In his post, he mentioned that he has decided to “gift himself a few years” to live life differently.

His caption read, “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. 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….

The note quickly went viral, with many fans wondering whether the composer was hinting at retirement or a break from mainstream Bollywood projects. The post drew even more attention because, a few months ago, singer Arijit Singh also announced that he was stepping back from playback singing.

One fan commented on Pritam’s post, “First Arijit, then you…taking a break from mainstream Bollywood Music. It will be loss for them, but for a true music lover it will be boon in disguise. Waiting for some magical & musical experience….perhaps with Arijit again!”g