Overview
- In a new Zoom interview, Mallik said Singh’s move away from film playback is “not an obituary” and that his career continues beyond movies.
- He highlighted collaborations such as work with Anoushka Shankar and likened Singh’s trajectory to figures like Ranjit Barot and Zakir Hussain.
- Mallik estimated roughly 100 film songs recorded by Singh over the past four years remain pending release, with rollouts expected across 2026.
- He attributed the backlog to disruptions in film production since around 2020 that delayed several projects.
- Mallik acknowledged disappointment among fellow singers but urged artists to consider similar choices if they feel constrained, noting Singh’s renewed focus on Indian classical music.