Interestingly, Pritam recently spoke about Arijit Singh’s decision to step back from playback singing and explained that it should not be mistaken for retirement. According to him, artistes often take breaks to focus on new creative pursuits rather than permanently leave their profession

Music composer and singer Pritam Chakraborty shared a note about embracing “new journeys” and living life differently on his birthday. His post led many social media users to wonder whether he was planning to retire or step away from mainstream music.

Alongside a series of candid black-and-white photographs, Pritam thanked fans for their birthday wishes and opened up on a new phase of life.

He wrote, "Thank you for all the wishes. Can’t answer everyone individually, but please accept my sincere gratitude. Today, I have decided to gift myself a few years to live life differently. To catch up on what I’ve missed."

He further added, "Time to set off on new journeys, which have been kept on the back burner for long. Mainstream is a great ride. But I’ve always been more curious about the roads unexplored. Thank you for all the love & support. Always."