Is Pritam done with Bollywood? Here's the truth
What's the story
Music composer Pritam recently sparked speculation about his future in the industry with a cryptic Instagram post on his birthday (June 14). The message thanked fans for their wishes and hinted at a desire to "live life differently" and explore unexplored paths. This led many to believe that he might be quitting the music industry. However, a source close to him has now clarified his statement.
Clarification
'He only highlighted that he has some more fields of...'
A source close to Pritam told Hindustan Times, "Pritam is not leaving the music industry. He, of course, will continue to work." "Through his post, he only highlighted that he has some more fields of interest that he wants to prioritize right now." "It doesn't mean that he will exit the music industry forever." The source added that Pritam plans to devote more time to his personal interests as he enters a new phase of life.
Comparison
Pritam's post drew parallels to Arijit Singh's retirement announcement
Pritam's post had sparked speculation about his retirement from the music industry, with fans drawing parallels to singer Arijit Singh's retirement announcement earlier this year. In January, Singh had announced on social media that he would no longer be taking new assignments as a playback vocalist. However, he later clarified that he would complete his ongoing projects before officially retiring from playback singing.