Arijit Singh’s father Surinder Singh recalls family’s journey from Lahore to West Bengal after Partition; says Arijit used to sing kirtan in gurdwara

Days after Arijit Singh surprised fans with his January 27, 2026 retirement announcement from playback singing, a deeply personal story about his roots has come to light. In a recent interaction, his father Surinder Singh opened up about the family’s journey from pre-Partition Lahore to West Bengal — and Arijit’s early musical beginnings in a local gurdwara.

Arijit Singh’s father Surinder Singh recalls family’s journey from Lahore to West Bengal after Partition; says Arijit used to sing kirtan in gurdwara
Days after Arijit Singh surprised fans with his January 27, 2026 retirement announcement from playback singing, a deeply personal story about his roots has come to light. In a recent interaction, his father Surinder Singh opened up about the family’s journey from pre-Partition Lahore to West Bengal — and Arijit’s early musical beginnings in a local gurdwara.