Did Aamir Khan convince Arijit Singh to return back to singing in movies? Know the full truth

Aamir Khan's production company shared a social media post on Monday featuring a picture of the actor and singer Arijit Singh. The accompanying caption stated, "Thank you Arijit, for lending your voice to our film Ek Din. The 4 days spent with you, your family and your team felt magical (sic)."

Fans wonder about Aamir Khan’s post for Arijit Singh

The post immediately caught the eye of Arijit Singh's fans, sparking speculation about his return to playback singing. Fans began to question whether the singer was reconsidering his retirement announcement from the previous month. This unexpected news generated significant buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting further details about his involvement in the film.

Truth behind Arijit Singh’s involvement in Ek Din

The reality is that Arijit Singh was already involved with Ek Din before announcing his retirement. During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Aamir Khan shared, I was in Murshidabad a few days ago. I was not there to convince Arijit not to quit singing for films. I was there for another purpose. Though I did try my best to convince him to reconsider, but in vain. He seems to have made up his mind. This statement clarifies the timeline and Aamir's perspective on the situation.

Expanding on the reason for his visit, Aamir explained that he was there to oversee Arijit Singh's recording of the songs for Ek Din.

Aamir Khan’s admiration for Arijit Singh

The actor said, I convinced him to sing for my sake. He is singing for Junaid’s character. Since Ek Din was an earlier commitment, he wanted to complete it. Ek Din has five songs, and he sings in all of them.

Aamir Khan also expressed his admiration for Arijit Singh's talent, describing him as a 'lovely person.' The actor acknowledged the disappointment for both the film industry and the singer's fans regarding his decision to step back from playback singing.

About Ek Din

Directed by Sunil Pandey, Ek Din is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026. The film's teaser, which was released recently, garnered positive feedback from viewers. Notably, the movie will mark the Bollywood debut of South Indian star Sai Pallavi.