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flag Indian singer Shaan criticizes declining female vocal roles in Bollywood duets since the 1990s and calls for greater gender balance and respect for Arijit Singh’s privacy after his retirement.

flag Indian singer Shaan has criticized a recent trend in Bollywood duets where female singers are receiving fewer vocal lines compared to male counterparts, a shift he says began after the 1990s when gender representation was more balanced. flag Speaking to IANS on February 13, 2026, he highlighted growing concerns among female artists like Shreya Ghoshal about underrepresentation and the need for more women in songwriting. flag Shaan also urged the public to respect Arijit Singh’s privacy following Singh’s surprise retirement announcement, calling for patience over speculation.

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