The Economic Times

After retirement, why is Arijit Singh living as Shomu in Jiaganj? The answer lies in a hidden truth far from Mumbai's fame game

After announcing his retirement from playback singing on January 27, 2026, Arijit Singh left fans shocked across the country. But in his hometown Jiaganj in West Bengals Murshidabad district, he remains Shomu to family and neighbours. A report by The Telegraph India traces his familys journey from Lahore to Lalgola after Partition and eventually to Jiaganj, where they rebuilt their lives. Despite owning properties in Mumbai, Arijit prefers living in Jiaganj, where his children study locally and his charitable organisation Tatwamasi is working on projects like improving schools and building a hospital and music academy