Shaan addresses the gender gap in lines given to female singers

Frustration is bubbling in the music scene as Shaan calls out shrinking space for women in songs, while Arijit Singh’s sudden playback exit keeps fans guessing.

Male-heavy trend in duets

• Shaan flagged fewer lines for female singers.
• Nineties duets gave equal space to both voices.
• Today’s tracks often sideline the women.
• The same scale and weight once felt standard.

Female artists push back

• Shreya Ghoshal spoke about weak female representation.
• She stressed the need for more women songwriters.
• Industry chatter keeps circling this imbalance.
• Perspective from women, she argued, needs room.

Arijit Singh steps away

• Arijit Singh announced no new playback assignments.
• Instagram carried his unexpected message.
• Shaan urged patience over wild speculation.
• He said Arijit may explain when ready.