Music composer Pritam has posted a cryptic message that is being interpreted as a possible retirement or exit from film music, following news that singer Arijit Singh has stepped away from the mainstream music scene. In the post shared online, Pritam wrote: “Time to set off on new journeys, which have been kept on the back burner for long.” The wording has led to speculation among audiences and industry observers about whether Pritam is planning to stop working in the mainstream. The reports link the rumours to the earlier “exit” narrative involving Arijit Singh, which has increased attention on Pritam’s message. However, based on the information available in these reports, Pritam has not issued an explicit statement confirming retirement. The outlets note only the post’s language and the resulting public reaction, without citing direct confirmation from Pritam or his representatives about any change in his professional plans.