knot in 2014. It is worth mentioning that Koel prefers to keep her personal life private. Koel and Arijit share two sons together. Arijit and Koel both had tied the knot once before getting married to each other. Reportedly, Koel also has a daughter from her previous marriage.

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